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Air Chief eulogises late Army Chief, others
Amao stated this at the funeral service in honour of the fallen heroes, at the NAF Protestant Church, Airport Road, on Saturday in Abuja.
He said that the entire Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the Nigerian Army (NA), Armed Forces and indeed the entire nation, were still in shock and grieve of the officer’s sad end.
He commiserated the families of the deceased army chief and other officers who died with him for the tragic loss.
“The late Army Chief was not only my course mate but colleague and counterpart, friend of close to four decades, whom I have so much confidence in.
“His death and others have left us in the military and the entire country in palpable shock and grieve and a monumental lost indeed.
“However, as members of the armed forces of Nigeria, we must be consoled by the legacy they left behind and all the sacrifice they have paid in the service of our father land.
“We must, therefore, continue to remember them and never let their sacrifice be in vain. We must also endeavour to emulate their selflessness, courage and commitment in the defence of the country.”
The CAS, however, noted that the event offered the military personnel as well as Nigerians the opportunity for sober reflection.
He expressed optimism that the country would continue to pray for them, and would forever remember, particularly their doggedness in keeping the country together as one indivisible entity.
“To the family of the deceased, I know that in times like this, no amount of comfort can console you, my prayer for you however, is to give solace in God who is the greatest comforter.
“I therefore, encourage you to seek solace in Him, and be consoled as the entire nation is strongly behind you.
“We pray that these amiable officers who have laid down their lives in the services of their fatherland be granted eternal rest.
“On our part, we shall do all that is necessary to mitigate whatever hardship you are facing.”
The Chaplain of Roman Catholic chapel, NAF Base, Rev. Father, Philips Kwashau, prayed God almighty grant the repose eternal rest.
“Their sacrifices in making sure that the country remained one indivisible entity shall not be in vain. May He grant us the courage to stand in the face of evil and defend our fatherland.
“May He also grant us the courage to answer our name in the uncertainties and we know that the almighty God is with us and grant the souls of our departed brothers and colleagues eternal rest in heaven.”
Also, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustafa, also prayed that the repose of their souls rest in the bosom hands of the almighty God.
Mustafa prayed that God almighty grant the Nigerian Armed Forces, the families of the deceased, as well as the entire country the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable lost.
May 23, 2021
Jenta Mangoro community gets sanitation boost as Dooscomforts homes commissions borehole
By Joyce Remi- Babayeju
Residents of Jenta Mangoro community in Plateau State are now basking in euphoria of sanitation as Dooscomforts Homes commissions a borehole project for women and children in the community.
The borehole was sponsored by the Algier12 Properties Limited.
In a press release from the company made available to newsmen, the axis of residents of Jenta Mangoro community have experienced scarcity of water for over 30 years leading to the risk of water borne diseases and poor health.
Dooscomfort Homes a Non Governmental Organization, NGO, said that the gesture is part of it’s social responsibility to the community by providing portable water to the especially for women and children who are most at risks of illnesses and diseases.
Chief Executive Officer of Discomforts Home , Mrs Maria Achan said, ” the reason for siting the borehole at Jenta Mangoro is to help widows, women and children and indirectly the community. “
She said, ” We want people to have a mindset of helping and giving and to see that the community is a better place.”
According to Achan, Dooscomfort Home is an NGO located in plateau state with the mission to give a voice to widows and with a vision is to bring women out of poverty.
Sponsors of the project Algier 12 Properties limited is a real estate and property company parleyed with Discomforts Homes to put a smile on the faces of women and children by easing long term water scarcity in Jento Mangoro community.
The commissioning was also supported by the universal peace and violence amelioration center (UPVAC) and UNRS.
The community leaders appreciated the NGO and sponsor, the women also expressed their joy in the provision of portable water for the community liking it to the coming of Christ to the community.
May 23, 2021
NMA condoles with Buhari over death of Lt General Attahiru
By Joyce Remi- Babayeju
Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has joined other well meaning Nigeria to condole with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru who died alongside other officers in a fatal plane crash close to the Kaduna Airport yesterday Friday evening.

President of the NMA Professor Innocent Ujah in a condolence message said, ” The NMA joins other Nigerians in sharing the pains and grief of the Presidency and other well meaning Nigerians and prays that their souls find peace in God’s Kingdom while praying for the families the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.”
The message read, “Association is particularly pained, bearing in mind that the nation has lost a rare breed and one of her most decorated intelligent tactical officer with enormous wealth of experience in tackling the current insurgency and banditry at this time that his services are most needed.”
Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences.
May 22, 2021
AIB begins investigation into military crash that killed COAS, others
The Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB -N) has commenced investigation into the crash which claimed 11 lives including the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, on Friday in Kaduna.
The bureau’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Tunji Oketunbi, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Lagos on Saturday.
Oketunbi said the investigation has commenced as the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the Beechcraft 350 aircraft had been recovered.
“Investigators will download and analyse vital information contained in the recorders at the AIB-N’s world class Flight Safety Laboratory, in Abuja.
“The mandate given to AIB-N is based on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the two agencies on July 1, 2020 covering areas of mutual assistance,” he said.
Oketunbi said the investigation would be carried out diligently and professionally by its trained investigators.
The Army Chief and his entourage were on an official trip to Kaduna when the aircraft was crashed at the Kaduna International Airport.
All deceased passengers were later flown back to Abuja and buried at the military cemetery.
However, Serika commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari and the nation at large.
In a tweet, the Minister wrote: “With heavy heart we in Civil Aviation commiserate with the Nation & the C-in-C on the NAF air crash.
“Investigation has commenced today in accordance with our recent MOU with the military. We pray Allah grant mercy to their souls & may the outcome prevent future occurrence.”
Meanwhile, some Nigerians have called on constituted authorities to probe the cause of the mishap that killed Attahiru and the other officers onboard.
May 22, 2021
FRSC Returned Huge Amount Of Money Found At Accident Scene
By JABIRU A HASSAN, Kano.
The Bichi command of the Federal roads safety commission (FRSC) has handed over the sum of 560,920 thousands naira to the relatives of a passenger who died in a recent accident that occurred along kano-katsina road respectively.
Speaking shortly after receiving the money on behalf of the deceased family, Malam Kamalu Rabiu commended the Bichi command of the federal roads safety commission under ACC Hassan Rafi Yeldu for being honest in keeping the FRSC’s flag flying with honesty.
He added that ” we are pleased with how the FRSC Bichi unit is working around it’s franchise area especially whenever an accident occurred by reaching the scenes immediately without delay that often saves lives and properties, and we are certain that the FRSC is always maintaining it’s standard across African continent”. He concluded.
In his remark, the FRSC Bichi unit commandant ACC Hassan Rafi Yeldu re-assured that his officers and men would continue to work selflessly in order go ensure that motorists and other vehicles users remained committed to abiding with the rules and regulations of roads transportation for more safety on roads.
He announced that FRSC is determined to enlighten the drivers and passengers on the needs to drive with care in order to protects the lives and properties during journeys which is one of the main reasons for the establishment of the commission.
May 22, 2021
Pastor Adeboye Lauds Bello On Religious Tolerance In Kogi
By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
General Overseer, Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Saturday in Lokoja lauded governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi for religious tolerance and being a man of faith.
Adeboye who made this remarks when he visited the governor on Saturday in Lokoja said that the show of faith by Bello in handling the Coronavirus pandemic was a rare demonstration from a political leader.
“We have heard and seen your show of faith in God, particularly in dealing with the Coronavirus. It takes the man of faith to have acted the way you did and we are pleased with you.”
“We have also heard the news of how you have been relating to people of every faiths to the extent that you built the first chapel in the Government House, Lokoja, we are delighted, sir.”
“I want to assure you that we will keep on praying for you, we will keep on praying for the people of your state and I believe that the Almighty God will answer our prayers for you,” Adeboye said.
In his response, Gov. Bello stressed that the visit of a clergy was a gift and he was delighted to be hosting a father figure who served as a role model to many across the country.
The governor noted that in Kogi State under his leadership and considering the circumstances surrounding his emergence as governor and his election for a second term, his resolve was to do good by providing credible and impacting governance.
He assured that his administration would strive to ensure ethnic, religious balance, fighting criminality and other modest achievements stressing that it is evil for any leader to continually do wrong without recourse to natural justice
He stressed that all faiths at this very period should harmonise the nation, and called for divine intervention for the nation instead of beating the drums of division and war.
May 22, 2021
Again Armed Herdsmen Attack Benue Community Kill 20 Persons, Injure Several others
By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
Suspected Militia Herders have again launched an attack on the Abagena Community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State , killing twenty persons with several others sustaining various degrees of injuries.
Day Break’s findings indicated that the gunmen stormed the community at about 11pm where they moved from one house to another, killing and destroying properties worth millions of naira.
It was gathered that the incident which took place near the Abagena Internally Displaced Persons’ Camp, made residents of the aforementioned Community to fled their houses for fear of being lynched by the attackers.
The attack came on the heels of attack on the Abagena IDPs camp barely three weeks ago in which seven persons were reportedly murdered.
The Police Spokesperson, Benue State Police Command, DSP Sewuese Anene confirmed the incident. She however could not ascertain the exact number of those killed.
May 22, 2021
Another NLC Strike Looms As El-rufai insist Kaduna Govt not in position to pay redundant workers
…Pledge to redress economic damages by NLC
By Gabriel Udeh, Kaduna
Governor, Nasir El-rufai of Kaduna State has pledged to redress the alleged damages done by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on the State’s economy during the 5-day warning strike, insisting that the Government is not in a position to pay redundant be workers.
El-rufai in a radio broadcast at the weekend however commended the federal government for it’s effort to intervene in the be logjam between labour and the State Government, while also thanking the citizens for their alleged resilient during the strike period.
He said: “I address you today on behalf of the Kaduna State Government to thank you for your resilience in the face of the sustained assault on your rights, freedoms, and livelihoods by the NLC over the previous four days.
“We appreciate the calm response by our citizens to the NLC’s unwarranted provocation, lawlessness, and denial of essential services.
“We thank our traditional, community and religious leaders who helped to manage the strong feelings of our people against the needless pain imposed on them”.
While lamenting over the strike by labour, he remarked that “Kaduna Government wishes to express its regrets that such lawlessness was permitted by those with the duty to prevent it”, adding that “we sympathise with all our citizens for the denial of electricity four days and the persistent attempt to disrupt normal life and prevent government offices, hospitals, banks, and other private businesses from functioning.”
According to him, “the laws of our country do not allow anyone to shutdown essential services”, insisting that ” the right to strike does not include license to violate public and private facilities or to shut them down in any way”.
“Persons on strike can withdraw from the facilities where they are working, but they are not allowed to stop those facilities from functioning. As your government, we will pursue accountability for the crimes that have been committed and seek remedies for our people”, he stated.
He stressed that Kaduna State Government has done a lot for the welfare of workers, including payment of the minimum wage, pension, and other entitlements of civil servants, noting that “any states are yet to pay these wages, while some that began paying have reversed it.”
“But it is the state that is consistently paying that the NLC came to sabotage. We will not become a state that only pays salary, and no amount of pressure will change that. We are a state that believes in progress and development, and we will continue to prioritize this.”
“We cannot continue to use 84% to 96% of our revenues to pay salaries of less than 1% of the population.
The rest of our people, all 99% of them, need better schools, hospitals, water supply, roads, markets and support for agriculture to make a living outside government”.
Açcording to the Governor, “we will uphold our oath of office to promote the welfare and progress of 10 million citizens and we will not spend all or most government resources on the less than 100,000 persons that are public servants.”
“Everyone can see how our urban renewal programme is changing Kaduna, Zaria and Kafanchan for the better. Even our adversaries admit that our social services have improved, and jobs are being created by the private sector due to a conducive economic environment.”
“Therefore, we will rightsize the public service in the interest of the state. In shrinking the public service, we will reduce the number of political appointees and civil servants.”
“We are verifying personnel records to remove staff without the required qualifications or with fake qualifications. While we exit unqualified and poorly skilled people, we continue to recruit more teachers, health workers and other professionals for our agencies.”
Besides, El-rufai noted: “in 2017, we offered land for farming to the unqualified teachers that were disengaged. Not many took up the offer, but it is still available, along with access to concessionary funding for SMEs.”
“We are in difficult times. Let no one pretend that we can manage the situation by not taking the required measures. We are honest enough to confront our challenges and not behave like the ostrich. Let us all stand together against the entitled unionists who invaded our state to inflict pain and misery on our people,” the Governor added.
Meanwhile, former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Aspirant in the be State, Alhaji Shuaibu Idris Miqati said in a statement, ” Iam happy to note the progress thus far made in the process of restoration of normal life in our great state.”
“I commend the efforts of all parties particularly the Federal Government for its intervention and the warring parties in the crisis for their understanding thus far.
Life is usually full of challenges and one should stand firm on principles and the path of honour.”
“Both parties have done just that in their respective positions! Its important however for everyone to realise that without shifting position, peace may elude us. It’s in this regards that I seize the opportunity to crave the indulgence of all parties to imbibe and inculcate the spirit of love and care, feelings and concerns and above all live let’s live so that there can be continuity in normalcy of our daily affairs.”
May 22, 2021
Governor Lalong Mourns NASCO Founder, Ahmed Idris Nasreddin

Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed the deep condolences of the people and Government of Plateau State to the NASCO family over the passing of the founder of the Nasco Group of Companies, Dr. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin who died at the age of 96.
Governor Lalong in a message of commiseration described the passing of the patriarch of the NASCO family as a great loss not only to the family, but to people of Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole.
Lalong said the late Nasreddin was a visionary leader who established NASCO in Jos in 1963 as the first jute bag factory in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa, in response to the desire of the Nation’s founding fathers to meet the challenges for the effective bagging, storage and export of the large agricultural products from the country.
He said “This vision by the late Dr. Ahmed Idris Nasreddin saw the company growing from its little beginnings to become a major conglomerate with successful companies in manufacturing, real estate, hospitality and logistics, trading among others. NASCO has over the years remained a major employer of labour in Plateau State and continues to contribute to the economic prosperity of the State and Nigeria at large through tax revenue and corporate social responsibility”.
The Governor said because of the faith that the late Nasreddin had in Plateau State, NASCO remained rooted in the State throughout the difficult moments when the State witnessed crises that affected its development.
Governor Lalong while consoling the family, Management and Staff of the NASCO Conglomerate, said the legacies of the late business mogul will continue to prevail particularly when the company he founded many years ago is waxing stringer and being successfully run by his son, (Dr) Attia Nasreddin and other members of the family.
Lalong assured the NASCO family of the support and collaboration of the Plateau State Government as he prayed God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest and comfort the family.
May 22, 2021
Gov Oyetola’s Wife, To Deliver Lecture At 2021 Environmental Health Week
By Richard Ayinde, Osogbo.
All arrangements have been concluded by the Osun State Chapter of the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN) for the commencement of the 2021 State Environmental Health Week/Scientific Conference.
According to the Press Statement issued and made available on Saturday to journalists in Osogbo the state capital by the association’s President and Secretary, Sanitarian Dr. Tope Akinwumi and Sanitarian Olufemi Ola, wife of the state governor, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola is expected to be the Special Guest of Honour.
During the conference, Mrs Oyetola would deliver a lecture focused on the theme of the conference which is “AN OPEN DEFECATION FREE STATE OF OSUN”
This conference is scheduled to commence from the 23rd -27th of May 2021 at Leisure Spring Hotel, Estate, Iwo-Osogbo road with series of programs lined up.
People from all walks of life are expected at the conference, the statement concluded.
May 22, 2021