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AFRD: President Buhari, Magashi Lay Wreaths For the Fallen Heroes

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President Buhari Laying Wreath To Remember The Armed Forces

 

 

The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has urged Nigerians to support the nation’s Armed Forces to boost their morales to win various ongoing  Campaigns in the country.

Maj Gen Magashi made the appeal against the backdrop of the successful grand finale of the 2021 Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day parade and wreaths laying ceremony under the parade of the Commander-in-Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari held in Abuja.

He said all Nigerians are critical stakeholders in maintaining a well mobilised professionally responsible and responsive Military that is capable of safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Defense Minister Magashi Watch President Buhari Signs The Rigister

Defense Minister Magashi Watch President Buhari Signs The Rigister

While commending  President Muhammadu Buhari for providing the right leadership to secure the country internally and against external aggression,  he said a buy-in by the public information of aiding and speaking good about their military will be a Force Multiplier for the Fighting Forces to win the battles and not losing the war.

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The Defence Minister who had his second shot at laying the wreaths at the feet of the unknown soldier since his assumption of duty on 17th August 2019 appealed to Nigerians to complement government’s efforts at making the families of the slain heroes comfortable to cushion the agonising experience of the death of their breadwinners.

He assured the surviving heroes of wars that Mr president is deploying strong political will and unwavering support towards rewarding their sacrifices for the survival of the nation.

He commends the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs for sustaining the Military Culture of “No Surrender No Retreat” until total victory is achieved in national defence at this critical times of fighting insecurity in varied dimensions.

In a statement by Muhammad Abdulkadiri the Special Assistant to the minister on media and publicity said General Magashi told the troops to remain highly professional and to go after the criminal elements to achieve the end state of attaining the much desired national peace and security assuring them that their sacrifices will never be in vain.

 

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Breaking: Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Reinstate Sunusi II

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf signing the bill into law being flanked by his Deputy Aminu Abdussalam

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has  reinstated 14 th Emir of Kano Muhammad Sunusi II.

The Governor made the announcement after signing the bill into law at Kano Government House.

The Governor directed the  former Emirs of Kano, Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye are to vacate thier palaces within 48 hours from 5pm today and handover all properties in thier possession to Commissioner for Local Government/Deputy Governor.

– after signing  the Kano Emirates Bill into law, repealing the previous law enacted by former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

Governor Yusuf signed the bill this evening at the Government House following a closed-door session with state lawmakers led by Speaker Jibril Ismail Falgore.

The law, passed by the state assembly today after its first, second, and third readings, abolishes the four Emirates created by former Governor Ganduje on May 8, 2019.

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Kingmakers Arrive at Govt House, Governor Yusuf in Closed-Door Meeting with Kano Assembly

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Madakin Kano being led by Shehu Wada Sagagi

Kingmakers in Kano have arrived at the Kano State Government House in anticipation of the announcement of the new Emir of Kano following the sacking of five Emirs appointed by former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

At the time of filing this report, two of the kingmakers were seen by Nigerian Tracker being led to the Governor’s office by Alhaji Yusuf Nabahani, the Madakin Kano and head of the kingmakers, along with Alhaji Sarkin Abdullahi Ibrahim Malaman Kano.

An impeccable source informed Nigerian Tracker that Governor Abba Yusuf has entered into a closed-door meeting with Kano legislators who repealed former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s laws that appointed the five Emirs for Kano.

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Breaking :Kano Assembly Abolishes 4 Emirates created By Ganduje

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Speaker Kano Assembly Falgore

 

Kano State House of assembly has passed a law which repealed 4 Emirates created by former Governor of Kano state Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje .

According to an impeccable and credible source told NIGERIAN TRACKER that any time from now the state Governor will assent to the law.

Reports says that the Assembly repeale the Emirates Law on Thursday during its plenary session amidst tight security.

It is understood that the assembly is expected to submit the decision to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for assent.

 

 

There are speculations that the dissolution of the four Emirates was done to pave way for the return of deposed 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi.

Already, the current Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayeo and his Bichi counterpart Nasiru Ado Bayero have travelled out of the state.

Recall that Mr Sanusi was dethroned in March 2020 by former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, following a protracted political dispute.

 

 

Mr Ganduje had then created the four new Emirates to reduce the influence of the Once powerful Kano Emirate.

 

All eyes are now on the modalities and process the State Government will make to pave way for the return of the 14th Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammad Sunusi Lamido Aminu Sunusi.

Only time will tell on this assertions and hope it will be of the developmental interest of the residents and the nation at large.

 

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