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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and wife, Dolapo, are now grandparents as their daughter, Oluwadamilola and her husband, Oluseun Bakare, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy.
Oluwadamilola and Oluseun welcomed their baby boy today September 21.
”All glory to GOD! I am now a grand dad! My daughter, Oludamilola and her husband Oluseun became parents to a wonderful baby boy this morning! ~YO”VP Osinbajo tweeted
Following the death of the Emir of Zazzau, four princes from eligible ruling houses of Zazzau Emirate are jostling to replace the Emir.
Emir Shehu Idris, 84-year-old died on Sunday, September 20.
Mr Idris spent 45 years on the throne, having ascended the position in 1975 after the death of Muhammadu Aminu, the 17th emir since the 1804 Fulani Jihad.
By tradition, a new emir is expected to emerge from any one of the four ruling clans of the emirate. The ruling houses are Katsinawa, Mallawa, Bare-bari and Sullubawa. The late Emir Idris was from the Katsinawa ruling house.
Typically, the Kaduna State Government is expected to announce the new emir after the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, must have approved any of the princes nominate to him by the Zazzau kingmakers.
The kingmakers are Wazirin Zazzau, Ibrahim Aminu; Makaman Zazzau, Muhammad Abbas; Fagachin Zazzau, Umar Muhammad; Limamin Gari, Dalhatu Kasim and Limamin Kona, Muhammad Aliyu.
Those being mentioned as stronger contenders to the throne are the Iyan Zazzau, Bashir Aminu; Yeriman Zazzau, Munir Ja’afaru; Magajin Garin Zazzau, Ahmed Bamalli and Turakin Zazzau, Bashir Idris.
There are, however, other princes who are said to be eyeing the position. In this category are Wamban Zazzau, Abdulkareem Aminu, Sarkin Kudun Zazzau Sambo Idris, and a few other sons of the deceased emir.
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, have explained why Saturday’s election in Edo State was judged free and fair.
Incumbent Governor, Godwin Obaseki returned elected on Saturday, defeating Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Kanu believes a free and fair election in Edo State became possible because of the threat of visa ban recently made by the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard.
Last Monday, the US government announced the ban on some Nigerians, who undermined the country’s democracy by involving in election rigging.
And displaying Mrs Leonard’s picture on his Facebook page, the IPOB leader said, “This is the courageous US Ambassador to Nigeria that delivered the first truly free and fair elections in the history of Nigeria in Edo State yesterday. Something the EU & UK have failed to do for over 60 years.
“This amazing woman imposed an ordinary visa ban on perennial election riggers and they quickly behaved themselves. Add a bit of Nyesom Wike and the tenacity of Igodomigodo and you have the perfect result.”
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, received the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress’ (APC), National Caretaker Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni, and the governor of Kano State, Abdulahi Ganduje, at the State House, Abuja.
Although the President met with both governors behind closed-doors and the visitors did not speak to journalists, they were suspected to have met over the outcome of the Edo governorship election over the weekend.
The candidate of the APC in the election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, lost to the incumbent governor and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Obaseki.
Ganduje, who was Chairman of the APC Edo Governorship Campaign Council, and his Imo state counterpart, Hope Uzodinma, who is also a member of the council, spent the weekend in Benin City.
Details shortly…
Former Kano Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has revealed what Gov Godwin Obaseki’s re-election means in the history of Nigeria.
Kwankwaso while congratulating Obaseki in a series of tweets on Monday, said Obasaki’s victory reflects the true choice of the people.
“I am especially congratulating the Edo people for their foresight in re-electing their hardworking and effective Governor, Godwin Obaseki @GovernorObaseki to continue with the excellent work of developing Edo State.
“I also congratulate His Excellency, @GovernorObaseki over this well-deserved victory. You worked very hard for the people of Edo State and they have reciprocated by coming out in droves not only to cast their votes for you but also to defend their votes and ensure that the multitude of election riggers mobilized by agents of doom, from different states, to steal the Edo election were made ineffective.
“Without a doubt, our victory in Edo State was hugely facilitated by the outstanding commitment, resilience, courage and the doggedness of the chairman of our Campaign Council, His Excellency Nyesom Wike (@GovWike) of Rivers State and the entire members of the Campaign Council including all PDP governors. I commend you all as we celebrate the success-for-democracy in Nigeria.”
Kwakwaso also commended representatives of the international community in Nigeria, especially the United State embassy in Nigeria and the United Kingdom embassy in Nigeria for their timely advice to merchants of election malpractice and perpetrators of electoral violence.
“Your advisory to election riggers and promoters of election violence to know that there are consequences, beyond the borders of Nigeria, for their ignominious action was very effective. We thank you for your interest in deepening democracy in our country.
“There is no gainsaying that the Edo Victory is a victory for our great party, the PDP. I, therefore, congratulate our amiable Chairman Uche Secondus @UcheSecondus his entire team. This success is a testimony to your dexterity, political savvy & focused leadership. Congratulations.”
.. Will be first private varsity in S/kaduna
By Ujah Simon, kaduna
The Founder of the proposed NOK University, Chief Anthony Hassan says the Institution when established will prioritize science related courses in order to equip graduates with self employment.
He said the University when approved by the Nigerian Universities Commission, NUC will have faculties of Engineering, medicine and environmental sciences.
According to him, the initiative was to supplement government’s efforts in boosting the educational sector in the Country.
“The University intends to give science related courses priority so as to equip graduates with self employment rather than have them depend on white-collar jobs”.
Chief Anthony made this known when he received the new executive members of the Kaduna Correspondent chapel on courtesy visit at the University site in Kachia.
He explained that, considering the number of people who seek admissions yearly, the public Institutions cannot accommodate all of them, hence, the idea to establish a private University.
Speaking about southern Kaduna crises, the Founder said, the media have critical roles to play on issues bothering on insecurity in the Country, particularly the zone.
According to him, if the crises in Southern Kaduna are not properly reported, outsiders will perceive it as a dead zone, which he said on the contrary is not.
“There are States in the Country that experience worse crisis than that of southern Kaduna but people are given the impression that people are frequently killed which discourage them from visiting or investing in the zone”.
He therefore advised the media to report the ongoing peaceful initiative in the zone which he said will have positive impact on the residents.
“I have participated fully in the peace initiative process and have advised participants to convey the goodwill messages to their people. In the past, we all enjoyed peaceful co-existence irrespective of our ethnic or religious affiliations, we can collectively make that happen again”.
The Founder called on youths not to allow themselves to be used as thugs by some politicians, adding that, no society develops without peace.
On her part, the Chairman Correspondent chapel, Asma’u Halilu complimented the state of the art project, saying, the University is a boost to the education sector.
She sought the support of the Founder in the various activities mapped out for the chapel especially in the areas of capacity building.
The proposed private NOK University which is situated at Kachia is the first in Southern Kaduna and the fourth in Northwest Nigeria.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 10, Mr Muhammad Mustapha, says the attack on Gidan Madi Police Division in Tangaza Local Government area of Sokoto State by bandits will not be left unaddressed.
Mustapha, who is in charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states, stated this when he led a delegation of police top brass to condole with the family of the deceased Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Aliyu Abubakar, in Sokoto.
Reports had it that Abubakar, and another officer, Insp. Muhammad Abdullahi, attached to the division in Tangaza council area, were, on Thursday, shot dead by unknown gunmen, who invaded the town and engaged the police in a gun battle.
The AIG commiserated with the deceased’s family and, in a statement issued by the Police Command Spokesman in the state, ASP Muhammad Sadiq, urged them to be strong.
“The deceased was a seasoned police officer who was truly professional. The impact of the loss is felt by the force and it shall not be left unaddressed,” Mustapha said.
Also speaking, the Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State, Mr Ibrahim Kaoje, expressed regret over the killing of the officers, describing it as unfortunate.
He reiterated the command’s avowed commitment to bringing perpetrators of the dastardly act to book.
“On behalf of the command, I regret the unfortunate demise of our officers.
“The deceased were very gallant, hard working and vibrant officers who dutifully and meritoriously served the force,” Kaoje said.
Speaking on behalf of the deceased’s family, Malam Tukur Bawa, a retired Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and uncle to the late DPO, thanked the delegation and the entire police family for the concern shown to them.
As investigation begins by the Code of Conduct Bureau regarding series of petitions against Hon Vitus Okechi, Commissioner of Housing Development Enugu State relating to breach of Code of Conduct regulations, Herald for Anti Corruption and Public Morality, a non governmental has commended the CCB for diligent investigation of the case.
A statement by the Convener of the group, John Bassey praised the CCB noting that, ” The speedy approach in the handling of the cases against Hon Vitus is worthy of note”.
He expressed bewilderment as to how a single individual would intentionally encroach into both the land belonging to the old site of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu and that of local community, with impunity.
“It is a clear case of lawlessness, recklessness and violation of the citizenry’s fundamental right to own property”. The man ignored the path of peace, sanity and due process.
The Transparency Center Network and other patriotic members of the local community that equally sent a petition to the Bureau deserve a special place in the heart of all lovers of Justice, equity and fair play.
We urge the CCB to accelerate the process for the commencement of a speedy trial since the petitioners have given incontrovertible evidence against the commissioner.
The group further urged the Executive Governor of Enugu State Rt Hon Ifeanyi Igwuanyi to be careful with people like Hon Vitus as they are hell bent on dragging his name in the mud. It is unfair for Hon Vitus to stain the time-tested reputation of the Governor because of desperation to annex land belonging to a federal institution on one hand and the ancestral land of the people on the other hand.
“We deeply believe that the current Chairman of the CCB and his team of dedicated staff are going to ensure that justice prevails, as far as this case on Hon Vitus is concerned.
The group posits that, the CCB as an institution, has acted in a very professional manner, so far, in the handling of the case involving Hon Vitus because they are positive that the era of escaping justice by abusers of Code of Conduct regulations is over.
In a similar vein, the CCB is also investigating another case of breach of the provisions of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act by Public Officers in respect of Hon Robson Iniobong Nnamso, Chairman- Esit Eket Local Government Council of Akwa Ibom State.
In a letter dated 11th June, 2020 Reference No: CCB/AK/S/VOL. 2/308 written by office of the State Director, Code of Conduct Bureau, Uyo Akwa Ibom State.
The Director, Amba Ikpeme indicted the said Hon Robson for the submission of his assets declaration form eighteen months after collection of the form on 6th June, 2019, for reasons not stated, amongst others. He was subsequently recommend for immediate prosecution at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.
The CCB is investigating the cases pursuant to the mandate and powers of the Bureau as enshrined in the 3rd Schedule, part 1, Paragraph 3(e) to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended; Section 137 (a) and (b) and 138 (a) and (b) Penal Code Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990 and Section 104 of evidence Act 2011.
Mrs Moji Ladeji, sister to former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose is dead.
Mrs Ladeji died on Monday after a brief illness.
Her death was announced by Fayose on his Twitter page
He wrote, “On behalf of my family, I announce the death of my immediate elder sister, Mrs Moji Ladeji. She died today, after a brief illness.
“We are pained by your departure, but consoled by the God-fearing and exemplary life that you lived. May the soul of Sister Moji Rest In Peace.”
The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi, has announced the defection of Mr Abdulaziz Danladi, member representing Keffi East Constituency, from Social Democratic Party (SDP), to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Balarabe-Abdullahi, while reading the defection letter of the lawmaker during the House proceedings on Monday in Lafia, assured him of togetherness in the interest of the party and for the overall development of the state.
The speaker while congratulating Danladi, urged him to continue to remain steadfast and focused toward contributing his quota to the development of his constituency, the party and the state at large.
“Let me use this opportunity to congratulate our brother, Abdulaziz, for joining our party, APC. You are indeed welcome home.
“We are ready to extend hands of friendship to you at all times. I also expect other members from the other sides to join our party soon.
“We will want to see at the end of the day that everybody in the state is a member of APC,’’ he said.
The speaker wished the lawmaker well, assuring him of equal opportunity in the party.
He also presented him with a broom as the House leader, Mr Tanko Tunga, officially received him into the party.
Meanwhile, the lawmaker while addressing newsmen shortly after said that his decision to join the APC was as a result of the developmental strides of President Muhammadu Buhari, Gov. Abdullahi Sule and the speaker’s pragmatic and inclusive leadership.
He added that the crisis in SDP currently was another reason for leaving the party.
“First and foremost, I want to thank the leaders and supporters of my former party, SDP, for the support and mandate given to me as member of the state legislature.
“I was formerly a member of APC, but it was due to disagreement that I left the party to SDP.
“What informed me to rejoin the party, APC, is as a result of the pragmatic leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, Gov. Abdullahi Sule as well as the outstanding performance and inclusive leadership of our speaker, Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi.
“I want to join them to continue to contribute my quota to the development of my constituency, the state and the country at large.
“My constituents have already given me approval and blessing to join the APC,” he said.
The lawmaker, while noting that his teeming supporters and he would be received officially in Keffi in no distant time, assured his people of sound and quality representation at the state legislature.