Day: May 19, 2024

Senator Manu, other prominent Nigerians grace installation of HRH Ahmadu Gboshi III of Takum

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The Senator Haruna Manu representing Taraba Central Senatorial District, colleagues from National Assembly and other prominent Nigerians at the weekend were in full attendance at the installation of a new traditional ruler of the Takums in Taraba State.   HRH Barr Sophiya Ahmadu Gboshi III was installed as a First class Chief 30years after litigations were concluded for the highly revered throne. Dignitaries present include the State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas who handed over the staff of office to HRH Barr Sophiya Ahmadu Gboshi III.   Also present were former…

Speaker Abbas urges Ganduje to constitute c’ttees to reconcile aggrieved APC members

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has called on National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to constitute reconciliation committees that would unite the members of the party nationwide.   Speaker Abbas noted that some members of the APC were aggrieved, which was why there was a need to reconcile and make peace with them.   Speaking at the APC stakeholders’ meeting for the Northwest in Kaduna on Sunday, the Speaker said such action would bring more successes to the…

2024 UNIFEMGA National Reunion:Participants say Insecurity poses threat to Nigeria’s Democracy, Economic growth ….. Urge government to address challenges

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Participants at the just concluded 2024 National Reunion Conference of Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) said failure of leadership at all levels in Nigeria has caused the nation a lot of challenges which included civil strife,insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, corruption,economic comatose, political rascality and social disorder. . The participants maintained that series of security crises been witnessed in the country was due largely to insensitivity on the part of Nigerian leaders,inadequate intelligence gathering on the part of the security agencies all of which constitute a great challenge to good…

Nigerian Troops rescue 386 civilians from Sambisa forest

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Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 386 civilians, mostly women and children, from Sambisa forest, a decade after their abduction.   This was disclosed by Brig. Gen. AGL Haruna, the acting GOC 7 Division while briefing newsmen at the outskirts of Sambisa forest in Konduga LGA, following the culmination of the 10-day operation dubbed “Operation Desert Sanity III”.   The mission’s major objective was to eradicate any lingering presence of terrorists within the forest while also providing an avenue for those willing to surrender to do so safely.…

Change must begin with the leader, by Hassan Gimba

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This writing was first published on 6 July 2020, then May 16, 2023. With changes of leadership soon at the federal and state levels, I see it as relevant. The first part in particular. However, do we forget the lessons in the second part? The world is changed by your example not by your opinion – Paulo Coelho, Brazilian Lyricist and author of The Alchemist. Allah (SWT) said in the Qur’an that He does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in their hearts. It…

Fubara’s matured jungle and Edan that cannot die By Festus Adedayo

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Have you noticed that in the last two weeks, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State seems to have acquired an inexplicably large dose of boldness and courage? Conversely, you must have equally observed that, in the last couple of days, FCT Minister, the very loquacious Nyesom Wike, has taken an uncharacteristically large overdose of meekness and humility. The thawing of the ice of Wike’s flippancy baffles watchers of the combustive politics of the oil-rich state. To many students of the semiotics of Nigerian power struggle, Fubara’s sudden temerity can be…

“God Fights Battles On Your Behalf.” declares Professor Dike Orji in his sermon

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     The Foursquare Gospel Church in Wuse, Abuja, conducted a profound and spirit-filled service on Sunday, May 19, 2024. This particular service stood out due to its vibrant choir ministration and a deeply inspiring sermon delivered by an esteemed guest speaker, Professor Dike Orji. Opening Ministration The service commenced with an uplifting 30-minute choir ministration, which set the tone for the day’s worship. The choir, under the exuberant leadership of the Ubido’s family, captivated the congregation with their harmonious renditions. Their coordinated performance exuded spirituality…