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Just in: Oluwo of Iwo marries Kano princess in low-key ceremony
Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Abdularosheed Adewale Akanbi has tied the nuptial knot with a Kano princess, Firdaus Abdullahi.
Firdaus is the granddaughter of the late emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero.
The wedding, which took place at the residence of the Madakin Kano, witnessed a low turnout from dignitaries despite the couples being from royal families.
The wedding was attended by a representative of the vice president Yemi Osinbajo, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, who is the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters; Sarkin Yarbawa of Kano and Sarkin Yarbawa of Zazzau, amongst a few other royal dignitaries.
The sum of N1 million was paid as a dowry to the bride which was given in cash by representatives of the groom in presence of the present Madaki of Kano, Yusuf Ibrahim Cigari.
The bride, who is the daughter of late Madakin Kano, Alhaji Abdullahi Sarki Sani Yola, was given to the groom by the former Clerk of the state House of Assembly, Alhaji Mahmood Sani, while the Babalaji of Iwo land, Barrister Ismail Oteyeku represented the groom.
Firdaus, who is a niece to the present Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, had her diploma in Catering from the Kano State Polytechnic.
She was earlier married but her husband is now deceased.
Daily Trust reported a representative of the groom as saying one of the purposes of the marriage was to achieve a united Nigeria by allowing marriages and businesses association across the divides to cement the unity among all.
He said, “We had a warm reception here. I’m not new here because I was born in Kano. So I’m back home.
“So, Firdaus is given back to her father. I see myself as her father so she is in a safe hand. And in Islam, marriage is a trust which you must deliver.”
Also speaking on behalf of the bride’s family, the bride’s elder brother, Farooq Abdullahi Sarki Yola, said Firdaus has a good reputation and other sterling qualities as she grew between the emir’s palace and the residence of the Madakin Kano.
“We are very happy and proud of this marriage. You know in life you can’t predict where you are heading to, especially marriage.
“It can take you anywhere in the world. So we are all Nigerians and have to embrace each other and see ourselves as family. So we wish her all the best and the groom.”
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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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