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Orji Kalu, Gambo Lawan, Dipo Okpeseyi, Effiong Bob, Martins Oloja, Akpandem James, others hail Sufuyan Ojeifo on 58th birthday
A former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, a former Chairman of Maiduguri Metropolitan Local Government, Gambo Lawan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Sir Oladipo Okpeseyi, a former Managing Director of The Guardian newspaper, Mr Martins Oloja and a former Editor of Daily Independent newspaper, Mr Akpandem James have sent some inspiring goodwill messages to the publisher and editor-in-chief of THE CONCLAVE (online newspaper), Mr Sufuyan Ojeifo on his 58th birthday which happened on August 6.
Kalu, who is representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, wished Ojeifo a happy birthday and many more fruitful years in life while Gambo Lawan, who was national chairman of Grassroots Democratic Movement (GDM), one of the parties under Abacha’s transition, wrote: “Congratulations, my dear brother on your birthday. More power to your elbow in your writings and editorial professionalism.”
Sir Okpeseyi wrote: “Hey Suffy @ 58, glory be to God Almighty for His mercies. We all wish you belated happy birthday and very many happy returns of the day in exceedingly good health and abundant Grace of God now and always. Congratulations my dearest brother, more grace always.”
Mr Oloja penned the following message: “Re: Ojeifo@58…Congratulations, my brother. You are worth celebrating as a journalist. You are one of the original ones still standing. Your resilience, your hard work, your command of the tool of this trade, (English language) have thrilled me as a media professional. I know you. You are richly blessed. May the good Lord continue to bless you and family in Jesus’ mighty name.”
Read Mr James: “My dear brother, I join friends and colleagues to felicitate you on the occasion of your 58th birthday. You’ve come a long way and there’s no doubt that you’ve made visible marks on the paths you have trodden. I can only wish that the grace of God will continue to abide with you as you journey along life’s pathway. The future looks brighter than the past. Keep going, it’s going to be great and marvelous. Congratulations. Happy birthday.”
A former member of the Senate who represented Akwa Ibom Northeast from 2003 to 2011, Senator Effiong Dickson Bob felicitated Ojeifo on his new age and prayed for wisdom and God’s protection in the years ahead.
An Editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Alhaji Ismail Abdulaziz wrote: “Congratulations and many more blissful years, my brother. You have contributed significantly to the journalism profession. The legacy would be cherished by generations to come.”
A former Minority Whip in the House of Representatives, Hon Samson Osagie, PhD, sent this message: “Happy Birthday to you, my dear brother. May God continue to grant you many more years of celebrations.”
A former General Manager of Lagos Signage Company, Mr Mobolaji Sanusi, wrote: “Sufuyan, Congratulations as you add another year. Many happy returns paddy mi.”
A US-based businessman, Mr Tex Wariboko wrote: “I wish you a very happy and fulfilling birthday my brother. May God grant your supplications and continue to bless you abundantly.”
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that their naval forces stopped two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and directed them to the territorial waters of the Islamic Republic.
“The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval force this morning identified and stopped in the Strait of Hormuz two violating ships,” the Guards said in a statement.
“The two offending ships… were seized by the IRGC’s naval forces and directed to the Iranian coast.”
They identified one ship as “MSC-FRANCESCA”, which they said belonged “to the Zionist regime” in reference to Israel, and the other as “EPAMINONDAS”, which they said was “tampering with navigation systems and jeopardising maritime security.”
The Guards further warned against any action against the regulations imposed by the Islamic republic in the strait “as well as activities contrary to the safe passage” through the waterway.
Tehran has said vessels must seek permission to leave of enter the Gulf through Hormuz, through a route that in peacetime accounts for a fifth of the world’s oil and gas exports along with other vital commodities.
Source: AFP
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has advised the Nigerian government to rethink its stance on refusing to negotiate with terrorists, saying dialogue may be key to ending the country’s long-running violence.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Kaduna-based cleric argued that Nigeria is being influenced by a “Western slogan” that does not always reflect reality.
He stressed that talks, rather than force alone, could help break the cycle of attacks affecting many parts of the country.
Gumi also warned that weak border control is worsening insecurity, allowing weapons and criminal elements to move freely.
According to him, this has made it more difficult to defeat terrorism and protect citizens.
He pointed to ongoing tensions involving the United States and Iran, saying even powerful nations engage in negotiations despite public positions against it. He urged Nigeria to draw lessons from such situations.
He said: “We should not be misled by the Western slogan, ‘We don’t negotiate with terrorists.’”
Gumi added that violence often leads to more suffering for civilians, as both terrorist attacks and military operations tend to harm innocent people.
He further explained: “As long as Nigeria’s borders remain porous, the cycle of violence will persist.”
The cleric emphasised that understanding the root causes of terrorism is crucial to finding lasting solutions, warning that force alone cannot resolve the crisis.
In his words: “The lesson is clear: lasting solutions require realism, dialogue, and strategic understanding, not just force.”
Gumi suggested that Nigeria may need a neutral mediator to help open dialogue and reduce tensions, similar to efforts seen in other conflict zones.
Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has nominated and forwarded Murtala Garo to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as the new deputy governor of the State.
This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mustapha Muhammad, late Tuesday night.
According to the statement: “The nomination is in line with Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the Governor to nominate a Deputy Governor where a vacancy exists.”
Recall that the position of the deputy governor became vacant after the resignation of Abdussalam Gwarzo on March 27, 2026.
“Following wide consultations with key stakeholders, the Governor has requested the Assembly to grant the necessary approval for Garo’s nomination,” the statement added.
Iran Seizes Two Ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz
Gumi wants Nigerian government to consider dialogue in tackling terrorism
Kano Gov nominates Garo as deputy
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