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  • Wike Shuns Atiku, Ayu, Invites Buhari, Bayero, Obi for Projects’ Inauguration

    Wike Shuns Atiku, Ayu, Invites Buhari, Bayero, Obi for Projects’ Inauguration

    As the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) festers, Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has shunned the presidential candidate of the party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and instead invited All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP) chieftains as well as a major traditional ruler to commission some signature projects of his administration.

    According to a Rivers state document titled “Fourth Quarter 2022 Project Commissioning (Programme Schedule), the government invited President Muhammadu Buhari, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the Emir of Kano, HRM Aminu Ado Bayero, and former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole for the events.

    The dignitaries are expected from today November 14, to December 2 for the commissioning of the projects.

    HRM Ado Bayero, is expected today, November 14 to commission the ultra-modern Dr. Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Port Harcourt.

    According to the programme of activities, on Tuesday 15th of November, the chairman of Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Professor Abba Hassan, will commission the Basic Clinical Building at the College of Medical Sciences in the Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt.

    On Wednesday, 15th of November Oshiomhole, a former chairman of APC and staunch supporter of Atiku’s main rival, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is expected to commission the Rumuepirikom-Ada George Flyover in Obi-Akpor.

    Also, on Thursday 17th of November, Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, will Commission the Nkpolu-Oroworukwo (Ikoku Flyover) in Port Harcourt.

    On Friday 18th of November, President Buhari is expected to commission the new campus of the Nigeria Law School, otherwise known as the Dr. Nabo Graham Douglas Campus of Nigeria Law School, Port Harcourt.

    The Governor, who was recently given a Distinguished Award in Infrastructure by President Buhari, is scheduled to inaugurate over 16 finished projects from November 14 to December 2nd, including world-class, multi-billion naira health and educational initiatives.

    The newly finished Justice Mary Odili Judicial Institute and Federal Judicial Commission Liaison Office are slated to be inaugurated by the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Kayode Ariwoola while the Police Intelligence Centre, Port Harcourt will be commissioned by the Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Baba.

    At the time of filing this report, the stage was set for the commissioning of the ultra-modern Dr. Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Port Harcourt.

  • PMB, Ganduje, Bayero, Obaigbena Condoles Tambuwal, Sultan, Over Magajin Gari’s Death

    PMB, Ganduje, Bayero, Obaigbena Condoles Tambuwal, Sultan, Over Magajin Gari’s Death

    President Muhammad Buhari today formally sent a high powered delegation of four ministers to condole the government and people of Sokoto state over the death of Magajin Garin (Mayor of) Sokoto, late Alhaji Hassan Danbaba

    President Buhari was represented by the ministers of justice, aviation, water resources and police affairs: Abubakar Malami (SAN), Hadi Sirika, Suleiman Hussaini Adamu and Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi respectively.

    The Managing Director of Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority (SRRBDA) Alhaji Buhari Bature and Mal. Muhammad Mamman Daura, son of President Buhari’s nephew.

    Earlier in the day Gov. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state and the Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero condoled the people and government of Sokoto state.

    Also at hand during the visit by the Governor and Emir were the former Chairman/CEO of FSB International Bank PLC, Alhaji Mohammed Hayatu-Deen and the publisher of THISDAY newspaper and the owner of ARISE Television, Mr Nduka Obaigbena, an associate of the departed Magajin Gari.

    Late Danbaba, a scion of the late Sardauna of Sokoto died on Saturday after a brief illness in Kaduna and was buried the same day in their family cemetry at Binanci area.

    During the condolence visit which took the visitors to the Government Lodge of Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal; and, the palace of the Sultan, Malami, who led the Aso Rock team, said: “this delegation is that of the Federal Government which the President directed to come and condole you and the people of Sokoto over the demise of one of your councillors and an illustrious son of the state, the Mayor of Sokoto.”

    “President Buhari mourns the passage of the mayor and is with you in spirit as you pray for the repose of his soul,” Malami added as the other ministers in the entourage took turns to pray for the late Magajin Gari.

    In his remarks before the President’s representative came, Gov. Ganduje described the passage of the late Sokoto kingmaker as a “great loss,” not only to the people of Sokoto but also those of Kano.”

    “The death,” according to Ganduje, “shook the people and government of Kano state because of the close relationship the late Magajin Gari had with the people and government of the state.”

    Praying for the repose of the soul of the deceased, the Commander of Kano state Hisbah Corps, Sheikh Haruna Ibn Sina, extended condolence on behalf of the government of the state to the Sultan.

    Quoting a Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), Ibn Sina said: “What Allah has taken is His and what he has given is equally His. You should all exercise patience with whatever trial befalls you.”

    The visitors later extended condolences to the family of the late Mayor at his family house at Binanci area of Sokoto metropolis.