The newly elected President of the Igala Cultural Development Association (ICDA), Rtd Air Commodore Ahmed Abdullah, has praised the Onu Igala Forum in Abuja for its efforts in promoting unity, love, and development among Igala subjects residing in Abuja and its environs. Alhaji Abdullahi gave the commendation during the launch of the inaugural almanac of the Igala Traditional Chiefs Forum in Abuja, held on November 30, 2024. Speaking to OurWorldGist at the event, hosted at the palace of the overall Igala Chief in Abuja, Elder James Alabi Okai, Alhaji Abdullahi expressed delight in how the chiefs are administering their respective…
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On Sunday, December 1, 2024, Pastor Mathew Eleojoh James of Solemn Faith International Church, located at Road 21, Plot 14, Federal Housing Estate, Woji, Port Harcourt, delivered a profound message titled “Lifestyle of Faith” based on Romans 4:19-21. The teaching emphasized how believers can cultivate a lifestyle rooted in unwavering faith, righteousness, and unwavering commitment to God. Pastor Matthew began by illustrating that a lifestyle of faith requires a perpetual connection with divinity. He referenced Abraham’s life from Genesis 12 through Genesis 17, highlighting how Abraham’s consistent communion with God shaped his destiny. This connection, Pastor Matthew noted, is the…
Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe has been making significant strides in the Nigerian Senate since her election in 2023. As the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), she has been diligently addressing the needs of her constituents. One of her remarkable contributions is facilitating the construction of a 0.6-kilometer road in Karu, a satellite town in Abuja. This project has not only enhanced the area’s infrastructure but has also improved the quality of life for its residents. Beyond her infrastructural achievements, Senator Kingibe has been a staunch advocate for the welfare of her constituents. She has consistently emphasized the importance…
Mallam Kerimu Paul, Chairman of Udama Igala Worldwide, has been honoured with an award recognizing him as an illustrious son of the Igala Kingdom. The award ceremony took place on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Abuja and was presented by Elder James Alabi Okai, the Overall Chief of Igala in Abuja, on behalf of the Igala Traditional Chiefs Forum, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The event coincided with the launch of the forum’s maiden almanac and was marked by insightful lectures delivered by prominent Igala figures, including Dr. James Abalaka and technocrat Rekiyah Momoh Abaji, who emphasized the importance of unity…
The former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Women’s Leader, Hajiya Salamatu Baiwa, has expressed profound gratitude for the overwhelming love and recognition she received from the Igala community in Abuja. Speaking to OurWorldGist. OurWorldGist after being honoured with an Excellence Award for her humanitarian contributions, Hajiya Baiwa, often described as a beacon of hope for the downtrodden, expressed her amazement at the gesture. Noted for her humanitarian efforts in providing food and support to thousands of youths across Kogi State and beyond, Hajiya Baiwa is a household name in Kogi and beyond. The award was presented by Elder James Alabi…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senator, Ireti Heebah Kingibe, has been recognized for her exemplary leadership and impactful representation at the National Assembly. She received an Excellence Award from the Igala community residing in Abuja, under the auspices of the Igala Traditional Chiefs Forum Abuja, in an event held at the palace of the Overall Chief of Igala in Abuja, Elder James Alabi Okai, on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The award presentation coincided with the maiden almanac launch of the forum for 2025. Chief James Alabi Okai highlighted Senator Kingibe’s significant contributions, including her efforts in enacting quality legislation,…
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adosa Bello, currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes commission (EFCC) over allegations of embezzling Kogi State funds amounting to 84 billion Naira and other offences, has expressed regret over his actions against the commission. While speaking to some EFCC staff from detention, Bello admitted that one of his gravest mistakes during his tenure was his decision to oppose the commission. He stated, “There was no need for what I did, and it is unfortunate that it has already come to pass.” When asked whether he had sponsored other state governments…
Pastor Mathew Eleojoh James, of Solemn Faith International Church, located at Road 21, Plot 14, Federal Housing Estate, Woji, Port Harcourt, delivered a compelling sermon during today’s service, warning the congregation about the dangers of wavering faith. According to the pastor, a Christian with shaking faith is on the verge of sinking their life. Drawing inspiration from Romans 4:19-21, Pastor James preached on the theme “Unlimited Power of Faith Pt. 4”. He emphasized that faith never leaves anyone as a victim of circumstances but grants access to victory. This is echoed in biblical passages such as 1 Timothy 6:12 and…
At Solemn Faith International Church, located at Road 21, Plot 14, Federal Housing Estate, Woji, Port Harcourt, Pastor Mrs. Hope Matthew delivered a soul-stirring message on The Unlimited Power of Faith (Part 3). Drawing from biblical texts such as 1 Samuel 7:9-12 and Romans 4:19-21, she delved into the essence of faith and its transformative power in the life of a believer. Pastor Hope Mathew, defined faith as the act of accepting and receiving God’s word as absolute truth, referencing John 1:14, John 8:32, and John 17:7. She emphasized that faith also means trusting in God’s faithfulness, as illustrated in Psalms…
A popular Nigerian activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has stated that the fact that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, appears physically older than former President Muhammadu Buhari and the current President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, does not make him an elder statesman. Deji Adeyanju made this statement in Abuja on November 15, 2024, during a press briefing stressing that Wike calling himself an elder Stateman in the country simply because he is aging beyond his actual age is “misleading” and “self deception”. The activist went further to describe Nyesom Wike as a “land grabber” in Abuja,…