PRESIDENT TINUBU ON A THREE-STATE VISIT; TO SPEND THE END-OF-YEAR HOLIDAY IN LAGOS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU ON A THREE-STATE VISIT; TO SPEND THE END-OF-YEAR HOLIDAY IN LAGOS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday to visit Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States.   While in Borno State, President Tinubu will commission some projects undertaken by Governor Babagana Zulum and the Federal Government.   He will also attend the wedding ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of the former Governor of the State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his heartthrob, Hadiza Kam Salem.   From Maiduguri, the President will move to Bauchi to condole with the Government of Bauchi State and the family of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the late renowned Muslim cleric and leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood.   The Sheikh died on November 27.   After the condolence visit, President Bola Tinubu will leave for Lagos, where he will spend the upcoming end-of-year holidays.   He is expected to be the guest of honour at the Eyo Festival schedule...

NAWFIA COMMUNITY SUSPENDS "IGU ARO" FESTIVAL OVER INCREASED GUNMEN ATTACKS. (PHOTO).


 Nawfia community suspends "Igu Aro" festival over increased gunmen attacks


The Nawfia community in the Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State has announced the suspension of the major Igbo cultural festival, “Igu Aro,” until further notice due to a rise in gunmen attacks.


According to a statement, this decision was made to prevent further loss of life, as the perpetrators of these acts continue to devise new ways to inflict harm on innocent residents of the town.


The statement, signed by the traditional ruler of the community, His Royal Highness Igwe Daniel Obelle, emphasised that the decision was reached after extensive consultations with stakeholders and the traditional council of the Nawfia kingdom.Obelle said 


“following the series of insecurities experienced between September 9th, 2024, 5th October, 2924 and the recently attack in December 7th, 2925 that tragically claimed four promising young men in our community, the Igwe in Council and the entire people of Nawfia has suspended the most notable cultural festival, “Igu Aro* in the area for the year 2026 to mourn our brothers who were murdered in these incidences"


“This decision to suspend the cultural festival is to protect the lives and properties of Nawfia residents irrespective of tribe, ethnic, and religious affiliations. The increase gunmen attacks in my community without any reported arrest of the evil-doers"


“Nawfia people, both at home and abroad, are very sad about what is happening in our community"


“We have experience this insecurities since September 9th, 2024 to date without any arrest of the perpetrators. This is worrisome, but we doing our best to restore confidence in our people"


“We are working tirelessly with the Police and DSS to ensure that those attacking our peaceful community are brought to book.”


The festival was initially scheduled to be held on January 2nd, 2026.

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