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RANDOM MUSINGS ON MY LIFE @58
RANDOM MUSINGS ON MY LIFE @58
By: Inuwa Bwala
Life is a stage upon which one plays one’s roles and departs. In it, God could provide one the opportunity to play multiple roles at different stages, in different robes, but no mortal ever gets to play the same role twice in the same life episode.
My father used to tell that I was born on 14th August. My older siblings quoted 10th August, but my elderly brother officially declared me as having been born on 10th September: and this is the one I adopted.
I am 58 years old today, and God has been merciful in granting me the rare privilege to act in different scenes, wearing different robes at different times.
I have seen the bright and the dark sides of life. I have survived too many hard tackles and have had many brushes with death. I have every reason to thank God that I am amongst the living: and healthy at that.
When I look back and reflect upon my life, I often wonder how I am still a living mortal. But as a Christian: though not a very good one, I take consolation in the fact that God has a purpose for me in life, and that is why He has spared me thus far.
On the dark side, I have known death: having lost all my elderly siblings to death and tender ages. I have known hunger, poverty, and deprivation, having grown up in them.
I have laid sick on several hospital beds: often with slim chances of survival and I have experienced detentions in military, Police and DSS dungeons. I have been to the four walls of a prison, as inmate. I have experienced the worst betrayals, denials, and humilations from people I trusted.
And on the brighter side, I have built on my family heritage, and I am today a successful farmer. I have struggled and acquired education beyond what everybody thought my family should ever attain. I have made fame and wealth beyond what everybody thought my family could see. I have attained the zenith of my chosen career: rising from a cub reporter to a publisher. I have ventured into other businesses and have made relative success.
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I have traversed many other fields, including politics, in which I had the opportunity to work closely with four State Governors and had connections to President’s, Vice President’s, Senators and other key political actors in Nigeria.
I have been the pioneer Senior Special Assistant on media twice, even outside my own State of origin. I have been Commissioner of Infornation twice under two different Governors and I have been Local Government Chairnan twice.
Under normal circumstances, I should be planning my exit at 58, just even, so that the younger generation could grow.
When oeople approached me with the offer, that, I should further contest to return as the Local Government chairman in Hawul, I politely declined. I did so, not because I no longer want to serve humanity, but rather in obeying the logic that the older generation should give way at that level. Also because, I feel, that, whatever plans one has to execute, one year should be enough: depending on how one utilises it. Even if no one wishes, I am happy on my birthday. Happy birthday to all those born on the same day with me.
RANDOM MUSINGS ON MY LIFE @58
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Two fulani women rescued from forest after month-long abduction in Adavi forest in Kogi
Two fulani women rescued from forest after month-long abduction in Adavi forest in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Kogi State have rescued two women who were kidnapped nearly a month ago from Irewagere Fulani Camp in Adavi Local Government Area.
Zagazola report that the victims, Safara Yakubu and Habibat Aminu, both aged 25 and of Fulani descent, were abducted on Nov. 3, 2025, at about 11:00 p.m.
Sources said that the Divisional Police Officer, Osara, mobilized a team based on credible intelligence and rescued the victims along the Osara-Oshokoshoko Obajana Forest on Sunday at about 2:00 p.m.
The rescued women are currently receiving medical attention at a local medical center.
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Nigeria Condemns Attempted Military Takeover of Government in Benin
By: Michael Mike
Nigerian government has condemned the attempted military takeover of government in neighbouring Benin Republic.
A statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa read: “The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received with grave concern and unequivocally condemns in the strongest possible terms the attempted forcible seizure of power in our friendly neighbour and brotherly nation, the Republic of Benin in the early hours of Sunday 7th December, 2025.
“This act of destabilization represents a direct assault on democracy, constitutional order, and the collective will of the Beninese people, who have consistently demonstrated their commitment to peaceful political transitions.
“Nigeria stands in firm solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of Benin, and applauds the swift action taken by Beninese authorities to protect its legitimate institutions and preserve the peace.”
“We commend the courage and professionalism of the Beninese security forces in defending the constitutional order and guaranteeing the safety of the President. Their dedication ensured that the unfortunate attempt to subvert democracy was decisively repelled,” the statement added.
The statement further read: “Nigeria reiterates its strong commitment to the principles of democracy, good governance, and the rule of law as fundamental pillars for peace, development and regional stability. Unconstitutional changes of government are an unacceptable and retrogressive step that threatens the hard-earned democratic gains and socio-economic progress of our sub-region.
“As a steadfast partner within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union, Nigeria calls on all member states and the international community to unite in condemning this act and in reaffirming our shared commitment to the African Union’s Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, and the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance.
“We urge all parties in the Republic of Benin to remain calm, uphold the rule of law, and continue to channel any political discourse through peaceful, constitutional, and democratic means.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria reassures the Government of the Republic of Benin of its full support and continued cooperation as we work together, as brothers and partners, to deepen democracy and ensure lasting peace and prosperity for our peoples and the entire West African region.”
Nigeria Condemns Attempted Military Takeover of Government in Benin
ECOWAS Condemns Attempted Military Takeover in Benin
By: Michael Mike
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the attempted military takeover of government in Benin Republic
A statement on Sunday by the ECOWAS office in Abuja read: “ECOWAS Commission has received with consternation reports of an attempted military take-over in the Republic of Benin.
“ECOWAS strongly condemns this unconstitutional move that represents a subversion of the will of the people of Benin.
“ECOWAS calls for the full respect of the Constitution of Benin and salutes the efforts of the Government and the Republican Army in bringing the situation under control.
“ECOWAS holds the leaders of the plot both individually and collectively responsable for
any loss to life and property occasioned by their action.
“ECOWAS will support the Government and the people in all forms necessary, including
the deployment of the regional standby force, to defend the Constitution and the territorial integrity of Benin.”
ECOWAS Condemns Attempted Military Takeover in Benin
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