Nigerian Ambassador to Austria loses father

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Funeral-Prayers-of-Alhaji-Dauda-Umar-father-to-Nigerias-Ambassador-to-Austria-Suleiman-Umar-on-Tuesday-in-Zaria

Alhaji Dauda Umar, the father of Alhaji Suleiman Umar, Nigerian Ambassador to Austria, has died at the age of 83, after a brief illness. Until his death, the late Umar was a seasoned Accountant and Administrator, who worked in various local government councils of Kaduna State. Malam Ahmed Bamalli, the Emir of Zazzau, led his council members, District Heads and hundreds of sympathisers for the funeral prayer of the deceased in Zaria on Tuesday. The remain of the ambassador’s father was laid to rest at the Amaru Muslim burial ground…

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Bayelsa Guber Poll: Court okays Sylva to run

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Bayelsa poll: Court dismisses APC aspirant’s suit seeking Sylva’s disqualification A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, dismissed a suit seeking the disqualification of Timipre Sylva from contesting the November 11 Bayelsa governorship poll. Delivering judgment, Justice Inyang Ekwo, held that the plaintiff, Mrs Ogbomade Johnson failed to prove the case upon preponderance of evidence as required by law. Justice Ekwo said that Johnson failed to prove her case that the All Progressives Congress (APC) did not conduct valid governorship primary election from which Sylva emerged as the party’s…

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Niger State Govt to create free trade zones – Bago

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State

Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger says the State Government will collaborate with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) for the creation of free trade zones in Tafa, Bida and Minna. Bago made this known on Tuesday when he received members of the GIZ team on a courtesy visit in Minna. This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, on Tuesday in Minna. He said the free trade zones would enable local entrepreneurs and farmers to have value for their products. The governor pointed…

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Nationwide Strike: NLC, TUC begin action October 3rd

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Organised labour says it will embark on an indefinite strike from October 3, over the prevailing hardship due to the removal of oil subsidy. Festus Osifo, President Trade Union Congress (TUC), said this in a communiqué, he jointly signed with Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Tuesday in Abuja. The communiqué was issued at the end of a joint National Executive Council meeting of the two unions. According to Osifo, “the strike is to demonstrate our resolve for a truly independent Nigeria; to take our destinies…

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Ondo political crisis: Court stops impeachment of Deputy Governor on alleged misconduct

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and Deputy Aiyedatiwa

A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Ondo State House of Assembly from impeaching the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over alleged gross misconduct. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the interim order in a ruling shortly after Aiyedatiwa’s counsel, Kayode Adewusi, moved the ex-parte motion to the effect. The judge also restrained Gonorve Rotimi Akeredolu from nominating a new deputy governor and forwarding same to the lawmakers for an approval as the state’s deputy governor based on a letter of resignation purportedly authored or signed by Aiyedatiwa, pending the…

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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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Eid-el-Maulud: Tinubu urges prayers for Nigeria, congratulates Muslims

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Muslims to use the period of Eid-el-Maulud celebration for deep introspection and fervent prayers for the country. The President made the call in a statement on Tuesday by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in Abuja.  The President, while congratulating Muslims in Nigeria and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urged them to live by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). “Adherents should make deliberate efforts to adhere to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. “There are great lessons of devotion, perseverance,…

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Army Chief directs personnel to fish out killers of herdsman in Plateau

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Nigerian Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has directed officers and men of the Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) to fish out killers of herdsman in Plateau in 48 hours.  Major General Abdusalam Abubakar, the Commander of OPSH, confirmed this when he visited the District Head of Panyam, Da Aminu Darwam, on Tuesday. A yet-to-be identified criminals on Saturday allegedly killed Ardo Adamu Gabdo in Panyam Community of Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. The body of the deceased has not yet been recovered. Abubakar, who doubles as…

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Resurgence of coup d’états in Africa worrisome – stakeholders

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Nigerian Military, politicians and members of the academia have described the resurgence of military takeover of power in Africa as worrisome and a negative development. They made the observations on Tuesday at a Roundtable Seminar on “Resurgence of Coup D’états in Africa: Implications for Regional Security, Political Stability and Good Governance”, organised by the National Defence College (NDC), in Abuja. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Gbenga Daniel, said that whereas democracy might not be the best type of government, it had been adjudged to be the best…

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Displaced Sudan citizens in millions struggle to survive amid economic downturn

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

About two months after heavy clashes around his home in Sudan’s capital drove Sherif Abdelmoneim to flee, soaring rent and food costs forced the 36-year-old and his family of six to return to a city where fighting still rages. Most of those who fled Khartoum after the war, between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. 1 million have stayed in Sudan, where they have come under increasing financial pressure. “The states (outside Khartoum) are safe but the prices are expensive and rents are high, and we cannot continue…

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