Tinubu Meets Buhari In Daura, Confirms Shettima As Running Mate

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July 10, 2022

Unknown Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest — Reverend Father Peter Amodu

Rev Fr Peter Amodu, the Catholic priest, abducted by gunmen in Benue State on Wednesday has been released.

The abducted catholic priest was released on Friday at about 8:30pm, is in charge of Holy Ghost Parish at Eke-Olengbeche, under Otukpo Diocese.

Rev Fr Peter Amodu was abducted last Wednesday along Otukpo-Ugbokolo Road at about 5pm while on his way to celebrate the Holy Mass in Okwungaga-Ughbokolo.

Rev Fr Joseph Itodo, the Diocesan Chancellor, in a statement, confirmed the release of the Catholic priest.

The statement thanked the priests, religious, lay faithful, and people of goodwill who showed solidarity and offered prayers for the speedy and safe release of the abducted priest.

The statement explained, “It is with grateful hearts that we announce the safe release of our priest, Rev Fr Peter Amodu, from abduction. Fr Peter, who was kidnapped on July 6, 2022, at about 5pm along Otukpo/Ugbokolo highway, Benue State, was released unharmed today (Friday), July 8, 2022 at about 8:30pm.”

The Church prayed to God Almighty for the safe rescue of others in captivity in the hands of the kidnappers and other criminal elements in the country.

It could not be ascertained whether ransom was paid before the victim could be released.

SP Catherine Anene, the state PPRO could not be reached for reaction on the release of the Catholic priest.

2023 Presidency: Why We Will Work For Peter Obi Not Atiku – Plateau Ex-Reps Member, Kaze

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July 10, 2022

2023 Presidency: Why We Will Work For Peter Obi Not Atiku – Plateau Ex-Reps Member, Kaze

Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, a former member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State, and a chieftain of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Bitrus Kaze has declared that he will not work for the party’s candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

He said he would instead work towards the emergence Labour Party’s candidate, Peter Obi.

He also said working for Atiku would be a betrayal of trust, because his emergence as a candidate was against the party’s zoning formula.

He equally said working for Labour Party’s Obi is being faithful to PDP’s zoning formula which is enshrined in its constitution.

Kaze made his declaration in an interview with journalists in Jos, the Plateau State capital, saying if the PDP did not respect its zoning formula, his support for Obi does not amount to anti-party.

He said, “Let me be honest with you, I won’t work for Atiku, because doing so offends our social, religious, and even our economic responsibilities.

“That somebody from the North-West would be President for eight years, you expect somebody from the North-East, same religion like the outgoing to be there for another eight years; it will be betrayal of trust for me to commit myself for such a project on the Plateau, I will not.”

“As a person, I’m at home with Peter Obi, and I will suggest to our people to vote for him, because his candidature pronounces justice, he carries every section of this country.

“I’m not afraid to say it, I’m prepared to say it anywhere”, he maintained.

Kaze, who represented Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency between 2007 to 2015, however, said, “If the PDP is able to take the ticket from the North and give anybody from the South, I will support that person.”

“But to the extent that the PDP has infringed upon its own constitution, I will remain faithful to the constitution of the party by supporting anybody from Southern Nigeria, and the closest is Peter Obi”, Kaze stressed.

According to him, “In Plateau State, they have learnt from their mistake of 2015, when they refused to zone the governorship to Plateau South, and we lost the election; now its the turn of Plateau Central and the PDP in the State has respected that by zoning it there.

“So, if I did not support the PDP candidate (late Sen. Gyang Pwajok) in my State (Plateau) in 2015, I will be unfair to him, if I support the candidature of Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential race.”

“Like Peter Obi or not; you can be diehard PDP or APC but his movement is reigning and raiding everywhere in this country; nobody can pretend not to take cognisance of this, because Nigerians feel both APC and PDP on the presidential tickets are avoidable, there is no question about that.

“Therefore, I don’t want to discuss Christian-Christian or Muslim-Muslim ticket; my own is simple, the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides that this country must be administered in a manner that commands national loyalty; the constitution of the PDP says that there shall be zoning, and it shall be enforced.

“If PDP does not respect zoning at the presidential level, at what level would it respect zoning?”. He queried.

Ibrahim Masari Steps Down As Tinubu’s Running Mate

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July 10, 2022

Ibrahim Masari Steps Down As Tinubu’s Running Mate — Ibrahim Masari

Ibrahim Masari has announced his resignation as running mate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming 2023 election.

ABN TV reports that Masari’s name was earlier submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC as placeholder while the party combed for a potential candidate.

However, Masari in a letter addressed to members of the APC on Sunday, announced his resignation.

The letter reads in part, “I had the singular honour and privilege of being nominated as the running mate to Asiwaju Tinubu last month after a keenly contested presidential primary ahead of the 2023 general election.

“After much reflection and wider consultations, I now wish to step down. I realised that my decision will enable Asiwaju to have more latitude to give more accommodation and inclusion that will position our party to win the coming elections, with the support of the people of Nigeria.”

ABN TV had reported that Tinubu has picked Senator Kashim Shettima as his running mate.

Tinubu Finally Names Kashim Shettima As Running Mate

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July 10, 2022

Tinubu Finally Names Kashim Shettima As Running Mate

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has unveiled Senator Kashim Shettima, a former governor of Borno State, as his running mate for the 2023 general election.

Tinubu made this known in an interactive session with reporters during a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State on Sunday.

A NAN source had earlier hinted that Tinubu had chosen Shettima and the Vice-Presidential candidate would be announced this week.

“The vice-presidential nominee may most likely be a former governor and senator from the Northeast part of Nigeria. The person is also by accident of birth a Muslim, confirming what Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State said on Saturday that Tinubu had settled for a Muslim-Muslim ticket,’’ the source had said.

Shettima, a staunch supporter of Tinubu, played a key role in his emergence as Presidential Candidate of the ruling party.

He toured many states with Tinubu since December 2021 where he addressed party delegates and mobilised support for the former Governor of Lagos State.

Born on September 2, 1966, to the family of Sir Kashim Ibrahim, he is married to Nana Shettima, and they have three children: two females and a male.

Wife Of Former Senate President, Wabara Led To Rest As Ikpeazu Leads Govt Delegation (PHOTOS)

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July 10, 2022

Wife Of Former Senate President, Wabara Led To Rest As Ikpeazu Leads Govt Delegation (PHOTOS)

The remains of Late Elder Mrs Felicia Edeomola Wabara, wife of former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara has been laid to rest in her Ohambele-Ndoki home in Ukwa East LGA.

Speaking during a funeral service conducted by the Anglican Church at the Ikwueke Community Secondary School ,Ohambele, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu who led a delegation of Abia State government officials said that death is a certainty and the ultimate end for all mortals.

Governor Ikpeazu said death symbolizes the power and total authority of God over His Creation and urged the Wabara family to be consoled as God knows all and prayed that the death of Elder Mrs Felicia Wabara will further unite the Wabara family, Ndoki land and consolidate peace in Abia State, Onyebuchi Ememanka, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said in a statement.

In a condolence message, the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma represented by his Deputy, Professor Placid Njoku said that Senator Wabara has served the country meritoriously in many capacities and condoled with the entire Wabara family on the death of Late Elder Felicia Wabara.

In a sermon, entitled “Remember Me”the Primate and Head of the Anglican Church in Nigeria,, The Most Rev. Dr. Henry Ndukuba described the deceased as a Worthy Pilgrim who lived a fulfilled life , spent in the service of God and humanity.

He said that death is not the end for believers but the beginning of a new phase and urged the Wabara family to bear the loss with fortitude.

The Primate led the Anglican Bishops of Ukwa Diocese, Rt. Rev Manasses Okere, Isiala Ngwa, Rt Rev Temple Nwogu, Arochukwu/Ohafia, Rt Rev Johnson Onuoha, a former Bishop of Ukwa, Rt. Rev Eze (Rtd) and a host of other Ministers.

Speaking, the Chief Mourner and husband of the deceased, Senator Adolphus Wabara said his late wife died in her faith as she did not waver in the service of God and appreciated the Governor and others for standing by his family in this trying period.

The ceremony was graced by many personalities including the Deputy Governor Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, his wife, Lady Vivian, former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and several serving and former Members of the National Assembly, PDP Guber Candidate Professor , Uche Ikonne and his running mate, Hon. Okey Igwe , members of the Houses of Assembly of different states, the Secretary to Government, Barrister Chris Ezem and other members of the State Executive Council, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Okey Ahiwe, a former Chief of Army Staff, General Azubuike Ihejirika (Rtd), the Amayanabo of Opobo, His Majesty, King Dandeson Jaja, Chairman of the PDP Abia State, Rt Hon Asiforo Okere and his counterpart from Rivers State, Ambassador Desmond Akawo, , Secretary General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Ambassador Okey Emuchay, Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, Pro Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Abia State University, Chief Mba Ukariwo,Vice Chancellor of the Abia State University, Professor Ogbulu, Dr Alex Otti, and other distinguished Nigerians.

We’re Not Recruiting Now, NNPC Cautions

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July 10, 2022

Subsidy: Petrol Price Will Come Down, says NNPC Boss, Mele Kyari

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has said the corporation is not recruiting at the moment.

Its management made the declaration in a statement issued in Abuja by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Mr Garbadeen Muhammad. كازينو دوت كوم

Muhammad stated that any information suggesting that NNPC Ltd. was recruiting was false and should be disregarded.

“The general public should please take note that NNPC Ltd. is not recruiting.

“Whenever the company intends to recruit, an announcement will be made using our official website – (www. كازينو على الانترنت nnpcgroup.com); verified Twitter handle (@nnpcgroup); verified Facebook page (@nnpcgroup) and other credible media channels,’’ he stated. (NAN)

Eid-El-Kabir: Ganduje Grants Pardon To 90 Prison Inmates, 7 From Death Row

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July 10, 2022

Rivers APC Killed By Litigations – Ganduje — Umar Ganduje

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, has granted pardon to about 90 inmates across the Correctional Centres in Kano, in celebration of the Holy Eid el Kabir celebration.

A statement from the Kano Command of The Nigerian Coorectional Service, Mr Musbahu Lawal, made this known on Saturday.

It said that the inmates were pardoned and released based on various categories of offences.

“About 77 inmates’ fines were settled and compensated while 10 inmates on Death Row (IDR) were also pardoned by the governor. “

Amongst the 10 on death row, three were sentenced to life imprisonment, including a female inmate, the statement said.

The Correctional authority attested to the good behavior and dedication of the freed inmates, towards their reformation programmes and had shown remorse for their crimes.

The statement further revealed that in addition to the freedom, Ganduje offered them N5,000 each, to serve as transport fare.

The Comptroller of Corrections, Kano State Command, Mr Sulaiman Inuwa, commended the governor on behalf of the Controller General of Corrections, Mr Haliru Nababa.

He expressed appreciation to the governor for the relentless support and assistance to the command over time.

Reports that since inception, the Ganduje administration had made it a tradition to visit the correctinal centres for Sallah celebration.

It was gathered that Ganduje donated cows, rams, and rice to the inmates, to celebrate the Eid.

Buhari Committed To Security, Welfare Of All Nigerians — APC

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July 10, 2022

President Buhari Congratulates Emir Of Zazzau-Suleja, Awwal Ibrahim At 81

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government will continue to prioritise the well-being and safety of all Nigerians.

Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, gave the assurance in a statement in Abuja while felicitating Muslims on the Eid-el-Kabir.

He, however, called on Nigerians to place national interest first in all their dealings and shun retrogressive elements seeking to divide the country through terror and hate.

The APC scribe noted that the Eid-El-Kabir festival required sacrifice, submission and devotion to Allah.

“We enjoin the Muslim Ummah, during this period, to recommit themselves to Islamic teachings of understanding, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

“As we celebrate with family, friends and other loved ones, we will do well to be our brothers’ keeper by extending kindness to our neigbours, particularly the needy and less-priviledged.

He urged Nigerians not to yield to retrogressive elements seeking to divide the people through terror and hate.

He further urged Nigerians to continue to support and pray for the government of Buhari as it tackled the county’s security challenges.

He said Nigerians should also continue to reject insensitive and unpatriotic attempts by some partisans to politicise security breaches by enemies of the country.

Morka urged Muslims to pray for sustained peace, security and prosperity of the country while celebrating the occasion.

Eliminate Security Threats Across Nigeria, Buhari Charges Military, Police, Others

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July 10, 2022