Day: September 9, 2021

Marwa: Birthday tribute to an enigma By Femi Babafemi

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The danger of writing a tribute to any high profile personality in Nigeria today is obvious: the writer runs the risk of being misrepresented as a political praise singer, or at times, time and tide can cast him as a bootlicker, especially, if the subject of his adulation suffers a reversal of fortune, materially or reputation-wise. But with Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), OFR, you can safely write an eulogy because, you can be sure that ten years later, his stock will remain bullish. So, as he clocks 68…

Gov Sani Bello mourns Emir Of Kontagora, Alhaji Saidu Namaska

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Niger State Governor , Abubakar Sani Bello of is grieved by the death of the Emir of Kontagora Alhaji Saidu Namaska. The Governor in a statement eulogized the traditional ruler describing him as a man of peace who ensured peace and tranquility in his emirate throughout his reign. Governor Sani Bello said the deceased Emir was so much an asset to the entire people of Kontagora emirate owing to his fatherly role to all. He acknowledged that Sarkin Sudan served humanity with all sincerity, commitment and dedication pointing out that…

Niger SSG mourns Sarkin Sudan Kontagora, describes him as Promoter of Peace, Unity

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The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has expressed grief and sadness over the death of the Sarkin Sudan, Kontagora,Alhaji Saidu Namaska. In a condolence message on behalf of the Government and people of Niger State, Ahmed Matane stated that with the passing of Alhaji Saidu Naska, Niger State and Nigeria as a whole has lost one of its longest-reigning monarchs, whose contributions to the peaceful co-existence of his subjects and unity among Nigerians cannot be forgotten in years to come. The SSG described the late Sarkin…

Gov Sule unveils Nasarawa potentials, seeks partnership with UK Govt

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has sought further partnership with the government and people of the United Kingdom, particularly in the areas of agriculture, manufacturing, mining, agriculture and education. Engineer Sule stated this while playing host to the UK High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, at the Government House, on Wednesday. While noting that Nasarawa State and Nigeria as a whole, will continue to benefit from the wealth of the British government and its people, particularly in the area of poverty reduction, healthcare, human capital development, among others, the…