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​Ekweremadu doing dirty work for Saraki – Senator Adamu

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Abdullahi Adamu (APC, Nasarawa West), has accused the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, of using his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, to do his “dirty work”.
He made this accusation during an interview with Daily Trust, where he also accused Mr. Saraki of leading the Senate ”by proxy”.
Mr. Adamu was one of the Senators who opposed the amendment of the election sequence by his colleagues and has since defended his actions, stating that he acted ultimately in the interest of democracy and the country.
He was eventually removed as the leader of the Northern Senators Forum, an action many linked to his daring to oppose the senate leadership.
The former governor of Nasarawa state said there have been attacks on him as a ranking senator.
He also denied allegations that he was plotting to destabilise the Senate and cause a change of its leadership.
“I have no problem with the senate president; I’m not looking for his seat but somehow he is a kind of guy who is operating by proxy, principle of proxy. You know he has errand boys who take it upon themselves to do the hatchet man’s job. If there is anything that is going to happen and he feels it will be a bit hard to swallow, he will make sure he is not on the stage and he will have Ike Ekweremadu to do the dirty work for him.
“Yes, I may not have supported Saraki’s emergence as the senate president because I wasn’t part of the circumstances that produced him; but in order to make for peace, I was talked to and we decided to let the sleeping dogs lie.
“The leadership of the government, the presidency and the party didn’t fight when this thing happened under their watch, so I felt there was no point to fight to any ridiculous level. In this room that we are having this interview, people from outside the senate came wanting me to vie (for the Senate presidency) but I said no. In the end, people who wanted to make peace came and said we should give it a chance and we made it very possible to have peace and I have never changed my mind on that.”
Reacting to reports that monkeys ‘absconded’ with N70 million belonging to Northern Senators’ Forum that was kept in his farm, Mr. Adamu said people making the accusation were being used to give him a bad name.
 

“In order to give a dog a bad name, they now went to say that they had N70m that I mismanaged or whatever. The NSF, to the best of my knowledge, has never had N70m, at least not during my tenure that they purported it was mismanaged. We inherited something in the region of N62m/N63m that was declared by the outgone secretary of the forum who happens to be the present Senate Leader, Ahmad Lawan. I didn’t touch one kobo until when we were going to Katsina for the NSF retreat. When we were going, we got the same guys to sign for the transport fares.
“Every senator that attended was paid N250, 000 as allowance for his two days and everyone also got N150, 000 for return ticket. They got these and they signed. The remaining money was returned to Abuja and was paid back into the account.
“You know, when you talk of money, everybody’s attention will be attracted. They did this to get attention, but this is just garbage, and for the allegation, it is up to them to prove.”

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Arrest anyone parading himself as the president of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo in Lagos apart from Chief Solomon -prophet Ikuru

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By Collins Nkwocha

The prophetic Hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos has called on the security operatives to arrest anyone parading himself as the president of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo in Lagos apart from Chief Solomon Aguene who is recognised by the law.

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Speaking during the coronation of Eze Ohazurume Ndi Igbo of Lekki on the 5th of May,2023, he warned Chief Ossai to stop causing discord and confusion among the Igbo’s in Lagos.He urged the security operatives to arrest him for flaunting himself as the president despite the court ruling which elongated the tenure of the serving president.

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He went ahead to profess his love for the Igbo’s,he said that the president of Nigeria,Bola Ahmed Tinubu also love them,he urged them to stay united so that they can achieve great things in the Nigerian nation.He said “I have immense love for the Igbo’s because they are a great tribe,the Bola Ahmed Tinubu also love them,they should come together and remain united in order achieve great things ”

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Prophetic Hall Of Fame: ‘’Emulate Sanwo-Olu’’ – Prophet Ikuru implores Other Governors

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By Collins Nkwocha

 

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The number one prophet in Nigeria, the prophetic Hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos, has applauded the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwolu for being exceptional as a serving governor.

 

Speaking today in Ikeja, Lagos,the handsome prophet was full of praises for the governor,he said ” while some governors were busy embezzling money, Sanwolu was busy working, making Lagos the attraction of Nigeria and enviable,God will continue to bless him and his commissioners”

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He maintained that Lagos is now very beautiful because of the commitment and sincerity of the governor,he said “just some weeks ago, the president was here to commissioner the redline train which is a remarkable achievement, Sanwolu making indelible mark in Lagos,there are many visible projects going on in Lagos at the moment,i want other governors to emulate him so that Nigeria can be a better place, the reason why people keep flooding Lagos is because there is nothing in other states,the governors are diverting the money that is meant for the development of the states”

 

He stressed further and described the governor as some who is very humble and respectful ” I will continue to pray for him and his commissioners , that God will continue to protect and guide them”.

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ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE

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ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports That The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) is set to commence the construction of a state-of-the-art hostel block for the Federal University of Technology, Minna. The project, which is being executed under the philanthropic initiative of the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu (CFR, CON), will provide contemporary hostel accommodation for undergraduate students within the university’s main campus. The proposed hostel facility will accommodate 108 students with other auxiliary facilities such as laundries, kitchenettes, common rooms, and the warden’s room.

 

 

 

 

ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE 

 

 

 

 

Speaking at the groundbreaking event, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Faruk Adamu Kuta, expressed joy for having the University as one of the beneficiaries of the ASR Africa Tertiary Education Grant Scheme. He extended the University’s appreciation to the Chairman of ASR Africa and the BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu and added that upon completion, a large number of students will have access to hostel accommodation thereby reducing the number of students that are exposed to insecurity and other vices outside the university campus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In his response, Dr. Ubon Udoh, the Managing Director of ASR Africa, affirmed the excellent reputation of the University of Minna which ranked amongst the top 10 Nigerian universities and top 2500 in the world by Webometrics. He applauded the management of the university for prioritizing the security of their students amidst the institution’s quantum of needs. In his words, “The choice of this project will facilitate the relocation of the university’s temporary accommodations back into the main campus”. Dr Udoh urged the student to ensure proper use of the building which is constructed with state-of-the-art facilities.

 

 

 

 

ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE 

 

 

 

 

 

The hostel accommodation is designed to have an apartment styled accommodations with each room having an en-suite bath and water closet facilities. This model of each room having its independent convenience and shower has been found to engender hygiene and a sense of responsibility amongst the students which is what the university aim to achieve among its students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About ASR Africa

 

 

ASR Africa is the brainchild of African Industrialist, Philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) was established in 2021 to provide sustainable, impact-based, homegrown solutions to developmental issues affecting Health, Education and Social Development within Africa.

 

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