Tuggar Congratulates Catholics Worldwide on Election of Pope Leo XIV

By: Michael Mike

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has extended warm congratulations to the Catholic faithful worldwide for the successful election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV as the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.

Tuggar, in a statement on Friday signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa said Nigeria rejoices with the global Catholic community on this momentous and historic occasion and prays for divine wisdom, strength, and guidance for the new Pope as he assumes this sacred responsibility.

He said: “We are confident that with his wealth of experience and devotion, His Holiness will lead with compassion, humility, and a steadfast commitment to peace, unity, and the spiritual well-being of humanity.

“As a nation with a significant and large Catholic population, Nigeria values the enduring relationship between the Holy See and our country. We therefore look forward to continued collaboration in promoting interfaith dialogue, harmony, social justice, and the common good of all people.

“Once again, Nigeria congratulates Pope Leo XIV and the entire Catholic faithful. May his papacy be blessed with grace and profound impact on the world.”

Tuggar Congratulates Catholics Worldwide on Election of Pope Leo XIV

Yobe: Governor Mala donates N50m to troops

By: Yahaya Wakili

In bida bid encourage the Nigerian Army, Yobe staState Governor . Mai Mala Buni CON has today donated the sum of #50 million to be shared to amonge troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade Buni Gari, in addition to foofoodstuffsattresses, blankets, and other sundry items donated by the Yobe staStatevernment.

Governor Buni CON made the donation when he visited the Heaheadquarters the 27 Task Force Brigade Buni GarGari sympathize with the formation over the recent attack by insurgents.

He described as unfortunate the resurgence of insurgency and the attack on security formations.

The governor commiserated with the army and families of the deceased personnel, adding thathat e gallant officers did not die in veivain;ey died gallantly defending their fatherland.””

overnor Buni also donated the sum of #2 ₦2llion to each of the families of the fallen herheroes #1 ₦1llion to each of thothose whostained injuries.

“Government would also provide educational support to the children of the deceased solsoldiers,” added.

He assured the support of the government and people of the state to the army and other security agencies in the state to effectively fight and defeat the resurgence.

The governor directed fortheinforcement of security around the brigade, assuring govthe governmentsupport to the security.

“We will continue to complement your efforts to improve security around your forformation,”v. Buni said.

The Bribrigade commanderen. Usman AhmAhmed,o conducted the governor around the formation, andmended Governor Buni for the uncommon show of concern and care to fore solsoldiers.

Yobe: Governor Mala donates N50m to troops

Fire Disaster: Peace Ambassador Mato expressed appreciation for support.

By: Yahaya Wakili

Alhaji Nasiru Mato, Peace Ambassador, has expressed his profound appreciation to all those who traveled from far and near distances to sympathize with him following the unfortunate fire incident that gutted his house last month.

“My singular and sincere appreciation goes to my leader, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, Chiroman Gujba, for his support and sending a high-power delegation under the Honourable Commissioner of Higher Education, Dr. Bello Muhammed Kawuwa.”

According to Nasiru Mato, Peace Ambassador, my sincere appreciation also goes to my mentor, my boss, the President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, PhD, GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District; Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka Madakin Gudi, Chairman APC Yobe State; Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri; Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai, Turakin Fika; and traditional rulers.

Others include the district heads, business moguls (men and women), religious leaders (both Muslim and Christian), members of the National and State Assemblies, union leaders, and members of the communities’ youth and student unions.

Alhaji Mato further said, A kindhearted gentleman like no other, for all the encouragement and showing their concern and sympathies extended to me, I am eternally appreciative and grateful to all, and also to those who called me and sympathized with me in prayers. I appreciate you.

“I thank everyone with the deepest appreciation and pray Allah reward you abundantly and grant you all your heart’s desires, and once again, I can’t thank you enough to those who travel far and near distances to show their concerns and sympathies with me over the incident.” Mate, pray.

Fire Disaster: Peace Ambassador Mato expressed appreciation for support.