Month: June 2022

OWO MASSACRE: We are Endangered,says Gov Ortom

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Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has identified with his Ondo state counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN over the gruesome killing of his kinsmen at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state on Sunday.   The Governor said Owo, the hometown of Governor Akeredolu has suddenly became the epic centre of terrorist attacks just like Guma local government area in Benue state has constantly been invaded by terrorists.   An emotion-laden Ortom stated: “I identify and share in this grief with my brother, Governor Akeredolu over the unprovoked massacre of his kinsmen…

Governors submit 5 names to Buhari for consideration as 2023 APC Presidential Candidate

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Governors who are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have submitted the names of five presidential aspirants to President Muhammadu Buhari to select a consensus candidate from, it was reliably gathered this morning. A reliable source told this paper that the governors submitted the names in the early hours of Tuesday.   The names, according to the source, included that of the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti State), Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, and Governor Dave…

Shopping for Vice Presidential candidate: The options before Atiku by Abubakar Yusuf

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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is faced with many temptations on his choice of running mate from the array of qualified aspirants from the southern part of Nigeria .   It is almost certain that the vice presidential slot will be ceded to the south south or south East geopolitical zone judging from the unfolding scenario.   From the South South Zone , the likes of presidential contender, Nyesom Wike of Rivers state and Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state are being mentioned…

Ondo Killing Criminal, Inhuman, not tribal says MURIC

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An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has again condemned the killing of worshippers inside the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State which occurred yesterday, Sunday, 5th June, 2022. MURIC submitted that although the attack was inhuman and criminal, it had no political, tribal or religious motivation. MURIC had also condemned the killing yesterday.       The statement which was signed by Professor Ishaq Akintola, Director of the organization said;   “Reports have reached us of a reprisal attack on the Hausa community in Ogwatoghose…

General Muhammad Fadah visits Gen Gowon, solicits support for NYSC Trust Fund

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The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Muhammad Kaku Fadah has solicited the support of the former Head of State and founder of National Youth Service Corps, General Yakubu Gowon on the actualisation of NYSC Trust Fund.   He said the fund when actualised, will boost the scope of the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme and also empower more Corps Members to establish their vocational businesses.   He added that the trust fund will reduce unemployment among graduate youths.   General Fadah stated this today…

OWO ATTACK: Gov Sani Bello decries incessant terrorists attack on innocent Nigerians

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Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central States Governor’s Forum (NCSGF), Abubakar Sani Bello has described as heinous, satanic and heartbreaking the killing of worshippers, on Sunday, at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.   The Governor, in a statement expressed outrage over the terrorists attack which has reportedly claimed the lives of many innocent worshippers and left several others injured.   While condemning the attack, Governor Sani Bello regretted the increasing, widespread cases of armed banditry, kidnapping, extra-judicial killings and other horrific crimes in the country…

Ortom condoles with Ondo State Govt, condemns massacre of worshippers at Catholic church

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Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has condemned in strong terms, the massacre of scores of worshippers at a Catholic Church in Ondo State by men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.   The Governor in a condolence message to his Ondo state counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN said the unprovoked attack and gruesome murder of innocent worshippers on some members of St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State is condemnable by any right thinking member of the society.   He urged the security operatives to spread their dragnets to all…

Of Atiku’s sucker punch, Wike’s tantrums and APC’s only door, by Hassan Gimba

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Had Atiku Abubakar, Wazirin Adamawa, former vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, two-time unlucky in presidential elections on the platform of two different parties, and a veteran of four presidential primary elections, been a pugilist, he would have been one in the mould of the great Muhammad Ali.   Muhammad Ali, who called himself ‘The Greatest’, with the world agreeing, invented the famous rope-a-dope style of combat. He would lay back on the squared ropes, exposing his torso, specifically the abdomen part, for the opponent to keep on…

Senate President condemns killing of worshippers in Ondo church

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condemned the heinous killings of worshippers by terrorists on Sunday at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State.   Lawan described the callous attack on innocent worshippers as shocking and reprehensible.   “My heart goes out to the families of the victims, the Government and entire people of Ondo State.   “This incident should be painstakingly investigated to unravel the criminals behind it with a view to quickly bringing them to justice.   “It is another wake up call on all security…

The First Three (3) People To Enter Hellfire! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet, his family, his companions and his true and sincere followers until the Last Day – then to proceed:   Jahannam, Hawiya, Hutama, and Saqar are the names Allah has used in the Noble Qur’an for hell. Hell will be a place for disbelievers in Allah, hypocrites, idolaters, the arrogant, those who treat religion…