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2026 Children’s Day: OSSAP-SDGs Reaffirms Commitment to Children’s Welfare

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the welfare, protection and development of children across Nigeria as the country marks the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. In a statement released to commemorate the occasion by her Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Desmond Utomwen, the presidential aide described children as the foundation of sustainable national development, stressing that investment in their wellbeing remains critical to the future of the nation. The statement noted that children’s access to quality education, healthcare, nutrition, protection and social support aligns directly with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 and 16. According to Orelope-Adefulire, Nigeria’s development aspirations can only be fully realised when deliberate efforts are made to provide children wi...
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The Head, Project Financial Management Unit World Bank Assisted, Mallam Aliu Abdulazeez has felicitated with Muslim Faithful on the occasion of Eid al-Kabir.

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The Head, Project Financial Management Unit World Bank Assisted, Mallam Aliu Abdulazeez has felicitated with Muslim Faithful on the occasion of Eid al-Kabir.   Mallam Abdulazeez in his congratulatory message in Lokoja on behalf of the Unit described the festive periods as a moment that deserves sobre reflection on humility, obedience and divine provision of Allah in critical situations. He urged the people  of Kogi State to use the occasion to intensify prayers for peace and total end to insecurity that is ravaging the beauty of cultural diversion that the nation once enjoyed and was proud of. The Head of the Unit  specifically congratulated Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello and the All Progressive Congress family as a whole on the occasion and prayed that their unwavering commitment to unity, peace and collective progress of the state will continue  to yield positive results. Mallam Abdulazeez equally congratulated the Stat...
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KIPL MD/CEO Dr. Mohammed Shuaibu Felicitates Governor Ododo, Kogi Muslims on Eid-el-Kabir*

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Dr. Mohammed Shuaibu, Managing Director and CEO of Kogi Investment and Property Limited, has congratulated Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, his team, the Muslim Ummah, and the people of Kogi State on Eid-el-Kabir. In his message, Dr. Shuaibu described the festival as a sacred season that teaches faith, obedience, tolerance, and humility. He said Kogi State has maintained steady progress and urged citizens to remain loyal and patriotic to support the government’s goals. He called on Muslims to uphold the lessons of sacrifice and faith, and appealed to clerics to continue promoting peace and unity. He urged leaders to avoid inflammatory statements and to prioritize the state’s unity over personal ambition. Dr. Shuaibu also asked Nigerians to use the celebration to pray for national healing, economic recovery, and improved security. Hassan Abubakar-Editor
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Eid-el-Kabir: Gadumo Imam Tasks Muslims on Faith, Love, Says Sacrifice Not Compulsory for Poor*

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By Our Reporter * The Chief Imam of Gadumo Central Mosque, Ustaz Ibrahim Sule, has called on Muslims to see Eid-el-Kabir as a period of reflecting on their faith in Allah, in line with the practice of Prophet Muhammad. Delivering his sermon   at the Gadumo primary School Eid prayer ground in Lokoja, the cleric urged the faithful to use the season to show love to friends and neighbours by sharing with the less privileged. He said Muslims who could afford to slaughter ram for the festival should share the meat with those who could not, stressing that Islam encourages charity and peaceful coexistence. Ustaz Sule also cautioned Muslims to be mindful of the Day of Judgment and to do good at all times, noting that the last day “will surely come.” The Imam further advised against borrowing to buy ram for the sacrifice, explaining that Islam does not compel those who cannot afford it to carry out the ritual. “Islam has made it easy. Thos...
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*Meet Kubwa’s Rising Style Maestro: Adejoh Godwin Ochijenu Redefines Glamour with Makeup, Gele & Luxury Menswear Accessories*

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*Meet Kubwa’s Rising Style Maestro: Adejoh Godwin Ochijenu Redefines Glamour with Makeup, Gele & Luxury Menswear Accessories* *ABUJA —* From bridal suites to boardrooms, a new name is fast becoming synonymous with elegance in Nigeria’s capital: *Adejoh Godwin Ochijenu*, the creative force behind one of Kubwa’s most talked-about style brands. Based at *Shop 10, Favour Plaza, by Phase 4 Bridge, Kubwa, Abuja*, Ochijenu is a multi-talented *Makeup Artist and Professional Gele Artist* whos goe artistry is turning heads at weddings, photoshoots, and red-carpet events across the FCT. His signature touch? Sculpting flawless, camera-ready faces and crafting intricately tied gele that blend tradition with contemporary flair. But Ochijenu’s craftsmanship doesn’t stop at beauty. He is also the curator of a growing line of *luxury Fila caps, long ties, bow ties, pocket fillers, and boutonnieres* — pieces designed for the modern gentleman who values detail. Ea...
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We Address Land Grabbing, Extortion; FHA

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By Our Reporter  The Federal Housing Authority, FHA has described as erroneous and misleading the alleged land grabbing levelled against the management of the Authority under the leadership of Hon. Oyetunde Ojo by the coalition of Estate Developers in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, demanding for a probe by the Nigeria's President and the National Assembly. A statement released to newsmen on Monday by the Head , Public Affairs, Kenneth Chigelu tagged RE: DEVELOPERS PETITION TINUBU, NASS OVER FHA BOSS’ ALLEGED LAND GRABBING,  described the allegation of administrative high handedness, land grabbing and extortion as spurious, quixotic and most ridiculous combined with reckless and irresponsible journalism portrayed by some conventional and online medium. He particularly accused the this day newspaper, Leadership and online medium, daily Nigeria of promoting fake news laced with a contraption of faceless set of criminals, land grabbers, discovered in the web of th...
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"Professor Joseph Otubu at 80: A Legacy Written in Care and Compassion*

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By: Bissallah Ekele, Ibrahim Yakasai,  Patrick Daru and Emmanuel Udoeyop  Professor Joseph Ariogboma Mogbaeyicheremi Otubu is a teacher, trainer, academic, researcher, administrator and above all a clergyman. Born on 2nd June, 1946. He is the second child of Late Elder Dr. Godfrey Itse Mene Otubu, the Former Baba Aladura and Prelate of Esocs Church. He is from Oghara in Ethiope West LGA, Delta State. He attended Primary School at Salvation Army School in Enugu. After completing his secondary school at Western Boys High School, Benin City and Higher School at International School, Ibadan., he was admitted to University of Ibadan in 1966 and graduated with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1971. Professor Otubu had his postgraduate residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City (1973 to 1975), Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle, UK (1975 to 1976), Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK (197...
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