Group mobilises special prayers for late President Yar’adua

By Abbas Bamalli

A community based group in Katsina, Pleasant Library and Book Club (PLBC), has mobilised for special prayers across Juma’at Mosques in the state in memory of late President Umaru Yar’adua.

Addressing newsmen in Katsina on Friday, a member of the group, Dr Mukhtar Alqasim said the prayer was part of their activities to mark the 14th Yar’adua’s Remembrance Day.

Newsmen recalls that late president Yar’adua died on May 5, 2010 after a protracted illness.

According to Alqasim, the PLBC as a community organisation, has written to all Imams across the state, seeking for the prayer during their Friday sermons, and it was conducted.

He further revealed that as part of the activities, they had concluded arrangements to visit orphanages, aged people’s homes, and psychiatry among other places.

“As part of the activities, we have plans during the visits on Saturday, to distribute food items, clothes and other necessary things to those homes and centres.

“On Sunday, PLBC is going to launch a book with over 300 pages titled: ‘What Yar’adua Told and Taught Me’, a reflection on 23-years of lifelong lessons learned under the mentorship of the late president.

“The book was written and would be presented during the ceremony by the PLBC President, Dr Muttaqa Rabe-Darma.

“The programme is being organised by the PLBC, with full support from the state government,” he disclosed.

Alqasim said that during the event on Sunday, some notable personalities would speak on the late president, and also another prayer session would be held at the venue.

Group mobilises special prayers for late President Yar’adua

Anybody earning N200K monthly in Nigeria is better than someone earning £2000 in UK – Allen Onyeoma

Allen Onyeoma, the CEO of Air Peace, has said that those who earn two hundred thousand Naira monthly in Nigeria are better off than those earning two thousand pounds in the United Kingdom.

He said this while appearing as a guest on TVC.

Speaking to the host about the economic crisis and strength of the Naira, Onyema said he agrees that the bulk of the issue is “artificial”.

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He said this while appearing as a guest on TVC.

Speaking to the host about the economic crisis and strength of the Naira, Onyema said he agrees that the bulk of the issue is “artificial”.

He added: “Go to London, if you earn two thousand pounds a month in London, you’re a pauper. What two thousand pounds can afford you is like two thousand Naira.”

He continued: “The person earning two hundred thousand Naira in Nigeria is better.”

Onyema added that with earnings of 200,000, a Nigerian can afford a maid, a driver and other domestic staff.

He said he believes completely that the Naira has more value than is being projected when compared to other foreign currencies.

He added that Nigerians should stop demonetising the country.

Anybody earning N200K monthly in Nigeria is better than someone earning £2000 in UK – Allen Onyeoma

AFCON 2023: Sports minister charges Eagles to go for gold

Sen. John Owan Enoh, Minister of Sports Development, has lauded Super Eagles on their victory against Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the semifinals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.

In a statement by Diana-Mary Nsan, the Minister’s Special Adviser of Media, OwanEnoh described the team as an unstoppable force and charged them to go for gold.

The Eagles at the Stade de Bouake on Wednesday evening, defeated their counterparts 4-2 on penalties after 1-1 draw at regulation time, booking a place in the final against hosts Côte D’Ivoire.

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“It is with immense pride that I extend my congratulations to our beloved Super Eagles for their remarkable victory against South Africa.

“Their performance has once again demonstrated the formidable talent and spirit that define Nigerian sports.

“ They have proven themselves to be an unstoppable force, and I have no doubt that they will continue to make our nation proud in the final and beyond.”

“This victory is a testament to the hard work, dedication and resilience of our sportsmen. It reflects the depth of talent present in Nigerian football and serves as a source of inspiration for aspiring young players across the country.

“The team has showcased the best of Nigerian football on the continental stage, and I commend them for their exemplary performance,” he said.

Eagles will meet the Elephants of Côte d` Ivoire at the Olympique Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Sunday to determine winner of the tournament. 

AFCON 2023: Sports minister charges Eagles to go for gold