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Tambuwal urges calm after US airstrike on ISIS in Sokoto
By Kunle Sanni – Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged residents to remain calm following reports of an airstrike linked to ongoing counterterrorism operations, assuring the public that such actions are targeted strictly at criminal and terrorist elements. In a statement on Friday, Tambuwal noted that it was important to reassure…
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Shettima, Zulum visit victims of bomb blast in Maiduguri
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima and Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum on Friday visited victims of Wednesday’s bomb blast at a mosque in Maiduguri, who are receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). The visit followed the deadly explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market on Wednesday, 24 December, which left several…
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Group commends Governor AbdulRazaq, calls for equal political opportunities in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara Inclusion Advocates (KIA), a civil society organisation, has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his Christmas message, in which he felicitated Christians in the state and acknowledged their consistent support, understanding, solidarity, and commitment to peaceful coexistence. Speaking on behalf of the group’s Convener, Barr. Tunji Adeyemi, the Coordinator of KIA, Rev. Felix Ajide,…
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Christmas: Kogi Governor harps on humility, harmony, inclusive governance
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has conveyed heartfelt Christmas goodwill messages to Christians across the state, describing the sacred feast of the Nativity as a solemn reminder of selfless love, humility and devotion to the service of humanity. In a message conveyed through his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, the governor reflected on the spiritual depth of the…
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Northern governors condemn suicide attack on Gomboru Market Mosque in Maiduguri
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has strongly condemned the suicide attack at the Gomboru Market Mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing it as a “barbaric, dastardly and cowardly act” aimed at instilling fear and undermining peace. The attack occurred on Wednesday evening during Maghrib prayers, claiming the lives of…
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Christmas: Gombe governor felicitates with Christians, urges peaceful coexistence
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has congratulated the Christian community in Gombe State and across the globe on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration, describing it as a season that highlights the timeless values of love, peace, sacrifice, and tolerance. In his Christmas message, Governor Yahaya noted that the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ provides an important moment…
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Shettima condemns Borno mosque bombing, says intensified security underway
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned the bomb explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State, which reportedly killed about five people and injured several others, describing the incident as an attack on innocent citizens and national peace. Following the attack, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed an immediate intensification of security operations across…
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Abdulrazaq felicitates Christians at Christmas, calls for peace in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has extended his warm felicitations to the Christian community in Kwara State on the occasion of Christmas, praying that the season brings everyone joy, peace, and God’s abiding grace and guidance, which are the very essence of Jesus Christ, who is the reason for the season. This was contained…
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Akwa Ibom boosts tourism, security as Ibom Plaza reopens with new features
By Folashade Olorunfemi Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has pledged to tighten security at the popular Ibom Plaza in Uyo as part of efforts to curb criminal activities in the area, warning that anyone found loitering within the premises after closing hours would be arrested. The governor made the pledge at the official reopening of the remodelled plaza,…
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Bandits release Kwara monarch after 25 days, community celebrates
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Bandits have released the Ojibara of Bayagan Ile, Alhaji Kamilu Salami, after holding him captive for 25 days, sparking celebrations across the community. The monarch was abducted on his farm on a fateful Saturday morning and was finally freed on Tuesday night. Residents of Bayagan Ile erupted in joy upon learning of his safe return.…
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