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Share- Patigi Road: Kwara North Monarchs Hail Saraki’s Intervention

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By Steve Oni, Ilorin

The people of Kwara north led by Etsu Patigi and other monarchs from the area have praised the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki for facilitating the award of reconstruction of Share- Tsaragi- Patigi federal road.

The Etsu Patigi, Alhaji Ibrahim Chatta Umar led his colleagues on Tuesday to Saraki’s residence in Ilorin on a ‘ thank you visit.’

They equally registered their gratitude to the Senate President over the appointment of two indigenes of the area as Nigerian Ambassadors to Japan and Malaysia.

 

While thanking Saraki for his kind gesture, the Etsu Patigi said the people of the area were delighted over his victory at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).

He assured Saraki, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara state of the continued support of the entire people of Kwara north senatorial district.

Responding, the Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki described the meeting as a family affair reminiscent of long time relationship between the people of Kwara North and the political icon of the state, the late Dr.  Olusola Saraki.

He commended the people for their support over time, saying support and loyalty would foster existing relationship and engender more development to the area.

The Senate President also urged the new ambassadors to use their positions to create opportunities and employment for people of the state and the country, particularly in the areas of entrepreneurship and investment, saying that many Nigerians abroad were looking for opportunities to come home and invest.

He said that the countries in which the ambassadors were posted are important in global business and economy, adding that people expect a lot from them

 

 

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What I will be in 2019 is in the hands of God-Fmr Gov Aliyu BY MAIRIGA Juliana, Minna Former Governor of Niger state, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has said what he would become or where he will be in 2019 is in the hands of God but that he would prefer working to ensure that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) bounces back stronger ahead of the next political dispensation. The former Governor has described the annulment of the election that gave the incumbent President of Kenya, Mr. Uhuru Kenyata as a lesson for politicians in third world countries, including Nigeria who may try to manipulate election results to their advantage in the future. Aliyu has equally absolved the now major opposition PDP of blames in the loss of the Anambra state PDP Governorship ticket to Mr. Oseloka Obaze by Mr. Ifeanyi Uba, insisting that Uba’s defeat may not be unconnected with his movements from one political platform to another. The former Governor made the declaration when he spoke to journalists on the political situation in the country in Minna, saying, “What happened in Kenya is a lesson for other African countries to learn from”. Aliyu also said he is happy that President Muhammadu Buhari is back to continue in office against wild speculations about his health conditions. “I am happy the President is back, it was becoming as if everything is stagnant but now things have started picking up”. Babangida however said he will not be in a hurry to open up on what he will be doing or where he will be ahead of the 2019 political dispensation but would be glad in supporting moves to bring the PDP back stronger for the next election. “I will not be in a hurry talking about what I will become or where I will be in 2019. It will be my greatest joy seeing that the PDP comes back stronger”, Aliyu said, adding that his plan is to support moves to build bridges of understanding within the ranks of party. In the case of Anambra PDP primaries, Babandiga Aliyu said the people of Anambra decided to support Obaze over what they may have seen about Uba, arguing that the PDP to the best of his knowledge has no hands in the loss. Babangida Aliyu said he is aware that Uba defected to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), before returning back to the PDP, adding that the constitution of the party made it clear for anybody who leaves the platform and later returns.

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Banditry: Rep member condemns attack on Kwara community

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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

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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

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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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