Tension in Taraba governor’s community as monarch threatens to kill returning IDPs
CDS Appointment: Northern Minority Muslims Commend President Tinubu
CDS Appointment: Northern Minority Muslims Commend President Tinubu
A faith-based group under the aegis of Northern Minority Muslims (NMM), has thrown it’s weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for deeming it timely and auspicious to appoint Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa as the Chief of Defense Staff of Nigeria.
A communique signed by its national coordinator, Mallam Dahiru Musa Wamba, and made available to journalists at a press conference in Abuja, noted that their reaction was necessitated by a recent viral video where a so called Islamic cleric can be seen making provocatively malicious statements about the appointment of Gen C G Musa as the new Chief of Defense Staff.
The statement emphasized that military assignments should be purely on the basis of professionalism, and not political expediency, nor religious consideration.
“The security situation in the country has become worrisome, thereby deepening our fault lines, with existential threat by separatist groups, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, political assassinations and corruption across the country, and the need to begin to address these challenges require an urgent departure from the era of placing political patronage above meritocracy”, the statement noted.
They emphasized that, “as Muslims from the minority tribes in Nigeria, we find it not only scandalous, but unfortunately malicious and unsettling when a so called Muslim cleric views appointments from the prism of self adulation rather than the much needed professionalism”.
The group condemned the Islamic cleric for referring to Zangon Kataf as minority tribe that is unworthy of producing a soldier that can be trusted with the headship of the country’s security architecture, noting that it’s unfair to take a swipe on a tribe that has suffered many years of unprovoked killings, land grabbing, occupation by enemies and destruction of property.
They described Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa as a “thorough-bred professional who’s exploits as a combatant both within and outside Nigeria comes in full measure, as such, casting aspersions with a view to malign and cast a slur on his integrity will only embolden him to remain professional”.
“We’ve followed his military trajectory, and we’re fully aware that his immense contribution in tackling activities of bandits and insurgents, has brought relative peace in the northwest, northeast, and other regions of the country, and now is the auspicious time for him to consolidate as a square peg that perfectly fits the square hole”, they reiterated.
The statement urged security agencies to, without delay, arrest and investigate the cleric for his inciting comments that was made viral across social media platforms, “so that these kind of provocative and inciting comments that have the capacity to cast a slur on the hard earned integrity of patriotic Nigerians will be nipped in the bud”.
Mental Health: Kaduna Govt, Zazzau Emirate drum support for FNPH, commissions projects
Mental Health: Kaduna Govt vow, Zazzau Emirate drum support for FNPH, commissions projects
Udoka Obi Cries To God To Heal Our World
Udoka Obi Cries To God To Heal Our World
A renowned US based gospel singer, Dr UD Obi, has called for unity, love and peace amongst peoples, irrespective of creed, tongue and race.
The songwriter and singer via her songs prayed and urged all and sundry to continue to pray to God to heal us and our world, thus making it a better place for all.
In a statement on her Album, the amiable singer, further unfolds her passion for preaching God’s word, the message of peace and love through music.
” Dr UD Obi is a singer/songwriter and very passionate about spreading the word of God and the message of peace and love through music. She has always loved music and sang in choirs since she was a child.
” Her music is inspired by her Christian faith and her name Udoka, which means “Peace is great” in Igbo language.
” Dr UD Obi also holds a PhD in Engineering. Dr UD Obi is on radio rotation with the tracks, ‘Heal our World, Heal Us’ and ‘Father of Mercy’.
” The song ‘Heal our World, Heal Us’ reflects on the pain caused by wars, violence, and injustice. The song is a cry to God to free our world from conflicts and wars and bring unity and glorious peace to troubled nations and homes.
” It is also a call for everyone irrespective of our religious or political affiliations or our background, to learn to love one another, and live in peace and harmony and put an end to all the divisions and hatred between individuals, groups, and nations” the statement added .
Service to humanity: Musa is doing what Dangote is not doing -Volleyball enthusiast says
Service to humanity: Musa is doing what Dangote is not doing -Volleyball enthusiast says
Service to humanity is one of God’s calls to all and was described humans are His most valued creatures.
This is what a volleyball Enthusiast, Adamu Karlai said on the president of Nigerian Volleyball, Engr Musa Nimrod thet he has created a brand of humanitarian services to himself more than the Nigerian Billionaire richest business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote.
Karlai, a passionate Adamawa-born volleyball lover who lives in Abuja said Nimrod has impacted the life of many people in Kaduna and other northern states.
He said that the Volleyball President is God fearing and is benevolent gestures for many years of providing portable water in Kaduna communities without wanting his name in print has distinguished him a Man who is truly sent by God to serve humanity.
Karlai said he is witnessed how the Adamawa Man sport critical stakeholder have trained hundreds of Youths in various sporting activities that today are making Nigeria proud in other countries.
He said Nigeria is in dire need of people like Nimrod who is a detribalized and sees all humans are equal irrespective of tribe, religion, or even place of origin.
According to him, Nimrod is a Christian and most of his close associates are Muslims and those he empowered are Youth mostly from Northern Nigeria.
He extolled Nimrod to be a Man with a big heart and got a bold mind to serve humanity with the little resources he has. A virtue he said is more than Dangote who is only known as the richest Man in Africa, not as the richest humanist.
“This Man is our Dangote, he made himself available to the common Man. He is a passionate philanthropist who is all the time ready to help the downtrodden in our society.
“He endeared himself to many by his hatred of injustice especially when it is being meted on the less privileged, he is a multi-billion dollar man in kind and character and has hundreds of youth as his mentees. May God Almighty bless him.” Karlai said
He revealed that Nimrod has opened a foundation with the aim and vision to cater to the need of Youth, especially those from the northern part of the country and with a less privileged background.
While praying for Musa Nimrod to live a fulfilled life to eternity where God will pay him better for the many sacrifices he has rendered to Mankind. He called on well-to-do Nigerians to copy the good exemplary lifestyle of Musa who is only after humanity not after religion or tribe before he can support someone in dire need
Institute a culture of truth in Taraba – SAN tells Gov Kefas
Institute a culture of truth in Taraba – SAN tells Gov Kefas
Barr. Kanu Agabi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on Wednesday advised Gov. Agbu Kefas of Taraba to institute a culture of Truth in Taraba to enable him deliver good governance to the people.
Agabi gave the advice while delivering a keynote address at a retreat organised by Taraba government for Commissioners, Law makers, Permanent Secretaries, Advisers and Judicial officers at the Army Resource Centre, Abuja.
According to him, what normally leads to bad governance is the inability of the leaders to stand and speak the truth at all times to their people.
“I want to urge you to Institute the culture of truth and selfless service in Taraba so that you will be fulfilled at the end of the day.
“State were created so that people at various sub regions will have the opportunity to govern their people but unfortunately, majority of the people have put the motive aside for personal gains.
“Don’t join those that embrace corruption and turn blind eye to bloodshed of their people, because you came out of the military with great courage and wisdom to serve the people.
“Let me state here that the blood of those
Agabi also urged the governor to treat all the people of the state equally, irrespective of their ethnic and religious affiliations.
In his presentation, Dr Ray Esebagbon, a Democracy and Good governance practitioner commended Gov. Kefas for bringing all his team members in a room for a clear direction of his administration.
Esebagon advised the governor to establish a dedicated desk for donor grants management for effective coordination of the funds for the good of the people.
He also urged Kefas to work closely with credible local Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) so that they would provide technical support for the state to access donor grants.
Maj. Lancelot Anyanya rtd, while presenting a talk on security and good governance told the governor and invest in security
Anyanya explained that security must be given special attention so that there will be enabling environment for businesses to thrive for the good of the state.
Diphtheria Disease: Kaduna Government Alerts Citizen on Outbreak
Diphtheria Disease: Kaduna Government Alerts Citizen on Outbreak
The Kaduna State Ministry of Health on Thursday 20th July 2023 confirmed cases of the diphtheria disease in some communities in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area.
The confirmation was contained in a statement by Muhammad Lawal Shehu
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kaduna State after several reports were made about residents in Takau Ward, Kafanchan A and Kafanchan B wards, exhibiting symptoms listed as difficulty in breathing, high fever, cough, general body weakness, sore throat, and neck swelling.
It said, upon learning about the unfortunate loss of lives in the affected communities, His Excellency Senator Uba Sani, Governor of Kaduna State immediately directed the Kaduna State Ministry of Health to send an emergency team to investigate these cases. A preliminary report from the Ministry revealed that the outbreak of diphtheria in Kafanchan had its first recorded case in the beginning of July, 2023.
Governor Sani, while commending the health officials for their prompt response to the health emergency, urged them to continue to carry out their tasks diligently to ensure that the disease is contained and subsequently eradicated.
Actions taken by the Ministry so far include the movement of affected cases to adequately equipped hospitals for proper management, active case searches, contact tracing and intensive community sensitization in all affected communities and surrounding areas.
In line with these efforts, residents of Kaduna State are advised to take steps to prevent the spread of the disease and protect our communities. Residents should ensure that they:
-Wash their hands frequently with soap and water.
– Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
– Cover their mouths and noses when coughing or sneezing.
– Stay home from work or school if they are sick.
– Stay active and walk everyday to boost immunity
-Report any suspected cases of diphtheria in their surrounding communities.