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Intensify Prayers To End Coronavirus, Group Tells Christians

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May 29, 2020

A Bauchi based Christain group, ‘Solidarity Movement for COVID-19’ has urged all the Christains in the state to intensify prayers for God to grant wisdom to all the political leaders to tackle the novel Coronavirus in the country.

The Chairman of the group, Pastor Zakka Magaji, made the call on behalf of the group in Bauchi on Friday at the end of a ‘One day prayer and fasting exercise’ to mark the first anniversary of Governor Bala Mohammad’s administration.

Mogaji, who stressed that prayer is one of the instruments the country needed to succeed in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, said that the exercise was to beseech God’s protection over the affairs of the state, especially in the areas of peace and unity.

“On behalf of this group, I call on every Christian in the state to continue to pray to God to grant wisdom to our political leaders in the country so as to be able to tackle the novel Coronavirus once and for all.

“This is because prayer is one of the instruments needed to succeed in fighting the outbreak of COVID-19 in our country and the world at large.

“The one day fasting and prayer exercise we embarked upon was to seek God’s protection over the affairs of the state, especially in the areas of peace and unity under the leadership of Gov. Bala Muhammed,” he said.

The Chairman also called on every citizen of the state to intensify prayer for the state governor in his efforts to reposition the state to a better height.

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Also speaking, Rev Kumber Gudor, charged Christians to redouble their efforts in prayers so as to end security challenges in some parts of the country.

He called on Christians to remain humble in their endeavors and shun wickedness, adding that their prayers would be answered by so doing.

In his address, Mr Joshua Sanga, Executive Chairman, Budget Monitoring, Price intelligence and Public Procurement Unit (Due Process), commended the group for organising the prayer and fasting exercise.

He said it was timely considering the efforts of the Governor in one year in office which cut across both human and physical developments.

Sanga further called on the entire citizens of the State to rally round the state governor so as to succeed in the discharge of his mandate.

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Wike/Dokpesi Faceoff Deepens As AIT/Ray Power Port Harcourt Station Receives Demolition Notice

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March 23, 2023

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Rivers State Government has issued Daar Communications, owners of African Independent Television/Ray Power notice to vacate the land housing it’s Port Harcourt transmission station or have it demolished within 48 hours.

The development is believed to be induced by lingering political feud between Governor Nyesom Wike and Daar Communications owner, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, but the governor has maintained AIT/Ray Power has no title to the expansive premises it occupies in the Rivers state capital city and the eviction order has no political undertone.

The latest eviction notice was issued 20 March 2023 by the Permanent Secretary, Rivers Ministry of Works, Mrs Ebere Dennis-Emenike, “To Whom It May Concern” and titled “Proposed GRA Phase 5 Ozuoba, Port Harcourt Demolition Notice”.

It reads, “Following the imminent commencement of the above project, all structure(s) impacting on the right-of-way of the project have been earmarked for demolition including your own. Consequently, you are by this notice requested to remove such structure(s) within forty eight (48) hours to allow for speedy progress of work.”

On intervention, the Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ) has urged the state government to rescind the decision to demolition the transmission station of Daar Communications.

NUJ Rivers State Council, in a statement signed by Stanley Job, Chairman and Ike Wigodo, Secretary, appealed to the state government embrace dialogue with the media organization for mutual resolution of the dispute.

NUJ statement reads, “We appeal to the Rivers State Government to review the quit notice given to Daar Communications Plc, owners of AIT and Raypower Radio Station. The Press and the Rivers State Government have come a long way as partners in progress.

“We believe proper negotiation and peaceful resolution of the land dispute will serve the Government and people of Rivers better. Whatever the merit of the quit notice, we would not want the world to see the Press in a fight with the Rivers State in view of the long standing mutual relationship.

“NUJ will not be happy to see a Media House in Rivers State demolished over a land dispute that can be resolved peacefully and amicably”

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Buhari Redesignates State House Clinic Into Medical Clinics

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March 22, 2023

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-designation of the State House Clinic back to the Medical Centre.

Permanent Secretary of State House, Tijjani Umar, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja after a pre-commissioning inspection of the new Presidential (VIP) Wing of the State House Medical Centre.

The commissioning was done by Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF.

“Now, with the improvement in the problem areas and the addition of the new VIP Wing with state-of-the-art facilities, we can no longer operate as a Clinic. It is now to operate as State House Medical Centre,” Umar said.

Umar disclosed that all is set for the President’s inauguration of the new world-class facility to add to this administration’s growing number of completed and commissioned legacy projects.

He added that the calibration, equipment testing and training of medical personnel are ongoing.

He said the presidency is determined to ensure that the Centre remains fully operational and well-maintained after the inauguration.

In 2019, Buhari had downgrounded the facility owing to infrastructural deficit.

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Ramadan: Buhari Sends Message To Muslims As Fasting Begins

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March 22, 2023

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President Muhammadu Buhari has sent greetings and best wishes to Muslims as they commence 30 days of Ramadan fasting.

Buhari urged Muslims to use the season “to project the best and finest virtues of Islam by personal conduct, and not precept.”

In a goodwill message to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, Buhari says “let us use this opportunity to put the best teachings of Islam into practice, such as kindness and the love of humanity.”

According to the President, “This is an occasion for deep reflection and greater fear of Allah and avoidance of all evils that harm humanity.

“Ramadan is characterised by abstention from food and drinks from dawn to dusk, which brings both the rich and poor to share the experience of hunger together, thereby strengthening the bonds between haves and have-nots.”

Buhari explained that “as we begin these 30 days fasting season, let us not forget that Ramadan is not only about abstention from eating and drinking, but it is a reminder to refrain from all kinds of evil and transgressions that harm humanity.

“I am particularly aware of the activities of traders who artificially increase the prices of their goods, including food at the beginning of every month of Ramadan. This kind of exploitation is against the spirit of the Ramadan and the spirit of Islam.”

Buhari added that “while we are observing this important occasion in the spiritual life of Muslims, let us share food and drinks with the less fortunate, because by sharing our blessings with others, Allah will multiply our rewards for good deeds.”