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  • Plateau Senate By-Election: Governor Lalong Attends APC Zonal Stakeholders Meeting In Shendam

    Plateau Senate By-Election: Governor Lalong Attends APC Zonal Stakeholders Meeting In Shendam

    Governor Simon Bako Lalong is confident that the All Progressives Congress will emerge victorious in the forthcoming Senate by-election for Plateau South Senatorial District coming up in October 2020.

    Governor Lalong who addressed leaders of the party at an extraordinary zonal stakeholders meeting in Shendam said the party has continued to remain intact in the State as the APC Rescue administration under his leadership is steadily delivering on its campaign promises and rescuing various sectors of the economy.

    He urged party members in the State to be united and work together towards a successful primaries that will produce the party’s candidate and eventually deliver at the main elections.

    He said ” the APC is moving as a formidable force in the country and we continue to recieve people from other parties who want to join its fold. I advise all members to settle all their grievances at home and within the party structure to avoid distractions that could constitute setback to the party. We are all set for victory and we must remain focussed while working hard to make things easy. Let us always remember that the party is supreme and not allow our personal ambitions to jeopardise our collective victory”.

    Governor Lalong also assured that ongoing legacy projects which were halted by COVID-19 will soon resume and be completed. Other projects and services he said will also continue in line with the aspirations and manifesto of the party.


    Chairman of the APC in Plateau State, Chief Letep Dabang said the the party has five aspirants who have indicated interest to participate in the primaries that will produce the candidate for the senatoroal by-election.

    He commended the members for their exemplary conduct and said the party will be fair to all and announced that other contestants have stepped down leaving the five to slug it out for the ticket.

    A member of the House of Representatives representing Shendam/Quan Pan/Mikang Federal Constituency Hon. Komsol Longab assured that the zone will deliver the eventual candidate that emerges at the primaries during the main election.

    The contestants under the APC seeking to replace late Senator Longjan at the red chamber are Prof. Nora Dadu’ut, Prof. Emmanuel Garba, Prof. Doknaan Sheni, Hon. Nanven Nimfel and Bar. Demian Shekarau.

    Governor Lalong later paid a courtesy visit to the Long Gamai of Shendam, His Royal Highness Martins Shaldas III where he appreciated him for maintaining peace in his domain.

  • Borno Geographic Information Service Generates N200m Ground Rents Since Inauguration In March 2020

    Borno Geographic Information Service Generates N200m Ground Rents Since Inauguration In March 2020

    By Dauda R PamMaiduguri

    Borno State Geographic Information system,BOGIS,has generated about N200m as ground rents,since it’s inception from March to September 2020 just as its optimistic of achieving the N1BILLION target before the end of the year.

    This was disclosed by the executive secretary,BORNO GEOGRAPHIC information system,Engr.Adam Bababe,while briefing the media on activities of the organization, Friday,in MAIDUGURI.

    He said BOGIS was able to achieve the feat of saving about N200m through blocking of leakages inherent in the ministry of lands and survey, in which he alleged,staff collaborated with outsiders to defraud the ministry prior to the inauguration of the agency.

    Attributing the success story to the digitalisation of land records and electronic payment of ground rents thereby curtailing the activities of land racketeers and corruption on land matters in the state.

    In another development,the Executive Secretary,Engr Adam Bababe, hinted that government has earmarked 1,300 units of houses for demolition in
    Maiduguri and Jere metropolitan councils, particularly, houses built on waterways and river banks.

    According to him, since the commencement of rainy season in June this
    year, life threatening dangers have presented itself in some parts of the metropolis following the submergence of waterways and river banks by flood.

    Adding that,the current flooding situation in the state capital calls for urgent attention to protect lives and
    property.

    He explained that,already bulldozers and other equipment are
    being deployed to demolish all illegal houses and structures to pave the right of way for the water to flow freely.

    Explaining further on the upcoming demolition exercise in the state capital, he said.
    “We’ve
    to clear the air on the demolition exercise as it affects certain churches built on waterways and river banks, which
    have been given some religious colourations in some quarters,adding that even
    mosques built on waterways are equally affected as have equally been marked for the demolition exercise”.

    Debunking the insinuations,he said, the
    agency has since engaged the leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria,CAN,for fruitful discussions, stressing that,”there is nothing like witch-hunting or religious sentiments associated with the BOGIS demolition exercise”.

    And confirmed that, the religious leaders exhibited sufficient understanding on the demolition of some churches built either on waterways or river banks.

    “Our actions of demolition exercise, were to protect houses from being
    submerged by floods,” warning that the flood plains and river banks
    cover no less than 35 per cent landed areas of the state capital comprising of MAIDUGURI and Jere metropolitan councils.

    He used the opportunity to appeal to the people to stop building on river banks and flood plains as they are prone to flood and not suitable for construction of houses.

    “The people who acquired illegal structures and built on them should know that the consequences is demolition without compensation,” he warned.

  • Adamawa: Former Gongola Deputy Governor Finally Laid to Rest

    Adamawa: Former Gongola Deputy Governor Finally Laid to Rest

    By Musa Isa Ahmed

    The remains of late Ambassador Wilberforce Juta the former Governor of Adamawa from Defunct Gongola State was laid to rest at his hometown Pakka in Maiha local Government area of Adamawa in compliance of the NCDC guide lines on COVID 19 protocol.

    The funeral service which was officiated by the Lutheran world Federation President and Archbishop of the LCCN Most Reverend Musa Panti Filibus held at the Lutheran church of Christ in Nigeria lccn No 1 Nassarawo Cathedral jimeta yola of Adamawa state.

    Adamawa state Deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth who represented Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and who was also Chairman Planning committee for the burial said ,late Ambassador Wilberforce Juta contributed immensely to the political growth and development of Adamawa state and has left indelible mark on the sands of history.

    The Deputy described late Juta as a political mentor, friend and a Father whose death is a great lose not only to the family but entire Adamawa and Nigeria as a whole.

    While sympathizing with the family, Crowther noted that late Juta h worked tirelessly in touching lives,and lived a life worth of emulation.

    In their separate remarks ,the representative of the Secretary to the federal Government of the federation Hon Yusuf Captain Buba (member representing Hong/Gombi federal constituency) and Taraba state Deputy Governor Haruna Manu,described late Wilberforce as a great achiever who has remained relevant throughout his life while impacting positively.
    on the younger generation.

    While further commiserating with the family and people of Adamawa they all urged them to take solace in God nothing that death is inevitable .

    Delivering the funeral sermon Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus,told the Congregation that death is not the end of a believer but a beginning of his/her good life through Jesus Christ.Drew this holy scriptural reading from the book of 1 corianthians 5:1-5.

    The Clergyman used the opportunity to call political leaders to harness ways to which they can positively engage the youths.

    Late Wilberforce Juta ,was born on the 3rd day of May 1944 ,and was a committed Christian in the true sense of the word , He was baptised on 18/8/1957 died on 15th August 2020 at the age of 76.
    He is survived by his wife, Children , grandchildren and several relatives.

    The Funeral was attended by top Government officials and several dignitaries.

  • BREAKING: Newly appointed Katsina AIG, Rabiu Yusuf is dead

    BREAKING: Newly appointed Katsina AIG, Rabiu Yusuf is dead

    A serving Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the newly created Zone 14 comprising of Katsina and Kaduna State, Rabiu Yusuf, is dead.

    He served as Commissioner of Police in Kano State before he was promoted to Assistant Inspector-General of Police in 2020.

    Yusuf died on Saturday after a brief illness at an Abuja hospital.

  • “Stay off Igbo land” – IPOB issues warning to Miyetti Allah over vigilante group

    “Stay off Igbo land” – IPOB issues warning to Miyetti Allah over vigilante group

    The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday, warned the Miyetti Allah vigilante group to steer clear of the southeast region.

    IPOB issued the warning in response to an alleged plan by Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore to formally launch its nationwide vigilante group.

    A statement signed by IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, warned that the group was fully ready to defend the Southeast against any incursion by Miyetti Allah’s vigilante.

    IPOB alleged that the vigilante group was aimed at fulfilling the Islamization agenda of Usman Dan Fodio.

    The group, however, warned that Miyetti Allah vigilantes would meet stiff resistance in the Southeast.

    According to the group: “It has come to the attention of the global family of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB ably led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, that the Miyetti Allah Hore Kautal, has perfected plans to formally launch its much -talked -about national vigilante group. According to our intelligence, Miyetti Allah also wants to deploy its vigilantes across the country immediately after the launching.

    “We know their mission; contrary to the lies they are feeding the gullible public with, they are rather coming to fulfill the order by their father, Usman Dan Fodio who, in 1960, charged Muslims to deep the Quoran into the Atlantic Ocean. But we assure them that they will meet their Waterloo in the entire Biafra land.

    “We want to declare in unmistakable terms, that no Miyetti Allah vigilante is needed or will be allowed to operate in any part of Biafra land. They may operate in other parts of Nigeria but not on any Biafra soil.

    “IPOB is ready for them irrespective of the sophistry of those backing them. We are very formidable and fully ready to defend our land against these vampires! We don’t need them, and will never give them any inch of our land. We shall repel them and chase them back to the Sahel.

    “How can we allow globally recognized terrorists and those who rape and maim after butchering others to police our communities? This can never happen!”

  • Gov. Sanwo-Olu announces dates for reopening of schools in Lagos

    Gov. Sanwo-Olu announces dates for reopening of schools in Lagos

    Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed tertiary institutions to reopen on September 14.

    He also announced a tentative date of September 21 for the resumption of Primary and Secondary schools in the state.

    All schools in the state were shut in March to curb the spread of Coronavirus.

    At a press briefing on Saturday, Governor Sanwo-Olu said: “I am pleased to announce that our tertiary institution will be allowed to reopen from September 14, 2020, all our tertiary institutions.”

    He however added that the directive was not cast in stone and was “subject to review of our ongoing modelling and what procedure comes out from the ministry of health.”

    Details shortly….

  • Taraba Mornach commiserate with the family and people of Kogi over the death of Attah Igala.

    Taraba Mornach commiserate with the family and people of Kogi over the death of Attah Igala.

    By Hassan Ishaku.

    The Emir of Gashaka Chiefdom in Taraba state, Lamdo Zabairu Hammagabdo Sambo has sympathised with the family and people of Igala Kingdom in Kogi over the death of Michael Ameh Oboni II, the Attah of Igala who’s sad event took place on Thursday.

    In a statement by the Gashaka traditional council, the Lamdo Zabairu Hammagabdo Sambo urged the people and family, all associates of the deceased to find strength in the good works Attah of Igala Michael Ameh Oboni II.

    He noted that the deceased’s testimony of reverence for God and service to humanity continues to resonate.

    The statement read, “Lamdo Zabairu Hammagabdo Sambo condoles with the family and the people of Kogi over the death of their chief knowing that they will particularly miss his counsel and guidance, garnered from years of working hard to raise a disciplined and focused Chiefdom.

    “As the people and family mourns, the Lamdo prays that the almighty God will comfort them, and grant peaceful rest to the soul of the departed.”

  • Kano Youth Canvass Support For Yeriman Bakura 2023-YEMCO Chairman.

    Kano Youth Canvass Support For Yeriman Bakura 2023-YEMCO Chairman.

    By Jabiru Hassan, Kano.

    Kano youth would continue to support Senator Ahmed Sani Yeriman Bakura to become Nigeria's next president as the successor of president Muhammadu Buhari, and for the general development of this great nation with excellent performance.

    This was disclosed by the chairman,Yerima Enlightenment Committee(YEMCO), Malam Nura Lawan in an interview with our correspondent in Kano, adding that Senator Ahmed Sani is a man of good character, a trusted leader and who can selflessly transform Nigeria to an exemplary nation as seen during his days as the executive governor of Zamfara state.

    Malam Nura Lawan added that Nigeria is blessed with competent people like Yerima of Bakura who is now tipped by the Nigerian youth to contest for the post of the president of the federal republic of Nigeria due to his good leadership style, listening ear and one of the nation's respected politicians who can bring more progress to the country and the people of all categories without bias.

    The committee chairman said that" we believe that Senator Ahmed Sani Yerima of Bakura is a competent leader who demonstrated the habit of transformation and political discipline among his followers where we held a meeting in kano and canvassed our full support to the former Zamfara state governor under my leadership, and I am certain that our committee would cover the whole nation in order to meet with Nigerian youths for the commencement of the journey". He stressed.

    In conclusion,malam Nura announced that kano youth would work seriously for the success of Senator Ahmed Sani, while YEMCO was set up to bring unity and good structure for the success of it's mission which is the struggle for the presidential aspiration of a trusted leader and a recognized Nationalist.

  • Dialogue Enhances Quality Obstetrics Care, Reduces Maternal, Infant Mortalities – Rotary

    Dialogue Enhances Quality Obstetrics Care, Reduces Maternal, Infant Mortalities – Rotary

    By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

    The representative of Rotary International in Kogi state, Mrs Grace Ben-Kato, on Saturday in Abejukolo described dialogue in health care delivery system as an antidote to quality obstetrics care, improved hygiene and sanitation as well as reduction in maternal and infant mortalities.

    Mrs Ben-Kato, who disclosed this at the end of a two-day training programme at Abejukolo in Omalla local government area said the intervention was designed as community dialogue with active engagement of all stakeholders.

    Mrs. Kato said Rotary International in collaboration with Kogi state Ministry of Health has concluded training of pregnant and nursing mothers on basic hygiene, nutrition and modern methods of family planning in Omala Local Government area of Kogi state.

    The representative of Rotary international pointed out that the programme was organised in conjunction with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development as well as the Federal Ministry of Health and implemented under the National Family Planning Campaign (NFPC) project.

    Mrs Florence Abiodun Coordinator, Family Planning Unit of the state Ministry of Health, in her lecture on Hygiene, Nutrition And Modern Family Planning, encouraged nursing mothers to take issues of hygiene and nutrition seriously.

    Florence emphasised the need for proper child spacing saying that it was critical and important to the health and well-being of the children and their mothers.

    According to her, lack of proper spacing of children can lead to an increase in poverty and malnutrition adding that modern family planning enables mothers to have children they can cater for.

    Abiodun urged the women to always consult health professionals on such issues and as well obtain their husbands’ consent before opting in.

    The women on their part described the training as timely, stressing that it had increased their understanding of nutrition, family planning, healthy living and would enhance the health of their newborn.

    Earlier on an advocacy visit to Ojogba of Omala, Chief Boniface Musa, Chairman of the Area Traditional Council, the training team solicited support of the traditional institution for the on-going campaign on family planning, maternal and infant health.

  • SWAN President Aigbona condoles Ex- National officer over mother’s death

    SWAN President Aigbona condoles Ex- National officer over mother’s death

    By Mike Oboh

    President of Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Comrade Ahmed Aigbona, has condoled the former Deputy National President of the Association, Patrick Omorodion over the death of his mother.

    “On behalf of all SWAN members across the country; affiliate of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), I signed this condolence message in solidarity of our former National officer who recently lost his beloved mother.

    “Mother is the most expensive being on earth. No one and nothing can fill the void created by the loss of your mother”, Aigbona said.

    The SWAN President said: “the exemplary leadership displayed and contributions of the bereaved; Patrick Omorodion as the Special Assistant to the former Minister of Sports on media is a product of late Mary Alegbe Omorodion, whom I always describe as a good mother.

    “As we pray to God Almighty to give the family of the deceased the strength to bear the loss, we are also assuring you that all Sports Writers’ family are with you at a time of this grief.”

    Aigbona urged the former SWAN leader and other family members not to be deterred by the death of their mother..

    Recall that the mother of Deputy Editor Sporting Vanguard, late Mary Alegbe Omorodion, aged 90, passed on April 11, 2020, buried August 21, 2020.

    She is survived by five children among whom is Patrick Omorodion, Deputy Editor, Sporting Vanguard, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a community leader and a devout Catholic.