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Shettima advocate return to core family values
By Francesca Hangeior
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the critical role of core family values in fostering national development, describing them as the cornerstone for building a strong society.
He made this call over the weekend during the Muslim Family Summit in Abuja, where he highlighted essential values such as love and mercy between spouses, harmony at home, and viewing marriage as both a spiritual commitment and an act of worship.
Other values Shettima outlined include practicing kindness, seeking knowledge and guidance, and recognizing the family’s role in shaping individuals and society.
He stressed that strengthening traditional family structures is a grassroots solution to addressing Nigeria’s social and economic challenges.
Represented by Aliyu Modibbo Umar, Special Adviser to the President on General Duties (Office of the Vice President), Shettima delivered a speech titled “In Defence of the Family Order.”
He recommended marriage counseling as a means of equipping couples with the tools to build stable homes.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima explained, “Marriage is not just a worldly institution but an act of worship,” drawing from Islamic teachings and reminding the audience of the Quranic perspective of marriage as a source of tranquility.
“The family is not just a social unit; it is the pillar of moral and social order in society,” Shettima noted, adding that families play a critical role in producing individuals who either strengthen or undermine the moral fabric of communities.
He underscored the importance of adhering to Islamic principles in family life, suggesting that such teachings could address many of the social issues facing Nigeria. “When we build the family on the wrong foundation, we risk losing everything. But when we raise it upon sound Islamic principles, it becomes a fortress that preserves the values we hold dear,” the Vice President said.
Shettima concluded by calling on the Muslim community to guide the current generation of couples, expressing hope in the gathering of scholars and experts at the summit who shared best practices rooted in the Qur’an and Hadith.
The Muslim Family Summit, attended by scholars, experts, and members of the public, serves as a platform to discuss family life best practices based on Islamic teachings.
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APC will flush out PDP in Osun In 2026’ –APC chieftain ,Oyelude boasts
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Prince Oladele Oyelude, has expressed confidence in the party’s preparedness to assume leadership in 2026 in the state.
In a recent interview with journalists in Osogbo, Oyelude criticized the current administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, citing dwindling revenue generation as evidence of ineffectiveness
Oyelude pointed out that Osun has the lowest Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the Southwest, with a mere 2 billion naira, despite inflation and fuel subsidy removal.
He advised Governor Adeleke to appoint capable individuals to key portfolios, suggesting that the governor might be hiding something.
The APC chieftain also berated the Commissioner for Agriculture, describing the sector as a “write-off.”
He said, “In the Agricultural sector, it’s even a write-off. I don’t even know the commissioner for agric in Osun State is. Maybe he has no idea or he should be sacked. We were shown some tractors and today no one can say those tractors are working.”
Prince Oyelude questioned the commissioner’s competence and suggested that the governor should consider replacing him.
Regarding the APC’s preparedness for the 2026 elections, Oyelude emphasized that the party is “grounded and ready” to take over.
However, he cautioned against prioritizing zoning, advocating for a credible candidate from any zone to fly the party’s flag.
“As opposition trying to take over, zone shouldn’t be our major priorities. Just look at the last elections, Southeast has been clamouring for presidency but APC and PDP did not believe they can get bulk votes from that region and Southwest favoured our party. That’s how it works.” He concluded.
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Fire destroys 3 radio Stations in Abia
By Kayode Sanny
A popular radio station in Abia, Enyimba 94.3fm, and its sister stations, Legend 98.3fm, and Rose 101.9fm Aba have shut down operations following attack by arsonists on Saturday.
The management in a statement on Sunday said the stations were targeted for fire attacks.
It said the staff members were unhurt arising from the incident which happened the same day local government elections were held across the 17 local government areas in Abia.
“As a way of exercising caution, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily shut down operations across all three stations.
This will enable us to assess the damage, and carry out precautionary measures in order to emerge stronger and better”, the management said in a statement.
The management of Emyimba TV and Radio Ltd also expressed gratitude for the swift response and assistance from its community, which it said helped bring the fire under control.
“We will keep you updated on our progress and look forward to returning to the airwaves soon”, it stated
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