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Benue Diaspora Community hails Gov. Alia over projects, roars on distractors

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Benue Diaspora Community hails Gov. Alia over projects, roars on distractorsGroup under the auspices of Benue Diaspora Community for Good Governance yesterday hailed Benue State Governor Dr. Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia over what it described as “Massive Execution of People-oriented Projects” stressing that political merchants must stir clear of distractive tactics against the Governor Alia led administration.

Speaking via a press statement in Kaduna yesterday jointly signed by Comr. Emmanuel Atule and Sir. Ababa Francis Adole (KSJI) Director General and Director Publicity and Communications respectively said the ‘Diaspora Community have been carefully watching with keen interest, the policies and programmes of the Alia led administration since its inception about six months ago. Within this very short period, the Diaspora Community has noticed that the administration has articulated a number of visionary and strategic decisions that are capable of repositioning the state on a clear path of real economic, political, socio-cultural and sustainable human development agenda’

Benue Diaspora Community for Good Governance pinpointed that ‘the on-going training on Innovation and Business Start-up for Capacity building, the procurement of 100 new buses for Benue Links Ltd to ease public transportation, regular/timely payment of Civil Service Staff Salaries/pensions,
availability of highly subsidized fertilizers for farmers in the state, the on-going 16-Township Road Rehabilitation project in Makurdi, the State Capital,100 Units Housing project at Gboko Road on Owner occupier basis, availability of Clean tap drinking water in Makurdi the state capital and frantic efforts to resettle IDPs in their ancestral homes after years of exile as result insecurity.

Comrade Atule maintained that “as a body whose primary mission is to ensure good governance in Benue State, we in the Benue Diaspora Community for Good Governance wish to vehemently condemn any person or group of persons and indeed, any forces that will derail the process and implementation of good governance in Benue State. It is against this back drop that we issue this press statement. ‘

The group cautioned that too much of politicking and political wrangling amongst party stalwarts and stakeholders will derail the Governor’s visionary and strategic focus and direction.

The Benue Diaspora Community for Good Governance said it has strong feelings and believe that the Governor, Dr. Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia and his dynamic team should be given free hands to implement the much desired people-oriented programmes they have outlined for good governance in the State.

While warning Political Merchants in the state, the group maintained that Benue people must equally realize that the Alia administration is their own Government as it is not the government that can easily be high-jacked by the”political merchants” in the state. It is our hope that this political merchandizing will gradually give way to real democratic principles of Good Governance in the state as we all collectively support the Alia administration.

The Benue Diaspora Community for Good Good Governance called on Nigeria’s SGF Senator George Akume and the Benue State Governor Rev.Fr. Hyacinth Alia to continuously fraternize to ensure good governance for Benue people stressing that no well meaning Benue son will instigate frictions between Senator George Akume and Governor.

How Hajiya Tijani donates items, cash to Pastors, Widows for Christmas

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Amidst the challenges of high inflation and rising food prices across the country, Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani, a Muslim woman, has once again demonstrated the spirit of giving by distributing Christmas trees, new wrappers, and cash gifts to Christian widows and pastors in Kaduna as part of this year’s Christmas celebration.

Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani ,who is equally an international interfaith specialist highlighted that during Ramadan, Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, the General Overseer of the church, usually shared 50 bags of foodstuffs with many poor Muslims at the mosque, enabling them to participate fully in the 30 days of the holy month.

Her initiative aims to support over 200 widows, and IDPs and orphans at home during this christmas which is aim at fostering peaceful coexistence, love, and tolerance among people of different faiths.

Tijjani expressed her desire to bring joy and happiness to widows, allowing them to celebrate the season with the same spirit as Christians worldwide. The generous donations were made at the Church of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Gwagwi Villa, Kaduna, emphasizing Tijjani’s passion for impacting the lives of underprivileged widows who have faced pain and discrimination.

She equally shared christmas trees for the pastors and other top christian leaders in the church for the past decade, Tijjani has consistently donated bags of grains, Christmas trees, new wrappers, and beverages to Christian widows, orphans, and pastors during Christmas and Easter celebrations, with the overarching goal of strengthening Christian-Muslim relationships in the North.

Tijjani said “Christmas provides the Golden opportunity for Muslims to demonstrate to their Christian neighbours that Islam is a faith of peace, love and tolerance.

“I want to see widows, orphans and elderly persons at yuletide season smiling and enjoying themselves like any other Christian family during a festive season like this.”

Her outstanding kindness has earned her the affectionate title of “maman mu” among Christian women, symbolizing the positive relationships she has cultivated in promoting unity between Christians and Muslims in the state and the country at large. “Annually she shared over 50 christmas trees to pastors across the north and some from southern part of nigeria with other christians friends to promote peace and unity”

“During sallah ,many christians used to send her gift which she shared to the less privileged ” Tijjani stressed the commonality among people of different faiths, emphasizing the shared origin of Adam and Eve as our original biological parents. She urged the need to assist widows and orphans, transcending tribal, cultural, regional, and linguistic differences. This year Christmas season comes amidst challenges such as high food prices, banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism,rising prices of fuel.

Tijjani reaffirmed her commitment to spreading joy by sharing more wrappers and foodstuffs with other churches in Kaduna and neighboring states, contributing to widows’ happiness during the festive season.

In addition to her annual distribution of Christmas trees to pastors and Rev. Fathers for peace promotion across the North, Tijjani has inspired others to emulate her efforts, fostering togetherness, peace, and unity.

Responding to Tijjani’s generosity, Pastor Dr Yohanna Buru, the General Overseer of the church, expressed satisfaction with her gesture, calling on wealthy individuals to assist the needy during the Christmas season and beyond.

He acknowledged Tijjani’s annual assistance to the church for the past 10 years back , emphasizing the importance of Christians studying their scriptures to sthrenthens good relationship with other faith base organization.

Pastor Buru, an interfaith specialist and winner of the United Nations World International Interfaith Week and Harmony 2022, encouraged Muslims and Christians to live together in peace and harmony. He also urged marketers to consider offering Christmas bonuses, aligning with practices in developed countries

Drone Error Attack: Arch Bishop Ndagoso visits victims, donate cash, others

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Following the error bombing of Tudun Biri by the Army, the Catholic Arch Bishop of Kaduna Diocese, Arch Bishop Matthew Manoso Ndagoso  on Friday visited Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital to sympathise with the victims
Archbishop Ndagoso said  “this bombing has led many people  into distress and in keeping with  corporal work of mercy as Catholics, we decided to come and condole with the victims and thank the management of Barau Dikko for the attention giving them as most of the people are recovering quickly.
Ndagoso who said the people have lost alot of love ones, dependants and definitely need succour from sympathisers maintained that “our Country is at war.
According to him,  for the past 14, 15 years, 40 of our Parishes are not functioning. It is because of the war situation and the military’s effort to end the war that this has happened. Error bombing is an act of accident. Perfection is only to God. These machines are made by  human beings and are limited .
” It’s accident, the military have to do more. In Catholic theology, we say when in doubt, do not act. We call on the military to step up along that line.”
Earlier, the Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) Dr. Shuaibu Musa commended the Christian body for the show of love stressing that a group of Pastors had visited earlier.
Dr. Musa confirmed that most of the patients are recovering speedily and all their bills footed by the State Government.
Also speaking, the Director Admin Alhaji Iliyasu Yusuf who received the gifts items and cash token of Two Hundred Thousand (200,000) from the Archdiocesan Team commended the church for identifying with the victims promising to judiciously utilized the donations.

Breakthrough as Kaduna NUJ commences training of 500 Journalists on Security Reportage

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The Leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists Kaduna State Council has sustain the training of Journalists on Security Reportage.

The Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists Kaduna State Council Hajiya Asma’u Yawo Halilu revealed that the training was part of her Campaign promises to ensure professionalism

Earlier, the Council had trained 45 members on Thursday last week and another 45 this week and 410 more will be trained in batches.

Media practicioners were urged to be mindful in reporting issues associated with security to avoid unnecessary chaos in the society.

A security expert Colonel Ahmed Abdulkadir Zubairu (rtd) who was the resource person for the one day workshop for journalists on media coverage of insecurity explained that as strategic partners in the implementation strategy of every policy, media practicioners should always use their various platforms in managing ambiguities and uncertainties especially as it affects security matters.

He noted that the society was vulnerable to internal and external factors, hence journalists should devise means to simplify complex issues to avoid overheating the polity.

The security expert also reminded journalists on the need to uphold the basic principles of fairness, truth and objectivity, and avoid infusing sentiments in their reportage.

Colonel Abdulkadir Ahmed (rtd) stressed the need for journalists to be embedded in the activities of modern day warfare, after acquiring the basic training so as to serve as a guide in carrying out their assignment.

Earlier in her welcome address, State Council Chairman of the NUJ, Asma’u Halilu explained that the workshop was organised to enhance the professionalism of members especially as it affects reporting security matters.

She implored participants to apply the lessons learnt towards improving their skills in their reportage.

Some of the journalists interviewed described the workshop as an eye opener that would go a long way in shaping their skills and competencies in reportage.

 

BREAKING: Appeal Court sacks Bauchi Speaker

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BREAKING: Appeal Court sacks Bauchi Speaker

 

 

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has sacked the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Suleiman.

Suleiman was removed as the member representing Ningi Central Constituency in Ningi Local Government Area of the State.

In the judgement it delivered on Friday, the Appeal Court ordered a rerun in 10 polling units in the constituency.

 

 

 

Nasarawa guber: Heavy security, tension as Appeal Court sets for judgment

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Market Dispute : Traders Urge Gov. Uba To Obey Court Order

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Traders who were previously occupying shops at the popular Kasuwanbacci market have urged the Kaduna state governor, Dr. Uba Sani to comply with a Court Order.

The call for compliance on Court Order earlier served on the state government followed the failure of the state government to uphold the Court Order as directed.

Meanwhile, the traders whose shops were demolished by the immediate past government had protested the non-enforcement of the Court Order during the administration of Nasir El-rufai.

The traders who expressed their displeasure over the latest development, alleged that instead of the state government to obey the Court Order, the government has gone ahead to sale shops to some people, which according to the traders, the action of Gov. Uba Sani led administration is a total violation of the Court Order.

Recalled that the traders had obtained a court judgment against the state government for demolishing their shops at the Kasuwan Barchi Market in the Tudun Wada area of the Kaduna metropolis, sometimes in 2017.

The state government had demolished the shops and awarded a contract to a private developer for the construction of a modern market.

However, for the above reason, the aggrieved traders later approached a State High Court to seek for redress over the action of the state government. On September 27, 2022, the court presided over by Justice Edward Andoo, delivered judgment nullifying the action of the state government.

Meanwhile, in the said judgement, the judge said, by the provisions of section 7 of the 1999 Constitution and other provisions, the state government has no powers to take over the responsibilities of Local Governments in managing and exercising authority over markets.

The court granted all the prayers by the traders and ordered the state government to adequately compensate and reinstate the traders back to their shops in the market.

According to the Chairman of the demolished Shop Owners, Alhaji Abdullahi Maikano, explained to journalists that court has given judgment in their favour, therefore, he urged the Uba Sani led administration to respect the Court Order.

Heineken Golf Tournament: Okopi Wins Overall Best Net, as Nicholas wins gentlemen Category

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Heineken Golf Tournament: Okopi Wins Overall Best Net, as Nicholas wins gentlemen Category

Nicholas Dekera, Kaduna

Friday Okopi of Wuyep Lakeside golf club last weekend won overall best net while Nicholas Ashinze won gentlemen Category as Heineken brand of the Nigerian Breweries Plc sponsored Year 2023 Golf Tournament.

The tournament which was sponsored to mark the nation’s independent anniversary had various skill levels (golfers) gathered at the Kaduna golf club for individual and team honors.

The Captain of the Kaduna golf club, Mr. Kenneth Nwankwo described Heineken as a veritable partner, and as well, appreciated the company’s support for the club in the last 45 years.

Also speaking at the just concluded event, the Regional Business Manager North, Ehimhen Igberaese said they are proud to have been part of the golf tournament.

According to Igberaese, the tournament which connected his company to the golfing community, demonstrated more commitment to fostering memorable experiences.

On his part, the Corporate Affairs Manager, North, Kabiru Kassim asserted that the partnership with Kaduna golf club exemplifies the company’s support for promoting sporting events that bring people together in the spirit of competition and fun.“Golf is a sport that reflects Heineken’s values of class, excellence, quality, and bringing people together,” Kassim stressed.

At the conclusion of the tournament, the Nigerian Breweries Team and the Regional management team expressed satisfaction with the success of the competition, adding that the company is known for its commitment to providing quality, excellence, and enjoyment.

The tournament saw outstanding performances from golfers who showcased their skills and passion for the sport, while the competition came to an end with an award and presentation of gift to all the winners in different categories. While Vera David won in the lady’s category, Architect Arabi Bello won in the veteran category.

 

60million Nigerians with mental health issues as experts fingers, child abuse, broken marriages

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60million Nigerians with mental health issues as experts fingers, child abuse, broken marriages

 

About 60million Nigerians are said to have mental related issues and many linked to child abuse and broken marriages. This was the position of Dr. Aishatu Armiya’u Medical Director Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Barnawa, Kaduna at an Interschool debate and quiz competition organised to mark the 2023 world mental health day in Kaduna.

Dr. Aishatu Yusha’u Armiya’u who noted that the international day of the girl child coming up barely 24 hours after the international day of mental health was not just a coincidence equally made a case for improved budgetary provision for training and retraining of experts in mental health especially at a period when children and adolescents are at the mercy of social media.

Also speaking, a psychiatrist who specializes in children and adolescents mental health at the federal neuro psychiatric hospital FNPH Kaduna, Dr. Chiagozikam Aniweta in her lecture titled ” Making Mental Health A Universal Human Right” which was held to mark the 2023 world mental health day at the conference hall of the hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna said it is important for pregnant women to opt for delivery in hospitals where qualified medical personnel will attend to them for any little problem at that crucial point goes a long way in determining the mental stability of such an infant later in life

While explaining that the formation of the human brain begins around the first trimester of pregnancy, the expert stated that the actual brain development never takes shape fully until a person is 20 years old hence the need for parents and guardians to be their children’s best friends during the delicate teenage years when youthful exuberance is readily mistaken for psychological maturity

Dr. Aniweta who listed adventurous experimentations, tendency to undertake risky trips , carefree behaviours as well as misplaced priorities as most visible manifestations of the difficult years of young adulthood urged fathers and mothers to be more attentive to the needs, aspirations and ambitions of their children before they choose the wrong heroes in the society to emulate

On the ever increasing intrusion of social media into the lives of the upcoming generation, Dr Aniweta cautioned parents and guardians against exposing the children to the internet too early in life as it would interfere negatively with their creativity, productivity and independent decision – making process

She therefore advocated controlled, systemic and gradual introduction of the educative, informative and entertaining aspects of the social media to children so that on their own volition, embracing the good aspects and discarding the bad sides of the web will be quite easy a decision for them to take.

The psychiatrist also warned the society on what she described as sending the wrong message to the children on the values of life saying low self esteem, bullying and violent behaviours have been found to be more prevalent among children from abusive marriages and broken homes

She therefore made a strong case for active community involvement in promoting mental health while calling on concerned bodies to control the content of movies, music and advertisement with a view to curbing addiction to pornography, drug abuse and materialism threatening to tear apart the very fabric that holds the society together

World Sight Day: Eye Centre offers free treatment for 200 patients, donates 200 glasses

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As Nigerians mark World Sight Day, National Eye Centre Kaduna on Thursday offered free eyes treatment to 200 patients and donated 200 reading glasses.

Speaking to the patients who were predominantly members of the National Automobile Technician Association (NATA) popularly called mechanics, the Chief Medical Director, National Eye Centre Kaduna Dr. Mahmoud Alhassan who was represented by Dr. Murtala Mohammed Umar said ” as we know the WHO marked the second Thursday of every October to be World Sight Day the day that thebworld remembers the important of eye health, promotion eye health, blindness control, and the rest of it.”my
“So the National Eye Centre is collaborating with partners, we are here in Panteka which is just a neighborhood of National Eye Centre to conduct free eye screening, today we will be examining the eyes with the little things we have here , and there will be drugs for minor ailments which will be distributed free, then there will be reading glasses about 200 that anybody who needs it will also benefit free, and most importantly those who have major ailments that will need to be referred to National Eye Centre, will be referred and will facilitates their attendance at the National Eye Centre.

” Now the theme for this year is Love Your Sight At Work. And you’ll all agree with me that Panteka here which is mainly a mechanic base, they are prone to mechanical injuries, they use alot of tools, some of them are welders, light are going into their eye or so the work we started was with the creation of awareness”

Umar maintained that there is provision for atleast two hundred patients and about two hundred reading glasses for free distribution.

He charged the beneficiaries on use of appropriate glasses and safety measures for the eye.

Responding, the Chairman National Automobile Technician Association Comrade Adau Abubakar thanked Eye Centre for their efforts in bringing the World Sight Day celebration to Pantaker and checking their eye, offering free reading glasses to them and enlightening the public.

Earlier, during the Health talk, the World Sight Day Committee Chairman Dr. Raji Lukman said “Eyesight is undoubtedly one of the most valuable senses we possess as it enables us to carry out our daily tasks with ease, perceive our surroundings, and work efficiently.
However, the nature of your profession puts you at a higher risk of developing eye-related issues.”

According to Dr. Lukman the hazard that automobile mechanics/technicians are prone to in relation to their eyes are Eye injuries from flying debris, Chemicals burns, Intraocular foreign bodies.

He however pointed that prevention can be done by taking precautionary measures like Safety Glasses, use of face Shields or Goggles, Proper Lighting,
Proper Storage of Tools and regular visitation to hospital for eye check-up.