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  • Judge handling Melaye’s assassination attempt suit is dead

    Justice Aromeh Benson Akogu, the Kabba Resident High Court Judge in Kogi handling the case of attempted assassination of Sen. Dino Melaye is dead.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the judge died in Anyigba on Dec. 31, 2017 at about 11:40pm during a cross-over service to 2018.

    According to a reliable source close to the family, Akogu who had vowed not to sleep before the cross-over to 2018, was neither sick nor show any symptoms of ill health.

    His wife, Mrs Vicky Akogu, who confirmed the death, said the late judge and one-time Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) in the state, was hale and hearty before his sudden death.

    She said that she watched her husband’s death like a movie and could hardly believe herself.

    Commenting on the incident from Akogu family house in Idah, Chief Registrar of the State High Court, Yahaya Ademu, said the body had been deposited at the Grimmard Hospital Mortuary, Anyigba.

    The late judge, in his late 50s, was until his death, handling the case of attempted assassination of Sen. Dino Melaye.

    NAN reports that the Ijumu Local Government Administrator, Taofiq Isah and four others are being tried in the matter.

     

    NAN

  • Number of dead appointees on Buhari’s board list rises to nine

    Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari’s latest batch of appointments has stoked controversy after it was detected that a number of dead persons had been ‘given’ positions as board members.

    A list of over 1,460 people was released Friday evening but careful scrutiny by the media revealed duplications and names of deceased persons and others who were not in the ruling party. Initially, only about two persons were confirmed dead in the list of appointees. Further checks have revealed at least nine dead persons at the time of filing this report.

    Some of the dead persons on the list released included late Senator Francis Okpozo, who died in December 2016 but was named the chairman of the board of the Nigerian Press Council.

    Another was Donald Ugbaja, the late Deputy Inspector General of Police who died in November but listed was as one of the members of the Consumer Protection Council.

    Also on the list was the late founder of Fidei Polytechnic, Rev. Christopher Utov, who died in March but was listed as a board member of the Nigeria Institute of Social and Economic Research.

    Included on the list was the late Alhaji Umar Dange, an APC leader in Sokoto State, who was appointed as a board member of the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute-Metta.

    Similarly, Kabir Umar, a former Emir of Katagum in Bauchi State, who died on December 9, was on the board of the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, Bauchi.

    Similarly, another appointee, Ahmed Bunza, died at Usman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, and was buried May 22.

    Bunza was reported to be a staunch supporter of the APC. He served as the sole administrator of Jega Local Government Area of Kebbi state.

    Also, one Magdalene Kumu, was appointed a member, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB). She was from Taraba State. Kumu is late.

    Three other dead person identified in the list are Garba Attahiru, appointed to chair the board of the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa and hailed from Kaduna State.

    Also in the dead-men’s list is Dr. Nabbs Imegwu, a former commissioner for culture and tourism in Rivers State, he was appointed to the board of the National Orthopedic Hospitals.

    But presidential spokesperson Mallam Garba Shehu has downplayed the controversy, calling it a storm in a tea cup. According to Mallam Shehu, there was nothing scandalous about the list, which he insists was valid at the time it was compiled.

  • Numbers of ‘dead’ men in Buhari’s list of newly appointed board chairmen rises to three

    President Muhammadu Buhari has allegedly appointed three dead men in his year-end appointments to federal boards and parastatals.

    Three men, Rev Christopher Utov, Chief Donald Ugbaja and second republic senator, Francis Okpozo.

    Of the three men, the presidency is actually aware of the death of Okpozo as it mourned his demise which happened in 2016.

    In a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina, Buhari said he commiserates with “the family and friends of the late senator, whose championing of social justice in the Niger Delta, during his long history of service to the people, endeared him to many”.

    He added that he hopes that “all who mourn Senator Okpozo will carry forward his legacy of unwavering dedication to the unity of Nigeria, even as the nation would fondly remember his contributions to peace, development and justice in the Niger Delta”.

    Utov, who died in March of this year, was appointed as a member of Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research and Ugbaja as a member of the Consumer Protection Council. Ugbaja died November 29, 2017.

    The three deaths happened far from each other and it cannot be argued that time caused the errors. From a death that occurred as far back as March last year to one that occurred less than four weeks ago.

    This gaffe by the president has put a larger question mark on the anti-corruption crusade it claims in light of the Senate investigation into allegations that fuel subsidy was given without approval by the National Assembly.

    The appointees’ list also has names duplicated on different boards as members.

    For one, Kabiru Matazu was appointed the chairman of both the FCT Universal Education Board and the board of Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta.

    Also duplicated was the name Habiba Umar who was appointed to the board of the Federal Medical Centre, Yola and the one in Birnin-Kebbi.

    Sabo Nanono was appointed a chairman of the board of Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) and also a member of the board of the National Agency for Science and Engineering (NASENI).

    Umaymah Abdullahi was named on the board of Lake Chad Research Institute, Maiduguri as well as the Federal Medical Centre, Sokoto.

  • Stop slaughtering sick, dead animals for peoples’ consumption – Monarch cautions butchers

    The Chun-Mada of Mada in Nasarawa State, Mr Samson Gamu-Yare has cautioned butchers in the area against slaughtering sick or dead animals for sale to members of the public.

    Gamu-Yare gave the advice on Wednesday during the coronation and presentation of appointment letter to the new leader of the Butchers Association of Akwanga Local Government Area of the state.

    The first class monarch also advised butchers to always keep their abattoirs clean to safeguard the health of their customers and for the overall development of the state.

    The Monarch noted that increase in the outbreak of diseases caused by consumption of contaminated beef was alarming, hence the need for adequate awareness and sensitisation.

    He also stressed the need for people in the area to live in peace with one another.

    “As a traditional ruler, it is our role to advise our subjects and other Nigerians to live in peace and tolerate one another irrespective of their affiliation because peace is the necessary requirement for the development of any society,

    “I also want to use this medium to appeal to butchers to always keep their abattoirs clean, as a clean environment will always attract more customers and safeguard the health of the people,’’ he said.

    The first class traditional ruler expressed his readiness to continue to initiate programmes that would promote peace in the area and the state at large.

    Responding, Mr Lawal Abdullahi, the new leader of the association promised to ensure that the butchers slaughter healthy animals for consumption as well as maintain hygienic environment.

    The highlight of the event was the official decoration and presentation of appointment letter to the new leader of the butchers in the area.

     

     

  • Former NANS President, Dauda Mohammed dies at 38

    The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has announced the death of its former National President, Dauda Mohammed, 38, due to a protracted illness.

    NANS’ incumbent President, Chinonso Obasi revealed this on Monday.

    Obasi explained that Mohammed died on Sunday enroute India where he had gone for medical treatment.

    Obasi said that the mail sent to him by Artemis Group of Hospitals, Delhi, indicated that Mr. Mohammed passed on five minutes before landing at Delhi Airport.

    He said that the mail indicated that the hospital would conduct an autopsy on October 3 after which his remains would be released for transportation back to Nigeria.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Mohammed departed Abuja for India on September 30 to receive treatment for liver cirrhosis.

    According to health experts, cirrhosis is a chronic progressive disease of the liver characterised by the replacement of healthy cells with scar tissue.

    “We declare one month mourning and national action against cancer as we pray God to console his family.

    “We also declare a national action against cancer and appeal to government at all levels to be more proactive on issues pertaining to the health of citizens.

    “Medical facilities in Nigeria should be standardised to enable our medical personnel handle complex forms of sicknesses,’’ Obasi said.

    The NANS president said that Mohammed’s family had been informed of his demise.

    Born in 1979, Mr. Mohammed, who was NANS’ President from 2011 to 2012, attended the University of Jos.

     

  • Hajj 2017: Five Nigerian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

    Five out of the 81,200 Nigerian pilgrims to this year’s hajj in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, have reportedly died.

    The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Mohammed, announced the passage of four the pilgrims in Tuesday in Makkah, Islam’s holiest city.

    Mr. Mohammed, who spoke at the 2017 pre-Arafat meeting with Hajj stakeholders, however declined to disclosed the identities of the late pilgrims as well as the circumstances that led to their death.

    He said such information could only be disclosed after their families had been appropriately informed.

    The NAHCON chair pleaded with the media to withhold the details so as not to further devastate the families of the affected pilgrims.

    Shortly after the chairman spoke, an official on the medical team of NAHCON announced the passage of another pilgrim from Kwara.

    A total 81,200 Nigerian pilgrims are performing this year’s hajj, all of whom have converged on Makkah after some of them visited and prayed at the Prophet Mohammed’s mosque in Madinah.

    A few other pilgrims came directly to Makkah after flying into Saudi Arabia through the nearby city of Jeddah.

    All the pilgrims have performed the rites of Umrah, the lesser hajj, at al-Masjid al-Haram in which is situated the Kabah.

    On Wednesday, the pilgrims, like their counterparts from other parts of the world, will move to the city of Mina to spend the eve of the 9th of Dhul-Hijah.

    The pilgrims will then proceed to Arafat on Thursday praising Allah and reciting the Qur’an.

  • Just in: Ex-Nigerian Senator Kanti Bello is dead

    A two-time senator from Katsina State, Kanti Bello, is dead.

    He reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, in Abuja. Associates said he was 72.

    Mr. Bello, who represented Daura Senatorial Zone between 2003-2007 and 2007-2011, was the pioneer Managing Director of Katsina Steel Rolling Mill.

    Kabir Faskari, a younger brother to former Katsina State Deputy Governor, Abdullahi Faskari, confirmed the death in a statement.

    “I am directed to inform everybody that we lost Senator Kanti Bello early hours of this mourning (Tuesday) at Abuja. Burial arrangement will be announced later,” he said.

  • Breaking: Popular actor, Obi Madubogwu is dead

    Nollywood actor, Obi Madubogwu is dead.

     

    According to reports reaching TheNewsGuru, the talented thespian passed on this afternooon after battling with acute diabetes.

     

     

    Madubogwu is known for the movie, Battle Of Musanga where he played the lead role. He also featured in countless other Nollywood flicks. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

     

    Details later.

     

  • BREAKING: 4 feared dead as building collapses in Owerri, Imo [Photos]

    No fewer than four persons have been confirmed dead while six others were rescued alive from a three-storey building collapse in Imo state.

    The incident occurred on Sunday morning at No.9 Egbu road, by fire service junction in Owerri.

    Reports say that the cause of the building collapse is due to structural defect as the landlord is alleged to have added two more floors to the structure without approval.

    Meanwhile, the Imo State government has instructed that all ongoing building construction should go for re-verification before completion.

    The Imo State Police Commissioner, Chris Ezike noted that no arrest has been made but the landlord of the building is currently at large.

    Details to follow…

     

  • Emir of Tsafe is dead

    The Emir of Tsafe in Zamfara, Alhaji Habibu Aliyu is dead.

    The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Muttaqa Rini, announced the demise of the monarch in a statement in Gusau.

    Rini said the emir, aged 62, died in the early hours of Wednesday at the Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto after a brief illness.

    He said that the deceased left behind four wives, 25 children and 62 grandchildren.

    The commissioner said that his remains would be buried at his palace in Tsafe by 2p.m today according to Islamic rites.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the late emir had spent 26 years on the throne.

    He succeeded his father in 1991.