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25th Anniversary: Ex-Zamfara Speaker, feliiciates Emir of Yauri
The former Speaker, Zamfara, House of Assembly, Garba Rikiji, has congratulated the Emir of Yauri in Kebbi, Dr Muhammad Zayyanu, over his 25th anniversary on the throne. Rikiji stated this in a statement issued in Gusau on Thursday issued by his media aide, Malam Nasiru Biyabiki. According to the Biyabiki, Rikiji spoke when he represented the Chief of Staff to…
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Late Emir of Dutse, Muhammad-Sanusi great Nigerian—Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described the late Emir of Dutse, Jigawa, Dr Nuhu Muhammad-Sanusi, as a great Nigerian who believed in the country who served his people and humanity very well. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the vice president paid a condolence visit to the family of the late traditional ruler in…
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Emir of Ilorin rejoices with Gov. AbdulRazaq at 63
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, has felicitated with Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on his 63rd birthday. The first class traditional ruler lauded AbdulRazaq for the numerous developmental strides he had done in the state since his assumption of office. The Emir stated this in a goodwill message issued by his spokesman, Malam Abdulazeez Arowona, on Monday…
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Gov. Yahaya mourns Emir of Dutse
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has described the late Emir of Dutse, Dr Nuhu Sunusi as a respected and resourceful royal father who contributed immensely to the development of the country. Yahaya in his condolence message issued on Wednesday in Gombe by his media aide, Mr Ismaila Uba-Misilli, said the emir’s death was a huge loss to Jigawa, Dutse…
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Emir lauds HYPPADEC for N1.7bn Yauri water works rehabilitation
Emir of Yauri in Kebbi, Dr Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi, has lauded the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) for the planned rehabilitation of the Yauri waterworks at the cost of over N1.7 billion. He made the commendation at the handing over of the site to the contractors for the commencement of the project in Yauri on Thursday. ”I am lost…
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Healthcare: Emir of Dass tasks J4PD on improved MNCH information, demand creation
The Emir of Dass, Alhaji Usman Othman, has tasked Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD) on improved and quality information on healthcare to improve the indices of Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) in the state. He also urged the group to amplify government programmes and create demand for services. The traditional ruler stated this while receiving members of…
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Ganduje dethrones Emir Sanusi Lamido of Kano
Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi ll has been dethroned over disrespect to the office of the governor and other government agencies.In a statement issued by,the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, said the removal was with immediate effect.The emir’s action violated the part 3 section A-E of Kano state law, hence the removal. He said the removal…
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Prominent Zamfara emir kidnapped
Unknown gunmen on Friday night invaded the headquarters of Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara state, shooting sporadically, chasing away residents and whisking away the Emir of Bukkuyum, Mohammed Usman. Details of the incident are still sketchy but witnesses say the attackers confiscated the Emir’s telephone handsets and then ordered him to board their vehicle. They then drove him away…
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