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Governor Bello Describe Death of former Speaker NA’ABBA, Great Loss, Send condoles to family, Government of Kano State
Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, expresses profound sorrow as he describes the untimely passing of the former Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt Hon Umar Gali Na’abba, as not only tragic but an immense loss to the entire nation.
Governor Bello extends heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the departed, as well as to the People and Government of Kano State, lamenting the unfortunate demise of a stalwart figure in Nigeria’s legislative history. In conveying his condolences, Governor Bello acknowledges Na’abba’s influence as one of the country’s most impactful and revered national legislators, whose wealth of experience will be soley missed
he describes Na’abba as a commendable lawmaker who embodied a spectrum of virtues crucial for effective governance and representation as he demonstrated unwavering integrity, upholding the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency and trust in his legislative pursuits. he says Na’abba as Speaker of the House of Representatives guided his colleagues with vision and inspires collaboration toward collective goals and prioritised the well-being of constituents over personal interests.
The Governor reflects on Na’abba’s significant contributions as renowned parliamentarian with admiration and respect while underscoring the invaluable role he played in shaping the legislative landscape of the nation. In this moment of grief, Governor Bello expresses solidarity with the bereaved family and the people of Kano State, urging them to take solace in the exemplary life and tremendous impact Na’abba made on humanity.
Born September 1958, Rt Hon Umar Ghali Na’abba served as the 8th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from 1999 to 2003. He passed away early hours on Wednesday at the age of 65.
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ALLEGED CONTEMPT: INEC CHAIRMAN ABSENT, COURT FIXES OCTOBER 8
The lawsuit is instituted by Edozie Njoku, Chairman of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), who was accusing the INEC boss of flouting an order of mandamus directing INEC to accept the outcome of an emergency convention that produced him.
The Chairman of Nigeria’s electoral body INEC, Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, failed to show up when a case of contempt against him came up for mention at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday.
The lawsuit is instituted by Edozie Njoku, Chairman of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), who was accusing the INEC boss of flouting an order of mandamus directing INEC to accept the outcome of an emergency convention that produced him.
At the proceedings, Alhassan Umar, counsel for Professor Yakubu informed the Court of a pending application challenging the jurisdiction of the court.
But this was contested by NRM’s lawyer, Oladimeji Ekengba ought to have been present as it is a criminal case.
Justice Obiora Egwuatu subsequently adjourned the case till October 8.
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FG Immortalizes Buhari renaming UNIMAID after him
UNIMAID will now be known as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday announced that the University of Maiduguri would be renamed in honour of the late leader, Muhammadu Buhari.
UNIMAID will now be known as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri.
Presiding over the FEC session, President Tinubu delivered a stirring tribute, celebrating Buhari’s life as one defined by discipline, moral fortitude, and unwavering patriotism.
He described Buhari not as a perfect man—no leader is—but as a good, decent, and honourable man.
While acknowledging that Buhari’s record, like all legacies, will be subject to debate, Tinubu insisted that the character he brought to public life, the moral force he carried, and the incorruptible standard he represented will not be forgotten.
A high court in Ebonyi State has ordered the release of 24 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) after they were held in detention for four years.
The ruling on Thursday marks a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings involving the group.
The 24 IPOB members were discharged and acquitted by Justice I. P. Chima of Ebonyi State High Court.
It was gathered that they were among the last batch of the IPOB detainees out of the 36 held since May 4 2020.
Meanwhile, their lawyer and human rights activist, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, confirmed their freedom in a statement titled, “Justice Delayed, But Never Denied.”
According to him, the ruling followed the preliminary objection which highlighted the brazen violation of their fundamental rights: particularly the constitutionally guaranteed protection against double jeopardy, enshrined under Section 36(9) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
Ejiofor said the sacred principle, “autrefois acquit”, stipulates that no person shall be tried again for an offence in respect of which they have previously been acquitted.
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