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In its efforts  to ensure maximum output and smooth operation in the oil sector, the House of Representatives caucus pledged to support  President Bola Tinubu-led administration to achieve a seamless implementation of fuel subsidy removal and other aspects of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. According to House of Reps caucus consisting of over 50 members drawn from across the country, the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 is the most audacious attempt to overhaul the petroleum sector, once bedevilled by controversies and uncertainties.  Hon. Seso Ikpagher (Benue APC) who disclosed  this ,described the PIA as the best thing to happen to Nigeria’s oil sector and one of the numerous reforms birthed by the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Mele Kyari. He, however, lamented that the implementation of the law and operationalisation of its objectives remains a cause for serious concerns.  If properly ef...

In a bid to encourage good deeds and exemplary leadership in the society  , the Catholic Men Organization, Kaduna Archdiocese honoured for lawmaker of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,Senator Shehu Sani with an award of Excellence.  The award titled, "Voice  of the Masses " was in recognition of his invaluable contributions to fight against injustices and resolute disposition about the plights of the masses in the society Speaking during the presentation ceremony at his Kaduna residence, the Leader of the delegation, Mr. Bature Joel Madaki ,2023 Convention Chairman, Catholic Men Organization of Kaduna Archdiocese said decision to honour the former lawmaker , who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in 8th Senate was to encourage him to remain steadfast and do more for the masses. "On behalf of the Catholic Men Organisation (CMO), Kaduna Catholic Archdiocese we present to you this award of excellence for being the voice of the masses. This is in our o...

Mansur Bamalli: Litany Of Tribute. Inna Lillahi Wa'inna Ilaihim Raji'un The late Nigerian diplomat 'AMB. MANSUR NUHU BAMALLI, (MAGAJIN GARIN ZAZZAU)' had devoted his skill energy to forging peaceful relations between nigeria and Morocco.  Late Amb. Bamalli would perhaps be best remembered for his humility, hard work and straightforwardness endeared him to many, as he was accessible to all manner of people irrespective of creed, religion or political affiliation. He would be remembered for his diplomatic acumen. May Almighty Allah forgive the deceased his sins, grant him Aljanatu firdaus and the family, Zazzau emirate, as well as the people and government of Kaduna State and nigeria, the courage to bear the irreparable loss. HON. BARR. IBRAHIM BELLO FORMER MEMBER FEDERAL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE, SSA TO THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KADUNA ON CHIEFTAINCY AFFAIRS

Inna lillahi wa’inna ilaihi raji’un, with a heavy heart but we take solace in “Kullu nafsin za’ikatul maut” Qur'an:3 verse:185,  Friday 20th October 2023 remained a sad day in our lives as we lost an illustrious Zazzau Prince and a gentleman per excellence Ambassador Mansur Nuhu Bamalli. Words fail us and cannot describe the Late Mansur’s sojourn on this earth as he was dedicated to serving man and humanity. The late Nigerian diplomat 'Amb. Mansur Nuhu Bamalli, (Magajin Garin Zazzau)' had devoted his skill energy to forging peaceful relations between Nigeria and Morocco. He would be remembered for his diplomatic acumen. He was a testimony of generousity and hardwork, ever willing to take assignments squarely as they come by. Throughout his illustrious career, he exemplified the qualities of leadership and statemanship with unwavering dedication. He was the bridge between the entire ruling houses of zazzau.He bears no grudge with anyone, alway available to make l...

   Rt. Hon. Aribasoye Adeoye, Hon. Speaker, Ekiti State Leadtimes Africa Magazine's Strategic Leadership summit on good Governance will hold next week at the University of Lagos. The summit will attract   participants from all walks of life including captains of industries, technocrats, state commissioners, secretaries to states' government, law makers, local government administrators, military and para-military personnels, professionals,traditional and religious leaders, NGOs, credible  politicians, among others.  In a press statement  signed by Professor Buba S., Mshelia, co-covener of the program,he said, "few selected professionals and business icons will be decorated with honorary doctorate degree awards by Highstone Global University, Texas, USA during the ceremony."              MRS AHMED LAMI ONAYI                 ERNEST OVIE SHAKA       ...

Also the biological younger brother to the Emir of Zazzau. Comrade Musa Mohammed (Moonlight) Gratitude for the life of the man and sadness at his untimely death. I extended my deepest condolences to Ambassador Mansur Bamalli’s family, the diplomatic community, as well as Zazzau emirate, the Government and people of Kaduna State. Late Ambassador Bamalli has dedicated himself in fostering mutually-beneficial diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Morocco, noting his commitment to diplomacy. He was hardworking, articulate and attentive to all and sundry, he was known and loved for the open-door policy he operated as Nigeria’s diplomat.  He welcomed all to the Embassy. He injected a high dose of intellectual energy into his job. He maintained the suave diplomat’s veneer while promoting and polishing his country’s interests and image respectively.  He devoted himself fully to his duties during his illustrious time in service as a Nigerian diplomat.  We will always re...

The leader of Rescue The Vulnerable Initiative aka Rescue Movement For New Nigeria and former Labour Party presidential aspirant, Comrade Faduri Oluwadare Joseph aka Fadojoe, has decried the insensitivity of the Nigerian lawmakers over the purchase of exotic car at N160 million per lawmaker; at this time when the economy of the country is on free fall, that many civil servants can no longer feed their family due to ridiculously low earnings and ridiculously high cost of food, as well as the worst fuel situation due to the unguided announcement of subsidy removal without adequate preparation to cushion the effects. This he disclosed through his audio media chat with newsmen in Nigeria on Thursday October 19, 2023. According to Fadojoe, "it's so shameful that at a time when our dear country, Nigeria is going through the worst economic downturn since the history of the existence of the country, our Lawmakers could use borrowed funds by the government to buy exotic car...

By Comrade Musa Mohammed The state of insecurity; the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa will definitely coordinate and unify the war on terror being waged by the diverse segments of the Armed Forces to achieve the collective goal of eradicating all traces of threats to our national security. Nigerians may soon begin to witness a new approach to tackling insecurity in the country as the new chief of Defence Staff (CDS) assumed duty, vowing to raise the tempo of the heat on terrorists, oil thieves and other criminals until they are totally subdued. Christopher Musa is a general with cognitive experience and exposure in security and intelligence at the highest who make positive impact as the chief of Defence Staff. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, while taking over the command of the Armed Forces from the erstwhile defence chief, Gen. Lucky Irabor, reiterated the determination of the military to go after terrorists, bandits and oth...

Group under umbrella of  Good Governance Forum (GGF) said the protests trailing the appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede as the newly appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are unnecessary considering his experience and capacity. According to the group,those behind what was described  as 'frivolous protest'  over his qualification across the country have little or no knowledge about his experience in same EFCC. It would be recalled that President Tinubu announced the appointment of both Olukoyede and Hammajoda on Thursday, October 12, 2023. The appointment came four months after the suspension of the former EFCC chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa. However,members of the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights, on Tuesday, stormed premises of the National Assembly to kick against the choice of Olukoyede as EFCC chairman. The National Secretary of the Human  Rights group,Mr Adebayo Ogorry, during the protest, alleged that the choice of Olukoy...

When I cautioned and opposed the $350million World bank LOAN for Kaduna state, i was vilified, attacked and persecuted for Eight years, and even attempts were even made on my life. Kaduna borrowed $340 million when the value of the dollar was 400 naira. Now they have to pay with a naira value of 1000 Naira and counting. The so-called project financed by the loan cannot generate the revenue to pay the loan. The day of reckoning is here; the state is strangulated, suffocated, stagnated and stranded in Debt that it cannot pay. It’s the second most indebted state in the country after Lagos.  Lagos has a strong industrial, Banking, Commercial and maritime base to generate enough IGR to service their debt.  Most of the industries in Kaduna are dead. The lords of Loans are nowhere to be found. The people of the state are paying the price. For now let’s enjoy the music and the soup. Sen. Shehu sani.

By Sani Sulaiman  Students of Government Day Secondary School Gyewana in Numan LGA of Adamawa State in North-eastern Nigeria have expressed gratitude to the Dangote Group for building new three administration Blocks in the school. They aired their appreciation while fielding questions from over fifty (50) Journalists who were on a working visit to some of the intervention projects executed by the Dangote Suger Refinery which is located at Numan and the school is also part of the benefitting host Communities of the company. Some of the students who are in SS2, Mercy Pwauden, and Galilee Lawson who told the Journalists that the school has about two (200) students said "The new nine additional classrooms that Dangote built for us has made a great impact on our teaching and learning because, before their intervention, the environment was not conducive for learning. "We really lack words that can define our appreciation to the Dangote but we pray for God to reward him ...

The Appeal Court on Governorship Election petition have been called upon to ensure justice and fairness through declaring Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State as the winner. The call was made by a Community Leader and a senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov. Sule, Hon. Basiru Sharubutu Abubakar. He urges the Appeal Court to ensure Professionalism by declaring Gov. Sule as the people’s choice.The SSA, who is also an APC Chieftain explained that truly the people of Nasarawa State wisely voted for Gov. Sule during the march 2023 Governorship election shortly after that INEC declared Abdullahi Sule as the winner of the election. He stated that Nasarawa state is the home of APC, saying that people massively voted for Engr Abdullahi Sule to ensure progress & development among others.Hon. Sharubutu a former chairman of Kokona LGA said Gov. Sule have respect for the elders and he believes strongly in learning from the council of the elders and thus, benefitting from their ...

RT. HON. ADEOYE STEPHEN ARIBASOYE,    EKITI SPEAKER As an annual event,the Strategic Leadership summit on good Governance in African Leadership will hold next month at the University of Lagos.  The program which is being packaged by Leadtimes Africa Magazine will attract   participation from captains of industries, state governors & their wives,state commissioners, secretaries to states' government, law makers, local government administrators,military and para-military personnels, professionals,traditional and religious leaders, NGOs, credible  politicians, among others.  In a press statement  signed by Professor Buba S., Mshelia, co-covener of the program,he said, "few selected Nigerians  professionals and business icons will be decorated with honorary doctorate degree awards by Highstone Global University, Texas, USA during the ceremony." The theme of this year's edition is titled:Promoting Integrity, Transparency and Accoun...

MUSA MOHAMMED Address: No H3 Argungu Road Doka Kaduna North LGA, Kaduna StateGSM: 0803-889-5334/ 0802-626-8303 E-mail: moonlightnews15@gmail.com, musamohdeen@gmail.com. OBJECTIVES: To build a strong dynamic and viable career in a reputable organization where I can use my talent, experience and educational skills. PERSONAL DATA: Date of Birth: 20th January, 1973 Sex: Male State of Origin: Kaduna Local Govt Area: Kaduna North Marital Status: Married Religion: Islam Language Spoken: English, Hausa and Arabic. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATE: • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism and Mass Communication, International Institute of Journalism (IIJ) Abuja – 2022 • Professional Diploma in Mass Communication Bayero University Kano -2009 • Diploma in Adult Education, Niger state College of Education, Minna – 1998 • National Grade II Teachers Certificate Sultan Abubakar College Sokoto – 1994 • First School Leaving Certificate, Maiduguri Road Primary School, Kaduna -1987 MEMBERSHIP:• ...

By Comrade Musa Mohammed Hon. Bello El-Rufai deciding  to sideline Governor Uba Sani on issue of Insecurity' is evidently a bad step, which will definitely come with grave consequences.  I discovered lately how Bello wants to dictate what happens in Kaduna State. He now acts as a lawmaker on his own by refusing to interface with the Governor, which is most unfortunate. Apparently,Bello is beginning to exhibit the signs of " I'm an Island"; a legislature on his own  working outside his State Governor .The big question is why is it so?  For me , I think he's under the illusion that   Kaduna State is still controlled by his father, the former governor, therefore there is no need to consult with Governor Uba Sani before visiting the Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria, General Christopher Gwabin Musa on the insecurity challenges. It was reliable gathered that Bello El-Rufai, on Tuesday visited the Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria, General Christopher...

To me, the above referred Memo sounds like the rumblings of a novice in the operations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation that is now translated into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), That the Petroleum Industrial Act (PIA), now guides the operations of the National Petroleum Company Limited is still not appreciated by some of our fellow Nigerian citizens is unfortunate.  Sponsored media columns with inept presentations on strategic national issues such as this, and placed in an online called Guardian Nigerian, should be encapsulated with adequate data, that is educative and  informative indices that the Nigerian populace and the oil industry can digest on where Mallam Mele Kyari lapses negatively affected the Nation’s crude oil production quota. In the first place, from the write- up, the reporter seems not to be in the know, on how NNPC operates. Else, he would have identified the operational deficiencies that led to the decline...

In Kaduna State, 19 Councillors from across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state, have decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and called on their supporters to rally around Governor Uba Sani. The Organising Secretary, Alhaji Kawu Ibrahim Yakasai, said at the ceremony in Kaduna on Tuesday, that it was heartwarming to witness the declaration by the elected councillors from various wards in the 23 Local Government Areas and their supporters. He assured that the APC would carry everybody along and being the good man he is, Governor Uba Sani will transform Kaduna State by God’s grace for all to enjoy. Speaking on behalf of the Councillors , Hon.Ishaku Ishaya Duchi from Yelwa Ward of Chikun Local Government Area, said they were happy with the policies of the Uba Sani administration in making life much better for the people of Kaduna State. He said the Governor ‘s action of reducing school fees in the state University and in other state owned higher instituti...

BY COMRADE MUSA MOHAMMED A leader’s history of successes and failures makes a big difference in his credibility.  To build trust, a leader must exemplify these qualities: competence, connection and character. People will forgive occasional mistakes based on ability, especially if they can see that you’re still growing as anleader.  But they won’t trust someone who has slips in character. In that area, even occasional lapses are lethal. No leader can break trust with his people and expect to keep influencing them. Trust makes leadership possible.   General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR, the 18th Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Nigeria, who was appointed July 2023, galvanized himself and swung into action.  When he assumed duty, he started with an enduring philosophy and vision of an army which could inculcate the ideals of discipline, professionalism, esprit de corps and hard work, which his administration would instil and imbibe the ideals of a profess...

Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State, September 30th, 2023 - We are deeply saddened to address the general public and the entire community of Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State in light of a recent and tragic incident that unfolded within our cherished institution. Late Abubakar Barda, a promising 200-level student of the Computer Science Department at FUDMA, has regrettably lost his life in a shocking and unforeseen circumstance. In the wake of this heartbreaking incident, we believe it is of utmost importance to provide accurate information to the public, dispelling any rumors or misconceptions that may have arisen. On September 28, 2023, a grievous incident occurred at Darawa quarters, Dutsinma LGA, Katsina State, involving eight (8) students of Federal University Dutsinma. This incident resulted from a heated altercation among the students, which tragically escalated following disputes related to a relationship with a fellow female student. This ...

The Management of Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) on behalf of Senate, Staff and Student is deeply saddened, concernedand highly regrets the unfortunate incident involving some of its studentsthat led to the sudden death ofa 200 level Computer Science and Information Technology, Abubakar Nasiru Barda from an unfortunate altercationover a female student colleague.  The University Management has been up and doing since the occurrenceof  the unfortunate incident to ensure justice is served to all. The Management upon getting wind of the incident swiftly constituted An Interim Adhoc committeeto look into the case and feed management on development as they unfold.  A preliminary report submitted to the managementon Saturday, 30th September, 2023bby the committee revealed that the unfortunate incident occurred outside the university’s campus but upon receipt of information University Security were quickly mobilised to the scene for prompt intervention that halt...