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Daura Agog As Former DSS DG’s Daughter Ties The Knot
Daura, hometown of President Muhammadu Buhari, was agog when a former Director General of Department of State Services (DSS), Alhaji Lawal Musa Daura, gave out his daughter’s hand in marriage.
Lawal tied the knot with her Gusau-born lover, Engineer Abdullahi Lawal Abba, in Daura on Friday.
The wedding fatiha which took place at Low Cost Jumu’at mosque in Daura, was performed by the Imam of the mosque, Sheikh Abdulkadir Ibrahim,
It was attended by dignitaries from all walks of life, including former Army Chief, Lt. Gen. Abdurrahman Lawal Dambazau (Rtd).
Other were Sen. Yusuf Yusuf from Taraba, Sen. Abdullahi Gumel from Jigawa, Assistant Comptroller- General of Correctional Service, Alhaji Lawal Abdullahi.
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Also in attendance were former Katsina State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Abdullahi Faskari, Katsina State Commissioner for Local Government, Alhaji Ya’u Gwajo-gwajo, the Magajin Daura and Alhaji Musa Daura, among many others.
The sum of N100,000 was paid as dowry to the bride after the marriage contract was entered into by the representatives of the couple.
Speaking with journalists shortly after the wedding fatiha, the groom, a London-based Security Engineer, Abba, said it was his sister who arranged the marriage while he was out of the country.
“I was in London when my sister recommended her to me, having been impressed by the good attitude and the moral upbringing of the girl. With only a call, I fell in love with her without even knowing how she looks and I’m very happy with the decision I made,” he said.
In his remarks, the father of the bride, Lawal Daura, thanked Almighty Allah for what he called “ a very impressive gathering” and expressed appreciation to all that gathered.
“And as always, I will pray for a very peaceful coexistence between the couple and show appreciation to all that gathered, friends, relations and of course anyone that have chance to be here.
Daura then prayed for peace and normalcy in the country.
A reception dinner was held for the guests at the Daura Motel.
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BREAKING: Court acquits Ex-AGF Adoke
BREAKING: Court acquits Ex-AGF Adoke
A former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, has been acquitted of money laundering charges by an Abuja Federal High Court.
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, upheld Adoke’s “no case” submission against the money laundering charges.
In 2017, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Adoke and Abubakar Aliyu, a property developer, with laundering about N300 million.
While the EFCC acknowledged before Ekwo that it was a mortgage taken by Adoke from Unity Bank, it alleged before Justice Kutigi that the money constituted a bribe from the sale of an oil block by Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd in 2011.
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On March 28, 2024, Kutigi dismissed the charges against Adoke and others, citing contradictions and criticizing the EFCC for a four-year trial.
Justice Ekwo, on Friday, ruled that the EFCC failed to provide evidence to prove the essential elements of the offence against Adoke, acquitting him of the charges.
However, Ekwo mandated Aliyu, the second defendant, to open his defence, stating that he has a case to answer.
BREAKING: Court acquits Ex-AGF Adoke
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Army releases Delta traditional ruler detained over slain 17 soldiers
Army releases Delta traditional ruler detained over slain 17 soldiers
The Nigerian Army has released a Delta State traditional ruler, Clement Ikolo, arrested over the murder of 17 soldiers in Okuama community.
He was released on Friday during a briefing by the Director of the Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu.
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BREAKING: Tension in Benue as riot police take over APC secretariat
BREAKING: Tension in Benue as riot police take over APC secretariat
Anti-riot Police forces have assumed control of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Secretariat led by Comrade Austin Agade in Makurdi, the capital of Benue state.
This marks the second instance within a month. It’s noteworthy that Makurdi hosts two separate APC secretariats, with Agada heading one and Benjamin Omakolo overseeing the other.
The Agada-led APC State Working Committee (SWC) had scheduled the inauguration of members of the zoning committee for the upcoming council elections at their Secretariat on Friday the 19th.
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In a pre-emptive move, anti-riot police trucks arrived as early as 6 a.m., barricading all routes leading to the Secretariat.
At present, the situation is chaotic, with motorcycle riders, suspected to be aligned with the Benjamin Omakolo-led APC State Working Committee, occupying the area. Chief Of Staff Paul Biam has characterized this faction as the authentic APC.
Governor Hyacient Alia previously issued a ban on all political activities and public gatherings in Benue State, and it appears this directive remains in force.
BREAKING: Tension in Benue as riot police take over APC secretariat
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