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Over 90% of Nigeria’s territory peaceful as military doggedly fighting insecurity – Kebbi governor
Kebbi State governor and Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors Forum, Senator Abubakar Atiku has scored Nigeria military high in combating insecurity in Nigeria.
He declared that ninety percent of Nigeria’s territory has remain peaceful because the military were unrelenting in tackling insecurity across board.
The governor said inspite of challenges being faced by the Nigerian military, they are doing a wonderful job in providing security to the citizens.
The Chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum was speaking at Government House, Birnin Kebbi, when the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Faruk Yahaya, paid him a courtesy visit this Tuesday.
“Ninety per cent of Nigeria’s territory is peaceful due to the relentless efforts of the soldiers and other Nigerian security services.”
Bagudu acknowledged the patriotic and relentless efforts of the Armed Forces and other security agencies, often with supreme sacrifice in the defence of the fatherland.
“Let me use this opportunity to express our sympathy especially on the loss of lives of Nigerian soldiers and other innocent souls ‘, he averred.
The Kebbi State Governor noted that no nation of the world was 100 per cent without challenges, recalling how even US had to abruptly leave Afghanistan after spending billions of dollars, in a span of 20 years.
Bagudu vowed to continue to provide the needed support, goodwill and morale booster to the military and other security agencies.
This, he noted is to serve as an encouragement for them to continue to selflessly render their direly needed services.
He also opined that peace has returned to troubled areas in Kebbi recalling how Danko Wasagu was bedevilled by insecurity in 2015 and how his administration has succeeded in securing peace in the area.
“Peace has also returned to the hitherto troubled areas of Kebbi State especially Danko Wasagu Local Government, just as same feat has been recorded in the North East.
“Danku Wasagu area was before 2015 a no-go-area, adding, all that is now history .
“I can vividly remember when some years back when we trekked for over eleven kilometres into farmlands in that hitherto troubled area, with view to celebrating the return of peace.
“We have 255 political wards in Kebbi State across the 21 local governments and in all of them massive agricultural activities were going on in full force.
“Credit must be given to my late Security Adviser, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammad Dan Hanne and my deputy, retired Col. Samaila Yombe, who literally relocated to Danko Wasagu that time”, he averred.
Earlier, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Faruk Yahaya had told Bagudu that the visit was to pay respect and homage to the Governor , saying, ” we are getting feedbacks for everything you are doing for us, our troops and other security agencies.
“The governor has sustained his commendable goodwill to us even during the most trying times.
” He has been very consistent in his support . The governor was always calm, understanding, providing support and encouraging us at even the toughest times.
“We are thanking you again for your invaluable support to our troops and you are always appreciating our efforts.”
Yahaya however urged the Governor not to relent in this direction.
He added: ” I know you will not relent , as even when we don’t ask you have provided.
“Even when we have not seen, you have called to give input and guidance.”
Before, departure, governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu conducted the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Faruk Yahaya and his entourage round the armoured Personnel Carriers fabricated from Land Cruisers by the State Technology Group headed by Kebbi State Deputy Governor, rtd Colonel Samaila Yombe Dabai.
Abuja currently is agoged as Pastor Chris Oyakhilome holds a 3-day mega crusade in Abuja, the Zonal Pastor of Christ Embassy Abuja Zone 1 and the Chairman, Steering Committee, Pastor Dipo Fisho, yesterday, disclosed that the crusade is basically to spread the love of Christ and save the souls of the people.
According to Fisho, the crusade holds from Friday March 21st-Sunday March 23rd 2025 at the Main Bowl of the National Stadium, Abuja, with the theme ‘Upward and Forward Only with Pastor Chris’.
He said: “The Word of God in Hebrews 13:1 says, “Let brotherly love continue.” What a profound and deeply stirring exhortation! When meditated upon, this passage can illuminate your heart and open your mind to divine epiphanies by the Spirit of God. Glory to His Name!
“The Lord Jesus, in His infinite wisdom, declared the greatest commandment: “Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, soul, and mind,”* followed by this: “Love thy neighbor as thyself.”Brotherly love, therefore, isn’t merely a suggestion—it is a divine mandate! Hallelujah!
“We are utilizing every medium available—social media, billboards, television, radio, and more—to share this divine invitation. Thousands of brethren across Abuja and its environs well branded and kitted are reaching out daily, spreading the Good News, distributing flyers, and inviting everyone to this life-changing program. Yes, ‘Upward and Forward Only with Pastor Chris’ will take place from the 21st to the 23rd of March, 2025, at the Main Bowl of the National Stadium, Abuja, starting at 3 PM daily. Hallelujah!
“To love God is to serve Him and to honor Him with our lives, walking in obedience to His divine instructions. When we follow His Word, our faith is expressed, and therein lies our success. This is the very heartbeat of ‘Upward and Forward Only with Pastor Chris’. For decades, I have had the privilege of pastoring and mentoring countless souls, and I can tell you this: the love of God is the very crux of the Gospel. His love compels us to speak with wisdom, to react with grace, and to stand boldly for the truth. Hallelujah!
“As Christians, we are custodians of the Gospel of Christ. This sacred message is not ours to keep hidden; we are commissioned to take it to the ends of the earth. Matthew 28:19-20 the Master charges us to go into all the world and preach the Good News to every creature. This is our divine calling! For ‘Upward and Forward Only with Pastor Chris’, the Holy Spirit has directed us to bring this message of salvation and divine life to the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, Abuja. Praise the Lord!
“Regardless of your background—whether you are a Free Thinker, Muslim, Animist, Buddhist, or Occultist—this message is for YOU! The love of God knows no boundaries, and His salvation is available to all who will receive it. We invite you to join us for this extraordinary 3-day event that will transform your life forever. Glory to God!
“This effort is a demonstration of brotherly love. We are so full of the joy, beauty, and reality of God’s amazing grace that we must share it with everyone! Love compels us to act, to give, and to bring others into the fullness of God’s blessings in Christ Jesus. Praise the Lord! This is why we are sparing no expense—because some things are worth far more than money. Jesus paid the ultimate price for our salvation, and now it is our time to shine His light to the world.
“Beloved, the love of God has brought immense success into my life, and I am passionate about seeing you live victoriously in Christ Jesus. This is why my brethren and I from all Christ Embassy Churches and LoveWorld Fellowships across Abuja extend this heartfelt invitation to you. Come and experience the power of God for yourself!”
Thousands have been stranded at Heathrow in the United Kingdom as fire guts electrical substation that supply electricity to the airport.
The international flights has been disrupted in the early hours of Friday with a yet to be released option as at the time of the press.
Authority said, Heathrow Airport will be closed all day Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies it with power
The fire is still burning, London Fire Brigade says, with no power at Terminal 2 and 4 as well as 5,000 homes nearby. Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, warns of days of disruption – more than 1,350 flights are thought to be affected today.
The implications will stretch far wider than Heathrow, and could impact flights much further afield,
Edited by Jenna Moon and Barbara Tasch, with Charlotte Gallagher reporting from Heathrow
Smith goes on to say that 29 people from neighbouring properties were evacuated over the fire, adding around 150 people in total were evacuated to a rest centre.
He says the fire brigade will continue to have a presence in the area throughout the day.
Fire safety and fire investigation officers are working with the Met Police to establish the nature of the fire, he adds.
There remains no power at Terminal 2 or Terminal 4 at Heathrow Airport, Smith says.
We’re now hearing from the London Fire Brigade, as deputy commissioner Jonathan Smith addresses reporters with an update on the fire at the electricity substation near Heathrow Airport.
The fire involved a transformer comprising 25,000 litres of cooling oil that was fully alight. 10% is still alight, he says.
Met Police declared it a major incident, he adds, saying that firefighters worked under challenging conditions.
Press watch live above to follow along. We’ll bring you more updates shortly.
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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has lost its quest to remove the ally of Chief Nyesom Wike as the Supreme Court of Nigeria in the early hours of Friday affirmed Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary.
Anyanwn who was planted by Wike as the National Secretary of the PDP has been engrossed in legal battle as Wike, the former governor of Rivers State and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT is now loyal to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
In a unanimous judgment, the five member panel averred that the matters bordering on the leadership or membership of a political party is its internal affair and should not be the business of a Court, hence, the Court has washed off its hands in PDP affairs.
The court proceeded to set aside the decision of Appeal Court, Enugu Division which on 20 December 2024 affirmed the removal of Anyanwu by a Federal High Court in Enugu.
The Apex Court held the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction to have heard the matter instituted by Aniagwu Emmanuel.
Anyanwu contested for Imo State Governorship on the platform of PDP in 2023, but failed to secure victory.
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