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Legislative Forum Hails Former Speaker’s Nomination as One of Tinubu’s Best Appointments

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The Kano State Forum, comprising members of the State House of Assembly from 1999 to 2024, has expressed strong support for the appointment of former Speaker Yusuf Abdullahi Ata as a ministerial nominee by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Forum believes Ata’s nomination reflects the government’s commitment to grassroots representation and the upliftment of the less privileged. Speaking on behalf of the group, Pharm Dahiru Magaji Zarewa praised the President for his timely choice, emphasizing that Ata’s appointment brings long-overdue representation for grassroots politicians.

According to Zarewa, “Ata’s selection is a strategic move to realign political representation, ensuring balanced voices from all regions within the state. Ata has remained a dedicated grassroots politician, always within his community—even during his tenure as Speaker, he lived in Fagge among his constituents rather than the legislative quarters.”

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On behalf of the forum, Zarewa thanked President Tinubu, the National Party Chairman, the Deputy Senate President, and the State Party Chairman for this nomination. He added that Ata’s deep-rooted experience in grassroots politics is bound to yield positive results for the administration.

Born on June 22, 1962, in Fagge Quarters of Kano City, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata attended Fagge Primary School from 1968 to 1975 and went on to Aminu Kano Community Commercial College from 1975 to 1980. He graduated with a BSc in Economics from Bayero University, Kano, in 1984, completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Sokoto State in 1985, and earned a Master’s in Development Studies from Bayero University in 2001.

Ata began his career in civil service as a classroom teacher in 1992 and later joined the Ministry of Education as a Business Education Inspector in 1994. By 1997, he was serving as Principal Planning Officer at the Kano State Housing Corporation. Following his retirement, Ata entered politics, where he was elected as a member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Fagge Constituency. Over the years, he chaired several key House Committees, including Appropriations and Finance, served as Majority Leader, and was eventually appointed Speaker of the House in 2015.

Zarewa concluded, “With his extensive background and deep connection to the masses, as well as to religious and traditional leaders, Ata is well-positioned to strengthen the government’s achievements and deliver meaningful results.”

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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.

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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Port-Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational- Says NNPC

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December 21, 2024

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The attention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has been drawn to reports in a section of the media alleging that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery which was re-streamed two months ago has been shut down.

We wish to clarify that such reports are totally false as the refinery is fully operational as verified a few days ago by former Group Managing Directors of NNPC.

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Preparation for the day’s loading operation is currently ongoing.

Members of the public are advised to discountenance such reports as they are the figments of the imagination of those who want to create artificial scarcity and rip-off Nigerians.

 

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Port Harcourt Refinery Halts Production Less Than a Month After Resumption

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December 21, 2024

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Less than a month after the porthacourt  appeared to have resumed production, the facility has stopped working.

It was gathered that the lifting of petrol actually stopped last Friday, December 13, as the 18-arm loading bay of the new Port Harcourt refinery was empty.

While about 18 trucks littered the stretch of the busy road leading to the refinery itself, nine trucks were spotted inside the parking yard, while the loading bay was empty.

Journalists who visited the refinery on Thursday, December 19, 2024, observed that the lifting of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) had stopped completely.

The depot, which is usually a beehive of activities where tankers scramble for space at the parking yard, was a shadow of itself with literally no vehicular or human activity relating to operations.

This was after $1.5bn was approved in March 2021 and spent on the rehabilitation of the facility.

The inauguration of the 60,000 barrel per day production capacity plant by the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, was met with celebration and fanfare.

During the re-opening of the facility, there was lifting of petrol to the excitement of the cheering crowd.

However, less than 10 trucks of petrol were lifted that day as against widespread claims that about 200 trucks carried petrol out of the bay.

 

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