Author: Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

10th Kwara Assembly: Gov. Abdulrazaq felicitates with new members

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has congratulated the new leadership and members of the 10th state House of Assembly on their inauguration. This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, in Ilorin. The governor specifically commended the legislators for the smooth election of a new leadership under Yakubu Salihu, who was returned unopposed. “This seamless transition, including the re-election of the Speaker and emergence of Emmanuel Oyebode, as the Deputy Speaker, speaks to the maturity of the lawmakers and their commitment to stability, collective prosperity…

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Hajj 2023: Number of Nigerian pregnant female pilgrims displeasing – NAHCON

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has expressed displeasure with the number of pregnant Nigerian female pilgrims who found their ways to the holy land for this year’s Hajj exercise. The head of the Nigerian Medical Team, Dr. Usman Galadima in an interview in Makkah said one of the pregnant women was assisted to deliver while others were referred to women hospital for proper medical attention and care. He reiterated that it was not morally right to allow pregnant women to embark on pilgrimage due to the stress, and…

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Senate Leadership: Presidency Clarifies VP Shettima’s remark

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Presidency on Monday made clarification on Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s remarks on support for southern Senate President. Olusola Abiola, Director of Information, Office of the Vice-President, stated in Abuja that the vice-president’s remarks were taken out context. The vice-president met with senators campaigning for the emergence of Sen. Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Barau Jibrin to lead the 10th Senate on Sunday. Shettima said at the interactive session that the nation’s current political structure demanded the emergence of a southern Christian and a northern Muslim as the fairest balance to promote inclusivity…

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NASS Leadership Tussle; Northern Elders Forum Chides VP Shettima, urges Presidency’s non interference

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Northern Elders Forum NEF has asked the Nigerian presidency to allow the members of the National Assembly to choose their leaders without interference and eschew religious sentiments being bandied about. The Forum spoke in reaction to the statement credited to Vice President Kashim Shettima with regards to the suitability of Abdull-azeez Yari and Godswill Akpabio. Briefing the media in Kaduna, the Director, Publicity and Advocacy of the Northern Elders Forum, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed said the forum has cautioned the President Tinubu administration on many occasions to respect the rights…

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Police Confirmrs 1 killed, 2 Community Leaders Abducted in Bauchi

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Police Command in Bauch State has confirmed that gunmen killed one person and abducted three others, including two community leaders in the Ningi Local Government Area of the state.  The Spokesman of the command, SP. Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the development in an interviewon Monday in Bauchi. He said that the gunmen attacked a community known as Balma, killing one person and abducting three others, including two community leaders late on Saturday. Wakil said the two community leaders were a village head in Balma community and a ward head in…

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House of Reps Speakership; Wase still in the race – Media Team

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The media of the immediate past Deputy Speaker and aspirant for the Speaker of House representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase said he is still in the race for the Speakership of the 10th National Assembly and has not withdrawn for anyone. It said the rumour lacks basis and has no iota of truth in it as the Deputy Speaker is not only in the race but remains the most favoured by his colleagues to win the seat. A statement signed by Reverend Dominic Alancha, Secretary further stated that Wase is not…

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Nigeria Air: Aviation Stakeholders Claim Sirika Lied on Live Television

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

There is new twist to the Nigerian Air controversy as aviation industry stakeholders said the immediate Minister of Aviation; Senator Hadi Sirika lied on live television about his claims on the issue. Senator Sirika, had earlier in July 2018, unveiled the name and logo of Nigeria Air at Farnborough International promising that operation would begin within five months from that day. Sirika then said the airline would have flights on 81 domestic, regional and international routes. Barely two months after, Federal Government put the project on hold, asserting that it…

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Navy arrests 27 vessels, deactivates 294 illegal refining sites

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy on Tuesday announced that it had arrested 27 vessels involved in illegal bunkering and crude oil theft, while 294 illegal refinery sites were deactivated. Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dewu, the immediate past Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command, disclosed this in Calabar while handing over the leadership of the command to his successor, Rear Admiral Olusola Oluwagbire. Dewu explained that the arrests were made between the periods he assumed office as Flag Officer of the Command, from February 4, 2022 to the…

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NAHCON cautions states against distortion of Hajj fares

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has cautioned States Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies and Commissions against distortion of the jointly agreed fares for the 2023 Hajj. The Deputy Director, Information and Publication of NAHCON, Mousa Ubandawaki, issued the warning in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He reiterated that the commission would not hesitate to sanction erring states by either revoking its operational license or withdrawing the 2023 Hajj Allocation with immediate effect. “It has come to the attention of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) that there…

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Abia; Otti names Onyenkpa, Omogui, Oteh, others as Transition Council members

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Abia Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti, has announced a list of distinguished professionals and technocrats as members of his Transition Council. The list, as contained in a statement issued in Umuahia on Tuesday, is preparatory to his formal assumption of office on May 29, 2023. According to the statement, the Council will be chaired by Victor Onyenkpa, Partner and COO, KPMG, and co-chaired by Ifueko Okauru, former Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. Arunma Oteh, former Director-General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission, former Treasurer and Vice President of…

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