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Stop Fani Kayode from getting Traditional Title-Northern Youth Urge Governors
An umbrella of Northern Youth, the North-west Youth -awareness foundation has called on the Governors of the 19 Northern states to intervene over the planned conferment of Femi –Fani Kayode as Sadaukin Shinkafi by Shinkafi Emirate council of Zamfara state.
In a statement signed by the Chairman of Northwest Youth awareness foundation, Comrade Mahmud Garba Shawai urged Northern Governors to ensure that the plan turbaning an enemy of Northern Nigeria Femi Fani Kayode did not materialize.
Comrade Shawai said Femi Fani Kayode is well known in making inflammatory remarks about Northern Region and its people as described him as someone who is passionate about seeing the downfall of the northern region and its people.
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The letter which was obtained by the Nigerian Tracker addressed to the Executive Governor of Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong in his capacity as Chairman of Northern Governors Forum to make sure that Femi Fani Kayode who hates Northern region with passion is not turban as Sadaukin Shinkafi meaning ‘The Brave of Shinkafi”
North-west awareness foundation further called on Northern Governors Forum to make sure that their request is giving a human Eye and to maintain the reputation of the Northern region which Mr. Femi Fani Kayoed has been despising for long.
Governor Lalong of Plateau State
Mahmud Garba Shawai also called on Governor Bello Matawalle to protect the dignity of the people of Zamfara state whom he campaigned vigorously to ensure that he gets their support and finally elected as the Governor of Zamfara state.
The Northern Youth also draw the attention of Governor Muhammad Bello Matawalle to make sure people of caliber and integrity did not step down as traditional title holders due to undeserved appointment of Femi Fani Kayode as traditional title holder in Shinkafi Emirate of Zamfara state.
They described the appointment of Femi Fani Kayode by Emir Muhammad Makwashe as sheer greed and capitalism which does not mean to achieve anything.
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President Tinubu confers National Honours On Ken Saro Wiwa, Shehu Sani, Bishop Kukah, Femi Falana,
The President stated this during his address for June 12 Democracy Day
Others in the list are
1. Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON)
2. Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON)
3. Kunle Ajibade (OON)
4. Nosa Igiebor (OON)
5. Dapo Olorunyomi (OON)
6. Bayo Onanuga (CON)
7. Ayo Obe (OON)
8. Dare Babarinsa (CON)
9. Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah (CON)
10. Senator Shehu Sani (CON)
11. Governor Uba Sani (CON)
12. Barrister Femi Falana, SAN (CON)
13. Prof. Shafideen Amuwo (CON)
14. Barrister Luke Aghanenu (OON)
15. Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi (CON)
16. Hon. Labaran Maku (OON)
17. Dr. Tunji Alausa (CON)
18. Mr Nick Dazang (OON)
19. Hon Abdul Oroh (OON)
20. Odia Ofeimun (CON)
21. Seye Kehinde (OON)
22. Barrister Felix Morka (CON)
23. Barrister Ledum Mitee (CON)
24. Hon. Olawale Osun (CON)
25. Dr. Amos Akingba (CON)
26. Prof. Segun Gbadegesin (CON)
27. Mobolaji Akinyemi (CFR)
28. Dr. Kayode Shonoiki (CON)
29. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere (CON)
30. Prof. Bayo Williams (CON)
31. Sen. Abu Ibrahim (CFR)
32. Sen. Ame Ebute (CFR)
33. Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu
34. Ken Saro Wiwa (CON)
35. Saturday Dobee (OON)
36. Nordu Eawo (OON)
37. Daniel Gbooko (OON)
38. Paul Levera (OON)
39. Felix Nuate (OON)
40. Baribor Bera (OON)
41. Barinem Kiobel (OON)
42. John Kpuine (OON)
President Tinubu also conferred the national honour on the remaing Ogoni nine.
Nigerian Tracker reports that Ken Saro Wiwa was killed during the administration of Late General Sani Abacha on 10th November 1995 over allegations of treason.
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Remi Tinubu Urges Unity for National Development
The First Lady Remi Tinubu has said that all hands must be on deck to ensure the development of Nigeria.
The First Lady said this while visiting Enugu State to distribute professional kits to midwives in the state.
Speaking on harnessing and leveraging Nigeria’s diversity, Tinubu said it is important to build a safe and prosperous nations regardless of each other political affiliation.
She also highlighted that traditional leaders are closer to the grassroots and the government on the other hand.
She appealed to the traditional leaders to align with her vision to promote the health and well-being of the people, especially women.
“As leaders, we are responsible to take care of all Nigeria, political affiliation notwithstanding.
“Nigeria is a beautiful country and no one should hinder anyone from visiting any part of the country to experience this. We pray our security will improve and Nigeria should get to that place of safety,” Tinubu said
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FRCN’s Ace Caster Yahaya Umar Passes On
Ace Nigerian broadcaster, Yahaya Umar is dead. Umar is one of the most recognizable voices on the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) network.
He was a constant anchor of the widely monitored 7am and 10pm network news on the FRCN.
The news of the legendary renown broadcaster, Yahaya Umar Social have continued to generate reactions among some of his fans in Kaduna.
The broadcaster who is popularly called Umar Social was known for his unique voice and flare while handling the microphone.
Most lovers of Radio Nigeria Supreme FM Kaduna attest to the fact that Umar Social was a voice to reckon with in the 1900s as well as on Radio Nigeria Network Service.
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