Foundation for Enhancement and Promotion of Family life (FEPFL) has urged the Federal Ministry of Interior to accept the court Judgment that empowers local governments to conduct marriage registry.The Chief Executive Officer of FEPFLJohn O. Amabi in a Statement made available to the National update on sunday observed that it will enable the country to squarely face the reality of the decayed human morals that is fueling violent extremism in the society.A Federal high court sitting in Lagos, Presided over by Justice D. E. Osiagor had ruled that only the local government marriage registries were empowered by the 1999 constitution…
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The serving governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the aiges of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has described the governor of Nasarawa state Abdullahi A. Sule, as a ‘shining light’ of the ruling party even as he marks his 62nd birthday anniversary.PGF, in a statement released by its Chairman and Kebbi state governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Sunday in Abuja, acknowledged and commended Engr Sule’s leadership, vision and commitment to a united prosperous Nigeria, under the leadership of the APC.The statement joined Nigerians all over, especially his family and the Nasarawa people to celebrate his 62nd birthday anniversary.”The Progressive Governors…
The serving governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aiges of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has rolled out drums to celebrate its Chairman and Kebbi state governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu on his 60th birthday anniversary.The forum in a statement signed on Sunday in Abuja, by its Treasurer and Kogi state governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello, described governor Bagudu as an inspiration to the members of the forum.The APC governors said they joined the family of Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, people and government of Kebbi state and party members across Nigeria, especially in APC states, to celebrate the 60th…
From Naseer Mijinyawa, Minna Former military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has declared support for the vice president Prof. Yemi Osinbajo as the right Nigerian to succeed President Mohammed Buhari come 2023.He said Professor Osinbajo has all the pedigree required to succeed President Buhari.He described the vice president as a man of honour and Integrity.Receiving the Grassroot movement for Osibanjo for 2023 (GMFO), on a courtesy visit to his uphill Villa in Minna, at the weekend, Babangida insisted that the vice president Prof Yemi Osinbajo has all it takes to move Nigeria to the next level.He urged all Nigerians to support…
Special Assistant to the Governor of Yobe State, Honourable Murtala Yakubu has felicitated with Christians in Kogi State and all around the world for commemorating birth of Jesus In a Christmas message he issued on Saturday he encouraged well meaning individuals to indulge in humanitarian services. He noted that although the year was filled with diverse challenges, being alive to witness another end of the year is worth being grateful to God. Murtala admonished that while they celebrate the holiday season with family and loved ones, they should have sober reflection and pray for peace, unity and togetherness of the…
The serving governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has joined the Kono state governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, to celebrate his 72nd birthday anniversary, declaring that the governor has performed well in the state.In a statement signed Saturday in Abuja by the Forum’s chairman and Kebbi state governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, said APC governors celebrate the special occasion of Ganduje’s 72nd birthday anniversary with him and his family.The statement commended Ganduje’s leadership, vision and commitment to a united prosperous Nigeria, under the leadership of APC.It also acknowledged his contributions to the team…
The Igbo Centre for Education and Cultural , (IGBOCECA), has commended the Federal Government over its recent effort in protecting Air Peace, a Nigerian indegenous airline against the discriminatory regulations by UAE. The executive secretary of IGBOCECA Barrister Abel Onyemaechi Ezeawula spoke at a press conference to acknowledge the roles of President Muhammadu Buhari administration, minister of aviation and the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation authority during the faceoff between Air Peace Nigeria and Emirates Airline. IGBOCECA an NGO committed to reawakening Igbo Consciousness said, “In the last couple of weeks, we have witnessed the diplomatic brick-bat, between…
The Chairman of the Southern Senators Forum, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has appealed to Nigerians to embrace peace by every means possible in order to move the country forward in the face of economic challenges occasioned by COVID-19 pandemic. Bamidele in a statement issued on behalf of Southern Senators Forum for the Christmas season appealed to all Nigerians to embrace peace by all means because there can never be tangible development in an environment where there is rancour. The Governorship Aspirant of APC in Ekiti added that the current problem will soon vanish if we embrace peace which Jesus Christ…
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Christians in Nigeria as they join their counterparts across the world in celebrating Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ.His Special Adviser(Media) Ola Awoniyi in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday quoted his principal to have said that beyond the great merriment and thanksgiving joy that have come to be associated with the season, Christmas reminds mankind of the humble birth, simple life, teachings and sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. He said it is the reason why the season is for practical demontration of love and universal goodwill through giving…
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has felicitated with Christians in Kogi State and around the world on the occasion of the 2021 Christmas celebrationIn a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Mohammed, the Governor urged citizens to emulate God’s love to mankind and replicate same to their neighbours during the season.He noted that as the season signifies hope for mankind, citizens should remain optimistic, believing that Nigeria’s trying phase would not last for too long. According to him, although, the holiday season was a good time to spend with family, friends and loved ones sharing happiness; it should…