Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

House of Reps urges IGP on thorough investigation of alleged killing of Ummita by Chinese boyfriend

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

late Ummulkulthum Buhari and estranged lover Geng Guaroung

The House of Representatives has urged the Inspector General of Police (I-G) to direct a thorough investigation into alleged killing of Miss Ummulkulthum Buhari, by a Chinese national, Mr Geng Quanrong in Kano. The resolution was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Kabiru Rurum (APC-Kano state) at the plenary on Wednesday. Moving the motion, Rurum said that the suspected murder of the young lady occurred last week, in her house in Janbulo, Dorayi Babba in Gwale Local Government area of Kano State. The lawmaker said that…

Buhari�s speech at 77th session of UNGA in New York

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President Buhari addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York

WEDNESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2022 Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, Mr. Secretary-General, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. President, On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, I congratulate you on your well-deserved election as President of the 77th Session of this August Assembly. I assure you of the full support and cooperation of the Nigerian delegation during your tenure. I commend your predecessor, H.E Abdullah Shahid for the many remarkable achievements of the General Assembly under his leadership during these challenging times. May I also congratulate the Secretary-General, Mr.…

Retirees protest in Niger Govt House over non-payment of gratuity in 8 years

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello

Retirees in Niger on Wednesday stormed the Government House, Minna to protest the non-payment of their gratuity for the past eight years. One of the retirees, Alhaji Idris Ndalati, who retired as Chief Driver from Government House, told Newsmen that he had not been paid his gratuity for seven years. According to him, many retirees in Niger have died while some were bedeviled by high blood pressure and strike due to problems associated with non-payment of their benefits. Ndalati further explained that �Our children have stopped going to school because…

Kano Govt converts Maitama Sule�s residence to Democratic Center

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Kano state government has acquired the residence of late Dr Yusuf Maitama-Sule, former Nigeria�s Ambassador to the United Nations, for the establishment of a Democratic Centre and Museum. A statement by the commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, on Wednesday in Kano said the action was to promote democracy and good governance in Nigeria. He said that the construction work had already commenced at the residence and old British Council Library along Emir�s Palace in the ancient city of Kano. Garba said the project worth over N621million would be in…

Ummitta Murder: Kano Court remands Chinese lover in Correctional Custody

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

A Chief Magistrates� Court in Kano, on Wednesday, ordered that a 47-year-old Chinese National, Geng Quanrong, be remanded in a correctional centre for alleged murder of his Nigerian girlfriend, Ummukulsum Sani, 22. The police charged Geng, who lives in Nassarawa GRA Quarters Kano, with culpable homicide. Chief Magistrate, Hanif Sanusi-Chiroma, who did take the plea of Geng, ordered that he should be remanded in Kurmawa Correctional Centre, pending legal advice. Sanusi-Chiroma adjourned the matter until Oct.13, for further mention. Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Khalifa Auwal-Hashim, said that Geng committed the offence on…

Chelsea sack commercial director over �inappropriate messages�

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Chelsea said they have terminated the employment of commercial director Damian Willoughby with immediate effect. The English Premier League side said Willoughby�s sacking came after receiving evidence he had sent �inappropriate messages� before his appointment. Willoughby began working at Chelsea earlier this month following the club�s take-over by an investment group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. �Evidence of inappropriate messages sent by Mr Willoughby, prior to his appointment at Chelsea FC earlier this month, has recently been provided to and investigated by the club,� a club spokesperson told…

Senate confirms Justice Ariwoola as substantive CJN

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The confirmation followed his screening at the plenary on Wednesday. Ariwoola, while responding to questions before his confirmation said the major challenge of the judiciary was inadequate funding of its operations. He said the judiciary must be funded, saying that judges should not been seen as begging. He urged the senate to always give expeditious approval to budgets of the judiciary to enable it discharge its duties. On allegation that some judges…

Red Cross International trains journalists on humanitarian reporting

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has commenced training for journalists to enhance their skills in humanitarian reporting. Robin Waudo, the Communication Officer at ICRC, stated this at a two-day workshop for media professionals on Wednesday in Kano. He said that the workshop was aimed at improving the reportorial skills of journalists, in reporting humanitarian issues in the region. Waudo said that ICRC has been active in bringing relief to victims of war and natural disasters across the world, through its policy of impartiality, neutrality and independence. He said that…

Federer assures he won�t become a tennis ghost after retirement

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Roger Federer brings down the curtain on his illustrious career later this week but the Swiss maestro has assured his millions of fans that he would not become �a tennis ghost�. Back in London, down river from where he won a record eight Wimbledon titles, the 41-year-old said he had no intention of walking away from a sport he has graced for so long. Speaking to reporters at London�s O2 Arena, where he twice won the ATP Finals title, the Swiss was emotional at times as he explained the decision…

House of Reps investigates structure, accountability of NNPC joint venture business

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The House of Representatives says it is investigating the structure and accountability of the Joint Venture (JV) business and production sharing contracts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. Represntative Hassan Fulata, the Chairman of the ad hoc committee, on Wednesday said his committee was investigating the Joint Venture Business and Production Contract of the NNPC from 1990 till date. Fulata said the probe became imperative as some NNPC accounts did not follow due process. He said his committee had discovered a secret account owned by the NNPC Ltd., alleging that…