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Ohinoyi of Ebiraland Appointed as National Vice President General of JNI
The apex Group for the Nigerian Muslim Community – Jamatul Nasir Islam (JNI) at the National level has appointed the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Dr. Ahmed Tijani Muhammed Anaje, as her National Vice President General.
The Kogi State Chapter of JNI, led by the Chairman Ambassador Usman Bello, presented the Appointment Letter and a Congratulatory Letter from His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’adu Abubakar – the Sultan of Sokoto, to the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland at the Ohinoyi of Ebira Palace, in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The State JNI Chairman pointed out that the position of JNI National Vice President General is usually bestowed on the highest Traditional ruler who is a Muslim in a State as all other Islamic Leaders and Groups will be under his Leadership.
He pointed out that the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Dr. Ahmed Tijani Muhammed Anaje, has been contributing to the growth of Islam in Kogi State, saying that he has no doubt in his ability to deliver the needed results.
Speaking, the Secretary of JNI in Kogi State, Alhaji Isa Adeboye, reeled out the achievements of the Islamic Group in the State to include a befitting JNI Secretariat with Masjid, Building of Masjid in Kogi West, Kogi Central, among other achievements.
The State JNI Secretary said the successes recorded so far was as a result of the massive support given to the Body by the former Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Yahaya Adoza Bello, describing him as a man who has made history.
He congratulated Dr. Anaje on his appointment as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, assuring the support of the Association to enable him succeed.
Responding, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Dr. Ahmed Tijani Muhammed Anaje, appreciated Allah for the gift of life and for finding him worthy to serve the people of Ebiraland.
HRM Dr. Anaje said his joy knows no bound for the honor done him by the JNI through the call to serve as National Vice President General of the Islamic Body, stating that it is a call to double his efforts in service.
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland said he was happy over the good testimonies of the efforts of Former Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello at supporting the growth of Islam in Kogi State, describing him as a pride to the Ebira Nation and Kogites.
HRM Dr. Ahmed Anaje appreciated JNI for finding him worthy to serve in the exalted position and promised to live up to expectations in the discharge of his duties to the Muslim Community in the State and beyond.
In Kogi State, the Position of JNI National Vice President was earlier held by the Late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Dr. Ado Ibrahim (CoN) as the visiting Islamic Clerics took time to pray to Allah to forgive his shortcomings and also prayed for the successful reign of the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Dr. Ahmed Tijani Muhammed Anaje.
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government steps up efforts to modernise the country’s airpower capabilities and strengthen military operations against security threats.
The platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters manufactured by Leonardo Helicopters of Italy and two H-125 helicopters manufactured by Airbus Helicopters.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force Headquarters, the NAF said the three AW-109s, which are part of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, were received in Lagos on September 15, 2026, while the remaining seven are expected to be delivered before the end of the year. The two H-125 helicopters had been delivered earlier.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, said the new helicopters would increase aircraft availability and improve the NAF’s ability to support ongoing military operations.
“The arrival of these five helicopters provides greater flexibility in the employment of airpower in support of ground troops in ongoing operations,” Aneke said.
He said the AW-109 Trekker B helicopters would enhance the NAF’s capabilities in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, close air support, armed escort, combat search and rescue, and other joint operations.
Aneke added that the H-125 helicopters would provide light helicopter support for various operational requirements.
The new platforms are undergoing post-delivery assembly and technical and crew-readiness processes ahead of their induction and operationalisation.
Aneke said the increased rotary-wing capacity would strengthen support for joint forces conducting operations against terrorism, kidnapping and banditry.
He said the NAF would also prioritise maintenance and logistics support to ensure the new aircraft remain available for operations.
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office, declaring that there will be “no vacancy” in the Presidential Villa, Abuja for the next four or five years.
Oba Akiolu gave the support when the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, led members of the council on a courtesy visit to his palace in Lagos on Monday.
The monarch urged politicians to approach the 2027 General Elections with responsibility and ensure that the electoral process is peaceful and serves the interests of Nigerians.
Oba Akiolu cautioned members of the campaign council against actions capable of undermining the peace and stability of the country, even as he urged them to uphold honesty and shun the Machiavellian principle that the end justifies the means.
Speaking, the Director-General of the Campaign Council, Yari, said the delegation was in Lagos to seek the monarch’s blessings, prayers and counsel as the council begins its nationwide campaign activities ahead of the 2027 polls.
Yari said the APC believed President Tinubu deserved a second term to consolidate his administration’s efforts in the areas of the economy, security and infrastructure.
The Campaign D-G, while acknowledging the economic difficulties facing Nigerians, appealed for continued support for the president, saying APC leaders from the North would work to secure strong backing for Tinubu’s re-election across the region.
Receiving the delegation, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, described the visit as significant, noting that the council had made the Oba’s palace one of its early stops following its engagement with the Sokoto Caliphate.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the visit underscored Lagos’ strategic importance to Nigeria’s political process, describing the state as the country’s commercial and economic nerve centre as well as a major political hub.
The visit was attended by Lagos APC leaders, local government chairmen, members of the National Assembly, state lawmakers and other party stakeholders.
Former Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Alhaji Mohammed Mani, has been endorsed as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Niger state
Alhaji Mani replaces Abubakar Sulaiman, who was elected at the PDP primary last May.
Sulaiman voluntarily withdrawn from the position in the interest of the peace unity and progress of the party.
The endorsement of the former FIRS boss for the governorship contest was made by PDP stakeholders from across the state at the state party secretariat.
Addressing the stakeholders, Alhaji Mani promised to deliver the state to the PDP in next year’s election and solicited the support of party faithful for the realisation of the objective.
The new PDP candidate had earlier contested for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress(APC) which Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago got by “ consensus.”
He was among the APC aspirants who lost in the primary election and recently defected to the PDP.
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