Author: Vincent Osuwo

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has extended sympathies to the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. In his condolence message, Abubakar also expressed sorrow, describing the matriarch’s passing as a shocking development while acknowledging her fulfilled life and legacy of service. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the El-Rufai family and friends and pray that Allah accepts her soul and grants her Al-Janna Firdaus,” he said. Atiku mentioned that her death on a Friday, the Islamic holy day of Jumu’ah, offered some comfort to the family, praying…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai. Tinubu, in a statement signed on Friday by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the late matriarch of the El-Rufai family as a woman who lived a remarkable life and raised children and grandchildren who have contributed greatly to the country. The president, who also lost his mother in old age, stated that he understood the depth of El-Rufai’s loss. He said, “Nasir, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother,…

Bashir El-Rufai, the son of embattled former governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai, has described the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, as “the most corrupt agency in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” Bashir made the remark on Friday while announcing the release of his father on bail by the ICPC. Chronicle NG reports that the former governor of Kaduna State has been granted temporary bail by ICPC following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, on Friday. The former governor’s temporary freedom is intended to allow him to fulfill the funeral ceremonies for his late…

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has been granted temporary bail by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, on Friday. The former governor’s temporary freedom is intended to allow him to fulfill the funeral ceremonies for his late mother, who died in Cairo, Egypt, following a long illness. Bashir, El-Rufai’s son, confirmed his father’s release in a post on his X account Friday night. “Alhamdulillah. My beloved, legendary father (@elrufai) is being released from his unlawful and illegal detention at the hands of one of…

Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the deputy governor of Kano State, has resigned. His spokesperson, Ibrahim Shuaibu, informed the press on Friday that the resignation has been publicly announced. “Yes, it is true. The deputy governor has resigned from his position,” he said, declining to provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the decision. The resignation comes amid recent tensions between the deputy governor and the Kano State House of Assembly, despite the fact that no formal explanation has been provided. In recent days, the Assembly had made a number of accusations against Gwarzo, including misconduct and issues pertaining to the performance…

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw insisted on Friday that “trophies are won on the pitch” when asked about the decision to strip the Senegalese team of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and declare Morocco the champions. “I am focused on my job. It is important to not be distracted. Everyone knows we are the champions of Africa,” Thiaw told reporters at a press conference in Paris, ahead of his team’s friendly meeting with Peru on Saturday at the Stade de France. “We are going to keep working hard to try to win more trophies. It is clear in our…

Members of the FCT Council of Traditional Rulers have received land allocations from Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, who has also waived all statutory payments for their land titles. Wike also announced the fee waiver during the Friday event in Abuja, claiming it was in accordance with President Bola Tinubu’s orders. “We cannot deny the fact that there are indigenous people who were here before the creation of the FCT. “The President said we must extend a hand of fellowship to you. We must give honor to whom honor is due. If those who make peace cannot be appreciated…

The mother of a former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, has died. Her death was disclosed on Friday by her grandson in a post on Facebook. “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came, and to Him we shall all return. I would like to inform the public of the demise of my grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away a few hours ago,” he said. He also stated that the deceased was the biological mother of the former governor and prayed for the repose of her soul. “We are grateful for the life…

The Nigerian Army on Thursday removed 18 senior officers from the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (NACST) after they retired after 35 years of distinguished service. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the flamboyant pulling-out procession celebrated the end of a three-day conference in Benin, Edo’s capital. The conference has as a theme “Optimizing Supply and Transport Capabilities Towards Providing Effective Service Delivery to NA Operations in All Missions.” The Nigerian Army on Thursday removed 18 senior officers from the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (NACST) after they retired after 35 years of distinguished…

US President Donald Trump denied being “desperate” to reach an agreement with Iran on Thursday, as he used threats and diplomacy in an effort to end his war in the Middle East. In his first cabinet meeting since the start of the joint US-Israeli operation, Trump asserted that Iran was “beaten to shit” and was “begging” for a deal, despite Tehran’s denials. However, Trump rejected reports that he was looking for an exit ramp as oil prices soar and political pressure mounts to avoid the kind of drawn-out Middle East war he once spurned. “I read a story today that…