Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced that both the federal and state administrations are actively collaborating to rescue 44 pupils who were abducted from the Mussa community in the Askira-Uba Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Governor Zulum shared this update on Friday during a meeting with the parents of the missing children, who had previously urged authorities to step up rescue efforts following the May 15 incident at Mussa Central Primary School.

Key Updates on the Rescue Efforts

• Presidential Directive: Governor Zulum conveyed sympathy from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, confirming that the President has directed security agencies to prioritize and ensure the safe return of the students.

• Government Collaboration: Assurances were given that the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Federal Government, and the Borno State Government are closely working together to secure the captives.

• High-Level Delegation: The meeting included key officials such as Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (representing Southern Borno), Acting Chief of Staff Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe, Education Commissioner Lawan Abba Wakilbe, and other state dignitaries.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State chapter, has advocated for deepened cooperation between the church, the government, and traditional institutions to advance peace, unity, and sustainable development across the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

This call was issued through a 10-point communiqué following a three-day Ministers of the Gospel Conference held at the CAN Secretariat along FGGC Road in Jalingo. The gathering, themed “The Roles of the Church and the State in Advancing God’s Purpose in a Changing World,” brought together diverse leaders, including bishops, pastors, traditional rulers, politicians, and delegates from across the state’s 16 local government areas and two development areas.

Key Highlights from the Communiqué

• Complementary Roles: Signed by Taraba CAN Chairman Rev. Fr. Williams P. Awoshiri and Conference Working Committee Chairman Bishop (Dr.) Innocent R. Solomon, the document emphasizes that the church and government hold distinct yet mutually supportive responsibilities in nation-building, with the church focusing on moral guidance and human dignity, and the government handling security and infrastructure.

• Leadership and Governance: Christian political officeholders were urged to treat their positions as avenues for service rather than personal gain, mirroring biblical figures of integrity. Meanwhile, churches were encouraged to provide moral leadership without getting entangled in partisan politics.

• Church-State Relations & Traditional Institutions: CAN stressed the importance of mutual respect, constitutional independence, and constructive collaboration, suggesting that churches expand their support in areas like education and healthcare while retaining the right to speak truth to power. The association also called for traditional rulers to be actively involved in grassroots policymaking.

• Unity and Conflict Resolution: Acknowledging Taraba’s multi-ethnic landscape, CAN urged church leaders to bridge denominational divides and take active roles in early-intervention peacebuilding and traditional dispute resolution to forestall communal conflicts.

Nigerian businessman Prince Isaac Fayose has strongly criticized Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke following the recent gubernatorial election in the state. Fayose expressed deep frustration regarding the governor’s decision to engage with members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the aftermath of the electoral process.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶