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Senate confirms Musa Aliyu as ICPC chairman
Senate confirms Musa Aliyu as ICPC chairman
The Senate, on Thursday confirmed, the nomination of Musa Aliyu for appointment as chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC).
The Senate also confirmed the appointments of Gadji Dantata and Saka Sulieman as members of the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC).
Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin announced confirmation of Aliyu and the two members of the FJSC after they were cleared by a voice vote by senators at the plenary.
Aliyu, a lawyer and former Attorney-General of Jigawa State was screened at the Committee of the Whole.
During the screening, the ICPC chairman-designate told the senators that he is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) designate.
He said that he had his primary education between 1983 and 1989 before enrolling to Government College, Bauchi, in 1990 for his secondary school education.
He explained that he obtained his secondary school leaving certificate in 1995 and proceeded to Bayero University, Kano to study Law in 1998.
He said he graduated from Bayero University’s faculty of Law in 2003 and enrolled for his law school in 2004 before he started practicing as a lawyer.
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Aliyu also told the senators that he is the Chairman of Human Right and Rule of Law Association and that he also belonged to many human rights and anti-corruption organisations.
Meanwhile, Mrs Dantata and Mr Sulieman who appeared before the senate for confirmation as members of the federal judicial service also narrated their achievements in the private and public sectors.
Mrs Dantata, a professor, said she hailed from Kano State.
She told the senators that she obtained her Bachelor’s degree, Masters of Arts and PhD from Bayero University, Kano.
Mrs Dantata noted that she had attended many conferences and was involved in humanitarian and academic activities across the country.
She said she’s a mother of five children.
The Deputy Senate President however directed that Mrs Dantata ‘take a bow and go’ in order to “ensure gender sensitivity” in the screening process.
On his part, Mr Suleiman, the second member of the federal judicial service commission nominee said he hailed from Ifelodun Local Government area of Kwara State.
He said he attended Kwara State College of Technology now Kwara State Polytechnic.
He also said he enrolled into University of Lagos in 1981 where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree.
None of the senators asked Mr Suleiman questions relating to his position as a member of the judicial commission before he was directed to step out of the Senate chamber.
Senate confirms Musa Aliyu as ICPC chairman
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Police grill Osun monarch, Ataoja of Osogbo, over petition
Police grill Osun monarch, Ataoja of Osogbo, over petition
The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji was on Thursday grilled by the police over a petition purportedly by a co-monarch in Olorunda local government area.
There was rumpus in Osun State capital on Thursday over the whereabout of Ataoja with members of All Progressives Congress(APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) trading words over claims that Oba Oyetunji was arrested by the police.
But The Nation learnt that Oba Oyetunji was invited to Abuja by security operatives over a petition by a king under his domain relating to fund.
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When contacted the Secretary of the palace, Mr Wasiu Bello confirmed that Oba Oyetunji travelled to Abuja over a petition filed against him.
National President, Osogbo Progressive Union (O.P.U) dispelled insinuations that Ataoja was arrested by police in Abuja.
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Banire, others to speak at NACOMYO Lagos workshop/retreat
Banire, others to speak at NACOMYO Lagos workshop/retreat
The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) Lagos chapter says it will hold its 4th Mid-term Workshop/Retreat on June 8, 2024.
The event fixed for the NERDC Conference Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, would focus on crucial topics relevant to the socio-economic and political landscape of Nigeria, particularly in Lagos State, NACOMYO said.
According to a statement by the organisation, a former Chairman of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Dr. Muiz Banire will give the keynote address at the event under the theme ‘Leadership, Governance and Economic Imperative: Muslim Youth in the Post-Subsidy Era’.
“Additionally, the workshop will feature lead paper presentations by notable figures including Honorable Abubakar Mobolaji Ogunlende RAK, the Commissioner for Youth and Sport in Lagos State, and Honorable Ibrahim Layode, the Commissioner for Home Affairs in Lagos State.
“One of the highlights of the event will be a guest lecture delivered by His Eminence Sheikh Engr. Sulaimon Abuo-Nola, the Grand Chief Imam of Lagos,” it stated.
The State Coordinator of NACOMYO Lagos State, Alhaji Isiaka Salami, it added, would lead other members to the event.
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Chairman of the Committee, Amos Magaji, spoke on behalf of the committee shortly after members carried out an oversight visit at the FMC on Wednesday.
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