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  Lacuna that slows the appointment of the New Emir Of Zazzau

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On 20th September 2020, the Emir of Zazzau Alhaji Shehu Idris passed away after a protracted illness and was buried the same day according to Islamic injunctions.

The tradition in the Northern part of this country is whenever a monarch dies on the throne, it hardly exceeds  3 days without the appointment of a new Emir.

Some records after the demise of Emir Aminu who preceded Late Emir of Zazzau Shehu Idris it only took the military government of Brigadier Abba Kyari  8 days to appoint a New Emir.

Suddenly Governor Nasiru –El-Rufai surprised people by posting on his Facebook page that after recommendations from the kingmakers he was reading a book written by MG Smith on the appointment of Emirs of Zazzau. He also posted that he was reading other books to guide him. This has created undue tension and apprehension within the emirate.

Read also:  Breaking: Emir of Zazzau Shehu Idris is Dead

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A lot of people criticized Governor EL-Rufai for trying to ridicule an ancient emirate like Zazzau because of his personal interest in trying to foist an Emir on the Emirate.

After the selection by the 5  Kingmakers, Palace sources told Nigerian Tracker that when the Governor asked the Kingmakers to reconsider their selection of the New Emir of Zazzau since his favorite candidate wasn’t among the top contenders.

 

It emerged that the Governor canceled the nomination of the first 3 top contenders citing an allegation of inducement, and bias against 2 contenders who were not allowed to contest.

 

When the Kingmakers followed the Instruction of Governor for the second time, sources say that Iyan Zazzau was said to have topped the list again according to sources.

 

The source said the preferred candidate of Governor Nasir EL-Rufai for is still Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Thailand    Ahmafd Bamalli.

 

As at present it is not known when Governor Nasie r EL –Rufai will announce the New Emir of Zazzau, two weeks after the demise of Alhaji Shehu Idris.

 

 

 

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Former Defence Minister General Abbe Passes On At 75

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Former Military Governor of Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, Major General Godwin Osagie Abbe, has passed away. He was 75.

Abbe served as the Military Governor of both Akwa Ibom State from 1988 to 1990, and River State from 1990 to 1992. He also held the position of Minister of Interior under President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration where he was later redeployed to the ministry of defence

He died in Abuja on Saturday after a long illness.

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His academic achievements include a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University and attendance at the United States Army Infantry School, the Ghana Armed Forces Staff College, and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.

He rose through the ranks to become the General Officer Commanding of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, and commanded both the Training and Doctrine Command and the National War College.

Abbe retired in 1999 at the rank of Major General and subsequently joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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World Bank Project in Kano Trains 1,000 Healthcare Personnel to Combat Malnutrition

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Dr Umar Yahuza addressing news men

 

Dr. Umar Yahuza, the Project Coordinator for the World Bank-assisted initiative in Kano, known as Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), has announced the training of 1,000 healthcare personnel in a bid to provide preventive nutrition services to pregnant and lactating mothers.

During a workshop held for the training of healthcare workers, Dr. Yahuza addressed newsmen, highlighting the significance of the ANRiN project, which is funded by the World Bank. He explained that the project aims to change behavior from the grassroots and reverse the negative trends of malnutrition.

Kano State has made significant progress in reducing severe stunting by 9 percent, a notable achievement that underscores the need for continued improvement. Dr. Yahuza emphasized that the N774 being used to train frontline healthcare workers was initially unstructured.

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The journey began with MYCN facilitators in Kano and Lagos, followed by the training of a critical mass of facilitators. Subsequently, 120 healthcare professionals from various health facilities in Kano, including medical doctors and dieticians, were trained.

Currently, training is underway for 484 apex healthcare facilities in Kano. The training is being conducted at eight different points, with 60 healthcare workers being trained at each location, totaling 1,000 trained healthcare personnel under the MYCN initiative.

Dr. Yahuza expressed optimism about seeing an end to malnutrition in the region. He stated, “We are near to seeing an end to malnutrition. We are not late.”

One of the beneficiaries, Rahinatu Ado Ibrahim, shared her experience, saying, “We received capacity building, and there are available resources.”

The ANRiN project is designed to provide comprehensive support to healthcare workers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to address malnutrition effectively. With continued efforts and collaboration, the project aims to improve the overall health and well-being of the population in Kano State.

 

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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution

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Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.

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The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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