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Engr. Joseph Onaiwu Uworuya: Celebrating a Legacy of Love, Wisdom, and Strength at 70, By Augustine Osayande, PhD

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Engr. Joseph Onaiwu Uworuya: Celebrating a Legacy of Love, Wisdom, and Strength at 70, By Augustine Osayande, PhD

By: Michael Mike

Reaching the remarkable milestone of 70 years is an extraordinary achievement, and today, we gather in spirit and gratitude to celebrate an exceptional man — Engr. Joseph Onaiwu Uworuya. As you mark this significant chapter of life, I want to take a moment to express my deepest admiration and heartfelt wishes on this special occasion.


You have been an extraordinary father — a source of unwavering strength, wisdom, and love. From my earliest memories, you have been a steadfast pillar of support, offering a guiding hand through life’s challenges and a calming presence in moments of uncertainty. Your quiet strength and profound integrity have shaped not only my character but also the values I hold dear.


You have always been there — guiding me, encouraging me, and showing love in the most selfless and genuine ways. Your advice has lifted me in moments of doubt, your encouragement has strengthened me when I faced uncertainty, and your pride in my successes — no matter how small — has always been a source of motivation. You have an incredible way of putting things into perspective, making life’s challenges feel less daunting, and offering calm and clarity in the midst of life’s storms.


It is not just the grand gestures that define your love; it is the quiet, everyday moments that matter most. The way you check in on me, make me laugh even when I don’t feel like smiling, and listen without judgment when I need to share my thoughts — these small yet profound acts of love have left an indelible mark on my life. You have taught me the value of hard work, integrity, and kindness — not just through words, but through the example of how you live your life.
Your strength and resilience are truly inspiring. You have faced life’s challenges with grace and courage, never allowing them to diminish your compassion and warmth. You have shown me that true strength is not just about standing tall — it is about lifting others up as you stand.


Your wisdom has always been a source of clarity and guidance. Even amidst life’s most difficult moments, your thoughtful advice and patient understanding have helped me navigate through it all. You have taught me the importance of perseverance, humility, and faith — lessons that continue to shape my journey every day.


Yet beyond your strength and wisdom, it is your heart — full of love and compassion — that truly defines you. Your generosity extends not only to your family but to everyone fortunate enough to cross your path. You have built a legacy grounded in love, honesty, and integrity, touching lives in ways that will resonate for generations. Your moral compass and generosity of spirit have set an example for all of us to follow.


As you celebrate this incredible milestone, I want you to know how deeply you are loved and cherished. You have given so much to your family and your community, and today, we honor you with the same love and gratitude you have always shown us.


May your 70th birthday be a joyful celebration of a life well-lived — a life defined by purpose, impact, and love. I pray that the years ahead bring you continued health, peace, and happiness. May you always be surrounded by the warmth of family and friends, and may your days be filled with laughter and fulfillment. You deserve every blessing this life has to offer.


You are truly one of a kind, and I am so proud to be your child. Your legacy of strength and love will continue to inspire us for generations to come.


On this special day, my prayer for you is that God continues to bless you with good health, happiness, and many more joyful years. You deserve all the love and celebration coming your way today and always.


Thank you for being my rock, my guide, and my biggest supporter. I am beyond blessed to have you in my life. I love you more than words can ever fully express.
Happy 70th birthday, Papa!
Augustine Osayande PhD austinelande@yahoo.com

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Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony

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Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony

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Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.

The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.

The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.

The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.

The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.

According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.

The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.

It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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Community Leader Seeks Tinubu’s Urgent Intervention in Incessant Plateau Killing

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Community Leader Seeks Tinubu’s Urgent Intervention in Incessant Plateau Killing

By: Michael Mike

A community leader and the Waziri Mushere of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Chief Yohana Margif has expressed dismay over the incessant killing of innocent citizens of the community.

Margif made this known in an interview with journalists on Thursday in Abuja.

He called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene to halt what he described as genocide against the people, which he said was being perpetrated by suspected herdsmen.

Margif also called on Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, and other security chiefs in the country, to rein in the alleged culprits.

He said: “I would like to draw the attention of the topmost leadership in Nigeria to the deteriorating dire security situation in Plateau, particularly in Mushere Chiefdom of Bokkos LGA.

“I urge President Tinubu to take immediate decisive action to halt these endless and senseless killings, protect lives and properties, and secure the future of the Mushere people, and other victims of obvious genocide against the people.

“Herdsmen are killing our innocent people, burning their homes, looting their foodstuff, property, livestock, and taking over their ancestral lands,” he said.

According to the Abuja-based real estate mogul, the attacks and attendant killings have intensified recently since the onset of this year’s farming season.

Margif further said that the people had been displaced from their villages and ancestral homes and were forced to become internally displaced persons in the country.

He emphasised that the situation required immediate intervention by all stakeholders in order to prevent further escalation and inflict an irredeemable harm by wiping out the entire community from the surface of the earth.

He lamented that: “Since President Tinubu’s administration began, Plateau State has witnessed an unprecedented escalation of violence and loss of lives.

“This is the current sad reality. Our people are constantly under the threat of the enemy’s bullets and can’t sleep with two eyes closed due to the perpetual unleashing of violence against them by external forces.

“Something urgent must be done to stem the tide of violence and end this war against the people in order not to
harm this administration’s reputation,” Margif said.

In the past couple of days, suspected herdsmen militia killed no fewer than 35 people in the localities of Hokk, Pangkap, Fokoldep, Kopmur, Margif, Horop, Mbor, Mushere and Kwahas localities in Mushere Chiefdom.

Chairman, Bokkos Community Peace Observers, Kefas Mallai, who confirmed the killings to newsmen, said the victims included a 70-year-old Pastor of COCIN LCC Kwakas-Mushere, Mimang Lekyil, who was attacked and killed in the church.

He said that the pastor’s wife was also shot in the leg and was admitted at the Jos University Teaching Hospital for treatment, he said.

“Bokkos has never been this insecure, with the people being butchered as we are currently witnessing,” Lilian Madaki, from the Mushere community told journalists.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Emmanuel Adesina, also confirmed the incident in a statement saying security forces including police and military personnel, had been deployed in the affected communities.

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VP Shettima Leads Mourners At Funeral Prayers For Late Prof. Jibril Aminu

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** Says Nigeria has lost an intellectual giant

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Vice President Kashim Shettima today led other Muslim faithful for the Jana’iza (funeral prayers) of the late elder statesman, renowned medical scholar and former Minister of Education and Petroleum, Prof. Jibril Aminu, at the National Mosque in Abuja.

Prof. Aminu, a one-time President of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (OPEC), passed on in Abuja on Thursday after a prolonged illness.

The Vice President, who arrived at the National Mosque at 1:52 pm, commiserated with the family of the deceased and prayed Allah to comfort them and make Aljanna Firdaus the final abode of the late elder statesman.

Noting that the late Prof Aminu’s demise is a great loss to the nation, VP Shettima described the late surgeon, educationist and administrator as a man who saw it all, just as he said the deceased was an intellectual giant who can hardly be replaced.

“It is a very sad loss. Prof Jubril Aminu was the last of the great titans, an iconic figure who enormously contributed to the development of the nation.

“He was variously the Executive Secretary of NUC, Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri and Honourable Minister of various ministries across the country and left his landmarks on the sands of time.

“He is irreplaceable. May Allah grant him Aljanatul Firdaus and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. His loss is not just to the good people of Adamawa State but to the nation and Africa at large,” the Vice President prayed.

Born in Song, Adamawa in 1939, Prof. Aminu was a towering figure in Nigerian public life.

The late Consultant Cardiologist served the nation in different capacities, including as Federal Minister of Education and later Federal Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (1989–1992), Ambassador of Nigeria to the United States (1999–2003), and Senator representing Adamawa Central (2003–2011).

He was also President of OPEC in 1991 and President of the OPEC Conference between 1991 and 1992 while he was Petroleum Minister.

Other mourners who joined the Vice President at the National Mosque in Abuja for the Jana’iza included former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Special Adviser to the President on General Duties (Office of the Vice President), Dr. Aliyu Modibbo; former Secretary to the Federal Government, Yayale Ahmed; former Governor of Adamawa State, Admiral Murtala Nyako; former Governor of Gombe State, Senator Danjuma Goje; former Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai (rtd); former Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman; former Minister of State for Health, Dr. Aliyu Idi Hong, among many others.

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