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My widow’s mite to patients at Lema health centre not for politics- Kolo Jiya
By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Kwara North Senatorial Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr Kolo Baba Jiya, has clarified that his cash gift to patients on admission at Lema Orthopedic Centre, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State was not targeted at currying political sympathy.
Jiya said his visit was to assess the condition of the local Orthopedic Centre after which he offered his widow’s mite to the patients including Assistant Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edu local government, Hajia Fatimah Idris, who was admitted at the centre.
He cautioned that the visit should not be misconstrued as being bandied around, pointing out that he was at the local health facility to see how he could assist after the assessment.
The clarification was amid reports in some online media that Dr Jiya came to the rescue of the patients and particularly Hajia Fatimah Idris, because of the neglect she suffered from her party where she is an executive member.
In a statement issued in Ilorin, the NNPP Kwara North senatorial candidate said the intervention was in his characteristic manner to help the less privileged and the recent support he offered at the health facility should not be viewed within the context of politics.
Dr Jiya noted that the wealthy Nigerians and well to do individuals have a responsibility to assist the downtrodden masses whenever the need arises irrespective of political or religious leaning.
“Our recent visit to Lema Orthopedic Centre, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, during which we offered support to patients on admission, seems to have been misconstrued, especially with what is being bandied around in the polity.
“Our widow’s mite to the patients at the health centre was devoid of political motive and not targeted at currying sympathy of people from any quarters.
“As patriotic citizens, we have a responsibility to cater for and help the less privileged whenever the need arises and we have tenaciously committed ourselves to it because of our belief that it is a worthy adventure.
“Irrespective of faith, ideology and politcal leaning of whoever in need of help, we have to demonstrate the humanity in us at all times. That some people don’t share our ideological and religious belief should not be the reason to deny them help when we are capable of rendering it”, he said.
Dr Jiya appealed to the citizens to cultivate the habit of assisting the people around them as enjoined in the holy scriptures.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the status quo in a dispute over the party’s candidates emerging from the Benue State APC primaries for the 2027 general election.
The order was made on Thursday by Justice Inyang Ekwo during proceedings in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1429/2026, filed by Engr. Sesugh Akaagba and other aggrieved APC candidates from Benue State against the APC and INEC.
The plaintiffs had, through an ex parte motion filed on July 5, 2026, sought six interim reliefs, including an order restraining the APC from substituting its validly nominated candidates in Benue State through its June 29, 2026 correspondence, or any subsequent communication, to INEC, pending determination of the substantive suit.
They also sought an order compelling the APC to immediately transmit to INEC the names of candidates validly nominated during the primaries monitored by the electoral commission.
When the matter first came up on July 8, 2026, the court declined to grant the interim application immediately, directing both APC and INEC to appear and respond before any decision was taken. The matter was adjourned to July 16.
At Thursday’s proceedings, counsel representing the APC and INEC were present in court, while the plaintiffs were represented by Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, alongside his legal team.
In his ruling, Justice Ekwo held that since issues had been joined by the parties particularly with INEC now before the court, the defendants were required by law to preserve the subject matter of the litigation pending determination of the substantive suit.
When counsel to the plaintiffs urged the court to caution APC and INEC against taking any further action that could affect the disputed list of candidates, the judge responded that it was “not a matter of advice but of law,” stressing that the defendants were bound to maintain the status quo.
The court consequently restrained APC and INEC from taking any action capable of altering the disputed list of candidates pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.
The defendants did not object to the restraining order.
At the commencement of proceedings, the court noted that all parties had voluntarily submitted to its jurisdiction by duly filing and exchanging their respective processes.
It held that there was no procedural or jurisdictional impediment to the expeditious determination of the substantive action, and directed that the matter be heard without further delay.
In furtherance of the objective of preserving the res and safeguarding the efficacy of the judicial process, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and final determination of the substantive suit, restraining any act or omission capable of prejudicing the rights of the parties or rendering the proceedings nugatory.
The court further directed that INEC be served forthwith with the originating and all consequential processes.
The effect of the subsisting order is that INEC is restrained from tampering with the existing list of candidates pending final determination of the suit, and from receiving, recognising, or acting upon any purported substituted list of National Assembly candidates from Benue State submitted by the APC.
The matter was adjourned to July 21, 2026, for hearing of the substantive suit.
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former First Lady Patience Ibifaka Jonathan recently celebrated a significant family milestone as they attended the graduation ceremony of their son, Ariara Goodluck Jonathan, at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.
The proud parents joined family members and well-wishers to witness Ariara receive his degree, marking the successful completion of his academic programme. The occasion was filled with joy as the Jonathan family commemorated the achievement, highlighting the importance they place on education and personal development.
The graduation ceremony attracted warm congratulatory messages from friends, associates, and admirers, who wished the graduate continued success in his future endeavours.
The Following names joined the political family of Sen. Dr. George Akume today after leaving the sinking Alia ship .
Under the leadership of Barr. Emmanuel Jime .
The are ;
Chief Nelson Alapa
Douglas pepe SAN senatorial Aspirant zone A,
Engr Peter Ashiekaa
QS Clement Beetseh
Former commissioners
Joy Luga
Ann itodo
Barr martins Shaagee
Miss Dorcas
Prof Usar Joseh
Prof Cephas Tushima
Chief Patrick Idoko
Hon Patience Akor
Hon Fred Idoko
Hon Lawrence Ekpo Onoja Jnr
Hon Andrew Abah
Hon Agbo Innocent Ikwumonu
Hon Simon Omachoko
Hon David Egboja
Dr John Garba
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