4 d. ago Religious leaders must cultivate people into leadership – Rev. Aboyeji

As WYBF installs Adegbesan 4th chairman Sam Aboyeji, general overseer, Foursquare Gospel Church, Nigeria, has urged religious leaders across the read more Religious leaders must cultivate people into leadership – Rev. Aboyeji

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4 d. ago Marwa Advocates Collective Action Against Drug Abuse, Banditry

The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Marwa (rtd) has called for collective action involving families, religious and community leaders to stem the tide of substance abuse, cultism and banditry among Nigerian youths. Marwa described the triple threat of cult-related violence, rampant abuse of drugs and illicit substances […]

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7 d. ago I Was Removed As Governor For Refusing To Appoint Chris Uba As Deputy – Chris Ngige

  Former Anambra State Governor, Senator Chris Ngige, claimed his 2006 removal was politically motivated after he refused to appoint Chris Uba as his deputy governor. Ngige, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said Uba tried to force him to pick a deputy from a rival PDP faction loyal to him. […] The post I Was Removed As Governor For Refusing To Appoint Chris Uba As Deputy – Chris Ngige appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago We shouldn’t use, dump religious leaders, Governor Sani tells politicians

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has advised fellow politicians across the country not to dump religious leaders after using them during elections, saying that they play play pivotal roles in attaining peace in Kaduna State, and the  country in general. The governor  at an interactive session with religious and traditional rulers […] The post We shouldn’t use, dump religious leaders, Governor Sani tells politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago After election: We shouldn’t use, dump religious leaders, governor Uba Sani tells politicians 

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State governor Uba Sani has advised fellow politicians across the country not to dump religious leaders after using them during elections, saying that they play play pivotal roles in attaining peace in Kaduna State, and the  country in general. The Governor who stated this  at an interactive session with religious […] The post After election: We shouldn’t use, dump religious leaders, governor Uba Sani tells politicians  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Kaduna Was Taken Over By Banditry, Insurgency Before I Became Governor” – Uba Sani

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has stated that the state was already engulfed by banditry, and religious crises before he assumed office in 2023. He said his administration has since restored peace and unity through a deliberate strategy of inclusivity and justice. On Thursday, during an interview on Arise TV, Governor Sani recalled the […] The post “Kaduna Was Taken Over By Banditry, Insurgency Before I Became Governor” – Uba Sani appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago APC chieftain accuses opposition parties of fuelling insecurity in Nigeria

Tribune Online APC chieftain accuses opposition parties of fuelling insecurity in Nigeria The need to caution leaders of opposition political parties, community and religious leaders from instigating their followers into violence has been identified as a potential strategy to end insecurity in Nigeria. Director General of The Progressive Institute ( TPI), Abuja, Dr Lanre Adebayo, in an interactive session with some civil society activists, media and political […] APC chieftain accuses opposition parties of fuelling insecurity in Nigeria Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Kaduna: Governor Sani launches fertiliser aid for 100,000 farmers

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has inaugurated a multi-stakeholder committee to oversee the transparent and efficient distribution of over 300 truckloads of fertiliser to 100,000 farmers across the state. A statement signed by Commissioner of Agriculture, Alhaji Murtala Dabo, disclosed that the fertiliser distribution and monitoring will be coordinated by both […] The post Kaduna: Governor Sani launches fertiliser aid for 100,000 farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Residents hail Gov Uba Sani over 35km rural road project in Kaduna

Tribune Online Residents hail Gov Uba Sani over 35km rural road project in Kaduna Governor Uba Sani has broken a century-old jinx with the construction of a 35-kilometre rural road connecting Gadan Gayan in Igabi Local Government Area, Gwaraji and Maraban Kujama in Chikun LGA, and Kauru town in Kauru LGA of Kaduna State. The landmark road project, which had been abandoned for decades, has sparked jubilation among residents […] Residents hail Gov Uba Sani over 35km rural road project in Kaduna Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Emir Of Dutse Seeks Collaboration To Tackle Violence Against Women

The Emir of Dutse in Jigawa State, Alhaji Muhammad Hamim Nuhu Sanusi, has asked political, religious leaders and the general public to to help curb violence against women in Nigeria. He made the call when a delegation from the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) and the Centre for Islamic Civilisation and Interfaith Dialogue, Bayero […]

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4 w. ago Stop Crowning Anyone With ‘Foreign Religion’ As Oba, OPC Warns Yoruba Kingmakers

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has warned kingmakers in Yorubaland, to henceforth desist from allowing anybody with what they described as foreign religion to be crowned as Oba. Apparently reacting to the burial of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, a National Leader of the OPC, Comrade Adesina Akinpelu also appealed to all […]

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last month Nigeria needs robust synergy to curb insecurity —General Abubakar

Tribune Online Nigeria needs robust synergy to curb insecurity —General Abubakar General Abubakar also called on religious leaders to intensify prayers for peace and urged local government chairmen and community leaders to continue supporting security agencies. Nigeria needs robust synergy to curb insecurity —General Abubakar Tribune Online

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last month Coalition, ADC move to dethrone APC in Kaduna, unveil roadmap for 2027

From From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Coalition of Political Opposition in Kaduna State, alongside stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Monday declared a sweeping move to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Uba Sani in the 2027 elections. At a press briefing in Kaduna, the leaders, drawn from former members […] The post Coalition, ADC move to dethrone APC in Kaduna, unveil roadmap for 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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