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Woman donates mosque to Ansar-ud-deen society in memory of her late husband

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Hajia Nanaa Ann Usiagu-Muraina has built a mosque and donated it to the Ansar-ud-deen society of Nigeria in memory of her late husband, Major General Abdullahi Iyanda Muraina.

While commissioning the newly built mosque in Kubwa, Abuja, the National Deputy President of Ansar-ud-deen society of Nigeria, Alhaji Ibrahim Adebayo Yusuf said the gesture will attract blessing to the deceased, her wife, his family and all who worship in the mosque.

“A Mosque is a place of worship, so thinking of building a mosque for Allah, you will get reward, and now the woman has built a mosque for her late husband, she will continue to get reward till eternity.

“So, it is very significant in Islam that whosoever come to worship there, whatever prayer, it goes to the man (late husband).

“Islam is not stingy, whatever good you do, even thinking of it, you will get a reward, the husband will get a reward, the family will get reward, those that come to pray there will also get reward, so it is not restricted to the man alone, it is for everybody”, Alhaji Yusuf said.

Also, the Chief Imam of Ansar-ud-deen, Abuja branch, Associate Professor Musa Olaofe, while narrating the history of the mosque, that Hajia Muraina had wanted to build a legacy for Allah to reward her late husband.

“The history of this mosque started when late General Muraina died and the wife asked what she can do that Allah can reward her husband, so she looked around and concluded that if she builds a mosque.

“When I was contacted, I told her that it is the best thing she can do, and she single-handedly built the mosque”, Olaofe said.

On her part, Hajia Usiagu-Muraina said the commissioning of the mosque was in honour of her late husband so that Allah can grant him jannah tul firdous.

“We are here today to commission a mosque in honour of my late husband for almighty Allah to grant him jannah tul firdous.

“I pray that at the end of life Allah will reunite us in Hannah, that is the ultimate I pray for.

“If I want to describe my husband in one word, I will describe him as a giver. He was a giver to everybody, and in his demise, I told myself that this person that has done so much to every other person, what can I give to him in return, that’s what brought about me building this mosque in his honour.

“He was a giver, a lover, he was my everything, my hero and a husband I could have imagined getting in this life. He was the best father to our children.

Speaking about his late father, Amira, a 9 year old daughter of the deceased said “my father was nice and considerate, he was always there when we needed him and that is why I am glad that we have this mosque here.

In the same vein, Aisha a 7 year old daughter of Late Major General Muraina said “he was there for us, he always joined us in all our family occasion to do everything . We built this mosque just to thank him for everything he has done.

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Ochei to Ndokwa: “Your Gas Must Light Your Homes and Create Jobs — Not Just Enrich Outsiders”

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Elumelu Felix

Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, the NDC Delta North Senatorial Candidate, led a delegation of party candidates on consultation visits to traditional rulers and institutions in Utagba-Ogbe and Emu Kingdoms on Friday, 23 October 2026.

The delegation first met with the Obi Ndu Eze Council of Chiefs in Utagba-Ogbe, where Ochei outlined his vision for the development of Ndokwa Nation.

He expressed concern that communities endowed with substantial natural gas deposits continue to face inadequate electricity supply. Drawing on his background as a power engineer, he explained how the Okpai Power Plant could be leveraged as part of efforts to improve power supply across Delta North.

Ochei also called on the people to hold prospective representatives accountable by examining their previous performance and stated plans. He referenced his record as a former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, during which he facilitated constituency projects and oversaw the renovation of the Assembly complex.

Other members of the delegation included Dr. Ugochukwu Nwokolo (Overdo), Engr. Edwin Nzei (NDC candidate for Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency), the party’s candidate for Ndokwa West State Constituency, and NDC Delta North chairman Hon. Aaron Udoka Ebenuwa.

The team later proceeded in a procession to the palace of HRM Isaac Obi, the Oduosa I of Utagba-Ogbe. The visit drew public attention, with residents gathering along streets, shops, and market areas in Kwale.

At the palace, Ochei paid respects to the monarch and recalled the passage of the Anti-Kidnapping law during his tenure as Speaker as evidence of his capacity to deliver results. The traditional ruler, accompanied by his council, received the candidates, offered prayers for their aspirations, and urged them to remain committed to the development of Ndokwa Nation.

The consultation continued at Emu Kingdom, where the delegation was warmly received. Ochei assured residents of his commitment to promoting development through effective legislative representation. He stressed that reliable electricity must be prioritised, noting that improved power supply could stimulate businesses, attract investment, create jobs, and unlock local economic potential.

HRM Johnson Ekpechi, the Obueweh of Emu Kingdom, expressed support for the candidates’ development agenda, which he said aligns with broader calls for Nigeria to shift from a consumption-driven economy toward one focused on production and value creation.

The visits to Utagba-Ogbe and Emu Kingdoms highlighted electricity, infrastructure, economic transformation, and purposeful representation as priorities for Ndokwa Nation.

Ochei maintained that the region’s natural resources should translate into tangible benefits for its people through policies that support industrialisation, empower young people, and raise living standards.

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