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  • He was a pillar of unity, says IBB

    He was a pillar of unity, says IBB

    Ex-Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has condoled with the family of the late former Vice-President Dr. Alex Ekwueme.

    He described his death as a big loss to the country.

    Babangida said the death left a vacuum in the quest for a true national unity and peaceful co-existence.

    In a statement by his media office in Minna, he extolled the virtue of simplicity, which characterised the life of Dr. Ekwueme.

    Babangida mourned with the family, people of Anambra State, Southeast and other Nigerians.

    He said: “His simplicity is a rare virtue. He had intellectual depth and lived a life built on values and morality. We will miss him. Nigeria needs people like him.

    “I condole with the family of the late Dr. Ekwueme, the government and people of Anambra State and other Nigerians. I pray that God will give his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”

     

     

     

  • Keshi was Eagles’ Pillar -Bonfrere

    Keshi was Eagles’ Pillar -Bonfrere

    • Dutchman says Amodu was always dependable

    Stephen Keshi was the back bone of the Super Eagles in the 90s and Amodu Shuaibu was always on hand to help out.

    This is how former Super Eagles coach, Bonfrere Jo remembered the two who passed on recently as Nigeria football continues to mourn.

    Bonfrere urged the NFF to give the departed legends befitting burials – Shuaibu was laid to rest on Saturday according to Islamic rites – because they deserved and have earned it.

  • APC hails Tinubu as veritable pillar of democracy

    APC hails Tinubu as veritable pillar of democracy

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday described its  National Leader , Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a veritable pillar of the country ‘s  modern democracy and a proven political genius.

    In a congratulatory message to the former Lagos State governor on the conferment of  The Sun Man of the Year award, the  APC  National Secretary, Mai Mala Buni, said Tinubu’s  contribution   to the current democracy in the country cannot be overlooked.

    It is no surprise,Buni said, “that, in addition to your status of Asiwaju, you also hold the revered title of Jagaban Borgu. As the APC National Leader, you have continued to guide, inspire and lead our noble causes of liberating our people from oppression and improving the quality of life of Nigerians.

    “You are a sterling example of statesmanship and steadfastness. Notably, your efforts, as a major arrowhead, alongside other like-minded progressive Nigerians, led to the merger of parties to form the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    “This ultimately resulted in the defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the installation of the current APC-led government.

    “Indeed, you have shown the world, through your doggedness and qualitative leadership, that Nigeria can indeed take its pride of place among comity of progressive nations.”

    He wished him  “many more happy, healthy and fulfilled years of service to the nation and party.”

  • Judiciary is pillar of democracy, says Amosun

    Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has described the Judiciary as “the pillar of democracy”.

    He said as the institution that protects the rights of citizens, it should be adequately equipped to discharge its duties effectively.

    Amosun spoke yesterday in Ota during the second day of his three-day assessment tour of courts in the state.

    He said besides being the guardian of the constitution, the courts are the last hope of ordinary Nigerians.

    The governor said citizens’ rights “are better protected when judicial officers have the necessary tools to aid the dispensation of justice and work in a conducive environment”.

    He urged members of the Judiciary to continue to discharge their responsibilities without fear or favour.

    Amosun pledged to rehabilitate courts, but said the rot of many years would take some time to remedy.

    On the Judges Quarters, he said his administration would provide comfortable apartments for judges .

    The governor hailed the initiative of the Joga Community Development Association in Yewa North Local Government to build a High Court in the area.

    He said: “Even though we will also build modern structures for the Judiciary, the government alone can not solve all problems.”

    Amosun, accompanied by the State Chief Judge, Mrs. Olatokunbo Olopade; Attorney-General/ Commissioner for Justice Wemimo Ogunde (SAN) and top government officials, inspected courtrooms, libraries, registries, judges’ chambers and judges’ quarters at High, Magistrates’ and Customary Courts in Ogun West Senatorial District.

    The tour will end today.