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Sultan warns against satanic elites trying to dismantle Nigeria
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has warned against few ‘satanic elites’ wanting to take control of Nigeria to dismantle the country.
The Sultan gave the warning in Bauchi on Monday during the opening of the ultra-modern permanent hajj camp, said that the present situation called for an urgent action by the concerned authorities in order to restore the confidence of Nigerians.
He said, “Some people are doing a lot to dismantle this country and I believe we have the duty to rise up to challenge those few elites that think they must control this country.
“Let the masses know that yes we have a role to play; we have a stake in this country and nobody can force us to do what they want us to do without our support.
“That is why when my dear brother Sheikh Sanu Yahaya Jingir said that your vote is your power and you can change any government, the only thing to do is to register and vote on the voting day and don’t allow anybody to steal your vote.
“It is time for you to reorganise and re-strategise and have an excellent leadership in this great country.”
The Sultan stressed that leadership is from Almighty Allah, adding, “He expects us to be just, fair and equitable to all. We should know that one day, we will all give an account of our stewardship in the hereafter.
“It is important for us to discharge our leadership responsibility to the best of our ability and leave the rest to Him.”
The Sultan urged leaders at all levels not to allow the prayers of the oppressed Nigerians to go up to God which could lead to negative consequences.
He added that leaders should always strive to do what the people want because it was the main reason they were voted into power.
He stated, “There is the need to promote peace and peaceful coexistence in the country because it is only in an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity that development and progress can be made.
“If you see how we relate during our interfaith meeting, you will understand the essence of peace and peaceful co-existence.
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, thanked the Sultan for honouring the invitation and disclosed that the camp was constructed at a cost of N658m with all its facilities.
Mohammed added that the camp built for both Muslims and Christians would be put to commercial use in order to make it self-sustaining.
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Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
President Bola Tinubu will travel to France today (Wednesday) for a three-day state visit at the instance of the French president.
A statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this.
It said, “The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, promises significant benefits for Nigeria.”
Onanuga said Tinubu and Macron would harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
“Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication,” he added.
“They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.”
The presidential adviser stated that the Nigerian first lady and her French counterpart would discuss solutions for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope initiative.
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Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
A former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour another invitation extended to him over alleged misappropriation of funds.
Bello went to the anti-graft office with his lawyers in the morning.
The ex-Kogi governor reportedly drove himself to the EFCC’s office in a black Toyota Hilux van with some lawyers.
He was said to have been taken by some operatives of the agency and are currently being grilled.
This is coming after the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed a suit brought by some state governments challenging the constitutionality of the agency.
The EFCC at the last hearing on November 14, sought the adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello.
It stated that the 30-day window was still running for the summons earlier issued.
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Just in: Ebonyi governor suspends two commissioners, Perm Sec for misconduct
Just in: Ebonyi governor suspends two commissioners, Perm Sec for misconduct
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced the immediate suspension of two commissioners with a permanent secretary among others for gross misconduct.
Those suspended are the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development Francis Ori, and the Commissioner for Health, Moses Ekuma, with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health.
The suspension followed an incident on Saturday night, when the governor reportedly visited the Ministry of Health’s premises and was said to have found six officials diverting government materials.
Others suspended for three months are the Executive Secretaries of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency
The suspension order was announced by the state Commissioner for Information, Jude Okpor, who cited alleged misconduct and dereliction of duties as the reasons for the disciplinary actions.
Okpor made the disclosure on Tuesday during a press briefing on the outcomes of the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the New Government House in Abakaliki, the state capital.
“Following cases of gross misconduct and dereliction of duties by some government officials and matters related thereto, the Chairman of Council directed the indefinite suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development and three months suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Health, respectively
“In view of the development, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Primary Health was directed to take charge of the ministry in the absence of the suspended commissioner.
Governor Nwifuru directed the suspended government officials to hand over all government properties in their possession including vehicles to the Secretary to the State Government.
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