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Muslims in Bayelsa State, on Monday, gave thumbs up to Governor Douye Diri for his administration’s show of love during the Ramadan period. Speaking on behalf of the Muslim community, chairman of the state chapter of the Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Yakubu Otobo, who led other leaders to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr at the governor's hometown,  Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state, expressed appreciation for the support to the Muslim brethren in the state during their festive seasons. He also thanked the governor for the regular pilgrimage sponsorship of Muslims throughout his first tenure. Otobo described the administration’s welfare gestures as laudable, noting that Muslims in the state enjoy a rare privilege compared to their counterparts in other states. His words: "On behalf of the Muslim community in Bayelsa State, we appreciate your unwavering support to us. Your leadership style is highly commendable because your administration gives equal...

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has named gospel musician, Asu Ekiye, Ijaw Language Ambassador.  Speaking on Sunday in Yenagoa during Ekiye's musical concert and album launch tagged "Ebikamo Experience," Governor Diri said the appointment was in recognition of his effort to preserve Ijaw language through his music and that this was in line with his administration's vision to ensure the language does not go extinct. Describing the musician's passion for preserving the language as commendable, he said his administration has trained Ijaw teachers and would do more to promote the language. The governor also stated that Bayelsa was peaceful because the Ijaw people were peaceful in nature and solicited their continuous support for his administration to initiate more development projects across the state.  His words: "I would have been here earlier but was told that the place was not ready. When it started raining, I told the Chief of Staff and SA Rel...

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said the end of the month-long fasting and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri was a period to reflect on the lessons of sacrifice, tolerance and love that the feast epitomises. Governor Diri stated this while felicitating with Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria on the Ramadan celebration.  He noted that as one of the key pillars of Islam, fasting during Ramadan was important for developing the virtues of self-abnegation and tolerance in every Muslim. The Bayelsa governor urged adherents of the Islamic faith not to relent in their prayers for the peace, progress and prosperity of Bayelsa State and Nigeria. He said his administration will continue to build on the ennobling virtues of love, harmony and religious tolerance regardless of any resident’s legitimate belief or ethnicity.  “We are committed to promoting peaceful co-existence between and among adherents of the different faiths in order to build a prosperous sta...

• As Muslim Leaders Pay Him Eid-El-Fitri Visit  Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that the ongoing political crisis in the state will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them. Governor Fubara made this statement when he received Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic-based groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt during an Eid-el-Fitri Sallah visit. Addressing the delegation, Governor Fubara urged them and his supporters to trust in God's process, saying: "This season is one of love, sharing, and sacrifice. You have come to share in our pain and have made a great sacrifice through your prayers. As Christians, we believe that everything happens for a purpose, and I strongly believe that this situation is leading us toward a greater purpose." He acknowledged that the current political tension might leave many feeling depressed, but emphasized that supernatural forces may be...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri  has announced his plan for visiting Emirs and Chiefs  to build collaboration in ensuring the issue of out-of-school children and security problems becomes a past narrative in Adamawa State. The Governor disclosed this when the Council of Emirs and Chiefs, led by the vice chairman and Emir of Mubi, Alhaji Abubakar Isa Ahmadu, paid him a Sallah homage at Government House, Yola, Monday. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri had at the homage thanked Almighty Allah to witness another Eid-el-Fitr that marked the end of Ramadan, noting that this year's Ramadan coincided with the Lenten period by Christians that attracted blessings to Adamawa State. The Governor encouraged the people to continue with the lessons of Ramadan, which signifies blessings, love, peace, respect for the peace and development of Adamawa State. Speaking further, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri said he would continue on the trajectory of building that Adamawa deserves. The Governor also rei...

 ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY SEN. BALA ABDULKADIR MOHAMMED, CON, Fnipr (KAURAN DAULAR USMANIYYA) THE  EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BAUCHI STATE ON THE OCCASION  OF HOMAGE PAID TO HIM  AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE EMIR OF BAUCHI ALHAJI (DR) RILWANU SULEIMAN ADAMU,CFR, DURING THE 2025 EID-EL-FITIR ON 31ST MARCH, 2025   -Your Excellency, The Deputy Governor, -The Honourable Speaker, Bauchi State House of Assembly, -My Lords, the Chief Judge and Grand Khadi, -Honourable Members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, -Members of the  State Executive Council, -Secretary to the State Government, -Chief of Staff Government  House, -The Chairman, PDP Bauchi State, -The Head of Civil Service, -Your Royal Highness the Emir of Bauchi, -Chief Executives of Parastatals and Heads of Extra–Ministerial Departments,   -Distinguished Invited  Guests,   -Members of the Press,   -Ladies and Gentlemen.   I am very delighted  to welc...

- Calls For A Peaceful Coexistence Among Nigerians The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) under the Chairmanship of H.E. Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed (CON), the Governor of Bauchi State, on behalf of all member Governors, heartily congratulates the Muslim Ummah on the completion of a month-long Ramadan fast which ultimately heralds and culminates in the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, a period for Muslims to reflect on the lessons of tolerance, love and sacrifice that the celebration typifies. 2. The Forum felicitates with Muslims from across the world for the dawn of another Eid-il-fitr, and pray that the Almighty Allah would accept their worship and keep them all alive and healthy to witness many more. And though the Ramadan season is over, we urge all Muslim faithful to continue to practise the lessons taught by the Holy Month by remaining pious and close to Allah and denying themselves in total submission to His will, not forgetting that as one of the key pillars of Is...

. ..Says His Legacies Will Speak For Him Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, inaugurated projects executed by his administration in six newly created secondary schools in the state capital, Yenagoa. The schools are located in Biogbolo, Yenezue-Epie, Ovom, Ekeki, Akenfa and Igbogene communities and have a combined population of 4,628 students. Speaking during the joint inauguration at the Government Secondary School, Biogbolo, Governor Diri said his administration was bequeathing legacy projects that would speak for him at the end of his tenure. He explained that on assumption of office, he realised there was a deficit in school infrastructure and he decided to approve the construction of schools across the state capital. He said his decision was not misplaced as the schools have provided  access to education for children who would have been deprived education due to lack of schools. The Bayelsa helmsman said building the human capacity was a top priority of hi...

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has inspected a series of transformative projects aimed at enhancing the standard of living for Plateau residents. These projects, spanning health and infrastructure, reaffirm his administration’s commitment to fulfilling campaign promises and improving the welfare of the people. Governor Mutfwang began his inspection tour at the Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, where he assessed a newly completed, state-of-the-art medical laboratory, fully equipped with modern laboratory facilities to provide quality healthcare services, particularly for indigent citizens.  He also toured the newly constructed administrative block, which houses the Electronic Medical Records System (E-Hospital), a digital innovation designed to enhance healthcare service delivery across the state. Accompanied by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Christopher Yilgwang, Governor Mutfwang reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving th...