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President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the government and people of Katsina State over the passing of elder statesman and long-reigning Sa’in Katsina, Ahmadu Abdulkadir. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Friday, said the deceased, better known as Amadu Na-Funtua, was a renowned leader, politician
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Senior Pastor and Founder of The Covenant Nation, Poju Oyemade, on Thursday, decried that many youths have serious challenges with anger management, which is reflected in their daily engagement on social media. Oyemade raised the alarm at the closing ceremony of a four-day International Conference of the African Biblical Leadership Initiative scheduled in Abuja. The
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Senior Pastor and Founder of The Covenant Nation, Poju Oyemade, on Thursday, decried that many youths have serious challenges with anger management, which is reflected in their daily engagement on social media. Oyemade raised the alarm at the closing ceremony of a four-day International Conference of the African Biblical Leadership Initiative scheduled in Abuja. The
Indigenes of Osun State have declared support for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Agboola Ajayi in the November 16 governorship election. The development came on Tuesday, a few days before the forthcoming poll as the political parties continued their campaigns. The Osun state Governor Mr Ademola Adeleke, who was in Ondo State
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Indigenes of Osun State have declared support for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Agboola Ajayi in the November 16 governorship election. The development came on Tuesday, a few days before the forthcoming poll as the political parties continued their campaigns. The Osun state Governor Mr Ademola Adeleke, who was in Ondo State
A former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, has said regaining freedom after serving his jail term marks a new chapter in his life. Lawan expressed gratitude to God for releasing him from prison. Speaking after his release from Kuje Correctional Facility, Lawan said: “Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah. “Today marks the start of a
New chapter of my life begins – Farouk Lawan speaks after regaining freedom
A former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, has said regaining freedom after serving his jail term marks a new chapter in his life.
Lawan expressed gratitude to God for releasing him from prison.
Speaking after his release from Kuje Correctional Facility, Lawan said: “Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah.
“Today marks the start of a new chapter in my life as I leave Kuje Custodial Centre. I am immensely thankful to Allah SWT for guiding me through this trial.”
Lawan, who served as the Chairman of the Advocacy Committee on the fuel subsidy regime, had accused oil magnate Femi Otedola of demanding a $3 million bribe.
In a counter move, Otedola accused Lawan of receiving a total of $500,000 in bribes.
Lawan was convicted and sentenced to prison in 2021 for accepting a $500,000 bribe from businessman Femi Otedola, Chairman of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd.
In a unanimous judgement, a five-member panel affirmed the 2022 judgment of the Court of Appeal, which upheld Lawan’s sentencing to five years in respect of only count three of the three-count charge on which he was tried at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
In the lead judgment prepared by Justice John Okoro but read on Friday by Justice Tijjani Abubakar, the apex court found that Lawan’s appeal was without merit and proceeded to dismiss it.
However, the former House of Representatives member regained his freedom on Tuesday.
New chapter of my life begins – Farouk Lawan speaks after regaining freedom