Facts have emerged to show that no fewer than 288 children, grand and great grand children of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, 95 year old leader of the Islamic Sufi group, known as the Tijaniyyah in Nigeria, have memorized the 60-chapter Holy Qur’an.
The cleric is believed to have entered the Cholan Book Of World Records, and is the first person to receive such an award. Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi has 95 children, 406 grandchildren and 100 great grandchildren. It was gathered that out of the 95 children, 77 have committed the whole contents of the Holy Qur’an to memory, even as 199 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren have achieved the same feat. It is confirmed that no human on earth have ever achieved such feat in the history of the world.
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 election in Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has thanked the people of Adamawa State for resisting who he described as ” coupists and enemies of democracy.”
In a message congratulating Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, over his victory at the governorship election which result was finally made today, April 18, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Atiku said: “thank you to the people of Adamawa and men and women of goodwill for staying the course in resisting coupists and enemies of democracy from having their way.”
He said, in a tweet, that the lesson from the Adamawa election and the cloud it generated “is the need for Nigerians to be vigilant and never give in to anti-democratic forces whose objective is to snatch, run with and undermine the mandate of the people as freely expressed in their votes.
“By the way, it is not yet uhuru as we still have one more major mandate to reclaim, and together as ONE, we shall accomplish the task for the good of our country and its people.”
After a series of drama and controversies, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has finally declared the candidate of the Peoples democratic Party (PDP), Governor Ahmadu Umar Fintiri, as the winner of the 2023 Adamawa governorship election. The Returning Officer for the election, Professor Mele Lamido, announced that Fintiri polled a total of 430,861 votes to defeat his closest rival, Senator Aishatu Dahiru Binani of the APC, who was earlier declared illegally as winner, polling 396,788 votes. The declaration was made after the final collation of results today, April 18 in Yola, the State capital. INEC had suspended collation of results yesterday, April 17 as a result of what was seen as illegal declaration of Senator Aishatu Binani as the winner by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barrister Hudu Yunusa Ari. The INEC Commissioner for Voter Education, Barrister Festus Okoye, promptly described the announcement by REC as usurpation of the power of the Returning Officer for the election and therefore, declared it illegal, null and void. The Governorship election earlier held on March 18, 2023 in the state was declared inconclusive by the returning officer. Source: Promptnews.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has requested the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to take further disciplinary action against the Adamawa Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barrister Hudu Yunusa Ari over what it called “unwholesome behaviour.” Rising from a meeting today, April 18, at its Headquarters in Abuja, INEC also recommends to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to arrest and prosecute the REC. The electoral umpire said that the topic discussed at the meeting was mainly on the controversial Governorship election in Adamawa, saying that collation of the result which was suspended following the REC’s announcement at the time the results were not complete, will resume at a time to be determined by the Returning Officer. Detail later.
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has awarded Senator Ifeanyi Ararume the sum of N5 billion for his sack as Non-Executive Chairman of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and restored him to the post. Delivering judgment in the matter today, April 18, Justice Inyang Ekwo said that his removal was unconstitutional and as such the court restored him as the Non- Executive Chairman of the company with full benefits. The judge also set aside every decision taken by the board that was appointed after Ararume’s removal. Justice Ekwo said that the N5 billion is for general damages. Ararume had sued the Federal Government, praying the court to declare his sack as NNPC board chairman illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional. He contended that his removal through a letter, dated January 17, 2022 with reference number SGF. 3V111/86 was a violation of the CAMA law under which NNPCL was incorporated. Apart from asking the court to issue an order to return him to office, Ararume also demanded N100 billion as compensation for the damages he suffered following the unlawful removal. Source: NAN.
Senatorial candidate of the the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Kogi State Central in the February 25 election, Barrister Natasha Akpoti-Unduaghan has vowed to remain undaunted. In a statement posted on WhatsApp platforms, Natasha spoke of how she survived another accident on Friday the 14th of April 2023 along Abuja- Lokoja highway. “Many thanks to the diligent staff of FMC (Federal Medical Centre) Lokoja who swiftly stabilised me and organised my transfer to another facility in Abuja. “But for a few stitches on my face and crack on a bone; I should be up and about soonest. “Driver is unhurt, thankfully saved by the airbag. “For all it’s worth to mention… is the love and prayers from family, friends and well-wishers which are deeply appreciated. “Spirit Unbroken.” The PDP candidate has since challenged the declaration of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the same election, Alhaji Abubakar Ohere as the winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Former Deputy Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the National President of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Dr. Nasiru Idris has been declared the Governor elect of Kebbi State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He secured 409,225 votes to beat his closest rival, retired Major General Aminu Bande of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who scored 360,940 votes.
INEC had declared the March 18 governorship election in the state inconclusive and organized a rerun for April 15 in 142 polling units spread across 20 of the 21 local government areas.
Announcing the results in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital yesterday, the Returning Officer, Professor Yusuf Sa’idu of Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, said that the total votes cast was 800,560.
The alid votes were 781,478, while 19,082 votes were rejected.
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) has concluded plans to pay N18.22 billion as dividends to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2022, even as it set to produce over 170,000 tonnes of sugar next season. The dividend payout will translate to N1.50 kobo per share held by shareholders. Chairman of the Company, Aliko Dangote, at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, said that shareholders are very happy with the way the company is being run and in re-investing the profit into the Backward Integration Programme (BIP) for the sugar industry. “We are going to play our part in ensuring that Nigeria becomes self-sufficient in sugar within a very short period. We are not the only players, but we will surely play our part. “We should be able to produce over 170,000 tonnes which are by far, in the history of Nigeria, the highest to be produced locally.” The company recorded an impressive turnover of N403 billion, a 46 per cent increase over N276 billion recorded during the same period in the year before, and posted a Profit before Tax (PBT) of N82 billion. Dangote attributed the company’s remarkable performance to the pragmatic approach the management deployed by focusing on continued cost and process optimisation, improved efficiencies in every area of operations, and service delivery to our customers. He pledged that the management would continue to implement strategic actions to sustain the performance with the support of all stakeholders with complete adherence to the tenets of the Federal Government’s Sugar Master Plan. Dangote said that part of the success recorded by company was made possible by the management’s continued implementation of the Dangote Sugar Development Master Plan with the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Dangote Sugar Refinery’s Numan operations, facilities and land development, as well as the development of the Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited, the greenfield sugar project, and Tunga in Nasarawa State. “Concerted efforts were made during the year to rise above the various challenges that came about due to the COVID–19 lockdown which affected project timelines considerably and continued to generally impact economic activities due to its spill-over effect, which also led to the lack of forex to finance most of the project deliverables. “We however continued to surge ahead supported by the various stakeholders in the industry and government parastatals, with the resolve to ensure that the goals of the Nigeria Sugar Development Master Plan are achieved.” The Company Chairman said that during the year under review, the first phase of the Sugar Master Plan implementation period came to an end and that the Federal Government approved the second phase over the next 10 years. “This extension came on the back of the review of the first phase by the National Sugar Development Council and other government parastatals with cognisance of the challenges and several circumstances that were unforeseen which riddled the first phase of the programme.” Dangote said that the board and management were, however, focused on the achievement of the goals of the strategic initiative, and thus considerable progress was recorded in the project development, despite the numerous challenges faced. Dangote promised that the management would continue to create sustainable value for all stakeholders through an inclusive approach to growth and development, with continuous engagement with all parties, to enable the company make a positive impact, support poverty eradication and food security, infrastructure development, empowerment for members of the immediate communities, and the society at large. In her remarks, the Coordinator of the Pragmatic Shareholders Association, Mrs. Adebisi Bakare expressed the satisfaction of shareholders with the performance of the company, noting that despite all the encumbrances in the sugar sub-sector of the economy, the company still performed far and above the previous year. She urged the board and the management to continue in the direction they have taken to get the company to the current winning, assuring that the management has the support of the shareholders to post even better performance in the coming years.
A former Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, Dino Melaye has emerged as governorship flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) in the State. He was declared winner of the PDP) gubernatorial primary in the State today, April 16. The returning Officer for the election said that Melaye scored 313 votes against his closest rival, Idoko Ilonah, who got 124 votes. Others are Awoniyi Sunday, 77 votes; Musa Wada, 56 votes amongst others Report had it that a total of 27 individuals had picked up Expression of Interest forms to contest in the primary elections. The primaries featured several notable personalities aside the former senator, including former deputy governor of the state Yomi Awoniyi, and former senator Attai Aidoko. Others who also contested include Kebiru Usman, Abdullahi Haruna, Zakaria Alfa, Musa Wada, Bolu Femi, and Idoko Idah.
The complete results go thus: Ali Attai 10 votes Haruna Abdullahi 04 Musa Wada 56 Abayomi Sunday Awoniyi 77 Ilona Idoko 124 Ojaja Gideon Inema 05 Dino Melaye 313 Olaranwaju 02 Usman Kabiru 121 There were reports earlier in the day that former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the last election, Atiku Abubakar, is backing Dino Melaye for the governorship position, while the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike is supporting Idah.
No fewer than 39 players have been invited to camp in Abuja, by the Head Coach, Ladan Bosso, for the Flying Eagles’ final preparations for the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Argentina.
The Flying Eagles, who finished third at the Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt in March, are one of Africa’s four representatives, alongside Senegal, The Gambia and Tunisia.
All the invited players have been told to report in Abuja on Sunday, with training sessions due to commence on Monday.
The competition was earlier scheduled for Indonesia, until world football governing body FIFA was forced to move it to Argentina.
It is scheduled for May 20 to June 11.
ALL THE INVITED PLAYERS:
Goalkeepers: Nathaniel Nwosu (Water FC); Chijioke Aniagboso (Giant Brillars); Saheed Jimoh (B. E. Arena Academy); John Otomblon (Mavlon FC)
Defenders: Augustine Njoku (Abia Warriors); Ezekiel Bala; Muhammad Abdulsalam (Rising Stars); Solomon Agbalaka (Broad City FC); Israel Domingo (Family Worship FC)
Benjamin Frederick (Nasarawa United); Femi Abubakar (Madiba FC); Daniel Bameyi (Yum Yum FC); Wisdom Udoh (Akwa United); Akinwale Akanbi (Lionheart FC)
Midfielders: Caleb Uchedikwu (Mavlon FC); Ogbelu Onuche (Nasarawa United); Daniel Daga (Dakkada FC): Samson Lawal (Pro-Success Academy); Bilyaminu Musa (Mailafia FC)
Hitler Eniye (36 Lion FC); Muhammad Aminu (Gombe United); John Joshua (Nasarawa United); Musa Usman (Mailantarki FC); Ibrahim Abdullahi (Samba FC)
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