Tag: Book launch

“Remove military decrees smuggled into our Constitution” – Abdulsalami

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Abdulsalami  ‬on democracy

…Says it’ll strengthen country’s democracy In a notable intervention from one of Nigeria’s key democratic transition figures, former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd.) has urged the removal or amendment of military-era decrees embedded in the 1999 Constitution (as amended).  The goal, he argues, is to align the foundational document more closely with democratic principles and the evolving needs of Nigerians more than 27 years after the return to civilian rule.  Abubakar, who oversaw Nigeria’s swift transition from military to democratic governance in 1998–1999, made the remarks in his…

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Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan celebrate Abdulsalami’s autobiography launch

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Abdulsalami’s autobiography launch

…Hail his democratic legacy Nigeria’s political elite, elder statesmen, traditional rulers and top government officials yesterday converged in Abuja to celebrate former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, as three books chronicling his life, leadership and contributions to peace-building were unveiled in commemoration of his 84th birthday. Among the dignitaries at the event were former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, while President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Other notable attendees included former Vice Presidents Namadi Sambo and Yemi Osinbajo,…

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“Kaduna govt. focuses on inclusive development” – Governor 

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Kaduna on IGR

Kaduna State government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring security and promoting development across various sectors of life for the people of the state. Governor Uba Sani made this known during a book launch that documents the achievements of his administration over two years in office, published by the 14-14 Group. The book is titled: ‘Two Years of the 7-Point Agenda: An Assessment of Governor Uba Sani’s Transformative Initiative in Kaduna State’. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Sani Liman Kila, Governor Sani emphasised that his administration is focused on…

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Late Sheikh Gumi Book Launch: Gov. Sani slams politicians for politicising insecurity in Kaduna

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Uba Sani slams politicians

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, on Saturday, cautioned opposition politicians against turning the issue of insecurity into a political weapon, insisting that Nigeria’s security challenges cannot be solved by “carpet-bombing”  bandits out of existence. Speaking at the public presentation of the book: ‘Where I Stand’, written by the Late Sheikh Abubakar Gumi and translated into Arabic by Sheikh Ibrahim Jalingo, the governor said politicians peddling the idea of using only force to end insecurity were “playing politics with people’s lives”, The event, organised by the ‘Jama’átu Izalatul Bidáh Wa ‘iqamatus…

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Ex-EFCC boss, Bawa exposes shocking tactics behind petrol subsidy fraud

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Ex EFCC Bawa exposes

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), AbdulRasheed Bawa, has given an insider narrative on how petrol subsidy fraud was perpetrated. In his groundbreaking new book, titled: ‘The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud’, Bawa unravels the inner workings of one of the country’s most pervasive financial crimes. The strategies, he writes, include ghost importing and over-invoicing; submission of claims for fuel that was never imported; inflated shipment volumes to receive excessive subsidy payouts; manipulation of bills of lading by altering shipping documents…

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Tinubu to chair Buhari book launch today

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The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has been announced as chairman for the official launch of a book that chronicles the achievements of the outgoing President, Muhammadu Buhari, today, Friday. The book is titled: A Promise Kept: Compendium of Significant Achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari Administration, and the launch which will have Vice-President Prof Yemi Osinbajo, as a guest of honour, will be held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. This was contained in a special invitation issued by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Senator…

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