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The Forum of Former Political Appointees under the administration of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has extended warm felicitations to Governor Usman Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello, and the entire Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid el Fitr celebration. In a statement issued in Lokoja on Sunday, the Forum’s interim Chairman, Hon. Isah Onimisi Babangida praised the peaceful transition of power and the continuity of developmental projects across the state. “We congratulate His Excellency, Governor Usman Ododo, our mentor and leader, former Governor Yahaya Bello, and all Muslims in Kogi State as they celebrate Eid el Fitr. This…
Hon. Chief (Alh) Ibrahim Yakubu Aboh, the Immediate Past Chairman of Omala Local Government Area and current Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Environment, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message issued in Lokoja, the state capital, Aboh urged Muslims to uphold the virtues of love, peace, and tolerance imbibed during the Ramadan period. He emphasized the importance of sustaining the spirit of sacrifice, generosity, and unity beyond the festive season. “As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, I enjoin…
The Olimene Attah of Igala Kingdom, Hon. Chief Dr. Alih Ajuh, has congratulated the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of Ramadan and the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. Ajuh, a two-time Kogi State Commissioner and celebrated financial expert expressed his goodwill in a statement, commending Muslims for their dedication during the holy month. He emphasized the importance of sustaining the values of sacrifice, generosity, and communal harmony beyond the Ramadan period. “Eid-el-Fitr is not just a celebration but a reminder of the virtues we must uphold peace, kindness, and solidarity. May the blessings of this season bring prosperity to our…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep appreciation to Nigerians for their outpouring of goodwill and prayers as he marked his 73rd birthday. At a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, President Tinubu thanked guests for their presence, prayers, and contributions to the nation’s development. Acknowledging the challenges he faced on his path to the presidency, President Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to advancing Nigeria’s progress. The gathering included the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and his wife, Nana Shettima, members of the Federal Executive Council, principal officers…
PRESS RELEASE BY AREWA YOUTHS FOR PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE CONDEMNING THE TRAGIC INCIDENT IN UROMI Date: March 28, 2025 The Arewa Youths for Peaceful Coexistence strongly condemns the barbaric and inhumane act of jungle justice that led to the gruesome killing and burning of 16 innocent travelers in Udune Efandion, Uromi, Edo State, on March 27, 2025. This senseless act of violence, based on false accusations and mob hysteria, is not only a grave violation of human rights but also a stain on our collective humanity. As an organization committed to unity, peace, and coexistence among all Nigerians, we find this…
Ahead of his 73rd birthday on Saturday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will join fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday for a Special Prayer session for the nation. According to a statement circulated by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, he will also use the occasion to thank God for preserving and supporting him in the onerous task of piloting the nation’s affairs. President Tinubu’s birthday coincides with the holy month of Ramadan and comes two months before his administration’s second anniversary. “On this significant day, the President will dedicate himself…
By Ninma Yacim The Director General and Chief Executive of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Matthew Adepoju has emphasized the importance of moving beyond the theoretical pattern of education to a more practical approach for the betterment of the nation. He made this statement during a courtesy visit to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) headquarters in Abuja. Dr. Adepoju reiterated the need for education to bridge the gap between knowledge and real-world application as it is the only way to build tangible growth and development in the society. Expanding on the practical approach to education,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 re-arraigned former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, for fraud. He was re-arraigned alongside a former General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Aminu Baba Kusa, Acacia Holdings, Limited and Reliance Referral Hospital Limited. They are being prosecuted on a 32-count charge, bordering on breach of trust and dishonesty to the tune of N33,200,000,000 (Thirty-three billion, Two Hundred Million Naira). Count one reads: “That you COL. MOHAMMED SAMBO DASUKI (RTD.)…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, arraigned four Chinese and one Nigerian before Justice Aliyu Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court in Abuja for alleged hotel review scam. They were arraigned on a three -count charge bordering on conspiracy, cheating and impersonation. Count one reads: “That you, LIU ZHIWEI, CHEN YE QUI, ZHANG XIAO WEN, LAN SHUN BIN and NWAKAMA CHINYERE OGBONNA (a.k.a Haron Koshear), sometime in December, 2024 at Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did agree among yourself to do illegal act to; cheating when you used…
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, secured the conviction of Abubakar Suleiman for operating a Bureau De Change business without a valid licence. The Directorate also secured the conviction of one Lawal Farauq for cybercrime-related offences. Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Ilorin, convicted and sentenced the two fraudsters who were charged separately on one-count charges The charge against Suleiman reads: “That you, Abubakar Suleiman, sometime in May, 2024 at Chikanda Market, Yashikira District, Baruten Local Government Area, Kwara State, within the jurisdiction…