Day: April 24, 2021

Odumakin: Nigeria has lost a phenomenal leader, crusader of new nation — Oyetola …as Fayemi, Makinde, Adebanjo, Ooni pay last tributes, extol deceased’s virtues

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The Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that with the passing of Yinka Odumakin, Nigeria and Osun, has lost a fearless fighter and a crusader of a new Nigeria. The governor said this while extolling the virtues of the late Odumakin whose remains were laid to rest on Saturday in Moro, his country home. Oyetola noted that the deceased left behind a legacy of inspirational service, fierce loyalty to the Yoruba race and relentless contributions to the quest for a greater nation. This was even as the Ekiti State…

Nasarawa Govt inaugurates 16 – hectare farmland for NYSC

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Nasarawa State Government has promised more support for the NYSC Scheme in its quest to support the Federal Government’s agenda on the diversification of the economy, and also improving agricultural practice, food production and self-sufficiency. The Deputy Governor, Dr Emmanuel Akabe stated this today in Doma during the inauguration of sixteen hectares of farmland donated by the Andoma of Doma Kingdom, HRM Alhaji (Dr) Ahmadu Aliyu Oga Onawo to the National Youth Service Corps and the inauguration of 2021 farming season by Corps Members in Doma. He commended the Andoma…

ALLDGED YAKOWA’S ASSASSINATION PLOT: Excessive, convulsive smear campaign taken too far,says JNI

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The Jamaatul Nasirul Islam ,JNI has expressed dismay over a report allegedly linking the group with the death of former Kaduna state Governor, Patrick Yakowa . The group in a statement signed by its Secret at General,Sheikh Dr. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu described the allegation as excessive, convulsive smear campaign taken too far. Read the statement in full : The desperation of some disgruntled elements who in their desperate attempt to smear the image of the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy drag the name of the JNI as being part…

Pantami Saga: “Elumelu erred”- Reps reply PDP caucus

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The war Of attrition between members of the House of Representatives over Ali Pantami saga continues.   The Spokesperson of the House, Benjamin Kalu on Saturday in a statement insisted that the Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu used the wrong order in his legislative intervention.   The statement was in response to a press statement by the Spokesperson of the Minority Caucus, Francis Agbo, who said on Friday that Mr Kalu erroneously misrepresented legislative proceedings on the point of order raised by Mr Elumelu   It would be recalled that Rep.Elumelu…

Yahaya Bello leads Govs To Ohinoyi’s Palace For Public Presentation Of Ebira Translated Qur’an

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The Ohinoyi of Ebira land in Kogi State, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, will host prominent personalities, traditional rulers and high profile religious leaders on Sunday, April 25 for the first Ebira translation of the Holy Qur’an. The State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello is expected to lead his colleague governors to the event which is scheduled to start by 9 am. This was disclosed by chairman of the production and public presentation committee of the event, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Ahmed. He said the project started 15 years ago and was embarked upon by…