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Leah’s Parents Celebrate Daughter As She Marks 21st Birthday In Boko Haram’s Den

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The parents of Leah Sharibu, the school girl who was abducted by terrorists in Yobe State are celebrating her 21st birthday.

The parents appealed to President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, to assist in facilitating her release as she marks 21 years in Boko Haram captivity.

This statement was made by spokesperson for her parents and President of the LEAH Foundation, Dr. Gloria Samdi Puldu.

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The statement wished Leah a “Happy Birthday” and prayed for God’s presence in her life, wherever she is.

The statement read, “It is a very sad day for the parents and the entire family to still be wishing their daughter a happy birthday in captivity; what a shame on the nation that has refused to rescue Leah Sharibu.

“We continue to urge the Nigerian government to please do the needful and ensure that Leah Sharibu is released from her captivity, her crime is that she boldly and courageously refused to deny her faith in Jesus Christ.

“Yet the then administration kept making false promises that Leah will regain her freedom but failed to do so till they left office. We collectively, again, on behalf of the parents of Leah Sharibu, demand her release from the current President Tinubu’s administration.

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“We specifically on this day call on the mother of the nation, Her Excellency Sen. Remi Tinubu, to come to the rescue of Leah Sharibu and get her back into the arms of her sorrowing parents who, on a daily basis, endure pain over the captivity of their daughter.

“We continue to call all to keep praying for Leah Sharibu to hold on to Faith and know that God will rescue her out of captivity.

“Leah wherever you are we wish you a Happy Birthday and ask that the manifest presence of the Lord God Almighty whom you honoured as such a young age will continue to abide and be with you.

“Please know that the world is waiting for you to be back into the arms of your parents. Happy birthday Leah.”

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Sharibu, a Christian girl, was one of the 110 female students abducted by Boko Haram terrorists on February 19, 2018, from the Government Girls’ Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State.

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BREAKING: Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi Released

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By Gloria Ikibah

Prominent human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has been released after fulfilling his bail conditions.

Farotimi, who had been in custody over allegations of defaming Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola, regained his freedom on Tuesday morning.

He is currently enroute to his home in Lagos.

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Confirming the development, activist and politician Omoyele Sowore stated on X, “I am pleased to report that Dele Farotimi is no longer being held in the prison facilities of Ekiti State and is now returning home to Lagos. The struggle continues!”

Earlier, a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti granted Farotimi bail, setting conditions that included a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must be a property owner), the submission of his passport, and a restriction on granting media interviews following his release.

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NASC backpedals reverses Atiku’s appointment as DCNA, replaces him with Yero

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Following the intervention by the National Assembly leadership, the National Assembly Service Commission, NASC, has reversed the appointment of Dr Ibrahim Atiku as Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, DCNA.

The Commission has replaced Atiku with the permanent secretary [Estate and Works Directorate], Engineer Bashir Yero.

This was consequent upon the outcome of a meeting convened Monday night by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, with Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and their deputies in attendance.

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Present also at the meeting were the Chairman of the NASC, Engineer Ahmed Amshi, two commissioners from NASC, and some permanent secretaries in the NASS bureaucracy.

THE CONCLAVE learnt that the high-level meeting took place in the Senate President’s residence.

Reports from the meeting said that the chairman of the NASC and his commissioners could not justify the appointment of Atiku when asked by the speaker how the choice of Atiku was arrived at.

THE CONCLAVE reports that it was at that point that the commission chairman sought the leave of the Senate President and the Speaker to ask that the permanent secretaries present should excuse them since they could not be sitting over a matter in which they had personal interest.

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Upon their return to the room, after the leadership had arrived at a resolution one way or another, it was agreed that Engr. Bashir Yero of Estate and Works Directorate be appointed the DCNA, while Engr Sanda Liman of Procurement Directorate, be redeployed in Estate and Works.

The newly promoted Ibrahim Atiku [to the position of permanent secretary], as resolved and directed, should be deployed in Procurement Directorate.

The NASC is expected to formalise and/or activate the decision soonest.

Source: CONCLAVE

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Speaker Abbas Salutes APC National Chairman, Ganduje, @ 75

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By Gloria Ikibah
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on his 75th birthday.
The Speaker, in a congratulatory message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, described Dr. Ganduje as a patriot and a democratic pillar whose invaluable contributions to the development and growth of his fatherland are commendable.
Speaker Abbas said the APC National Chairman has, since his assumption of office, been providing good leadership and guidance to the party, which is one of the reasons why the party continues to wax stronger.
The Speaker noted the electoral successes of the APC across the states and how the state chapters have recorded stability under Dr. Ganduje’s leadership of the ruling party.
Speaker Abbas also commended the APC National Chairman for the cordial relationship between the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party and the National Assembly Caucus.
While wishing Dr. Ganduje more fruitful years in sound health, Speaker Abbas also prayed for increased wisdom.
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