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The Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has convened an assembly of Plateau indigenes employed in the Federal Civil Service in Abuja, calling for their collective efforts to enhance the state's progress.  The meeting which was the first of its kind held at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Continental Hotel, Abuja, had in attendance, Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Deputy Directors, and representatives of Non Governmental Organizations. The Governor urged them to work in unison across all the Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies and ensure that what belongs to Plateau State is diligently protected and delivered to the people. He said Plateau people are looking up to them for their contributions to the upliftment of the state. ³Describing the interface as historic, Governor Mutfwang noted that elections have come and gone and it is now time for the people to joint hands to correct the negative narrative about the state in order to attract development. He said...

...as Gov. Diri inaugurates projects in Akassa Clan The People's Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa chapter today kick-started its Constituency campaigns for the re-election of the Governor Douye Diri and his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo at Ogbokiri, the headquarters of Brass Constituency 3, in Akassa Clan. The Governor also inaugurated several projects in Sangana where the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere comes from. The projects include the Sangana jetty, 8 classrooms and offices in Sangana Community Secondary School, a market and several roads. Governor Diri in his remark stated that he is in Akassa Kingdom not to campaign but to appreciate them as Akassa is PDP and PDP is Akassa. "Now, we are starting our campaigns for re-election for a second tenure in Bayelsa State and it is a blessing that we are starting with Brass Local Government and starting from Akassa Kingdom.  We know that Akassa is for us, Akassa is PDP and PDP is Ak...

The Akwa Ibom State Governorship Elections Petitions Tribunal has upheld the election of Pastor Umo Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party, as the validly elected Governor of Akwa Ibom State, dismissing the suit instituted by Senator Bassey Albert Akpan and his party, Young Progressives Party, which challenged the election of the Akwa Ibom State Governor. BEING THE REMARKS OF H.E. PASTOR UMO ENO, GOVERNOR, AKWA IBOM STATE AFTER  THE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION PETITION TRIBUNAL DECLARED HIM DULY ELECTED - SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2023. My Fellow Akwaibomites, Today, the Elections Tribunal sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, following the earlier dismissal of the petitions brought by the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), Governorship Candidate, John James Akpanudoedeghe, Architect Ezekiel Nya Etok, of African Democratic  Congress (ADC), Akpan Jeremiah of the Action Alliance, Emem Coffie of the Accord Party, Obong Akan Udofia of the All Progressive Congress, (APC) and today, Distinguished Senator,...

In a notable diplomatic move, Governor Agbu Kefas paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) in Kaduna. Accompanied by Barrister Zainab Usman Jalingo, Commissioner of Information and Re-orientation, and Commissioner of Finance, Sarah Enoch, the visit aimed to reinforce connections between the State Government and the NDA. Maj. General J.O. Ochai, the Commandant of the NDA, welcomed Governor Kefas and his delegation in his office. During the meeting, Maj. General Ochai commended the Governor's achievements in Taraba State, recognizing him as a source of pride for the NDA. "Governor Kefas is one of our own," said Maj. General Ochai, "and we are pleased to see his notable accomplishments." In response, Governor Kefas expressed his gratitude and reaffirmed his allegiance to the NDA. "I'm here to reiterate my loyalty to the institution that has had a profound impact on my life," Governor Kefas stated.  "The NDA has played a vital r...

Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State has sought the support and cooperation of the Nigerian Customs Service in addressing the state's security challenges. Governor Mutfwang made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Comptroller General of the Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, at the headquarters of the Service in Abuja, in continuation of his engagements with Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies.  He expressed gratitude for the opportunities provided by the Customs Service to the people of Plateau State to contribute to national development and mentioned notable figures such as former Comptroller General Da. Jacob Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwom Jos. "We value our relationship with the Customs Service, especially given the significant contributions of Plateau State to the service. We aim to foster collaboration and cooperation for the development of our state and the nation," Governor Mutfwang stated. While acknowledging the relative ...

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has challenged the South East to maximise their economy of scale and also pool resources to build critical regional infrastructure like railway and roads to create a common market and boost socio-economic prosperity in the region. Mbah canvassed a multi-dimensional approach to tackling insecurity, including a common security command and control centre, inter-agency cooperation, and non-kinetic approaches such as economic transformation, employment generation, moral suasion, among others. The Governor, who gave the charge at the South East Economic and Security Summit held in Owerri on Thursday, identified transportation and logistics as some of the key enablers needed to transform the South East economy and thereby reduce poverty, unemployment and consequent crimes. “How do we ensure that we have a road network that moves across the various cities in Anambra, Abia, Imo, Enugu and Ebonyi?" “How do we build a ring road that connects all the m...

  ...Says Coup In Africa Worrisome Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, invited the international community to observe the November 11 governorship election in the state in order to protect the integrity of the process. Senator Diri made the call while delivering a welcome address at the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue Series: "Breaking New Grounds in the Democracy Development Nexus in Africa," at the Local Content Tower Conference Hall in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The Governor said the decision to re-elect him or choose a governor for the state should be the people's prerogative but, however, expressed concern that some of his opponents were resorting to violence, intimidation and brigandage to subvert the will of the people. His words:"On November 11 this year, Bayelsans will be going to the polls to elect a Governor. I hope I have done enough to merit their endorsement for a second term. The decision should be theirs to make....

Traditional rulers representing the four constituencies of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have passed a vote of confidence in Governor Douye Diri as their preferred candidate in the November 11 governorship election in the state. The monarchs said their decision was premised on the Governor’s manifest love for Southern Ijaw by bringing development to their area. They added that it was time to reciprocate his gesture to people of the area.  Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers at Angiama shortly after inspecting the ongoing Yenagoa-Oporoma road, the Paramount Ruler of Enewari community and Chairman, Southern  Ijaw Paramount Rulers Council, Chief Job Dairus, said the Southern Ijaw people were particularly pleased with the Governor for the road project, which has reached advanced stages of construction. He described the road as a big-ticket project and lauded Governor Diri for the courage to carry on with it despite the project being on the drawing b...

Renowned communication strategist, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that Delta State Governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, is showing positive signs of a pragmatic leader who is determined to deliver on his electioneering campaigns promises. He  made the assertion while speaking to newsmen on Wednesday immediately after the inaugural meeting of the Association of Media and Communication Strategists, AMCS, in Abuja, noting that the new administration in Delta State, has emphasized on delivery of quality and durable infrastructure projects. Oghenesivbe, who was the Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 general elections in Delta State, said the recent involvement of construction giant, Julius Berger, in  flyover projects in some parts of Delta South and Delta Central Senatorial Districts of Warri and Uvwie, point to show that Governor Oborevwori will surely advance Delta State, through socioeconomic and infrastructure projects that would improve the...

… says dep gov’s unwarranted provocation caused him severe personal discomfort The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has accepted the public apology made by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, noting that as a person of faith, he was under obligation to accept the apology. In a letter titled, “Re: Public Apology By The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu,” the governor said in good faith, he trusts that the public apology as expressed by Shaibu is genuine and followed by contrite steps to improve his conflict resolution skills. The letter reads: “I have noted the public apology made by the Deputy Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu. This apology followed an aberrant behaviour that contradicts what the people of Edo State stand for. “To name a few, the Deputy Governor needlessly filed unfounded petitions in the Nigerian courts restraining me, the State House of Assembly and Security agencies from a non-existent impeachment process, fo...

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on Muslims in the state to use the occasion of the birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to further sow the seed of peace and unity, noting that the key to a sustainable world is harmony and cohesion. The Governor who referred to the birth of Prophet Muhammad as a moment of profound significance for the Muslim Ummah, said the guiding light which the Holy Prophet serves to humanity must not be lost on every Muslims. While congratulating Muslims in the state on the commemoration, Governor Adeleke charged them to be guided by the exemplary life of compassion, justice, giving, kindness and humility that defined the Holy Prophet in all conducts. He urged Muslims to take note of the message of love, peace and unity that characterized the life of Prophet Muhammad, adding that "we must work on ourselves to embrace our individual differences and pursue a harmonious coexistence with our neighbours, irrespective of colo...

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called on Nigerians to learn to coexist peacefully regardless of their religious beliefs, adding that doing so would promote peace and accelerate the country's development.  In an Eid-el-Maulud message issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Dan Nwomeh, Governor Mbah expressed his congratulations to the Muslim community in the state, Nigeria, and throughout the world as they celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Mbah urged the Muslim Ummah to always exhibit the same humility, empathy, and sympathy for the poor and needy as exhibited by Prophet Muhammad, and to not let the lessons of Eid-el-Mualud slip their minds. He urged the populace to embrace the spirit of patriotism by assisting government initiatives, both locally and nationally. "As we celebrate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, let me implore our people to take inspiration from his life and practise the virtues of peace, humility, selfless sacrifice, devotion, lo...

 ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2023 EID-EL-MAULUD  CELEBRATION ON WEDNESDAY, 27TH  SEPTEMBER, 2023 (12 RABI’UL AWWAL 1445)   In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praises are due to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His Peace and Blessings be upon His Beloved Prophet (PBUH), His Household and Pious Companions.   My fellow citizens of Bauchi State, Glory be to Allah (SWT) for sparing our lives to witness this year’s Eid-el-Maulud Celebration when we commemorate the birth of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him).  As we celebrate the Eid-el-Maulud, we should remember that the Holy Prophet had during his life time preached peace, honesty, patience,  generosity, humility, sincerity, love for one another and fear of God. It is these virtues that people, irrespective of their religious inclinations are enjoined to imbibe and practise.   2. We should use the Eid-el-Maulud occasion for sober reflection and self-evaluation to k...

Governor Dauda Lawal has extended his heartfelt greetings to the entire Muslim communities in Zamfara and Nigeria on the auspicious occasion of Maulud. The 12th day of Rabi’ul Awwal is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet, Muhammad (peace be upon him). In a statement by his Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the Governor urged the Muslim communities to cherish the occasion of Maulud and reflect on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). He added that the Governor charged the Muslims to pray for peace and prosperity in Zamfara State and Nigeria. “I congratulate fellow Muslims on witnessing the 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal, the blessed day on which the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born." “Today is a day of great significance as we come together to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who dedicated his life to spreading peace and love." “Maulud should be a day of reflection on our lives. Prophet Muhammad (peace...

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, felicitates Muslim faithful on the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Governor Diri, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, noted that the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud is a celebration of love and a time to reflect on the Prophet’s teachings on unity, compassion and peace. He enjoined adherents of Islam in the state to always strive to be their brother’s keeper, show practical love and ensure peaceful co-existence with others. “On this auspicious moment of the celebration of the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud, I felicitate with my Muslim brothers in the state and across Nigeria." “As they mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad, it is also a time of reflection on his great ideals and teachings on love, unity. compassion and peace." “I implore adherents of the faith to demonstrate practical love, patriotism and ensure peaceful co-existence with others. The principles of good neighbourli...

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has felicitated with the Muslim faithful in Plateau State and across Nigeria as they celebrate Eid-el-Maulud. In a statement, the Governor encouraged the Muslim Ummah to seize this occasion to offer prayers for the unity, peace, and progress of Plateau State.  The Governor specifically urged them to pray earnestly for an end to the security challenges currently facing both the state and the nation as a whole. Governor Mutfwang called on the Muslim community to follow the teachings and values of Prophet Muhammed, emphasizing love, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence.  He enjoined them to emulate the timeless lessons from the Holy Prophet's life, which include perseverance, devotion, sacrifice, tolerance, charity, selflessness, and humility in their daily lives for the benefit of the society. Governor Mutfwang added that, beyond prayer, the period of the Eid-el-Maulud should be a time of reflection on matters that strengthen...

…restates commitment to entrepreneurial development Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has reiterated the resolve of his administration to chart a course for the youths and the generality of Akwa Ibom people in entrepreneurial development to meaningfully engage them to be useful to themselves. The Governor was addressing the participants at the 2023 Ibom Ignite Conference, tagged “STRETCH: MY STORY, MY BUSINESS,” held at Ibom Leadership And Entrepreneurial Development Centre, Ibom-LED, formerly E-Library, IBB Way, Uyo. He encouraged the young people to be industrious and consider whatever their hands find to do at the moment as a school for their future, assuring that the state government would rather boost the economy by supporting entrepreneurial development rather than encourage their involvement in politics as a first and only career without an initial venture to fall back on. Governor Eno reasoned that having a second career will encourage youths to view politics as a call to ser...