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Borno Christians Commend Gov  Zulum For Sponsoring 101 Faithful To 2023  Pilgrimage 

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Borno Christians Commend Gov  Zulum For Sponsoring 101 Faithful To 2023  Pilgrimage 

… Pray For Peaceful Elections 

By: MacAnthony Uche

Christians in Borno have commended the State Governor,  Prof.  Babagana Umara Zulum for sponsoring 101 faithful to Israel for the 2023 Christian pilgrimage. 

The pilgrims who were led by the Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria Borno State Chapter,  Most Rev.  Dr. John Bogna Bakeni to the holy land,  equally appreciated the deputy governor of the state,  Alhaji Usman Umar Kadafur for the successful coordination of the arrangement that has seen them through to the pilgrimage. 

Speaking on Sunday shortly after visiting one of the holy sites in Jordan from where they will proceed to Jerusalem on Monday,  Most Rev Dr. Bakeni who is the Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Catholic Dioceses, said the pilgrimage is an opportunity for the church to pray for peace as the country prepares for general elections this year.

The Bishop added that participation of faithful in the pilgrimage would enable them to renew their faith in the worship of God and to also walk in the path of Jesus Christ. 

He urged the pilgrims to make the best of opportunity and see themselves as pilgrims instead of tourists. 

” I commend our Governor,  Prof.  Babagana Umara Zulum for giving the Christians in the state this wonderful opportunity of renewing their faith by providing resources from the coffers of the state for their spiritual growth.  I also commend the deputy Governor for all his efforts at ensuring that the 2023 pilgrimage comes to fruition for the Christians in the state, ” Most Rev Dr. Bakeni said. 

Also speaking,  the former head of service ( HOS ) of the State,  Barr. Simon Malgwi congratulated the pilgrims for making it to the holy land, and as well thanked Governor Zulum for making it possible for Christians in the state to participate in this year’s pilgrimage. 

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As a participant, Barr. Malgwi who is also the  Adviser to Governor Zulum on legal matters, said haven read a lot of things from the holy Bible coupled with the privilege to visit the holy land to see those things for himself,  his faith in those things read in the holy Book has been strengthened. 

He added that participants haven witnessed those things written in the holy Book by themselves in the holy land ,would in turn return home to testify to those who had not visited the holy land that those things in the holy Bible are not fiction, but reality.

A participant, Engr Ayuba Dawa, said his experience in the holy land has made him to believe that the holy Bible is real.

” Iam happy to be here . My eyes have seen , my hands have touched and even my legs have walked on those things said in the Bible. We will be praying for a peaceful 2023 general elections and total return of peace to Borno State and the Country as a whole. I commend Governor Zulum for giving us the opportunity to renew our faith,” he said. 

The trio of Ladi Pius,  Dr. Adamu Arku and Achinari Bitrus, thanked Borno State government for giving them the opportunity to embark on the pilgrimage and prayed that God will grant good health and wisdom to the Governor in steering the affairs of the state.  

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Crisis brews in Gombe SDP as Yakubu emerges acting chairman

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The Gombe State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has appointed a new chairman, Aaron Yakubu to serve in acting capacity following the suspension of its state chairman, Comrade Adamu Abubakar Modibbo, over allegations of mismanagement, lack of transparency, and misuse of party resources.

His suspension was announced at a news conference held in Gombe on Saturday by the party’s Welfare Secretary, Usman Yahaya, on behalf of concerned members of the state executive.

Reading the statement, Yahaya said there were countless complaints against the now suspended chairman, whom he said had side-lined party stakeholders and running the party like his personal property.

“Since Comrade Modibbo assumed office, the party has experienced no meaningful progress. Instead, the leadership claims he has used his position to witch-hunt loyal stakeholders and frustrated committed party members for his personal gain.”

He accused Modibbo of systematically “caging” the party’s executive members and aspirants, depriving over 90% of both returning and newly acting executive members of access to official SDP membership cards.

He further alleged that the selection of party candidates has been done without due process or consultation, with names being announced solely via national platforms involving prominent figures like Malam Nasir El-Rufai, thereby side-lining the state executive.
Yahaya also accused the suspended chairman of allegedly using his personal residence as the de facto party office.

This, the executives say, violates proper procedures and comes despite funds being made available to renovate the official state party office and rent offices across the local government areas.

“As it stands, the SDP in Gombe State does not have a functional or recognised operational office,”

In the light of the above weighty and numerous allegations against Modibbo, the Welfare Secretary said that the Gombe State chapter of the party has taken decisive action by suspending Comrade Adamu Abubakar Modibbo as chairman with immediate effect.

“In this regard, we hereby announce that the current State Secretary of the party, Mr. Aaron Yakubu, will now serve as the Acting State Chairman of the SDP in Gombe.

“Similarly, Ambassador Lukman Adamu Elkanem, previously serving as the Acting Assistant Public Relations Officer, has now been appointed as the Acting State Secretary of the party.”

Yahaya, on behalf of the state chapter of the SDP, appealed for intervention from the national body of the party to look into the allegations against the former chairman and to restore discipline, accountability, and credible leadership to the Gombe chapter of the party.

Speaking shortly in an interview, Yakubu said he would work to build inclusiveness in the party and ensure all party members were carried along in line with the constitution of the party.

He stated that out of the 13 working committee members of the party, nine were present and in support of the suspension of Modibbo.

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Kidnap victim rescued with machete wounds in Suleja

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Kidnap victim rescued with machete wounds in Suleja

By: Zagazola Makama

A 45-year-old man, identified as Samuel John, has been rescued by a joint team of police and vigilantes after being abducted and severely injured by suspected kidnappers in the Polosa area of Suleja, Niger State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, June 27, when hoodlums reportedly stormed the community and whisked the victim away from his residence.

According to the sources, a vigilante member, raised the alarm, prompting an immediate response from security operatives attached to the ‘B’ Division Suleja and members of the local vigilante group.

The combined team pursued the kidnappers into the surrounding bush. On sighting the advancing security team, the assailants attacked the victim with machetes, inflicting deep cuts on his head and both hands before abandoning him and fleeing the scene.

The victim was quickly rescued and rushed to the General Hospital Suleja, where he is currently receiving medical attention.

Kidnap victim rescued with machete wounds in Suleja

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Abducted Sharia Court judge escapes from kidnappers in Zamfara

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Abducted Sharia Court judge escapes from kidnappers in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Alkali Usman, a Sharia Court judge attached to the Higher Sharia Court in Birnin Tudu, Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has escaped from captivity after being abducted by unknown gunmen.

Zagazola Makama learnt from reliable sources that Usman, who was reported kidnapped on June 26, returned home safely on Friday morning, June 27, at about 10:00 a.m., according to local sources.

Upon his return, the judge was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he received medical attention and was subsequently discharged.

He was later debriefed by security operatives and reunited with his family.

Authorities have not disclosed the circumstances surrounding his escape.

Abducted Sharia Court judge escapes from kidnappers in Zamfara

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