Tag: BELLO

Smooth Hajj 2024: The need to appoint remaining NAHCON board members

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

By; Muhammed Ibrahim. By the provisions of section 3 of its establishment act, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), as captured in sub section (a) is expected to be composed of a Chairman, who shall be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is responsible for the day to day running of the commission.  Sub-Sections B to D of the said section 3, states that the commission is also expected to have three full time members and six part time members representing each geo political zone provided that two of…

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CBN: Senate confirms Cardoso as Governor, 4 deputies

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Senate confirmed the appointment of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the CBN on Tuesday. It also confirmed the nomination of  Emem Usoro, Muhammad Dattijo, Philip Ikeazor and Dr Bala Bello as the bank’s deputy governors. Their confirmation followed the consideration and approval of a motion moved by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti Central). Before their confirmation, the Senate suspended its orders to facilitate the admittance of the nominees into the chamber. Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Abdullahi Gumel led…

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Tukur Mamu Family counters DSS on alleged discoveries

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The family of Tukur Mamu, Publisher of Desert Herald Newspaper arrested by the Department of State Services DSS has countered the alleged discoveries in the his house and office, saying the Service is not saying the truth.  According to a statement, the family said the military accoutrements said to have been discovered in the house, belonged to a nephew of Mamu currently serving in the Nigerian Armed Forces; a 2019 graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy Regular Course. The said Nephew identified as Y. Y. Bello was said to be…

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