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Easter: Caleb Danladi Foundation Celebrates Ham Community, Urges Unity At Tuk-Ham Day
By Israel Bulus, Kaduna
The Caleb Danladi Foundation has called on the Ham people to embrace unity, cultural pride, and community-driven development as they mark this year’s Easter and Tuk-Ham Day celebration on Saturday.
In an Easter goodwill message signed by the Founder, Capt. Caleb Danladi, the Foundation emphasized the significance of the season as a symbol of hope, renewal, and the enduring triumph of light over darkness.
“As we gather in this sacred season of Easter, the Caleb Danladi Foundation extends warm wishes of peace, love, and renewal to all our friends, partners, and the entire Ham community,” the statement read.
Caleb emphasized that the Tuk-Ham Day celebration, offers a unique opportunity for the people of Hamland to reflect on their shared history, cultural values, and aspirations.
“Tuk-Ham Day is more than a celebration. It is a reminder of who we are—a resilient, proud, and culturally rich people.
“As we mark Easter and this special day, we must recommit ourselves to preserving our heritage and empowering the next generation,” he said.
He added that the Foundation remains committed to supporting youth empowerment initiatives and cultural preservation efforts across Southern Kaduna.
“Our youth are the heartbeat of our future. We must invest in their education, leadership, and entrepreneurial capacity. That is why the Caleb Danladi Foundation is supporting platforms that raise leaders, thinkers, and doers from our communities,” he stated.
Several dignitaries, traditional rulers, and members of the Ham diaspora are expected to be present at the event, to featured cultural displays, musical performances, and community development dialogues.
Tuk-Ham Day is an annual celebration observed by the Ham people of Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State. It is a cultural renaissance that brings together sons and daughters from across the globe to celebrate their identity and build a stronger community.
A Nigerian good governance advocacy group, Countryfirst Movement, has announced plans to form a coalition to defeat President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, aiming to make Tinubu a one-term president.
In a statement on Friday, the group’s convener, Prof. Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr, described the APC as “rudderless” and accused Tinubu’s administration of “outperforming” former President Muhammadu Buhari’s “colossal failure.”
Nwaokobia expressed confidence that there is sufficient time to build a coalition capable of defeating the APC, despite recent high-profile defections, including that of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his team from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.
“Compatriots, those defending the egocentric and self-seeking defection of the Delta State Governor and his team are smart by half,” Nwaokobia said, dismissing concerns over the defections’ impact.
“There is enough time to perfect and pull through with the needed coalition to defeat the underperforming APC in 2027.”
Nwaokobia pointed to the 2023 elections, where the Labour Party, led by Peter Obi, secured significant support in Delta State without controlling a single state government.
He noted that the “Obidient Movement,” a grassroots political force backing Obi, defeated the PDP’s machinery in the presidential polls in Delta, despite Oborevwori’s eventual gubernatorial victory.
“Delta State in 2027 offers a beautiful turf for the replay of the contest between the people’s power and the power of the men in power,” he said, predicting a “ballot-based people’s revolution” deeper than in 2023.
The activist also called on Nigerians to remain vigilant and hold public officials accountable, urging citizens to reject “the poisoned chalice of deceit, falsehood, and debauchery” propagated by self-serving politicians.
Tinubu, declared the winner of the 2023 presidential election by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has faced criticism for economic challenges and governance issues.
Nwaokobia argued that the president’s failure to secure a majority of total votes in 2023, combined with ongoing defections, will deepen public rejection of his leadership.
Call Mgbeke Comedian
North Central Women on Friday criticized Prof Mgbeke, dismissing her recent remarks about the representative of Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as mad imaginings, deception and fantasy.
They also described the remarks of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-South Organizing Secretary, Mr. Blessing Agbomhere, as banal and irrelevant.
“It is amazing that male politicians in Nigeria are resorting to dishonest tactics to fight women.”
The women in a statement in Abuja criticized the leadership of the Senate for placing Nigeria in a dilemma.
“The six-month suspension is raised in almost all the news media in the world.’’
They urged the senate leadership to save Nigeria from ignominy.
Specifically, the women praised Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan for not allowing anyone to make her an emotional client in the country.
They also applauded her for playing a major role in the national history of Nigeria.
The statement issued by the Chairperson of North Central Women Front (NCWF), Mrs. Mary Adamu emphasized Akpoti-Uduaghan’s unflagging commitment to improvement of Kogi Central Senatorial District.
The women scolded the spokesperson of Executive Watch Dog, Mr. Fidelis Ella for advertising his ignorance.
The women of repute and experience branded Dr Sandra Duru (Mgbeke), Ella and Agbomhere parrots and bootlickers of anti-democratic forces.
“Unstable people can destroy anybody for a political appointment, contract and petty cash.”
The women further dismissed allegations of malicious agenda, dirty game of propaganda and destruction.
They described the plot to dismantle Yoruba Government, destabilize the national structure and halt the country from moving forward as a foolish talk.
“Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is guided by patriotic commitment.’’
The women urged sympathizers of the Senate President and a former ministerial nominee not to lead Nigeria to confusion.
The statement denounced intolerance, lies, perversion of truth and crazy ideas.
The Lagos state high court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square has sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a driver of Lagos bus rapid transit (BRT), to death by hanging for killing Bamise Ayanwola, a 22-year-old fashion designer.
Sherifat Sonaike, the trial judge, gave the verdict on Friday.
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