Month: April 2020

ABBA KYARI : NDD commiserates with Nigerians

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The Network for Democracy and Development (NDD) has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari, the family of the deceased, his friends, associates and staff as well as all Nigerians on the death of Mallam Abba Kyari. Mallam Abba Kyari died in active service to the nation. It would be recalled that the late Chief of Staff to the President tested positive for COVID-19 a few days after he returned to Nigeria from official national assignment in Germany. The news of the death of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam…

MURIC mourns Abba Kyari

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An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condoled with the President Muhammadu Buhari, the family of the former COS, the deceased’s personal friends and the generality of Nigerians. The group’s condolence message was contained in a press statement issued by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola on Saturday, 18th April, 2020. The death of Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff (COS) to President Muhammadu Buhari, was announced last night. He died from complications from Corona virus disease after battling with the virus for about one month. MURIC…

NAHCON mourns Buhari’s Chief of Staff ,Abba Kyari

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National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has expressed shock over the news of the demise of Malam Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. Chairman/CEO of NAHCON,Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan,said late Abba Kyari’s contribution to national development is immeasurable, spanning his public service as commissioner in Borno state to the honourable office he held until his demise. NAHCON Chairman said “The fourth board of NAHCON, led by my humble self, was greatly honoured to meet and worked with him, even though briefly.” “This period calls for sober…

Life and Times of Mallam Abba Kyari

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Mallam ABBA Kyari was a lawyer and banker. He was an alumnus of both the University of Warwick and University of Cambridge. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Warwick and a Law degree in 1983 from Cambridge. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1984 after attending the Nigerian Law School. He worked for the law firm Fani-Kayode and Sowemimo after Law School. From 1988 to 1990, he was Editor with the New Africa Holdings Limited Kaduna. In 1990, he served as a Commissioner for Forestry and…

Wase condoles with Buhari over Abba Kyari’s death

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Idris Ahmed Wase has condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari. He also extended his heart felt condolences to his immediate family and the people and government of Borno state on the loss of their illustrious son. Wase, in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Umar Muhammad Puma described Kyari’s death as a” sad news and great loss to the nation”. “It is saddening to learn of the death of Mallam Abba…

Oyetola commiserates with Buhari over Abba Kyari’s death

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The State of Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola of has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, who passed on last night. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, Governor Oyetola described Kyari’s death as a great loss to Mr President, his family and the entire nation. “The late Mallam Abba Kyari was a loyal and dedicated Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari and served the nation diligently in that capacity. His death is a great loss to…

Senate President mourns Abba Kyari

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has received with shock and sadness the news of the passing on of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari. Lawan expressed his heartfelt condolence to Mallam Kyari’s family over the great loss. The Senate President also condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari over the loss of Mallam Kyari, a very competent, dedicated and loyal aide, who was a pillar in his administration. Lawan extended his heartfelt sympathy to the Government and people of Borno State over the passage of a great…

Atiku: The oxygen in PDP lungs, by Babajide Balogun

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The Peoples Democratic Party has no better option than former Vice President and the Waziri of Adamawa, Atiku Abubakar, as its presidential flag bearer in 2023. As oxygen is needed to burn the fuel (sugars and fatty acids) in our cells to produce energy, Atiku is also the only political juggernaut who can crush the lesser political mortals in the ruling All Progressives Congress to lead his party to victory in 2023. No time in the history of his political career can the road to Aso Rock will be smooth…

Abba Kyari To Be Buried Today In Abuja

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The late Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, will be buried on Saturday (today). Personal Assistant on New Media to the President, Basir Ahmad, made this known via his Twitter handle. He tweeted, “Mallam Abba Kyari will be buried later today in Abuja according to Islamic rites.” Before announcing the deceased burial, Ahmad described him as one of the most misunderstood people. He said, “Abba Kyari certainly was one of the most misunderstood people in the history of Nigeria. Those who had the opportunity to know him…

Ekwereamdu Mourns Abba Kyari

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Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has joined other well meaning Nigerians in mourning the late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari. Ekweremadu, who took to his Twitter handle, @iamekweremadu to express deep sadness and heartfelt condolences to Kyari’’s immediate family, President Mohamadu Buhari, and the entire Presidency, also prayed God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal repose. “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing on of the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari.…