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KWCSDA Flags Off Two Day Workshop for N Cares Implentors

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A 2 day Staff orientation and domestication exercise for the implementation units of Nigeria Covid-19 action recovery economic stimulus N Cares on Generic operation organised by the Kwara State Community and Social Development Agency has been flagged off in Ilorin.

Declaring open the workshop, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Alhaji Folorunsho Abdulrazaq represented by the Director of Planning, Alhaji Issa N. Ibrahim said the world Bank in Conjunction with the state Government facilitated the workshop to sensitise on the proper implementation of NG-Cares Programme of the state Government.

Alhaji Issa Ibrahim who stressed the Importance of the NG- CARES Programme to include assisting the less Privileged, Vulnerable people and business owners badly affected by Covid-19 to Cushion its effects.

He believed the workshop will afford the implementors the right modalities to adopt to implement the programme without fair or favour.

Earlier, the General Manager of the Kwara State Community and Social Development Agency KWCSDA, Engr. (Mrs) Amamat Oluwatoyin Haruna applauded the State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahaman AbdulRasaq for allowing the state to Participate in the NG-CARES, noting that the Nigeria Covid-19 action recovery economic stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme is meant to improve and Increase food Security, enhance the capability of Small and Medium enterprise in order to reduce the rate of Poverty occasioned by Covid-19.

Engr Amamat added that the NG-CARES is also established to expand access to livelihood Support, food Security and grant for poor vulnerable household and firms who are seriously affected by the effects of the Covid-19.

She reiterated the Present administration’s commitement to alleviate and reduce Poverty through the Programme, noting a whopping sum of ten million naira has been spent on the Programme before but with the persistent effects of Covid-19, more will also be Spent saying KWCSDA will focused on infrastructure, water, Education, Health ,Sanitation and Nutrition.

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Pope Francis Passes Away on Easter Monday at 88

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In a moment that has deeply moved Catholics and people around the world, Pope Francis [passed a✝️ay] on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. His [transition] marks the end of a historic papacy defined by humility, reform, and an unwavering commitment to the marginalized.

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis made history in 2013 as the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the first non-European pope in over 1,200 years. His leadership was marked by compassion, interfaith dialogue, care for the environment, and efforts to build a more inclusive Church.

Easter Monday, a day symbolic of renewal and hope in the Christian tradition, now carries a deeper poignancy. Tributes have poured in from global figures and millions of faithful around the world.

As the Vatican begins preparations for days of reflection and the selection of a new leader, Pope Francis leaves a legacy as a spiritual guide, a voice for justice, and a symbol of peace.

May he rest in eternal light.

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2027 Presidency: No Candidate Can Win Without Northern Support – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

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Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, has emphasized that no presidential candidate can emerge victorious in the 2027 elections without the backing of the North.

Speaking on the political direction of the region, Baba-Ahmed stated, “In the next six months, the North will decide its stance. If the rest of the country aligns with us, great. If not, we’ll move forward on our own terms. One thing is certain — no one becomes Nigeria’s president without Northern support.”

He expressed deep concern about the nation’s current condition and called on Northerners to reject divisive and manipulative politicians ahead of the next general elections.

“We need a government that understands our challenges and is ready to fix them. After Buhari’s eight years, we became wiser. Now we are in a new administration, yet we’re still complaining. Is that all we do—cry?” he asked.

Recalling the impact of the Boko Haram crisis, Baba-Ahmed noted that it affected every Northern group — Muslims, Christians, Fulani, Baju, and others — and called for unity across the region.

“Before Buhari, Boko Haram was bombing mosques, churches, Abuja, and Lagos. That period demanded unity among Northerners. Today, no politician can just walk in and expect automatic Northern support. Who are you?” he asked pointedly.

He warned against further marginalization of the North, stressing that continuous neglect would not go unnoticed. “If the plan is to rig the elections, they should think again. It won’t end well for Nigeria. The North is paying attention. Elders, the masses, and interest groups are reaching their breaking point. The injustice must stop.”

Baba-Ahmed also encouraged Northerners to abandon identity-based politics, urging voters to prioritize competence and integrity.

“We’re done voting based on religion or ethnicity. That chapter is closed. All we want is the right leader — even if he drops from heaven — someone who will fix our problems,” he declared.

He concluded by affirming that the North had learned hard lessons from past choices and would approach the 2027 elections with greater discernment and resolve.

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Fubara Urges Rivers People to Embrace Unity, Support Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

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As Christians around the world celebrate Easter, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called on residents to reflect on the season’s message of peace, unity, and renewal.

“Easter is a sacred time that calls us to reconciliation,” the governor said in his Easter message. “It is a season when the peace of Christ fills our hearts — healing wounds, restoring broken relationships, and offering hope to the weary.”

He emphasized the power of resurrection as a symbol of new beginnings, noting that through faith, shattered dreams can be restored, and adversity overcome.

“This season reminds us that no challenge — whether hardship, sorrow, or even death — can separate us from the love of God. In Christ, we are more than conquerors.”

Governor Fubara reaffirmed his commitment to providing quality governance for the people of Rivers State and urged them to continue supporting the national leadership.

“I urge the great people of Rivers to keep standing behind the Renewed Hope Agenda of our President, His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,” he stated. “Together, let’s look forward to a brighter, more prosperous future.”

He concluded with a call for unity: “We must never lose sight of our collective strength. The transformation we seek is possible if we remain united in purpose, guided by faith, and committed to progress.”

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