Former Vice President of Nigeria, Namadi Sambo, has praised Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf for his remarkable commitment to revitalising the state’s infrastructure. The commendation came during a condolence visit to the governor in Kano, following the passing of respected industrialist and community leader, Alhaji Aminu Dantata. Sambo’s comments were shared in a statement by…
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has mourned the death of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died on Monday. This is contained in a condolence message issued by the Emir’s Spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, has expressed profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin. Olakulehin, died early Monday morning, barely two days after his 90th birthday. In a statement on Monday, Ogundoyin described the news of the death…
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commiserated with the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away on Monday morning. Makinde commiserated with the family when a delegation of the late Olakulehin family visited his office at the State Secretariat, Agodi Ibadan, to officially inform him of the demise…
The Agbekoya Society of Nigeria, a group dedicated to the protection of Yoruba heritage, has mourned the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, joined his ancestors at the age of 90. The group’s National President, Mr Okikiola Kamorudeen, in a condolence message in Lagos on Monday, described the late traditional ruler as a…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday paid a condolence visi to family of the late elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dant who died on June 29 in at 94 in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Abubakar, accompanied by members of his entourage, visited the Dantata residence in Kano, where he was received by family…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has paid glowing tribute to members of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 18 Regular Course (18RC) during their 50th reunion anniversary in Abuja. The event, held at the Army Headquarters Command Officers’ Mess, Asokoro, brought together military veterans, national leaders, and esteemed dignitaries to celebrate five…
Honourable Anas Abdullahi Kaura has celebrated a major milestone in his educational empowerment efforts, as 19 students under his scholarship scheme were honoured with the prestigious Award of Outstanding Leadership at Annahada International University, Maradi, Niger Republic. The announcement was made in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Suleiman Sketch , and made available to…
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has issued a stern two-week ultimatum to Governor Dauda Lawal Dare, warning of potential impeachment over worsening insecurity and alleged financial mismanagement. Lawmakers raised the alarm during plenary on what they described as the administration’s failure to safeguard lives and property across the state. They cited the rising incidents…
A helicopter deployed by an African Union peacekeeping mission has crashed at the international airport in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, resulting in the deaths of five passengers, as reported by a Ugandan military spokesperson. Three of the helicopter’s eight occupants survived the incident on Wednesday, though they sustained serious injuries and burns, the spokesperson,…
