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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigeria’s political leaders to concentrate more on the population as Muslims observe Eid-ul-Mawlid.

Bishop Daniel Okoh, the president of the CAN, expressed his joy for Nigerians and the Muslim faithful in a statement released on Friday.

He claimed that Eid-ul-Mawlid gave all Nigerians a chance to reflect on the principles of humility, compassion, justice, and devotion to God, which the Prophet exemplified.

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These principles transcend religious boundaries, according to Okoh, and help us create a society that is grounded in justice, respect, and peace.

“We are reminded that Nigeria is at a crucial crossroad as our country commemorates this occasion. Renewing commitment to principles that promote fairness, accountability, and compassion are a result of the challenges of governance, economic hardship, and the deep yearning for credible leadership.

We therefore urge political leaders to make the most of this somber season, embrace justice in their choices, ease citizens’ suffering, and promote policies that foster unity and uphold the dignity of every Nigerian. If our country is to realize its potential for peace and prosperity, he added, then integrity and fairness must rule the government.

He also wished Muslims a joyful holiday, prayed that the season would “inspire stronger bonds of unity across faiths, renew our shared hope for Nigeria, and encourage us all to work together for a just and prosperous nation.”

See the following statement in its entirety:

CAN PRESS STATEMENT

For immediate release

September 5, 2025

Leaders should embrace justice and ease hostility, according to Eid-ul-Maulud: CAN.

1. As we observe the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) warmly welcomes our Muslim brothers and sisters from across the nation.

2. The Prophet exemplifies the virtues of humility, compassion, justice, and devotion to God in Ed-ul-Maulud, which all Nigerians should consider. These principles transcend religious boundaries and help us create a society that is grounded in respect for one another.

3. We are reminded that Nigeria is at a crucial turning point as our country commemorates this occasion. Renewing commitment to principles that promote fairness, accountability, and compassion are a result of the challenges of governance, economic hardship, and the deep yearning for credible leadership.

4. We therefore urge political leaders to make the most of this solemn season by embracing justice in their decisions and reducing the burdens placed on the citizens. We also urge them to promote policies that promote unity and uphold the dignity of all Nigerians. If our country is to realize its potential for peace and prosperity, integrity and fairness must rule the government.

5. I wish all Muslims a peaceful and joyful holiday in the name of the Christian community.

6. May the Eid-ul-Maulud inspire stronger religious bonds, reaffirm our shared awe for Nigeria, and motivate everyone to work together for a just and prosperous world.

Happy Eid-ul-Maulud!

Bola Tinubu, president, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the education and rehabilitation of the rescued Chibok girls, approving an additional $ 1.5 billion to support their academic and welfare support through 2027.

In a statement released on Thursday, the government stated that it has committed to paying for tuition, housing, vocational training, psychosocial support, medical assistance, and parental assistance as of 1, 854, 277, 768.

Mr. President has continued to support AUN’s funding of tuition, housing, and associated fees in order to protect these young women’s education.

The statement read, “The Federal Government has committed the sum of 1, 854, 277, 768 to complete the Chibok Girls Intervention Programme, covering tuition, lodging, vocational training, psychosocial care, and other support until 2027,” the statement read.

Education Minister Tunji Alausa cited the government’s commitment to the Chibok girls as both a financial and moral obligation, with President Tinubu acting as a model for democracy by placing their education before partisan politics.

This commitment goes beyond just financial commitment to moral commitment. It embodies Nigeria’s commitment to make our nation’s darkest historical past a resilient, honorable, and hopeful story.

Beyond partisan politics, Nigerian children’s education is paramount. Mr. President has shown true statesmanship by ensuring that even those who are enrolled in his fiercest critics’ institutions are not denied access to education and rehabilitation,” Alausa said.

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Beyond tuition, the intervention program also offers enrolment in National Health Insurance, vocational starter packs, parental and child care, surgical care, travel assistance, and travel logistics.

The Ministry stated that for the next three years, the girls’ academic progress will be monitored and evaluated.

The statement read in part as “this is about fulfilling a moral obligation to ensure that these girls, who were once victims of terrorism, are given the tools to rebuild their lives.”

More than a decade have passed since Boko Haram insurgents abducted 276 schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, in April 2014.

108 of the young women are still in the federal government’s care, with 68 enrolled at Yola’s American University of Nigeria (AUN). Many of the young women escaped or were released in batches.

The global #BringBackOurGirls campaign, which attracted the support of Malala Yousafzai and Michelle Obama, was born out of the abduction of the Chibok girls.

According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the death toll from the Niger boat accident has reached 30, with 58 people so far being saved. &nbsp,

NEMA stated in a statement on Thursday that rescue efforts are still ongoing in the Gausawa community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. &nbsp,

About the accident, which left several families grieving, the organization stated that “environ 90 people were onboard the ill-fated vessel,” according to witnesses at the scene. &nbsp,

“A total of 58 passengers have been saved so far, and over 30 have lost their lives as one more body was found this afternoon.” Search and rescue efforts are still being conducted for a number of other passengers who are still unaccounted for.

The most recent boat incident, according to investigations, was “caused by the vessel’s overload, compounded by a collision with a tree stump along the water channel.”

Zubaida Umar, NEMA’s director general of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has since directed the Minna Operations Office to increase the organization’s efforts to rescue people. &nbsp,

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC), Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), local divers, and community volunteers are already leading the rescue operation, according to Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA).

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Mrs. Zubaida Umar, the director general of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has instructed the Minna Operations Office to increase their current rescue efforts… pic. twitter.com/f2zf6jX3JK

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Meanwhile, NIWA has criticised the lack of safety measures on waterways.

Olawale Adetola, the country’s general manager for business development, lamented the recent boat accident fatalities that have occurred in the nation.

“Well, let me first convey the authorities’ condolences to the Niger population regarding this recent boat accident. He stated in the opening line of the Thursday edition of Channels Television’s The Morning Brief that “we are tired of hearing all these fatalities coming from boat accidents.” &nbsp,

As an authority, “we are doing everything we can to prevent things like this from occurring.” We educate and sensibilize all boat owners about the importance of safety when using them on the water.

In the event of a collision of this nature, we have distributed life jackets. However, the majority of people don’t adhere to the safety standards that we have in place.

The recent spate of boat accidents in Nigeria has increased with the incident on Tuesday.

After a boat accident in Sokoto in August, rescue workers announced they were looking for more than 40 people.

In Sokoto state, at least 16 farmers perished in a similar accident about a year prior when a wooden canoe that was being transported across a river to their rice fields capsized.

Former Senator Kabiru Marafa’s claim that he could stifle President Bola Tinubu’s election results in a million votes has been refuted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State.

Marafa’s threat was “baseless,” the party’s state chairman, Tukur Danfulani, said in a statement, calling him “a rejected politician seeking relevance.”

The former lawmaker was “could not even win his constituency” in the 2023 elections, according to the statement.

The APC claimed in the statement that, in addition to Marafa, the party’s victory in Zamfara in the previous presidential election was largely attributable to the influence of party leaders, including Bello Matawalle, the minister of state for defense, and Abdulaziz Yari, a former governor.

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Further, the group claimed that Marafa’s recent outbursts were the result of his frustration with the administration’s failure to secure appointments and election losses.

“It is absurd that Marafa boasts of reducing one million votes, even in his ward of Yandoton Daji or his Tsafe Local Government [Area]Area]. Where will he receive these votes when Zamfara’s entire 2023 tally was “far below that figure”?

We normally wouldn’t have responded to a politician like him, but we must set the record straight because he mentioned the President in a crude manner. No amount of propaganda can distract us, the statement continued. “Zamfara APC is united, formidable, and its recent victory in the Kaura Namoda South State Assembly bye-election proves that no amount of propaganda can distract us,” the statement continued.

In the meantime, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition’s state chapter has indicated its desire to include Senator Marafa.

Alhaji Yusuf Sa’id, the coalition’s chairman, predicted that the senator’s expertise would be crucial to expanding the movement’s political base in Zamfara and beyond.

The coalition welcomes everyone to the party, and we welcome him. As you can see, there are several members of this coalition: some from the APC, some from the LP, some from the NRM, and even some well-known political parties,” Sa’id.

Former APC chieftain Marafa vowed to remove at least one million votes from President Tinubu’s 2027 general election on September 1, 2025.

The former coordinator of the Zamfara State’s Tinubu/Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign Council, who spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s program, “Politics Today” said, “Now, whether Mr. President would win or not is a question of seeing, but I want to assure you that something is happening today.