10th NASS: Merits and opportunities of Hon. Tajudeen Abbas being Speaker

Aminu Imam

As the cacophony and discordant tones continue to grow louder and battle lines are drawn over the position Speaker-ship of the 10th National Assembly, the ‘Arewa Initiative For Good Governance’, has also taken a stand by Honourable Tajudeen Abbas, in accordance with the mandate and zoning policy of the ruling party, All-Progressives Congress, APC. Not only that, Tajudeen Abbas has some personal qualities that stand him out high and above the rest of the contestants.While the name of Tajudeen Abbas continues to reverberate in resounding clarity of victory, we have…

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Uba Sani performs first action as Kaduna Governor

Aminu Imam

The new Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani has changed the name of Rabah Road in the metropolis to Nasir El-Rufa’i Way after his inauguration as governor of the State. The governor also ordered the Kaduna Capital Territory Authority (KCTA) to rename the 15-kilometer stretch of road. The Nasir El-Rufa’i Way, a major artery of the city’s road network, was the first to connect the city’s eastern and western sectors. The road begins at the Eastern Bypass, crosses Malali, and continues to the NDA and across the Nnamdi Azikiwe bypass before…

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Kaduna: “I left $577.32m, N64.54bn debts for my successor — El-Rufa’i

Aminu Imam

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i, has said his administration left behind financial liabilities to the tune of $577.32 million foreign debt, N64.54 billion domestic debt and Other Contingent Liabilities of N16.06 billion for the new governor, Senator Uba Sani. He disclosed this in his farewell speech at the swearing-in ceremony of the new governor in Kaduna yesterday. He said his administration spent N818.9 billion as capital expenditure between 2015 and 2022 in the prosecution of first and second State Development Plans which attracted nearly US$5 billion in foreign and…

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Bola Tinubu: Kingmaker becomes Nigeria’s 16th President, Leader

Aminu Imam

By Hassan Umar Farouk, State House correspondent Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president-elect, and Kashim Shettima, the vice president-elect, yesterday officially assumed their positions as president and vice president of Nigeria, respectively. Chief Justice of the Federation, Olukayode Ariwoola, administered the oath of office to the President, shortly after the Vice-President took his oath of office a few minutes after ten, yesterday morning, at Eagle Square, Abuja.  Tinubu became one of the 16 Nigerians privileged to occupy the nation’s highest political office since its independence in 1960, and also its seventh civilian to…

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US President Biden to Tinubu: “I’ll work with you”

Aminu Imam

US President, Joe Biden has promised to work with President Bola Tinubu to deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for our world. Biden, in an issued statement yesterday, extended warm wishes to the government and people of Nigeria. His administration, he said, has worked to strengthen ties between the United States and Nigeria. “I look forward to continuing this work with President Tinubu to support economic growth, advance security, and promote respect for human rights. “The people-to-people connections between our two countries run particularly deep, nurtured by a vibrant…

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Kaduna: Newly sworn-in governor, Uba Sani promises to run all-inclusive govt.

Aminu Imam

The new Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has said that his administration will be guided by the principles of inclusiveness, fairness, justice and equity.  In his inaugural address shortly after taking his oath of office yesterday at the Murtala Square, Kaduna, the Governor said he is prepared, determined and “imbued with a clear vision for the continued progress of Kaduna State”. Governor Sani said he is determined to run an administration that will not shy away from taking tough decisions for the greater good of the people.  Sani…

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Outgoing President Buhari approves renaming of 15 airports after some prominent Nigerians

Aminu Imam

Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari, in a last-minute decision, has approved renaming of 15 airports after some prominent Nigerians. The approval, according to a statement from the Ministry of Aviation signed by the Head of Press and Public Affairs, Odutayo Oluseyi, was given on Friday. The airports are: Benin International Airport, now to be known as Oba Akinzua II; Akure International Airport, named after Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu; Dutse International Airport, renamed Muhammed Nuhu Sanusi Airport; Ebonyi International Airport Okadigbo now known as Chuba Wilberforce Airport; and Gombe International Airport, renamed Brigadier…

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Turkey’s Erdoğan triumphs in historic run-off election

Aminu Imam

Recep Erdoğan has won Turkey’s run-off presidential election to seal another five-year term, according to official preliminary results that marked an end to a determined opposition effort to unseat the longtime leader. Erdoğan received 53.41 percent of the votes, electoral chief, Ahmet Yener said on Sunday evening, after 99.43 percent of the ballots had been counted. His rival, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu received 46.59 percent, according to the preliminary figures, Yener said. Erdoğan – who claimed victory hours before the official announcement – can now remain in his seat for another five…

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Katsina new governor promises to introduce TSA to tackle corruption 

Aminu Imam

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has promised to introduce a Treasury Single Account, (TSA), to block leakages and fight corruption. Radda disclosed this yesterday afternoon, immediately after he was sworn-in as the Governor of the State by the Chief Judge, Musa Danladi. According to the Governor, the planned introduction of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) is to consolidate the state finance and strengthen accountability in all our financial systems…“This will ensure public finances are handled efficiently for the benefit of the people of Katsina State”, Radda stated. He also said…

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Nigeria needs a decisive President like Tinubu – CAN

Aminu Imam

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Monday said the country needs a decisive President like Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  CAN stated this while congratulating the new President.  A statement by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said: “On behalf of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the new President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he assumes office today.  “This is a momentous occasion for Nigeria, and we wish President Tinubu well as he takes on the responsibilities of leading our…

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