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Just in: Immediate past Kogi deputy speaker is dead
The immediate past Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Enema Paul, has passed away. He died on Saturday in the early hours at a private hospital in Abuja, after battling an undisclosed illness.
At the time of his death, Hon. Paul was serving as the representative for Okura State Constituency in the 8th Assembly of Kogi State. He had previously stepped down from his role as Deputy Speaker for health reasons, with Hon. Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola, representing the Ibaji State Constituency, succeeding him in the position.
The Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, expressed his condolences to the family of the late Hon. Enema Paul. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Yabagi Mohammed, Rt. Hon. Yusuf described the deceased as a friend, a humble and temperate individual, and a committed lawmaker and public servant. He lauded Hon. Paul’s contributions to the state, noting his dedication to promoting unity and advancing pro-people legislation aimed at the overall development of Kogi State.
Hon. Yusuf further emphasized that the late Enema Paul was a devout Christian who transcended religious boundaries, always prioritizing family values and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to his faith. He praised the deceased for his exemplary qualities, which endeared him to both colleagues and constituents.
The Speaker offered prayers for the strength and fortitude of Hon. Paul’s immediate family and the members of both the current and past Kogi State Assemblies, as they mourn the loss of a respected colleague and public servant. The passing of Hon. Paul has left a void in the Assembly, and tributes continue to pour in from across the political and social spectrum, honoring his memory and service to the state.
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Protests erupted in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Monday morning over the continued killings of indigenous residents by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militants.
The demonstrations, led by Christian leaders including the state chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Polycarp Lubo, commenced on Monday morning at the Fawvwei Junction community road, causing a heavy gridlock and stranding commuters.
The latest protest comes amid a surge in violent attacks by gunmen in various communities, with over 100 people killed in Bokkos and Bassa LGAS in the past two weeks.
“We are not happy over the continuous attacks and killings by gunmen in our communities. That’s why we have come out again to protest these happenings,” said Gyang Dalyop, one of the protesters.
Another protester, Hannatu Philip, called on the government to intervene before it spirals out of control.
The protesters brandishing placards with different inscriptions were seen marching towards the Rayfield Government House.
The Presidency has said the former Labour Party, LP, presidential running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed is no match for President Bola Tinubu.
Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare was reacting to Datti’s remark that he (Tinubu) would not run for the presidency in 2027.
The former LP running mate insisted that Tinubu’s time is up, adding that everything is there for the president and the ruling All Progressives Party, APC, to see that they lose in 2027.
Dismissing such remark, Dare likened Datti’s comment to the new year predictions of charlatan ‘prophets’ which never come through.
In a statement he signed, Dare said the likes of Peter Obi and Datti would have been president left for the latter’s theories.
According to Dare, Datti has chosen to venture into an unfamiliar terrain.
The statement reads partly: “Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed’s “illogical logic” was all over the place in his recent interview with a television channel.
“Listening to Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed spurn his postulations about the political future of Nigeria and that of the incumbent President is like listening to the new year predictions of charlatan ‘prophets’ which never come through. Yusuf Baba Ahmed and his co-traveller Peter Obi are indeed a “double whammy“ in the Nigerian political space.
“He chose to base his political calculations on President Bola Tinubu not winning a second term given his antecedents and because Nigerians will decide at the polls among other things. He conveniently avoided the substance of performance and capacity.
“Unfortunately, he chose to walk into a lane he was unfamiliar with and chose to confront a politician he is no match for.”
Similarly, the Presidency had also stressed that Tinubu will reveal his plans for a second term at the right time.
It said the APC 2027 presidential campaign billboards had no links to Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
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