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Ganduje pays tributes to late Wada Maida, describes him as unique journalist

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Aug 8, 2021

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has described the late former Board Chairman of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Wada Maida, as a unique journalist with landmark achievements in the profession.

The governor spoke when the management of NAN led by the Managing Director, Mr Buki Ponle, paid him a courtesy visit at his official residence in Abuja.

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The visit was part of the preparations for the Sept. 16 official renaming of the NAN headquarters building in Abuja after Maida, who was at various times Western Europe Correspondent, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of the agency.

NAN reports that the letter conveying President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval for the naming of the edifice after Maida was dated Nov. 26, 2020, following his death on Aug. 17, 2020, at the age of 70.

Ganduje, who had earlier congratulated Ponle on his appointment, also commended him for his various initiatives since he took the mantle of leadership at the agency.

He said Maida lived an exemplary life of selflessness and service to humanity, adding that the decision to name the NAN building after him was most appropriate and well-thought-out.

“I want to condole with you on the death of your former Managing Director and Chairman, Board of Directors, Ahaji Wada Maida, may his soul rest in perfect peace.

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” His name is an household name in Nigeria, in fact, one of the newspapers recently put his pictures on its pages reminding us of those days when he used to render his services to Nigeria and to humanity.

“He was a unique journalist among his contemporaries and he served this nation to the best of his ability, leaving behind footprints that are enviable and proud enough to be associated with.

“So inviting us to attend his immortalisation means that it is not we doing you a favour as an agency, it is you doing us a favour. I want to assure you that we will attend to honour his memory,” Ganduje said.

He said Kano State Government had always recognised the leading position of NAN in the business of news dissemination locally and internationally, adding that his administration would have a lot to gain from partnering with the agency.

“Pertaining to the issue of partnership, NAN being a multimedia institution, we have everything to gain. We have been dealing with various media organisations but when it comes to NAN, then you are in an ocean so the story of water is not a story.

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“That partnership is very important to us and especially to the people of Kano. You have already acknowledged our history. It involves old civilisation even before the creation of Nigeria.

” It had been on the world map many thousands of years ago, being exposed to North Africa and from there to Europe. It is a civilisation very rich in tradition and culture, so I think there is a lot for us to gain in it.

“In commerce and development, this will give us the opportunity to showcase our development aspirations and what we have so far achieved in the state so far. I think the earlier we build that relationship the better,’’ he said.

Earlier, the managing director in his remarks had recalled that Kano was where NAN opened its first state office at the commencement of operations in 1978.

He told the governor that NAN was looking forward to further strengthening the existing relationship it started with the people and government of Kano over four decades ago.

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While paying tributes to Maida, Ponle said: ‘’Your Excellency, permit me to say this.

” Our late chairman board of directors died on Aug.17, 2020. He was first Editor-in-Chief, London and Western Europe Correspondent and Managing Director.

” He never left us. The Commander-in-Chief in his wisdom has given directive that the edifice he contributed into making NAN Headquarters be named after our late icon and one of the best journalists that Nigeria has ever produced.

‘’ We called him Wada because he was just a grassroots man. He had listening ears and was ready to solve the problems of others even when he had his own problems.

” He gave Nigeria and NAN a great edifice, so there’s no more befitting honour to be bestowed on Wada Maida than naming the building after him.’’

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He also told Ganduje that he was one of the few governors identified by the management of NAN to be special guests of honour at the event, going by his performance and style of leadership.

“We have noted also with delight the giant strides that you have made since your administration came into being, especially the seamless and peaceful congresses you did recently, it was marvelous just like you have been doing in the past.

“We want to strengthen this partnership with your administration in the area of most effective coverage of events and in the area of timely and responsible news dissemination.

” We will also ensure that we put Kano State Government in the front burner of events and activities locally and globally.

” Kano people are accommodating, and we want to sustain the peaceful coexistence among residents through various strategies that we have mapped out,’’ Ponle said.

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Unknown gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday attacked a police station located in Atani, the headquarters of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.

It was gathered that the gunmen launched the attack on the police facility around 1:30 am on Wednesday.

A further report had it that four police officers were killed in the attack.

Since the emergence of Charles Soludo as the Governor of Anambra State there had been series of attacks on police and government facilities in the state.

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Meanwhile, the spokesman of the state police command, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, has confirmed the development.

He said, “The hoodlums came around 1 a.m., and unlucky for us, four police operatives paid the supreme price.”

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng on hearing of the attack immediately mobilized men of the command from various units to the area.

“The hoodlums were still there when the CP personally led men of the command to the affected area, and the timely arrival saved the day and the hoodlums were successfully repelled, and the facility was saved.

“We have commenced intelligence already, and we hope to unravel the persons behind the attack.”

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Supreme Court Affirms Six-Year Jail Term For Former Director Of Pensions, John Yakubu

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Supreme Court Affirms Six-Year Jail Term For Former Director Of Pensions, John YakubSupreme Court Affirms Six-Year Jail Term For Former Director Of Pensions, John Yakubu

The Supreme Court has affirmed the six years imprisonment imposed on a former Federal Director of Pensions, Mister John Yakubu, and also ordered him to refund the sum of N22.9b to the Federal Government.

The N22.9b was part of the police pension fund he admitted before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to have been misappropriate

Justice Tijjani Abubakar in a judgment in an appeal filed by Yusuf upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal which in 2018 sent him to six years imprisonment in addition to the refund of the sum.

The apex court held that Yusuf and others engaging in fraudulent practices must be told through court judgments that it is no longer business as usual.

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Sept 26, 2021A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mallam Yusuf Ali, says it is not to late for members of the  National Assembly to revisit the issue of  electronic transmission of election results to ensure credibility.Ali, who made the remarks while speaking in an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, said the more credible elections were, the less litigations they will attract.The  News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports  that the Nigerian Senate had on July 16, passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021, after division among its members on the electronic transmission of results.

The clause 52(2) of the bill gives the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the discretion to determine when, where and how voting and transmission of results will be done.

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The Senate had ruled out the possibility of having results transmitted electronically when it voted that the NCC, with the National Assembly’s approval, would determine whether INEC could transmit results electronically or not.

Similarly, the House of Representatives, on July 16, passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, maintaining the controversial Clause 52(2) as presented amidst protests, especially by members of the minority caucus.

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Justice Abubakar said that the appeal of the former federal pension director seeking to set aside the six years jail term against him was frivolous and devoid of merit.

He further held that victims of the convicted director deserve restitution which can only be achieved through justice.

Yusuf had dragged the Federal Government before the apex court seeking to overturn the six years imprisonment slammed on by the Court of Appeal.

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The former pensions director, who is serving the six years jail term at the Kuje correctional facility, also asked the Supreme Court to set aside a whopping sum of N22.9 billion he was ordered to refund to the government treasury by the Court of Appeal in a 2018 judgment.

He was sent to prison in 2018 by the Court of Appeal in Abuja upon being found guilty of defrauding the Federal Government to the tune of N22.9 billion through police pensions.

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Stakeholders task Nigerian youths on good governance, leadership advocacy

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Dr Odiakpo Obire, the founder of Good leadership for Africa, an Abuja based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) said the aim of the awards were to encourage African leaders to take their place as leaders among world leaders.
He said the youths of Africa had what it takes to elect the right leaders into offices as this was fundamental to their future and the success of the country.


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Abuja Nov 5, 2021 (NAN) Stakeholders in governance have urged Nigerian youths to be advocates of good governance and leadership in order to make Nigeria a better place.

They gave the advice in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the second global good governance awards and summit held in Abuja on Friday.

The theme for the award is “ Good governance mentality for global impact.

Dr Odiakpo Obire, the founder of Good leadership for Africa, an Abuja based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) said the aim of the awards were to encourage African leaders to take their place as leaders among world leaders.

He said the youths of Africa had what it takes to elect the right leaders into offices as this was fundamental to their future and the success of the country.

According to him, good governance and leadership are achievable and controllable by the youths.
“ Good governance and leadership make strong institutions.

“ The Africa and Nigeria of our dreams cannot be achieved if youths neglect accountability and advocacy of good leadership’, he said.

Obire stated that everyone appointed into a leadership position could help achieve a great Nigeria if they put the needs of the masses first and do what was expected of them.

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“ From the Federal Government to the local government, to the appointees to the least held office, everyone has the responsibility to do the right thing, ” he said.

He said democracy in Nigeria is over 22 years and youths had to rise to the responsibility of advocating for good leadership and accountability.

“ Good governance starts from selecting good leaders by the youths, ” he said.

Amb. Louis Temisan, Mayorking Ultimate International Magazine said a lot of people, institutions and NGOs are worthy of celebration because they advocate good governance.

“ People, institutions and NGOs who are staff minded, support youth empowerment, community development deserve all the celebration and recognition, ” he said.

According to him, advocating for and publicising good governance will challenge other lacking leaders to do better in their respective communities.

Amb. Anthony Nwangwu disclosed that good governance should be measured by good directions and steps taken by a leader to ensure life was easy for people.

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He said good governance is not measured by the number of cars a leader has or how much cash they throw around.

Nwangwu said good governance affects every facets of life.

NAN reports that about 30 people from the private and public sectors were recipients of different awards.

Some category of these awards include, award of Excellence in Human resource, award of best security outfit and award of best youth empowerment. (NAN)

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