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Issues-Base Campaigns Critical in Delivering Dividends of Democracy—Lawmaker
The Chief Whip, House of Representatives, Rep. Tahir Monguno, says political parties must focus on issues-base campaigns critical in delivering dividends of democracy to Nigerians.
Monguno said this on Thursday when he inspected the Abuja office complex of HUM Support Group for Tinubu/Shettima presidential race.
The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) has scheduled Sept.
28 for the commencement of campaigns ahead of the 2023 general elections.According to Monguno, all the political parties should focus on issue-base campaigns rather than mudslinging
“Our campaigns should be based on the economy, security and how to improve the lives of Nigerians.
“How do we bring succour to the lives of Nigerians, especially against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war and the COVID-19 pandemic that has brought about rise in the cost of living?
“How do we give succour to lives of Nigerians and improve security?
“I think campaigns should be centred on these issues.
“It should be issues base rather than being on personality or whether it is Muslim-Muslim ticket or Christian-Muslim ticket,’’ Monguno said.
He, however, said that chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning the presidential election were high.
According to him, we will continue to maintain our winning streaks in the 2023 elections and this is purely as a result of the pedigree and the track records of our presidential candidate and the running mate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima.
“They have track records of performance as governors of their respective states.
“We are all living witnesses to how Tinubu transformed the economy of Lagos, making it the second largest economy not only in Nigeria but in Africa.
“And we have seen how Kashim Shettima has performed in Borno in spite of the daunting security challenges that he witnessed during his tenure.
“He was able to successfully navigate this daunting security challenge and deliver dividends of democracy to the door steps of the people.
“So, having regard to their track records and the facts that they are detribalised Nigerians that will carry everybody irrespective of religion or geo-political considerations, I think victory is certain by God’s grace,’’ the lawmaker said.
The Chairperson, HUM Support Group, Hajiya Hadizatu Mustapha, said that the group’s commitment to mobilise support from across the country for Tinubu/Shettima ticket was due to their notable performances while they served as governors in their states.
“We have coordinators from the six geo-political zones of the country, we have our structures from the national to state and local government areas of the country.
“We have been encouraging them to ensure they mobilise, especially youths and women to support the candidature of Tinubu and Shettima,’’ she said. (NAN)
From Dan Amasingha, Minna
The United Nations Children emergency fund (UNICEF) has stepped in to help in the fight to curtail the spread of the Cholera outbreak that has claimed thirteen lives and increased the number of infected patients to 297.Chief of Kaduna office, Dr.
Gerida Birukila, led UNICEF officials for on the spot assessment to the Isolation wing of the Idris Ibrahim Kuta primary healthcare centre, Minna on Thursday. She disclosed that the field office was contacted about the outbreak a few weeks ago and the intervention agency promptly acted by supplying medical consumables for the state.According to her, out of the thirteen mortality cases, it was discovered that Children were mostly affected.”We are here to beef up the Cholera treatment centre across the State since all cases cannot be referred to Minna alone.The UNICEF field office head noted that the outbreak is yet to abate as the disease has spread to about six to seven local government areas and a total of 297 patients tested positive to the epidemic.”As of this morning nine patients were at the Isolation centre, but four additional cases were brought in this morning (Thursday).The UNICEF team assured that they are collaborating with Niger State Government on how to curb the spread and commended the efforts of the State Government so far.In his remark, Dr. Sule Mele, a UNICEF public Health specialist said the State has enough manpower to curtail the outbreak, but UNICEF is willing to support if called upon to do so.He said the disease which was first observed in Chanchaga (Minna) and Bosso local government areas, mainly urban councils, has now spread to four other local government areas.From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as the best young talents in the Afriskaut Elite Super League 2025 come together to take on the reigning champions.The super team will face off against Reigners FC in a highly anticipated match at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja, on Sunday, July 27.
The Afriskaut Elite Super League 2025, sponsored by Afriskaut/Ozi-Bako Foundation, concluded with Reigners FC emerging as champions after securing a 1-0 victory over FC Bako. The six-team tournament showcased young talents and provided exposure to scouts and clubs.Reigners FC topped the table with 22 points, followed closely by Jordan FA with 20 points, and Flamingo FC with 17 points.The tournament saw some thrilling matches, with the young players displaying their skills and determination on the field.A 21-player super team has been selected from the participating teams, comprising talented young players who will train with Reigners FC, the champions of the tournament.This selection promises to bring together the best of the young talents in the league.The Golden Boot and Bronze Boot awards for the top scorer and best goalkeeper, respectively, will be presented to the winners after the super team’s training session with Reigners FC on Sunday.Jordan FA’s Commitment to Developing Young Talents:Despite losing in the final match, Jordan FA’s founder and CEO, Jordan Haziel, expressed gratitude to partner BAKO for providing a platform to announce their Academy.He emphasised the need for partnerships and sponsorships to support the academy’s growth and development.”With the right support, Jordan FA aims to produce talented players who can excel in local and international clubs.””The academy is open to enrolling young talented players from ages 15 to 18.”As a team, we will analyze our performance, identify areas for improvement, and refine our skills to come back stronger next time, and always.”Our Academy will continue to provide opportunities for young players to grow and develop their talents,” Haziel said.
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
An officer of the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Kogi state Command, Olorunpelumi Jacob, who allegedly killed his friend on Tuesday and kept the butchered remains in a refrigerator has committed suicide in a private lodge in Lokoja.The officer whose name was given on the social media as Ayo Pelumi was said to have gruesomely murdered his friend, a photo journalist identified as Ayo Aiyepeku by smashing him on the head with a blunt object, rendering him unconscious, and thereafter proceeded to butcher the victim and later stored the mutilated body parts in a freezer.
The incident happened on Tuesday night in an office located around the Government House/GRA axis of Lokoja, where his suspected assailant reportedly had a farm in the same premises.It was learnt that immediately he committed the murder, he took parts of the body inside his Hilux van and sped off only to return few hours unknown to him that a colleague of the deceased, who was in the office had the distress cry of the photojournalist when he was attacked but could not come to his rescue.It was gathered that the correctional officer had a farm in the compound of the office of the newspaper and had gone to the office by 7.30 pm to call the deceased who he thought was the only one remaining in the office.He was said to have called him to help him put a freezer in his vehicle when he hit him with a big rod and thereafter overpowered him killing him and dismembering his bodyOn returning back to the premises o he was said to have been confronted by some security operatives who had been alerted of the incident.In an attempt to speed off, the tyres of his vehicle were bursted but he managed to escape.The Kogi Police Command on Wednesday launched a manhunt for the suspected ritual killer and urged members of the public who knew his whereabouts to alert the nearest police station.However, at about 2.00pm on Thursday afternoon, the police acting on a tip off stormed into a lodge where the corpse of the killer was recovered.A bottle of coca cola and a sippet was said to have also been seen at the scene of the incident.Meanwhile, sources close to the police said investigation has continued to unravel while the suspected ritualist eventually killed himself.
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