News
Barau celebrates Akpabio on 62nd birthday
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has congratulated the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, on his 62nd birthday anniversary.
In a congratulatory message he signed and released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau described Senator Akpabio as a patriotic Nigerian par excellence.
Born on December 9, 1962, Senator Akpabio will celebrate his 62nd birthday on Monday, December 9, 2024.
He said the President of the Senate has contributed immensely to the advancement of the legislative arm and propelled the country’s overall development.
The Deputy President of the Senate, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of the ECOWAS Parliament, praised Senator Akpabio for the 10th Senate’s robust synergy with the executive arm for the benefit of the general populace.
” I join all Nigerians and other well-wishers worldwide in congratulating your Excellency, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, on your 62nd birthday anniversary.
” Your remarkable journey as a governor, senator, minority leader, minister, and now President of the Senate has been exemplary and groundbreaking.
” Your dedication to advancing the legislative arm, robust legislative-executive synergy and overall nation-building have, indeed, stood you out as a patriotic Nigerian par excellence,” he said.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as the “worst, most corrupt, and most intolerant” federal government since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999.
Speaking to journalists in Katsina on Monday night, el-Rufai accused the government of widespread dishonesty and failure to address the country’s worsening insecurity.
“This is the worst federal government in Nigerian history, and all the indices have shown it,” he said.
He charged the Tinubu administration with spreading propaganda, particularly on the security situation in the country.
“They lied that security has improved in Nigeria. They read out numbers of bandits killed except the ones we know are the leading bandits… Dogo Gide is still around, Mallam Abba… Bello Turji is still around,” he claimed.
Issues of insecurity in northern Nigeria
El-Rufai questioned how many local government areas remain under bandit control in states like Katsina, Zamfara, and parts of Sokoto, accusing the federal government of ignoring the root causes of insecurity.
He also hinted at a political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections, predicting that the Social Democratic Party (SDP) would unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
El-Rufai was in Katsina to offer condolences to Governor Dikko Radda over his mother’s passing.
Days earlier, he had joined former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other political figures on a unity visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna.
He later described the visit as a symbol of “unity and brotherhood.”
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Arsenal on Wednesday hammered Real Madrid and finally hit the semis on 5-1 aggregate.
Bukayo Saka after losing a penalty in the the first half at the 13th minute but made up at the 65th minute.
Vinicius Jnr equalised within two minutes as Gabriel Martinelli nailed it for Arsemal at extra time.
-
News12 hours agoPDP governors declare support for Tinubu
-
News16 hours agoEx-finance minister rearrested in new fraud probe
-
News13 hours agoHope for Nigerians as Dangote refinery slashes petrol price again
-
News24 hours agoJust in: Rivers Administrator summons, suspended Gov, deputy
-
News24 hours agoCBEX Staff Arrested After Trading Platform Collapse
-
News15 hours agoFubara: How can I forgive somebody who never requested for it– Wike
-
News17 hours agoAlleged Se3ual Harassment: Natasha Declines Out-Of-Court Settlement Proposal By Akpabio’s Counsel
-
News24 hours agoMany graduates barred from NYSC after JAMB flags admission as fake