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President Bola Tinubu has sacked the chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Jalal Arabi. The announcement was made by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. Arabi was dismissed over alleged mismanagement of the N90 billion allocated for the 2024 Hajj subsidy. He is currently being grilled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The president has now appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Chairman of NAHCON. Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from two Islamic centres of excellence — the University of Madinah and Peshawar University,…
The Pro Chancellor of Abdulkadir Kure University Minna, AKUM has joined millions of well wishers in Celebrating the living legend and patriot of extraordinary dimension General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida @83. Professor Kuta in a birthday message said IBB made a series of sacrifices to save the country called Nigeria today. He claimed that IBB’s regime as a military president in Nigeria from 1985 to 1993, significantly engendered social, political and Economic development that the evidence is still much around for citation. “IBB’S contributions to Nigeria’s development during his tenure is tremendous, there still around till now, they cannot be easily…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lauded the efforts of the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, for his transformative approach to agriculture in Nigeria. Obasanjo made the commendation over the weekend during a courtesy visit by a delegation of Commissioners and Special Advisers from Niger State to Abeokuta. The visit included a tour of a cutting-edge soilless farm, where young Nigerlites is undergoing training in innovative agricultural techniques for eventual replication in Niger State. The former President expressed his admiration for Bago’s initiative, likening it to his own “Operation Feed the Nation” policy of 1976. He emphasized that with modern…
The National President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), Ambassador EO Okafor, on behalf of the National Executive Council, National Executive Committee, and the entire AANI family, proudly extends heartfelt felicitations to the esteemed elder statesman, visionary leader, seasoned senior military officer and distinguished member, His Excellency General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, as he celebrates his 83rd birthday. In a statement issued by AANI National Publicity Secretary, Brigadier General SK Usman (rtd) Sarkin Yakin Kanwan Katsina, the association is celebrating and honouring a man whose name is synonymous with leadership, courage, and transformative vision. The National president said,…
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Operation Forest Sanity have dealt a significant blow to terrorists operating within Saulawa general area of Birnni Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Friday 16 August 2024. The troops, while conducting a fighting patrol to Saulawa, cleared Maidaro and Ngade Alha villages before making contact with the rampaging terrorists. The ensuing firefight resulted in the elimination of two terrorists and recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 11 motorcycles, one of which was burnt in situ resulting from damage sustained during the…
” – BY ZUBAIR ABDULRA’UF IDRIS” August 17th marks the birthday of a legendary leader, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, a colossus who has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s history. As we celebrate his 83rd birthday, we honor a life of unwavering dedication to unity, progress, and democracy. During the tumultuous Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970), IBB played a pivotal role in uniting the nation, demonstrating his unshakeable dedication to Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. His bravery, strategic leadership, and unwavering resolve helped bring the conflict to a triumphant end, paving the way for a more united, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria.…
Acting Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba has described Nigeria’s former Military Head of State Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida as a bridge builder who has been instrumental in keeping Nigeria as one. The acting Governor stated this when he led a State Government delegation on a birthday visit to Gen. Babangida at his uphill residence as he marks his 83rd birthday. He says Gen. Babangida is a blessing to Nigeria considering the critical roles he played in keeping the Country together and the developmental strides he attained in terms of infrastructure and human capital development as a Military President.…
Christians in Niger state have congratulated former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida as he clocks 83 describing him as an elder statesman, leader, patriot, and a shining example of service to the nation. While highlighting General Babangida’s unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of the country, the Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Niger state, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna said Gen. Babangida is a leader of inestimable value. In a birthday message presented to General Babangida in his uphill mansion, Minna, the CAN Chairman who led other members of the executive committee prayed God to bestow…
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu on behalf of the Senate, Management, Staff and Students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai has joined the state Governor, Umar Mohammed Bago and millions of well-wishers to felicitate with the former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, as he clocks eighty-three years. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu in a statement signed by the University Registrar, Alhaji Idris Saleh Kusherki, appreciated IBB for numerous and monumental contributions in the positive development of the Nation Institutions Nigeria. He further commended the former president’s effort in repositioning the education sector which is still…
The Niger State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has felicitated the Former Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida as he celebrates 83rd birthday, 17th, July 2024. The NIPR Chairperson in Niger state, Mahmud Abdullahi, mnipr and the entire members in the Chapter while appraising the celebrant, acknowledged his extraordinary leadership, genius Characters, his attitude towards unity and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. The NIPR Niger State Chapter also acknowledged the guidance, mentorship and unwavering support for Institute which give birth to its present status. The institute thanked General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s influence and profound impact that have opened a…