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He died along with his daughter, three other women and two men in a helicopter crash.

 

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday promised to ensure that Leah Sharibu, the only Christian school girl in Boko Haram captivity after the Dapchi school girls Kidnap. 

Buhari made the pledge at the Grand Finale of the 2019 Nigerian Army Day Celebration and Combat Support Arms Training Week at Ikeja Cantonment Parade Ground, Lagos, represented by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.

He said, “The challenge for us is to recognise this sick extremism of Boko Haram for what it is and form alliances across faith, ethnicities, to destroy an evil that confronts us all.

“We will continue to demonstrate the political will and determination towards ensuring that our land is rid of insurgency and that criminality is kept at the barest minimum.

“There are also other situations of insecurity in our midst, the Fulani herder and farmer conflicts, random killings, banditry and kidnapping.

“In different parts of the country, there are challenges that the army has had to intervene in, on many occasions.

“We assure all Nigerians that these challenges are been seriously tackled by the Federal Government working with the states through a multi-pronged approach, working with the Nigerian Army and all our security forces and law enforcement agencies.

“Nobody will be allowed to maim, kill or commit other crimes and escape. It is our duty to apprehend and punish these criminals and we are doing that and we will continue to do so.

“It is now up to our Judiciary to ensure that justice is meted out, not just comprehensively, but in a timely manner,” he said.

“We want to reassure the affected families and friends that this administration will not relent in its efforts to bring back all the remaining girls including Leah Sharibu, who has become a postal child for the heinous activities of  Boko Haram insurgency.

“We will reunite them with their families and friends by the Grace of God."

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Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has dissolved the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC)

A statement issued on Friday in Ibadan by the state Head of Service, Mrs Amidat Agboola, said Governor Makinde ordered the dissolution with effect from July 1.

The decision is conveyed in a letter signed by the State Head of Service, Mrs. Amidat Agboola . Agboola said the Governor is aware that the tenure of the members has not expired but the government is ready to offset all the salaries and entitlements of the members for the remaining period of their tenure

“While noting the fact that your tenure has not expired, the state government is prepared to offset the salaries and allowances payable to you till the expiration of your tenure. His Excellency wishes you the best in your future endeavours.” she said.

The board members were directed to hand over all property of the state government in their custody to the most senior director in the commission.
 

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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has warned all concerned stakeholders and individuals championing the Rural Grazing Initiative (RUGA) to embrace peace and dissuade from taking any action that would jeopardize the peace of the country.

Following the suspension of RUGA by President Muhammadu Buhari, there has been palpable tension among key stakeholders taking different positions on the initiative.

Some Northern leaders, including Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, have vowed to go ahead with the RUGA settlements.

Meanwhile, Nnia Nwodo, President-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on his people to get ready to defend themselves, in case  the Northern group tries to make good the threat  to forcibly evict them. 

The group made its position known while reacting to the 30-day ultimatum the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNGs) gave to governors opposing the RUGA settlement programme of the Federal Government to Fulani herdsmen.

Taking a mediatory position, the ACF cautioned all group to maintain peace and refrain from heating up the polity.

A statement on behalf of the group released by Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim-Biu, ACF National Publicity Secretary reads partly: “The Federal Government has put on hold the Ruga Settlement program, that it was inconsistent with the National Livestock Transformation Plan approved by the National Economic Council.

“ACF also shares the concern of the Coalition of the Northern Groups on the plight of genuine herdsmen in pursuit of their livelihood in some parts of the country.

“ACF therefore appeals to government to institute measures that would ameliorate the suffering of not only herders but all those involved in the value chain of livestock production.”

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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria after defeating Cameroon to progress to the Quarter Finals of the 2019 African Cup of Nations.

The President urged the Nigerian team led by Coach Gernot Rohr to remain focused and determined as they progress through the knockout stages of the competition.

The president in a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President, Media, says: “President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the Super Eagles of Nigeria for making progress in the African Cup of Nations Egypt 2019, after a delightful win over Cameroonian football team.

“President Buhari recognises the hardwork, team spirit and sportsmanship the boys have exhibited in the tournament, which are good signs for a team destined to excel.

“With yet more hurdles to scale before lifting the diadem, the President urges the team and their handlers to remain focused and determined, assuring them of the fervent prayers and support of all Nigerians.”

Other football lovers across the country also showered encomium on the Super Eagles while hailing the players for their wonderful performance against Cameroo.

Super Eagles @NGSuperEagles: “It's all over in Alexandria. The @NGSuperEagles have soared into the #TotalAFCON2019 Quarterfinals. Congrats Nigerians, thank you for your support!! #SoarSuperEagles #Team9jaStrong #NGACMR”

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38 Nigerian lawyers have been conferred with the award of the Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN).

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee in Nigeria conferred the lawyers with the honours after passing the examination.

According to the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, 117 candidates applied but 80 were shortlisted after passing the first and second pre-qualification exercise. 

However, only 38 qualified for the conferment of the award for the year 2019.

The successful candidates would be formally sworn-in during the 2019/2020 New Legal Year of Nigeria’s Supreme Court in September 2019

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