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Only a Northern Christian President Can Protect Northern Minorities — YCD Coordinator
The National Coordinator of the Young Christian Democrats (YCD), Mr. Ezekiel Dinfa, has stated that only a Northern Christian president can effectively protect Northern Christians and other minority groups from Islamist extremism and terrorism.
Dinfa made the comment in response to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Jos, where the President urged Plateau residents and Northern Christians to support his administration, citing his respect for religious freedom and the fact that his wife is a pastor.
Reacting, Dinfa said the President’s remarks were misplaced, adding that Southern Christians cannot fully comprehend the challenges faced by Christians in the North. “This is not the time for that kind of statement President Tinubu is making. Even Southern Christians do not fully understand what Northern Christians are going through — only a Northern Christian does,” he said.
He revealed that the group has already endorsed Dr. Joel Gbenga Hashim, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential hopeful, describing him as a bridge-builder with deep understanding of Nigeria’s security and economic realities.
“Dr. Hashim is a successful entrepreneur and one of the founding members of the PDP. He understands both national security and economic management,” Dinfa said.
He added that Dr. Hashim, who comes from a mixed Northern and Southern background, embodies the unity Nigeria needs. “Like our own son, General Yakubu Gowon, who reunited Nigeria after the civil war, Dr. Hashim has the capacity to manage Nigeria’s diversity. Most of the current aspirants do not even understand the country,” he said.
Dinfa further described Dr. Hashim as “a fair-minded democrat who will also protect Muslims because, like many Northern Christians, he has Muslim roots.”
The National Union of Road Transport Workers has commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang for the construction of new roads and the rehabilitation of existing ones in Plateau.
Yakubu Dalyop, chairman of the union in Plateau, gave the commendation when he visited the governor in Jos on Wednesday, accompanied by other officials and members from across the state’s 17 LGAs.
He said the rehabilitation and construction of the roads boosted the safety of drivers and passengers on the highways. He said it also boosted economic activity and improved the state’s revenue profile.
“We thank you for your visionary leadership. We appreciate you for showing courage, character and leadership.
“As primary stakeholders who spent their lives on the road, we are feeling the impact of your transformative administration. We deeply appreciate the extensive road rehabilitation and construction in the state. We, however, ask for more to ensure the safety of the motoring community in the state,” he said.
Mr Dalyop also urged the governor to introduce a soft loan scheme and transport interventions for drivers in the state to boost their personal incomes and the state’s overall income.
He also thanked the governor for the ban on illegal motor parks and affirmed the union’s support for the governor to succeed.
“We commend you for the ban on illegal motor parks in the state. The move has not only reduced insecurity but ensured sanity in the state. We call on you to ensure this effort is sustained,” the chairman said.
Mr Dalyop further called on the chairmen of the LGAs to construct standard motor parks in their localities.
Mr Mutfwang thanked members of the union for the visit and for their support in helping his administration succeed.
“We shall upgrade all the approved motor parks in the state; we shall also open trailer parks in key locations, too,” Mr Mutfwang promised.
The governor, however, advised commercial drivers to be vigilant and desist from being used as tools for criminal activities. He also called on the union to join the government in the campaign against the production and consumption of illicit drugs in Plateau.
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As dust settles on the aftermath of this year’s Unity Cup in London, the event’s brand ambassador, Dr Drew Uyi has hailed the four-nation invitational competition for bringing forth many unforgettable moments.
Sports247 reports that Uyi, who is a globally-acclaimed corporate strategist, business instructor and FIFA-licensed agent, further hailed the 2026 Unity Cup for providing a glamorous spectacle of cultural excellence and unity.
Uyi further praised the quality of football that was on offer at Charlton Athletic FC’s Valley Stadium, where Nigeria defeated Jamaica 3-0 in last Saturday’s final, four days after they deflated Zimbabwe 2-0 in the opening match at same venue.
While noting that the Eagles snatched a fourth consecutive Unity Cup title, Uyi pointed out that the competition is aimed at fostering peace, community development and cultural harmony among participating countries, which he says were all achieved.
He waxed lyrical about the competition’s success in terms of social interactions, cultural connections and football artistry, all of which Uyi affirmed have huge potential to get better and bigger with the 2027 edition already in planning stage.
“We celebrate an incredible tournament that saw Nigeria crowned champions again. It was a celebration of football, culture and community, as the Unity Cup 2026 brought unforgettable moments and united fans from across the globe.
“We say thank you to all the players, supporters, partners and volunteers who made this year’s tournament such a success. Even as works have started to make Unity Cup 2027 better and bigger,” Uyi enthused confidently.
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