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Hangha, Tongo Mosque in Sierra Leone wear a new look courtesy of Pa Salami Family
By Cyril Ogar
The Sierra Leone community in Hangha and Tongo, Eastern Province, has honoured the memory of late Pa Salami Aremu Jimoh with a three-day Qur’anic recitation organised by his children.
The event brought together Islamic scholars, community members, friends, associates and others who had close relationships with Pa Salami during his lifetime.
Pa Salami, who was born in 1934 in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, moved to Sierra Leone in search of better opportunities and eventually established a lasting connection with the country.
He was involved in the artisanal diamond trade, where he built a reputation for honesty, diligence and integrity among miners, traders and business associates.
However, members of the communities where he lived said his most enduring legacy was his generosity and concern for the welfare of others.
In Hangha and neighbouring Tongo, he was remembered as a father figure, adviser and mentor who readily offered support to people in need.
His home was reportedly open to struggling families and individuals, while young people seeking guidance on business and personal matters often relied on his counsel.
He also encouraged youths to engage in legitimate businesses and supported individuals seeking to improve their livelihoods.
The three-day Qur’anic recitation provided an opportunity for the community to remember his contributions and pray for the repose of his soul.
Islamic scholars recited verses from the Holy Qur’an and offered prayers seeking Almighty Allah’s forgiveness for his shortcomings, as well as His mercy and blessings upon him.
Prayers were also offered for Allah to illuminate and expand his grave and grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus.
Food was prepared and shared among participants as part of the gathering, reflecting the spirit of generosity associated with Pa Salami’s memory.
His children and grandchildren said the memorial also served as a reminder of their responsibility to preserve the values he represented, including honesty, humility, compassion, generosity and service to humanity.
Although Pa Salami maintained strong ties with his Nigerian and Yoruba heritage, his years in Sierra Leone enabled him to develop deep relationships within the communities where he lived and worked.
More than a decade after his death, residents of Hangha and Tongo continue to remember him for the relationships he built and the lives he impacted.
The Qur’anic recitation therefore served not only as a religious observance but also as a tribute to a man whose legacy continues to connect his family and the Sierra Leonean communities across generations and borders.
May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, illuminate and expand his grave, and grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen.
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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows
Joel Ajayi
The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.
He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.
According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.
“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.
The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.
“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.
Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.
He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.
He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.
According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.
Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.
He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.
We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.
The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.
He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.
Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.
He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.
“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”
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