Controversial Nigerian cross dresser and male Barbie aka Bob Risky is Dead. Speaking to News men at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Dr Markman Zara stated that Bobrisky was rushed to the clinic in the wee hours of yesterday after surviving a fatal accident allegedly on his way to a party. The doctor stated that though he was conscious as at the time of entry in to the clinic, there was nothing they could do as he had lost so much blood. Our Correspondent at the clinic stated that celebrities like Tonto Dike and Bobriskys partner Oluwagbenga Abiodun were at the clinic in tears. May the soul of the departed rest in peace.
NORTHERN GOVERNORS FELICITATE WITH SENATE PRESIDENT, AHMAD LAWAN AT 61
Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Plateau State Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has on behalf the 19 Governors and the entire people of the region congratulated Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan on his 61st birthday.
Governor Lalong in a message rejoiced with the Senate President for attaining the age of 61 and contributing immensely to the political development of the nation through his many years of service at the legislature and elsewhere.
“You are one of the shining examples of the North as you have lived a life of patriotism, and dedication promoting values of unity, peace and progress in your approach to crucial national issues particularly in the legislature. We are happy that you are leading the National Assembly with dignity, commitment and integrity putting national interests above all other considerations” he said.
Governor Lalong also expressed belief that Senator Lawan’s leadership of the ninth National Assembly will provide the much needed win-win synergy that is necessary for a harmonious relationship with the Executive and the Judiciary which will fast track in bringing the dividends of democracy to Nigerians.
He assured the Senate President of the continuous support of the Northern Governors Forum and the people of the region in ensuring that he provides the needed leadership that will enable him lead the national legislature to passing historic legislations that will make life easier for the Nigerians.
He wished Senator Lawan good health and God’s favour in the years ahead.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham ANIPR
Director of Press &Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum.
January 12, 2020
It’s always said that a Golden fish has no hidding place. Dr SIPAK SHASE’ET is an outstanding leader and a humanitarian philanthropist
It’s in line with this that the African youths initiative for good governance and peace finds him worthy of recognition for the NELSON MANDELA Outstanding leadership honor award as a humanitarian and an advocate of good governance and peace
As a man of integrity Dr Sipak Shase’et always said and I quote “the supreme quality for leadership is unquestionable integrity” Without integrity, no real success is possible.
As a leader and man of honor Dr SIPAK encouraged and adviced the African youths initiative to be of good conduct and shun any display of character that will bring disunity among its people.
He also called on them to be ambassadors of peace and engaged themselves in activities that will bring progress to the country and Africa at large.
Muslim-majority Burkina Faso has been hit by a wave of violence by militant Islamists in recent years. Christmas Eve saw more than 30 people, mostly women, killed in a suspected jihadist attack.
But behind such grim headlines lies a more complex picture. The country has a history of religious tolerance, and it is not uncommon to see families made up of both Muslims and Christians, who make up about 23% of the population.
Journalist Clair MacDougall visited one such family in the capital, Ouagadougou.
Five-year-old Iris Osnia Ouattara is being raised by her parents in Burkina Faso in both the Catholic tradition of her father, Denis Ouattara, and the Muslim tradition of her mother, Afoussatou Sanou.
She is celebrating Christmas but also celebrates the Islamic festival of Eid.
At home in Ouagadougou, one of the photos that is proudly displayed is of Iris meeting Father Christmas when she was a baby. The photograph was taken back in 2015 at an office party at the cement company where Denis works.
While he is passing on a sense of Christian identity to Iris, Afoussatou is teaching her about Islam.
“She accompanies me to the mosque and on Sunday she goes to church with him,” Afoussatou says.
Afoussatou prays five times a day at home, but on Fridays she goes to the mosque with Iris.
Her daughter will also often get up with her before sunrise to perform the first prayer of the day.
“Islam is a religion that promotes tolerance and the acceptance of others in their way of seeing things,” she says.
Through a simple Islamic primer, Iris learns how to perform ablutions and pray.
Other books in the house include a well-thumbed Christian book of Psalms.
Denis and Afoussatou have lived together since meeting six years ago in Toussiana, a rural town 55km (34 miles) from Burkina Faso’s second city, Bobo Dioulasso.
They plan on marrying next year in a ceremony that honours both of their religious traditions.
Denis is open to temporarily converting, which, the couple say, some Christian men do for the Islamic ceremony to appease the bride’s relatives before converting back.
“When we decided to get married we met some opposition,” says Denis, whose father was initially hesitant.
“In the beginning it was very complicated. My father doesn’t have a problem but my mother does,” says Afoussatou. “If the man is Christian and the woman is Muslim, in general it is the parents of the woman who refuse.”
She is still trying to persuade her mother to approve of the relationship.
Many Burkinabé families are a mixture of Christians, Muslims and animists and both Christians and Muslims are often welcomed into each other’s places of worship.
The country has historically been held up as an exemplar of religious tolerance.
Afoussatou has many Christian friends and while she will not be going to church on Christmas Day she will be celebrating with her partner’s family.
She says she celebrates “all of the holidays: Ramadan, Eid al-Adha, Christmas”.
On Christmas Day, the Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will be full of worshippers.
Armed police are expected to be outside this and other churches. Islamist militants have targeted Christians, as well as Muslims, in recent attacks.
In the lead up to Christmas, church leaders have warned congregants to be vigilant, not to carry large bags, to report anything unusual and to respect the security forces.
Near the cathedral, people who fancy decorating their homes can buy a plastic Christmas tree dusted in fake snow.
On Christmas Day Denis will take Iris to the King Christ Parish of Pissy in Ouagadougou, before the whole family, including Afoussatou, meets at Denis’ uncle’s house.
“My religion teaches me to love and accept other people,” says Denis. “It is only God who can judge.”
Iris’ parents will let her decide which religion she wants to follow when she gets older. But for the moment, she can be seen at both the church and the mosque.
Denis and Afoussatou would be happy with whatever choice she makes.
“Love is higher than any religion,” says Denis, who believes all faiths hold a universal truth.
The members of Southern Plateau Youth Congress (S-PYCO) wishes to express their shocked and total dismay over the heart ugly news of an unprecedented and unprovoked attack on innocent souls in Kulben village of Kombun District, Mangu LGA some days back.
This sad event occurred when Plateau state is on the verge of fastly restoring it’s peaceful nature as the slogan implies “Home of Peace and Tourism.”
We want to make our position known that this nonsense must stop because 99.99% of the people of Plateau State want to live in peace. The 99.99% of us across all religious and tribal divides have found ourselves in the middle of the crossfire coming from the 0.01% of the troublemakers from among us. We urge all to speak with one voice and condemn the gruesome murder of 13 of our brothers in the locality.
We therefore, render our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the bereaved families, Mwagavul nation and the entire state as a whole and pray that God almighty will rest their souls and that of the faithful departed in peace. May the curse of God be on whoever is against peace on the Plateau.
In as much as we condemned the destardly and inhuman act by the hudlums, let’s demystify the sound of the drums of war by beating our drums of peace we stands for even louder to the dismay of haters of peaceful coexistence.
We also urged the government and all security outfit in the state not only to arrest and prosecute the papetrators of this dirty act but be proactive in dealing with such ugly occurrences in the future.
Long Live Plateau State
(JESUS OUR SAVIOUR.).
Our attention has been drawn to a report titled, “269 Reps yet to sponsor any bill in six months” published by Newtelegraph Newspaper on Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 wherein information about our principal, Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi, the Honourable Member Representing the good people of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam was distorted.
Ordinarily, we wouldn’t have bothered to write this rejoinder because our Prinicpal performance in less than seven months in office has been the talk of town and has put to rest the dismal representation various constituencies in Plateau State have been subject to, but considering the manner certain persons have been circulating the said news on social media platforms mentioning the name of our superlative principal with the aim of presenting him as a non performing legislator in terms of law making before the public, necessitated that for record purposes, we state the true picture of what transpired as follows:
1. It is totally untrue that Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi is yet to sponsor any bill or motions in the 9th House of Representatives.
2. Since the inauguration of the 9th National Assembly on June 11, 2019, both chambers have jointly initiated 688 bills, with the House accounting for 499 and the Senate, 189.
3. These bills are at different stages of consideration, while some have been passed, including two executive bills: the 2020 appropriation and finance bills.
4.The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 sponsored by our principal, Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi has passed 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading and has been passed by the National Assembly awaiting the assent of President Buhari. It is instructive to note that Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi is the only National Assembly Member from Plateau State to have achieved this rare feat which is unprecedented. This can be confirmed in the House hansard of Wednesday, 18th December.
5. If those circulating the said publication for the purpose of discrediting Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi were very much familiar with the working of the NASS, they would have known that lawmaking is not about the number of bills one sponsors but the number he or she is able to get passed into law. To the glory of God Almighty, the bill of Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi awaiting the President assent will be signed into law. Already, one of his motion has come to fruition as NIN requirement as a precondition for the UTME and DE registrations has been set aside for this year’s registrations by JAMB.
6. Without sounding boastful, we wish to state unequivocally that Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi has performed credibly well in the areas of lawmaking, oversight, and representation which are the primary functions of legislators.
This rejoinder does not in any way seek to engage in competition with anyone but to set the record straight.
The past six months has been eventful as the good people of Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam have been trilled to an unprecedented representation never seen as close to two hundred constituents have been take off the labour market courtesy of Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi. Also a legislative blueprint has been unveiled among other interventions and by the grace of God Almighty, the days ahead presents better opportunities.
DIRECTORATE OF PRESS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR, PLATEAU STATE
PRESS RELEASE
CONSOLIDATING PEACE ON THE PLATEAU – GOVERNOR LALONG INSPECTS NEIGBOURHOOD SECURITY FACILITY & WATCHTOWER IN DUTSE UKU In a bid to strengthen the security architecture in Plateau State and consolidate on the peace that is currently experienced, Plateau State Governor has inspected the on-going construction of the first neighbourhood security watch tower at Dutse Uku in Jos North Local Government Area. Governor Lalong who arrived the site amidst a rousing welcome by residents of the area was briefed on the concept of the neighbourhood security watch tower by the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet and Special Services Mr. Cornelius Shiolbial who explained that the project is geared at ensuring that there is an early warning system to pre-empt conflicts and nip them in the bud. Shiolbial said “Your Excellency, the idea behind this is to have a permanent security presence here that consists of security personnel and representatives of the community who will be working hand in hand to ensure that the whole area is under surveillance and any threat to peace is detected and dealt with on time. The structure here provides offices, watch facilities and a conference hall where they can meet and analyse whatever is observed and possibly diffuse any tension”. He told the Governor that the security team headed by the Operation Rainbow will run shifts and use the watchtower which is well positioned to observe large parts of the City. Governor Lalong commended the initiative and said it was necessary as the Government continues to make progress in consolidating peace by strengthening the security architecture for efficient and timely response. He also commended the quality of work which is being handled through direct labour using staff of the Ministry of Housing and Lalong said “We are happy that today there is more understanding among the people today where everyone recognizes the importance of peace, reconciliation and harmony. We have to work together to promote good neigbourliness, tolerance and peaceful coexistence. This initiative will help us address issues before they escalate and ensure that criminals are not allowed to again cause strife among the people”. The Governor assured the people that the Rescue Administration will continue to encourage every effort that will ensure that the ugly crises of the past remains a thing of the past. He warned all trouble makers to stay away from the State because the Government will not hesitate to deal decisively with anyone found causing disharmony or beating the drums of war. “I climbed up to the tower and could see almost all parts of the City of Jos. This should tell those who are criminally minded that I will be watching you and send the security agencies to track you down and get you arrested. We have done a lot to ensure that people live in peace and nobody will be allowed to change that” he said. While thanking the people for supporting his administration and remaining law abiding, Governor Lalong explained that the government will set up more of such watchtowers and posts in key flashpoints once the pilot scheme is completed in Dutse Uku area. The Adagwom Izere of Jos His Royal Highness, Ada Emmanuel Azik appreciated the Governor for fulfilling his campaign promises by building infrastructure and also pursuing the path of peace and progress of the State. He promised the continued support of his subjects to the government to enable it discharge its responsibilities to the citizenry.
Dr. Macham Makut Simon ANIPR Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State 11th January 2019.
The Plateau State Deputy Governor Prof Sonni Gwanle Tyoden appreciates the rescue captain His Excellency Rt Hon Barr Simon Bako Lalong on his prompt response to the act of inhumanity perpetrated on the good and peace loving people of KULBEN village of Kombun ward of Mangu LGA . He condemned the act totally and term it an unholy behavior of man to man
Lalong who suspended all other activities to visit the site of the unfortunate incident in Kulben alongside his Deputy, assured the residents of the community of government’s determination in securing the life and properties of its citizen and will do all within the ambits of its power to bring the perpetrators of the dastardly acts to face the full wrath of the law. The Governor has since visited Mr president to brief him and seek further collaboration with the Federal Government on stemming the act of uncultured behaviour that has caused so much pains to our people.
Prof Tyoden once again, Sympathise with the members of the immediate family, Mangu LGA and Plateau state at large and prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed. He further appealed for calmness as government is doing everything possible to tracked the assailants and ensure that peace is completely returned to the troubled area.
To the world, orphan generally is a person without living parents to care for them. … A child may be considered as an orphan because of the death or disappearance of his parents ,Orphans are people who lose there parent and also there relatives…… on this simple definable words this sympathetic group proved the definition wrong. “They said; *making the world a better place is a collective responsibility* they have the zealous face to think of this people first before them having there breakfast, they went to be there for them with loving support. Celebrating an amazing life and wishing them comfort in their memories. They thought of them with heartfelt sympathy and surrounded them with gentle care. Leaving each child with a happy face.
THE NGAS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (NDA) HAS LEND ITS VOICE IN CONDEMNING THE RECENT ATTACKS IN KULBEN COMMUNITY OF MANGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF PLATEAU STATE. THE ASSOCIATION IN A STATEMENT SIGNED BY NATIONAL PUBLICITY SECRETARY (1), OF NGAS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (NDA), WIKA GOFWEN, DESCRIBED THE ATTACK AS BARBARIC & AN ACT OF TERRORISM ORCHESTRATED BY THOSE THEY DESCRIBED AS TERRORISTS WHO ARE BENT ON ENSURING THAT PLATEAU STATE RETURNS TO THE DARK DAYS OF LEAVING IN FEAR AND TERROR. IT FURTHER CHALLENGED THE VARIOUS SECURITY AGENCIES WHO ARE DEPLOYED TO THE STATE TO ENSURE THE PERPETRATORS OF THIS DASTARD ACT ARE CAUGHT TO FACE THE WRATH OF THE LAWS. NDA URGED GOVT & SECURITY AGENCIES TO DEPLOY BOTH HUMAN AND MATERIAL RESOURCES TO FISH OUT THE PERPETRATORS OF THIS ACT AGAINST HUMANITY WITH RESULTANT EFFECT OF LOSS OF LIVES AND PROPERTY. WHILE CONDOLING THE KULBEN COMMUNITY OVER THE LOST OF LOVED ONES AND PROPERTY COMMENDED GOVERNOR SIMON LALONG OF PLATEAU STATE FOR PROMPTLY IDENTIFYING WITH THE PEOPLE OF KULBEN WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AND HOPE THAT THE GOVERNOR’S COMMENTS DURING THE VISIT WILL NOT BE LOST IN WINDS BUT ACTED UPON PROMPTLY TO ENSURE THE TOTAL RESTORATION OF PEACE NOT ONLY IN KULBEN COMMUNITY BUT OTHER DARK SPOTS ACROSS PLATEAU. IN ADDITION, NDA CONDEMNED ATTACK ON INNOCENT PEOPLE OF DINTING IN SHIWER OF KANKE LGA WHERE TWO LIVES WERE LOST AND ALSO RECENTLY THE ARMED ROBBERY ATTACK AT CORNER KUKA IN GUNGJI IN KANKE LGA WHERE THE ROBBERS TRYING TO ESCAPE, KILLED TWO PERSONS IN GUNGJI. WE SYMPATHIZE WITH THE FAMILIES AND CALL ON ALL PEOPLE OF THE AREAS TO RELATE ANY USEFUL INFORMATION TO THE POLICE. NGAS NATION CALLS ON ALL INDIGENOUS TRIBES TO COOPERATE WITH EACH OTHER AND SUPPORT OUR SECURITY AGENTS TO FISH OUT THESE BAD EGGS IN OUR SOCIETY..
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