Gov. Nasir Urges Unity, Peace as He Calls for Sustaining Ramadan Values

By Abdullahi Tukur, Birnin Kebbi

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has extended warm greetings to Muslims in the state, across Nigeria, and around the world on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

In his Sallah message, the governor described the festival as a period of thanksgiving, spiritual rebirth, and deep reflection.

He encouraged the Muslim faithful to carry forward the lessons of Ramadan, emphasising virtues such as patience, sacrifice, discipline, compassion, and obedience to the will of Almighty Allah.

“Ramadan offers a rare opportunity to strengthen our relationship with Allah through fasting, prayers, charity, and acts of kindness.

According to him, these values should not be confined to the holy month alone but should remain a guiding principle in everyday life.

He further urged Muslims to emulate the character and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), highlighting his example of humility, justice, mercy, and peaceful coexistence as a model for building a harmonious and progressive society.

The Governor stressed that Islam promotes peace, love, and mutual respect, values he said are essential in addressing societal challenges and fostering unity among citizens.

While congratulating the Muslim Ummah on witnessing another Eid celebration, Governor Idris prayed for the acceptance of all acts of worship performed during Ramadan.

He also sought divine intervention in resolving the nation’s challenges and bringing relief to individuals, families, and communities.

Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to development, Idris assured residents of Kebbi State that efforts would continue to improve key sectors, expand empowerment programmes, and create opportunities for all, especially the vulnerable.

He maintained that his government remains focused on delivering meaningful results and improving the lives of the people, adding that leadership should be measured by tangible impact and people-centred policies.

The governor expressed appreciation to the people of the state for their continued support, prayers, and trust in his leadership. He pledged to remain committed to justice, inclusive growth, unity, and the overall progress of Kebbi State.

KEPYO Urges Patriotism Amid Controversy Over Teacher’s Ramadan Palliative Video

By Jamila Muhammad 

The Kebbi Progressive Youths (KEPYO) has called on residents of Kebbi State to demonstrate patriotism and refrain from actions capable of portraying the state negatively.

The group made the appeal while reacting to a viral video in which a teacher lamented that the Ramadan palliative he received was not commensurate with his status as a teacher.

Speaking with journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the spokesperson of the group, Comrade Hamisu Sani, said the organisation was particularly concerned about the reactions that followed the reported suspension of the teacher after he took to social media to air his grievances.

Sani noted that as a public servant, it was not even a right for the teacher to benefit from Ramadan palliatives. However, whenever the government decides to distribute palliatives in whatever form, he becomes entitled. It was on this note, therefore, that Sani faulted the decision of this teacher to publicly ridicule the assistance and, by extension, the state.

According to him, preliminary findings indicated that the items displayed in the viral video were not part of the palliatives officially promised by the state governor.

He added that while citizens have the right to express concerns, public officers are expected to follow established administrative procedures when seeking redress.

“Even where the size or nature of the palliative becomes a subject of complaint, the appropriate step would have been to exhaust internal administrative channels before resorting to other platforms,” Sani said.

He further stressed that public servants are bound by regulations guiding the responsible use of social media, noting that such platforms should not be used in ways that could bring the state government into disrepute.

“As far as we are concerned, the suspension preferred against this teacher may be for bypassing established channels of communication through which to seek redress, breaking the state’s code guiding the responsible use of social media for public servants” Sani said.

Kebbi Youths Hail Gov. Idris Over Peaceful APC Congress

By Jamila Muhammad 

The Kebbi Progressive Youths (KEPYO) has applauded Governor Nasir Idris for what it described as the smooth and successful conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) state congress in Kebbi State.

Addressing journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the group’s spokesperson, Comrade Hamisu Sani, said the peaceful atmosphere and orderly process that characterized the congress reflected the governor’s dedication to strengthening internal democracy and promoting inclusive leadership within the party.

Sani observed that the seamless exercise and the wide acceptance of its outcome by party stakeholders signaled renewed unity in the state chapter of the APC. He noted that the absence of rancour and disputes further demonstrated the maturity and cohesion among party members.

According to him, the development highlights Governor Idris’ capacity to provide decisive leadership while building consensus across various interests within the party. He added that the congress outcome has repositioned the APC in Kebbi for greater stability ahead of future political activities.

The group urged party faithful to sustain the prevailing spirit of cooperation and remain committed to the ideals and vision of the APC, stressing that unity remains key to the party’s continued success in the state.