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Jubilation as Buhari arrives Katsina after Tinubu’s inauguration
Jubilation as Buhari arrives Katsina after Tinubu’s inauguration
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Daura, his hometown, Katsina State, a few moments after he handed over the mantle of Nigeria’s leadership to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday.
The white-coloured presidential plane touched down at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport carrying the former president, his wife, Aisha Buhari, and their entourage at about 1:10 pm.
On arrival at the airport, Buhari was warmly received by the newly sworn-in governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda; his deputy, Faruk Jobe, alongside the State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Muhammad Sani, as well as the Senator representing Katsina North, Nasiru Daura, the outgoing Attorney General, and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami among other important personalities.
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In the meantime, residents of Katsina State have already started giving thanks to God Almighty as the former president has successfully completed his eight years tenure, coming back home safely.
According to the Senator representing Katsina North, Senator Daura, Buhari left the country in the best situation and has done the best for the country, thus it’s time for him to enjoy his peaceful and happy retirement.
The outgoing Katsina State Education Commissioner, Badamasi Charanchi, described Buhari as the best president in Nigeria in terms of infrastructural development and security, expecting a continuation of the good work.
Similarly, the AIG Zone 14 Headquarters, Katsina, Abdurrahman Ahmed, explained that Buhari has done his best in security, hoping for improvement under the incoming administration.
Jubilation as Buhari arrives Katsina after Tinubu’s inauguration
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Just in: EFCC arraigns ex-court registrar over N3.8m fraud
Just in: EFCC arraigns ex-court registrar over N3.8m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Registrar of the Upper Sharia Court 1 Gusau of Zamfara state.
He was arraigned on a two-count charge for allegedly stealing the sum of N3, 837,634 according to the Sokoto zonal directorate office of the commission.
Abubakar Garba Dandare’s arraignment was a sequel to the offence he allegedly committed while as Registrar, Upper Sharia Court 1 Gusau, Zamfara state.
He was arraigned before Justice Bello Muhammad Shinkafi of the Zamfara State High Court.
The anti-graft directorate explained that the problem of Dandare began when a petitioner alleged that he dishonestly misappropriated the money being retention fee paid by the Ministry of Finance Zamfara State for the family of late Alhaji Ladan Mada, who was a contractor to the state government.
Mada, who died on 13th May 2010, was awarded a contract by the Zamfara state government for the construction of two student hostels at Government College, Talata Mafara.
The family heirs approached the Registrar to know why the retention money was not disbursed to the family and the Registrar denied knowledge about the money.
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A committee was constituted in 2022 by the Honourable Grand Khadi of Zamfara state, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad, to investigate the matter and it was established that a UBA cheque countersigned by Judge Almustapha Balarabe and Registrar Abubakar Garba Dandare was given to one Nasir Lawal (a Court Clerk) for the withdrawal of the said amount, which was given to Registrar Dandare, hence the petition.
The committee upon conclusion of investigations directed Dandare to refund the money meant for the heirs of late Alhaji Mada.
Forensic investigations further revealed that the purported signature of Aminu Ladan Mada being bandied by the then Registrar Dandare was fake as it was forged.
However, count one of the charges reads: “That you, Abubakar Garba Dandare, Male, Adult, while being the Registrar Upper Sharia Court 1, Gusau Zamfara State, on or about the 4th day of December 2010, at Gusau, within the Judicial Division of the High Court of Zamfara State, while, being entrusted with the sum of N3,837,634 (Three Million Eight Hundred and Thirty Four Naira) retention fee paid by Ministry of Finance Zamfara State for the family of late Alhaji Ladan Mada, did dishonestly misappropriated the money to your personal use in violation of the mode in which the trust is to be discharged and thereby committed the offence of Criminal Breach of Trust contrary to Section 311 of the Penal Code Cap 89 Laws of Northern Nigeria 1963 and punishable under Section 312 of the same law.”
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Before taking his plea, the defence counsel, Bello Umar, drew the attention of the court that the charge under which the suspect was being arraigned was defective; but Prosecution Counsel, P. A. Attah, countered as he cited Court of Appeal decisions along with the ACJA 2015.
Justice Mohammad Shinkafi granted the accused bail with two sureties in the sum of N5 million each.
Accordingly, Justice Shinkafi also directed that a surety must deposit a Certificate of Landed Property within Gusau Metropolis, while both sureties must deposit their passport photographs with the Court.
The Judge further ruled that the accused be remanded with the Nigeria Correctional Services pending the fulfillment of the bail conditions and adjourned the matter to 6th June 2024 for trial.
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Bride cancels wedding as groom insists on living in family house
Bride cancels wedding as groom insists on living in family house
Florence Friday, a bride-to-be reportedly called off her wedding over the groom’s refusal to leave his family house.
The wedding, which was slated for Saturday, May 4th, 2024, in Farin Lamba, Vom, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, was canceled before the event took place.
According to reports, Florence, the bride-to-be, asked for N30,000 from her groom-to-be, Morgak James, on March 28th to reserve her wedding gown. Morgak, unable to provide the full sum, offered N15,000 and promised to complete it the following week.
Florence, furious, insisted on receiving the entire sum by the end of the week, threatening to cancel the wedding.
It was reported that two days later, Morgak managed to gather the N30,000 and sent it to Florence to proceed with the booking. However, this resolution led to another condition from the bride-to-be.
It was also gathered that Florence reportedly requested Morgak to move out of his family house and get his apartment.
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According to a source close to the couple, after much deliberation, they agreed to stay in the family home for two months after the wedding before getting their apartment.
This arrangement was agreed upon before Morgak began the introductions, church signature, and payment of the bride price.
However, Morgak was taken aback just before the big day when he received a phone call informing him that his bride-to-be had canceled the wedding because he had not parked out of his family home.
The source further revealed that Morgak had invested significantly in the wedding.
Despite this, Florence’s family had canceled their introduction dates more than three times for a variety of reasons, including visiting a pupil at school.
Our sources also stated that her family once canceled their introduction a day before the wedding.
Speaking on the cancellation of her wedding, Florence said, “I’ve never seen a responsible man who would bring his bride into his family house for his parents to take care of or claim he doesn’t have money while planning his wedding.”
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Just in: Many residents burnt to death in Lagos explosion
Just in: Many residents burnt to death in Lagos explosion
Another fatal explosion has rocked a location in Lagos State with some casualties recorded.
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed another gas explosion within the state. Confirming the incident, State Police Public Relations Officer SP Benjamin Hundeyin stated, “It is just a week and we have recorded another gas explosion at a gas retail shop, this time in Ibeju-Lekki.”
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Expressing regret over the event, Hundeyin added, “Sadly, two persons died, three persons sustained injuries and four shops got razed.”
He emphasized the importance of preventive measures, urging, “Let us prevent avoidable deaths. Let us be safety-conscious at all times.”
Lagos has recorded some explosions in the past with the state lawmakers planning to make laws to better regulate the sale of gas and where gas shops should be located.
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