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YOWICAN Lifts 200 Widows, Youths In Kwara
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Kwara State chapter, has empowered no fewer than 200 people in Ilorin, the state capital, towards ameliorating the hardship Nigerians are currently passing through.
While 100 widows got the sum of N50,000 each at the event from YOWICAN, 100 youths were also given N10,000 each.
This cheering news was disclosed by the Kwara State Chairman of YOWICAN, Evangelist Stephen Awoyale, at the Annual Youth Convention of the Association in Ilorin, themed “The light of the World”, adding that “empowerment had been the usual practice of YOWICAN”, which, according to him, “comes in phases”.
He disclosed that the goal for this year’s empowerment was to empower the youths and widows who were the wives of their late clergymen who laboured and served in the vineyard of Christ.
He said: “Our empowerment is in phases. We are giving N50,000 cash to each of the 100 widows and also N10,000 cash to each of the 100 youths across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State.
“Before the end of this year, we will also carry out another phase of empowerment.
“At YOWICAN Kwara, our mandate is to empower the youths to lead by shining their light. I, therefore, urge the youths to shine their light in character, in service, in innovation, in leadership, in faith, and in love.
“That is why we the youths across the 16 Local government areas of Kwara State gathered here today to build ourselves.”
The Chairman, who described the theme as apt and timely, lauded the sponsors of the programme, while praying to the Almighty God to replenish their stock and enlarge their coast.
“I want to specially thank our Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for always supporting the Christian youths. Every year, he gives us his maximum support and prayers; for this we are very grateful, our prayer is that the Lord Jesus will continue to uphold him.
“Our appreciation also goes to the Senator representing Kwara North, Alhaji Umar Sodiq, for his kind gesture towards the success of the event.
“We also thank the CAN Chairman, Rt. Rev. Sunday Adewole, the CAN secretary, Barr. Shina Ibiyemi, and Snr. Apst. Oluwole Awotuyi, for their support and prayers, we pray for everyone God has used to make this programme a success, we cannot mention you all, God will bless you all”, he said.
The Guest Speaker, Rev. Olawuyi James, noted that the problem of darkness is never the darkness, but the absence of light.
Rev. James, who is also the Director of Youth and Student Ministries of the Nigeria Baptist Convention, added that shining as light is a divine command from Jesus Christ which every youth, and indeed all Christians, must obey.
“You cannot claim to be Christ’s disciple if your light is not clearly seen by men around you,” he added, urging the youths to arise and shine, no matter how thick the darkness that surrounds them.
On his part, Ven. Moses Esan, in his message titled ‘The Church as the beacon of light to the nation’, urged the Church to be a moral compass and guiding light in the society, charging the youths to be the light in a world surrounded by darkness
“Stand out, be the light, don’t be shaken, don’t shift and always stand for the truth,” he admonished.
On her path, Prof. Feyi Adepoju urged the youths not to compromise their values nor neglect spiritual growth, encouraging them to stay aligned with God’s word and embrace discipline and growth.
“Purpose requires discipline, preparation and humility. Without discipline, gifts can destroy a person faster than failure,” she cautioned.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke with journalists at the event lauded the kind gesture of YOWICAN, saying the cash gift would go a long way to ease their financial challenges.
Mrs Fadipe Adeola, who appreciated the YOWICAN for deeming it fit to empower the widows, lamented that widows are usually neglected and left to cater for themselves by the society, saying this would help her start up a business for sustenance.
On her part, Mrs Chioma Ene said: “I appreciate the Governor, the Senator and YOWICAN for the kind gesture at this time, it is a timely intervention.”
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By Fabian Apechihin
The 2026 Constitution Amendment Bill has moved to the state level following its consideration by the National Assembly, paving the way for state legislatures to consider the proposed amendments.
The development comes amid renewed attention on constitutional reform and ongoing discussions over proposed changes to Nigeria’s governing framework.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has defended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over allegations surrounding borrowing by the Federal Capital Territory Administration.
House spokesperson Akin Rotimi Agbese, speaking in an interview with Channels Television, rejected claims that Wike had undertaken borrowing without the knowledge or approval of the National Assembly.
Agbese said the FCT minister could not independently create a sovereign borrowing obligation, stressing that public borrowing is subject to constitutional, statutory and administrative procedures.
“Wike has committed no infraction in borrowings. There is no basis for the allegation that he has been borrowing money behind the back of the National Assembly,” Agbese said.
He explained that borrowing to finance infrastructure was not unlawful where the required approvals and procedures had been followed.
“Borrowing for infrastructure development is not unlawful in itself, provided the prescribed approvals and procedures are followed,” he added.
The House spokesperson further argued that an increase in the FCT’s debt profile should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of illegal borrowing, citing the scale of infrastructure projects being undertaken in Abuja under Wike.
According to Agbese, the key issue is whether the appropriate approvals were obtained for specific borrowing transactions, rather than simply whether the FCT’s overall debt profile has increased.
The comments come as scrutiny continues over public borrowing, infrastructure financing and the legal procedures governing government debt at both the federal and sub-national levels.
By Fabian Apechihin
The 2026 Constitution Amendment Bill has moved to the state level following its consideration by the National Assembly, paving the way for state legislatures to consider the proposed amendments.
The development comes amid renewed attention on constitutional reform and ongoing discussions over proposed changes to Nigeria’s governing framework.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has defended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over allegations surrounding borrowing by the Federal Capital Territory Administration.
House spokesperson Akin Rotimi Agbese, speaking in an interview with Channels Television, rejected claims that Wike had undertaken borrowing without the knowledge or approval of the National Assembly.
Agbese said the FCT minister could not independently create a sovereign borrowing obligation, stressing that public borrowing is subject to constitutional, statutory and administrative procedures.
“Wike has committed no infraction in borrowings. There is no basis for the allegation that he has been borrowing money behind the back of the National Assembly,” Agbese said.
He explained that borrowing to finance infrastructure was not unlawful where the required approvals and procedures had been followed.
“Borrowing for infrastructure development is not unlawful in itself, provided the prescribed approvals and procedures are followed,” he added.
The House spokesperson further argued that an increase in the FCT’s debt profile should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of illegal borrowing, citing the scale of infrastructure projects being undertaken in Abuja under Wike.
According to Agbese, the key issue is whether the appropriate approvals were obtained for specific borrowing transactions, rather than simply whether the FCT’s overall debt profile has increased.
The comments come as scrutiny continues over public borrowing, infrastructure financing and the legal procedures governing government debt at both the federal and sub-national levels.
By Fabian Apechihin
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its intention to contest the 2027 presidential election despite the decision of Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The party said Wike’s decision was personal and did not alter its position to participate in the presidential election with its candidate, Senator Sandy Onor. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, made the clarification on Wednesday.
According to the party, a recent conversation between Wike and Onor should not be interpreted as a political negotiation between the minister and the PDP.
“He told Nigerians that Sandy is his friend. And they only had a friendly discussion within the umbrella of friendship. So, that is just a personal discussion between him and his friend,” Mohammed said.
He added that Wike’s support for Tinubu did not prevent the PDP from fielding candidates for the presidential, governorship and legislative elections.
Wike had earlier clarified that his support in 2027 was specifically for Tinubu’s presidential re-election and did not amount to an agreement that the PDP would withdraw from other electoral contests. He also said he never promised that the PDP would abandon its candidates for governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly elections.
“I said I will support the President from day one. I never told Mr President I will join APC,” Wike said.
The minister also maintained that his proposed Rainbow Coalition was not an arrangement with the All Progressives Congress (APC), but rather a platform through which politicians from different parties could mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election.
The issue has generated disagreement with some APC governors, who have expressed concern about a political arrangement that could affect the party’s candidates at other levels.
APC Progressive Governors’ Forum Chairman, Hope Uzodinma, said the governors would not support any alliance or arrangement that could weaken the APC or adversely affect its candidates.
Meanwhile, APC presidential campaign council spokesperson Ima Niboro has urged Wike and APC governors to end their public exchanges and concentrate on political mobilisation.
“When I said tone down the rhetoric, I do not mean stop working. Stop talking, go and work,” Niboro said.
He urged political leaders to strengthen their grassroots structures and engage directly with voters rather than continue exchanging statements in the media.
“All this shouting is not taking anybody anywhere. Go and work. Go and establish your authority on your political base,” he said.
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