Nigerian News Leader
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By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)
The Anambra State Government has commiserated with the family of the former governor of the state. Mr. Peter Obi, over the fire which destroyed the multi-billion Next International shopping mall in Abuja on Sunday, December 26, 2021.
* 8 Inmates Regain Freedom As Lawmaker Pays Their Fines
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called for urgent steps to decongest the nation’s correctional facilities through the improved and faster dispensation of justice and special interventions by governments, charitable organizations, and Nigerians.
By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)
No fewer than seven persons have lost their lives in a boat mishap in Zhigiri village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger state when the boat they were travelling in to one of the neighbouring villages suddenly capsized.
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)
Former governor of Enugu State, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, has canvassed for reconciliation among Nigerians in order to build a national consensus as a panacea to the myriads of intractable socio-economic and political problems facing the nation.
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has urged Nigerians to embrace the values of love, peace, unity, and sacrifice espoused by Christmas in order to move the nation forward.
By Danjuma Williams (Gombe State Correspondent)
Christian faithfuls in Gombe State have been urged to use this Christmas period to pray for the peace, security and prosperity the State and Nigeria as a whole.
In a Christmas goodwill message to Christians, the State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, enjoined them and the entire people of the state to re-dedicate themselves and remain steadfast in prayers against all the challenges be-devilling the state and humanity in general.
He said, "We are indeed in a trying moment but I am optimistic that with collective commitment, sacrifice and by turning to God through prayers we shall overcome all the trials and emerge stronger".
He assured of his administration’s commitment to continue to initiate and execute policies and programmes that will impact positively on the lives of the citizenry and promote unity and peaceful coexistence in the state.
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Governor Inuwa said, “On this significant occasion of Christmas, I extend my best wishes to the Christian community and the entire people of the state.
"This period reminds us of God’s love for humanity and the need to uphold the virtues of compassion, tolerance and love. It also provides an opportunity for reinforcement of unity of purpose, bond of brotherhood and dedication in service to God and humanity as exemplified by Jesus Christ", he stressed
While calling on Christians to reflect on the lessons of the season, the Governor stated that the season presented an opportunity to love and share. NNL.
By Danjuma Williams (Gombe State Correspondent)
Sixty Covid-19 related deaths have so far been recorded in Gombe State since the detection of the virus in the State one year 2,776 days ago.
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), is said to have received and treated eighteen thousand three hundred and eighty eight (18,388) mails between January 2nd to 24th December, 2021.
By Danjuma Williams (Gombe State Correspondent)
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has joined journalists in Gombe State in mourning Aljazirah Newspaper Correspondent, Mr. Andrew Jaiyeola, who died after a brief illness.
By Janet Bassey (Governance Reporter)
As the world pay tributes to the late Archbishop of South Africa (Anglican Communion), Desmond Tutu, who passed on this Sunday morning, President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his deep condolence with his South African counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa, the people of South Africa and the global Christian body, particularly the Anglican Communion.
The fiery cleric of the anti-apartheid struggle and Archbishop Emeritus, Desmond Tutu, died at the age of 90 years.
Bishop Tutu And His Wife Leah
Buhari in a condolence message on Sunday in Abuja by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, said the death of the iconic teacher, human rights activist, leader of thought, scholar and philanthropist, had further created a void in a world in dire need of wisdom, integrity, courage and sound reasoning, which were qualities that Tutu exemplified in words and actions.
The president affirmed that the historic role Archbishop Tutu played in the fight against apartheid, enduring physical assaults, jail terms and prolonged exile, took him beyond the pulpit to global, political relevance.
He said that his position under President Nelson Mandela in heading the Truth and Reconciliation Commission provided healing and direction for his country and the world.
President Buhari commiserated with Leah Tutu, the spouse of the spiritual leader and lifelong partner in the struggle against injustice, corruption and inequality; the Tutu family, board and staff of Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, Elders and Nobel Laureate Group.
He noted that the voice of the scholar and teacher, his published works, and inspirational quotes, would resonate through generations, bringing more light and clarity to religious diversity, democracy and good governance.
The president prayed for the repose of the soul of Archbishop Tutu, whose life and times sent an unforgettable message on love and forgiveness.
Desmond Tutu was the Nobel Peace Prize Winner in 1984. (Source: NAN). NNL.
By Mohammed Abubakar (In Damaturu, Yobe State)
As the year comes to an end, Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has signed the 2022 finance and appropriation bill into law.
The ceremony was held Thursday, December 23 at the WAWA Hall, Government House, Damaturu. In his address, Governor Mai Mala Buni said that the proposed "Budget Estimates which captures our financial proposals for the incoming fiscal year to the Honourable Members of the Yobe State House of Assembly for deliberations and passage into law, in conformity with section 121 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended".
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)
Former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, has expressed great sadness over the news of the unfortunate passage of Engr. Bertram Oguguo Anyaoku, the younger brother of the former Secretary General of the Commonwealth organization, Chief Emeka Anyaoku.
