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Kwankwaso’s entry into NNPP propelled the party to prominence -Habib

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Hisham Habib

A member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Kano Malam Hisham Habib has asserted that the entry of the national leader and also presidential candidate in 2023 Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso has uplifted the party more in its entire years of existence.

The former Kano State chairman of the party said as a member and a witness of the party s activities before and after Kwankwaso entered the party with his supporters, the statements credited to the party s founder were without decorum and contentment.

He said the party was at it s lowest ebb and the leadership has not been able to resuscitate the weak structures especially in the states stressimg that the founder Dr Boniface Aniebonam and his loyalists should be grateful to God for routing Kwankwaso into a party which cannot sponsor delegates to a convention talkless of winning at the polls.

“Kwankwaso entrance brought NNPP the first major victory that was spectacular and unimaginable, we won the governorship with the highest number in the country that no other governor scored a million votes is a milestone and a feat, moreover the party s presence at the national assembly was unprecedented ” he said

He urged the Board of Trustee Chairman to display the better part of maturity expected of a statesman and ignore the evil machinations of the saboteurs who are scared of the successes recoded by the party and the prospect it has in the near future, while also emphasizing that Engineer Kwankwaso has been consistent in his dealings with people who supported him which earned him respect globally and nationally.

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The ex chairman said Nigerians from all walks of life trooped into the party because of the former Defence minister and the majority of members nationwide see Kwankwaso as the leader which naturally puts him in front considering his antecedents in the political landscape.

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Remi Tinubu Urges Unity for National Development

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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

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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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Senate To Move Presidential Inauguration Venue From Eagle Square To N’Assembly

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The Senate says it is considering a legislative move to institutionalise a presidential address every June 12, in recognition of the day’s historical significance.

This is just as it is also considering the change of venue of presidential inauguration to the National Assembly from the current Eagles Square venue.

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Tuesday, stating that the Senate is hoping to prepare a bill to formalise the President’s speech to the nation on that date.

“We are hoping to bring a bill soon to institutionalise the President’s address on June 12 because of its historical importance.

“There can’t be a better time to address the nation through the parliament than on June 12, especially since it is a joint sitting of the National Assembly”, Bamidele said.

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He further revealed that the proposed legislation would also seek to designate the National Assembly Complex as the venue for future presidential swearing-in ceremonies.

He added, “We are hoping, in that bill, to ensure that the swearing-in ceremony of the next President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria, whom we believe is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will be held within the arcade of the National Assembly.”

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