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Gov Abdulrazaq, Emir mourn late SSG, Saka Issau
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has commiserated with the family and associates of the former secretary to the state government, Alhaji Saka Isau, SAN, who died on Saturday, aged 69. This was contained in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, in Ilorin on Saturday. Governor Abdulrazaq said, “the learned silk
Gov Abdulrazaq, Emir mourn late SSG, Saka Issau
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has commiserated with the family and associates of the former secretary to the state government, Alhaji Saka Isau, SAN, who died on Saturday, aged 69.
This was contained in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, in Ilorin on Saturday.
Governor Abdulrazaq said, “the learned silk would be remembered for his service to the state as a former SSG and Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.”
He prayed Almighty Allah to admit the late Saka Isau “to Al-Jannah Firdaus and uphold his family upon goodness.”
In a similar condolence message, the Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, described the passing of late Saka Issau as a great loss to the Emirate.
He expressed sadness over the development, saying, “Saka Issau was one of the pride of the Ilorin Emirate in the legal profession.
“The deceased’s unwavering commitments to the growth and development of the state earned him the position of Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and later became the secretary to the state government in the past administration.”
The Emir condoled the immediate and extended families of the late SSG, the government and the people of the state and his political and professional associates over the unfortunate, great and colossal loss.
Gov Abdulrazaq, Emir mourn late SSG, Saka Issau
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People will insult me, but I know what it takes to build a nation – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says people may insult him but he knows what it takes to govern and build the country. The president made this statement in Enugu on Saturday during a meeting with stakeholders from the south-east geopolitical zone. DAILY POST reports that the president was in Enugu to commission projects initiated by the state
People will insult me, but I know what it takes to build a nation – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says people may insult him but he knows what it takes to govern and build the country.
The president made this statement in Enugu on Saturday during a meeting with stakeholders from the south-east geopolitical zone.
DAILY POST reports that the president was in Enugu to commission projects initiated by the state governor, Peter Mbah.
The projects commissioned include 30 smart green schools, 60 completed type 2 primary health centres, and the 19-kilometre Airport-New Haven–Bisalla and Okpara Square roads.
At the meeting, the president told the south-east stakeholders that the removal of petrol subsidy was necessary to build the nation and protect the interests of future generations.
Tinubu said he understands the difficult nature of his work before contesting the 2023 elections.
“You are all members of one big, huge family called Nigeria but living in different rooms in the same house.
“This house, we must build it. Build it to satisfy our immediate need, which is not going to be enough yet but for tomorrow too. That is why the removal of the first subsidy was necessary.
“You cannot spend the future of generations yet unborn in advance. Don’t bankrupt the nation before they are born.
“I know people will fight, grumble, and abuse me, and everything, but I asked for the job. I know what it takes. I believe in myself, and I believe I can gather a very good team and build a nation.
“It is our country. We have to work really hard for it to build a nation that we can be proud of. Change the narrative—negative comment about Nigeria.
“I’m not taking that (negative comment). I’m very proud of Nigeria. You all should be proud of Nigeria,” he said.
People will insult me, but I know what it takes to build a nation – Tinubu
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Zamfara Council of Ulama working to reconcile aggrieved political leaders
The Zamfara State Council of Ulama has expressed its willingness to reconcile all aggrieved political leaders in the state for peace to reign. This was disclosed by the chairman of the council, Sheikh Ahmad Umar Kanoma, who stressed that the effort is in the best interest of the peace, development, and progress of the state.
Zamfara Council of Ulama working to reconcile aggrieved political leaders
The Zamfara State Council of Ulama has expressed its willingness to reconcile all aggrieved political leaders in the state for peace to reign.
This was disclosed by the chairman of the council, Sheikh Ahmad Umar Kanoma, who stressed that the effort is in the best interest of the peace, development, and progress of the state.
He explained that the council had contacted Governor Dauda Lawal and requested his cooperation on the need to allow peace among the top political elites to reign in the state.
The sheikh assured that the governor had agreed with the peace outreach and promised to comply with the request of the council.
According to him, a similar outreach has been organised for the Minister of State (Defence) Bello Mohammed Matawalle, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, and the first governor of the state, Senator Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura, noting that all promised to accept the peace efforts.
The Islamic cleric also assured that the initiative would be sustained until peace and reconciliation are achieved.
Zamfara Council of Ulama working to reconcile aggrieved political leaders
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FG allocates N8bn to defence agency amid weapons importation
The Federal Government has allocated a total sum of N7,940,323,192 to the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria in the 2025 Appropriation Bill, to revamp the nation’s arms production capabilities. Established in 1963 to manufacture weapons locally, DICON’s performance has been repeatedly questioned as Nigeria continues to rely heavily on foreign countries for arms and ammunition.
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The Federal Government has allocated a total sum of N7,940,323,192 to the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria in the 2025 Appropriation Bill, to revamp the nation’s arms production capabilities. Established in 1963 to manufacture weapons locally, DICON’s performance has been repeatedly questioned as Nigeria continues to rely heavily on foreign countries for arms and ammunition.
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Youth leader who ordered my son’s killing still walks free – Imo nurse
A nurse from Obolo Mbano community in Owerri, Imo State, Mrs Jennifer Johnson, narrates to CHUKWUDI AKASIKE how her five-year-old son was shot dead when a youth leader and a group of men allegedly came to her compound What circumstance led to the death of your son? A youth leader of the community came with
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A nurse from Obolo Mbano community in Owerri, Imo State, Mrs Jennifer Johnson, narrates to CHUKWUDI AKASIKE how her five-year-old son was shot dead when a youth leader and a group of men allegedly came to her compound What circumstance led to the death of your son? A youth leader of the community came with
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PDP NEC, INEC chair retirement, Trump presidency, other major 2025 events
2025 has kicked off with its fair share of excitement and challenges. Set against Nigeria’s complex and multifaceted political landscape, the year unfolds as President Bola Tinubu’s administration continues its efforts to address the nation’s most pressing issues, including rising insecurity and severe economic hardships. As the country navigates these turbulent times, here are some
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2025 has kicked off with its fair share of excitement and challenges. Set against Nigeria’s complex and multifaceted political landscape, the year unfolds as President Bola Tinubu’s administration continues its efforts to address the nation’s most pressing issues, including rising insecurity and severe economic hardships. As the country navigates these turbulent times, here are some
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SANs disagree over prosecution of indicted retired judges
Some senior lawyers in the country have disagreed over the prosecution of judges who were recently recommended for compulsory retirement for falsifying their ages. The National Judicial Council, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, in a statement on 15 November, disclosed that two heads of the court had been
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Some senior lawyers in the country have disagreed over the prosecution of judges who were recently recommended for compulsory retirement for falsifying their ages. The National Judicial Council, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, in a statement on 15 November, disclosed that two heads of the court had been
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Drug detection scanners gulp N1bn
The Federal Government has spent over N1.2 billion on drug detection scanners at Nigeria’s major international airports in 2024. According to details sourced from BudgIT’s accountability platform, Govspendng on Friday, a payment of N1,222,537,600.81 was made on July 8, 2024, to Aricent Integrated Solutions Ltd. The transaction covered the supply of “two units of full-body
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The Federal Government has spent over N1.2 billion on drug detection scanners at Nigeria’s major international airports in 2024. According to details sourced from BudgIT’s accountability platform, Govspendng on Friday, a payment of N1,222,537,600.81 was made on July 8, 2024, to Aricent Integrated Solutions Ltd. The transaction covered the supply of “two units of full-body
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LP, ADC divided over President’s New Year message
The leadership of the Labour Party and African Democratic Congress have expressed divergent views over President Bola Tinubu’s failure to tell Nigerians how long the economic hardship would last in his nationwide broadcast on New Year’s Day. Tinubu had appealed to Nigerians to ignore side distractions that were capable of undermining the nation’s growth and
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The leadership of the Labour Party and African Democratic Congress have expressed divergent views over President Bola Tinubu’s failure to tell Nigerians how long the economic hardship would last in his nationwide broadcast on New Year’s Day. Tinubu had appealed to Nigerians to ignore side distractions that were capable of undermining the nation’s growth and
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Olympic sprinter Kerley arrested by police
United States Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was tasered and arrested by police following a confrontation with officers in Miami, Florida. The 29-year-old, who won 100m bronze at last summer’s Paris Games, faces charges of battery, resisting a police officer and breach of the peace following the incident on Thursday evening. Officers were investigating another incident
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United States Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was tasered and arrested by police following a confrontation with officers in Miami, Florida. The 29-year-old, who won 100m bronze at last summer’s Paris Games, faces charges of battery, resisting a police officer and breach of the peace following the incident on Thursday evening. Officers were investigating another incident
