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Delta Leaders, DESOPADEC MD, Others Caution Against Misrepresentation
By Fidel NJAMANZE
Notable personalities in Delta State, including leaders of ethnic and youth groupings, political parties, former council chairmen and past political appointees on Saturday commended the Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya for bringing to the job a rare verve and conviction.
“Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya will never violate the norms of good governance, progressive leadership, integrity and credibility” the leaders said.
At a meeting in Asaba, the leaders condemned those insulting the intelligence of the people through misrepresentation.
“Mister Speaker should not be a subject of undue attack but should be supported and applauded in his quest to bring about economic and social development in Delta State” they said.
In a statement issued after the meeting by the Director of Communication, Delta Leaders Forum, Chief Michael Tuoyo, the leaders praised the speaker and his colleagues for subjecting themselves to the principles of morality and justice in the discharge of their duties.
“The Delta State House of Assembly is quite on course. It is doing well and giving the necessary support and enabling environment to the government of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa” the statement said. The leaders, who also took a deep look at the relationship between the executive and legislature in the state, commended the maturity of the legislators.
“The Legislature and the executive are partners in progress. There is no uneasiness in the relationship. There is nothing like legislative arrogance, self-misperception and megalomania. Mister Speaker is not hindering the principles of separation of powers. He is charting a course that is people and service oriented” the leaders said. On the speaker’s integrity, the leaders said “Politics to Rt. Hon Igbuya is not an avenue to make money or wield any undeserving influence but a platform where lives can be changed drastically”.
They urged Deltans at home and abroad to reject all anti-democratic agents. “Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya is an achiever. He remains unshaken in the noble objective to develop Delta State” the leaders added.
Similarly, the Managing Director of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Mr. Williams Makinde weekend condemned the peddling of falsehood against the person and office of the Speaker, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya by Trend FM, Sahara Reporters and others.
“The story demonstrates crass ignorance of the writers to the law establishing the commission and the robust working relationship with the Hon. Monday Igbuya led Delta State House of Assembly” he said.
Equally, the commissioner representing Sapele, Okpe and Uvwie on the board of DESOPADEC, Mr. Jonathan Amitaye urged journalists and politicians to depart from the politics of hatred, mudslinging and character assassination for selfish reasons.
He also urged those who will never see anything good in the Speaker in spite of his rare qualities and uncommon zeal in the issues of development to channel their energies towards meaningful activities.
Defence/Security
Banditry: Rep member condemns attack on Kwara community

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Member representing Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Raheem Tunji Olawuyi Ajuloopin, has strongly condemned the recent attack in Idofin Odo-Ashe, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing it as a cowardly act that seeks to disrupt the peace and stability of the community.
Hon. Ajuloopin, in a statement personally signed by him, expressed deep concern over the unfortunate incident and sympathised with the victims, their families, and the entire community affected by the dastardly attack, emphasising that acts of violence have no place in a civilised society, and therefore urged security agencies to intensify efforts in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
While commending the swift response of both the federal and Kwara State governments, as well as the security agencies and local vigilante groups, the lawmaker reiterated that the fight against insecurity requires collective responsibility, calling on traditional rulers, community leaders, and residents to remain vigilant and cooperate fully with security operatives by providing timely and credible information.
“Security is everyone’s business. We cannot afford to leave the safety of our communities solely to government agencies. Every citizen must be actively involved in safeguarding our environment and ensuring that peace prevails,” Hon. Ajuloopin admonished.
He reaffirmed his commitment to continued collaboration with relevant authorities to ensure that lasting peace in all parts of Kwara South and beyond.
Hon. Ajuloopin also appealed for calm, assuring that both the federal and state governments are working tirelessly to address the root causes of insecurity and prevent future occurrences.
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Governor Namadi Attends High profile Ministerial Meeting On Self-Sufficiency In Cairo

From Hassan Taiye
Governor Umar Namadi is currently in Cairo,Arab Republic of Egypt, attending the Third High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Rice Self-Sufficiency, holding from October 7th to 9th, 2025, in Cairo and Sakha.
The meeting, themed “Towards Rice-Based Agri-Food Systems Transformation and Delivering on Rice Self-Sufficiency through Peer-to-Peer Learning: The Case of the Arab Republic of Egypt,” is jointly organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, AfricaRice, the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), and other key continental partners.
This high-level gathering brings together African Ministers of Agriculture, State Governors, and agricultural leaders to share practical experiences on achieving rice self-sufficiency and agricultural transformation.
The event will showcase Egypt’s remarkable progress in achieving rice self-sufficiency despite its limited water and land resources, offering valuable lessons adaptable to other African contexts.
Namadi is participating alongside top policymakers, agricultural experts, and private sector players from across Africa to discuss innovations, policy reforms, and strategic investments aimed at strengthening food security and transforming the agricultural sector on the continent.
Over the three-day programme, delegates will engage in high-level ministerial sessions, technical discussions, and a field visit to Egypt’s renowned Rice Research and Training Centre (RRTC) in Sakha.
During the visit, participants will interact directly with Egyptian scientists and farmers to learn about the country’s advancements in high-yield rice varieties, efficient irrigation systems, and modern post-harvest technologies.
Jigawa State’s participation in this important forum underscores the state’s commitment to agricultural transformation, food self-sufficiency, and consolidating Jigawa’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading hubs for rice production and agribusiness development.
The meeting is expected to conclude with a Ministerial Declaration setting a continental roadmap for achieving rice self-sufficiency through collaborative research, policy coordination, and targeted investment across the rice value chain.
Governor Namadi is accompanied by senior officials from the Jigawa State Ministry of Agriculture and related agencies.
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There’s Political Genocide Against Christians in Northern Nigeria – Aisha Yesufu

By: Fabian Apechihin
Sociopolitical activist Aisha Yesufu has accused Nigerian political leaders of perpetuating what she described as a “political genocide” against Christians in Northern Nigeria.
Yesufu made the remark on Tuesday in response to American comedian and TV host Bill Maher, who recently alleged that Nigerian Christians are facing coordinated attacks.
Maher, speaking on his HBO show, said, “I’m not a Christian, but they are systematically killing Christians in Nigeria. They’ve killed over 100,000 since 2009 and burned 18,000 churches. These are the Islamists, Boko Haram.”
Reacting via her X handle, Yesufu criticized what she called hypocrisy among Nigerian politicians who express concern over Christian persecution yet supported the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket during the 2023 elections.
“You are shouting that Northern Christians are being persecuted, but you championed a Muslim-Muslim ticket! Their Christianity was not Christian enough for you during the 2023 election,” she wrote.
She concluded by calling for greater attention to what she termed the “political genocide” against Northern Christians, urging consistency in both words and actions when addressing religious and political marginalization in Nigeria.
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