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Dangote Cement Ibese Fetes Senior Citizens in Host Communities

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DSC9925; (L- R  from Back), Novia Hospital CEO, Erelu Yeye Abiye, Inegbenijie. Lydia  David; Dangote Cement Ibese Plant Chief Finance Officer, Akin Abe; Dangote Cement Ibese Plant Director, Roy K. Uttam; Dangote Cement Plc, Group Head, Social Performance, Wakeel Olayiwola; Dangote Cement Ibese Plant, General Manager, Human Asset Management / Admin, Olugbemiga Aina; (Beneficiaries in front), Modupe Olaoluwa Bankole and Hakeem Akinsola, during the Presentation of WheelChairs and other mobility aids to the some  Senior Citizens at the Dangote Cement Ibese Plant at the 2024 Edition of One - Day Care Program for the Host Communities Senior Citizens, an Ibese Plant, Ogun State at the weekend.

Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant at the weekend extended the frontier of its social investments in the wellbeing of its 17 host communities when it hosted the senior citizens in the communities offering them free medical services and mobility equipment for the people with disabilities including wheelchairs

The Company said the gesture was aimed at complementing the effort of the government in improving the lives of the people of Ogun state especially those in whose territory the leading cement manufacturer operates.

Tagged “A Day-Out with Senior Citizens 2024”, the well-attended annual event saw the elderly ones being led in physical exercise, receiving health talks, medical checks, free drugs and other food and household items like rice, semo, honey, beverages, bathing soaps, detergent, clothing and cash incentive.

In his address of welcome, the Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant Director, Roy Uttam said the event was aimed at increasing the level of socialisation, engagement, emotional and mental wellbeing among the elderly around its host communities.

Uttam, pointed out that the management of Ibese Plant remain deeply committed to its responsibilities under the Community Development Agreement signed in 2022, saying “we will continue to prioritise the transfer of both economic and social benefits to our host communities, focusing on areas such as health, education, infrastructure, and empowerment.

“It is gratifying that our social investment strides are making meaningful impact in the lives of people across the host communities. We are determined to keep improving and broadening our initiatives, as we work together for the benefit of all.

“As elders who have devoted your youthful lives to the growth and development of your communities, the focus now should be on your health and well-being and the overall goodness of the society. This event is designed with your health in mind, as well as to offer an opportunity to reflect and connect with one another to promote longevity,” he said.

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While reveling on the success of the maiden edition last year, Mr Uttam recalled that “we hosted 50 elderly members of our host communities for the first time in the history of this Plant. It was a memorable event filled with activities that demonstrated deep recognition for this all-important people in our society and promoted healthy living among them. It was a significant milestone for the Plant and the communities.

“We have made significant improvements this year, including the identification of five persons with disabilities from our host communities, who will each receive mobility aids to enhance their quality of life. This is just one example of how we continue to expand the scope of our social investments to create even greater impact”.

Uttam assured the host communities that the Plant would continue to live up to its responsibilities as regards the execution of the existing Community Development Agreement (CDA) even much more beyond  saying some of the social investment initiatives of the Plant when well appraised, go beyond the letters of the signed CDA.

The Dangote Cement boss noted with nostalgia that the company’s social investment strides are making meaningful impact in the lives of people across the host communities and promised that the management was “determined to keep improving and broadening our initiatives, as we work together for the benefit of all.”

The Plant Director noted that In line with the company’s local content initiative, it had retained the services of Novia Hospital Services, a local healthcare provider, to assist in making this event a success. He assured the people of Dangote Cement’s continued support and believe that with the people’s cooperation and collaboration, the management will continue to build on “our shared vision of peace and prosperity”.

In his own comment, the Group Head of Social Performance, Dangote Cement Plc, Mr. Wakeel Olayiwola said the whole idea about hosting the elderly ones in the host communities borders on carrying along the old ones who are the foundation upon whom the new generations are building on. “They also need to be active in their old age”, he stated.

Responding on behalf of other elders, a beneficiary, Pa Michael Oderinlo from Ijako-Orile host community thanked the management of Dangote Cement for the gesture especially for reaching out to the elders which he said was not a common practice among business organizations.

Said he:” it is a very rare gesture by a business organization to take special interest in the old people and cater to their wellbeing”.

Also another beneficiary of the wheelchair, Modupeola, Olaoluwa Bankole described the wheelchair donation as very touching and timely saying she now has a new lease of life with the mobility aid andtanked the Dangote Cement management for coming to her aid.

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Despite Dangote’s Withdrawal, ICPC Vows to Continue Investigation on Ex-NMDPRA Boss

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared its intention to proceed with an investigation into the sacked Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, despite the withdrawal of a petition against him by businessman Aliko Dangote.

Mr. Dangote had earlier petitioned the anti-graft agency, alleging that Mr. Ahmed misappropriated $5 million for the payment of his children’s school fees. The ICPC had consequently invited Mr. Dangote in December to formally adopt the petition as required by law.

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However, in a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission confirmed the petition’s withdrawal. It noted receipt of a formal letter dated January 5, 2025, from Dr. O.J. Onoja, SAN, the legal counsel to Aliko Dangote. The letter, titled “Notice of Withdrawal of Petition against Engineer Farouk Ahmed,” stated that the petitioner was withdrawing the complaint in its entirety and indicated that another law enforcement agency had taken over the matter.

The ICPC, in its response, asserted its statutory authority to continue the probe. Citing sections 3(14) and 27(3) of its enabling Act, the Commission stated that investigations had already commenced in the public interest.

“The ICPC will therefore continue to investigate this matter in line with its statutory mandate and in the interest of transparency, accountability and the fight against corruption for the benefit of Nigeria,” the statement concluded.

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League of Veteran Journalists Independent of Ministry, Says Waiya as Journalists Adopt Constitution

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Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya addressing the Press after the meeting

 

 

The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has clarified that the Kano League of Veteran Journalists (KALVEJ) is an independent professional body and not an appendage of the State Ministry of Information.

Speaking during the ratification and adoption of the League’s Charter, which has now become its Constitution, the Commissioner explained that although the Ministry supports and relates with the League, such engagement is strictly on a professional basis.

He emphasized the importance of preserving the independence of professional bodies to enable them operate effectively and in line with global best practices, noting that the Ministry maintains similar professional relationships with bodies such as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), and other related professional organizations.

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The Constitution was ratified and adopted at the Tahir Guest Palace, Kano, during a session attended by members of the League drawn from various segments of the journalism profession, including academics.

The session featured extensive discussions, comments, observations, and detailed scrutiny of the draft document by members. Key observations raised included the absence of clear provisions on members’ welfare, gender representation, and sustainable funding mechanisms for the League.

Following exhaustive deliberations, members resolved that all issues raised during the session be forwarded to the Constitution Drafting Committee and Secretariat for further consideration and necessary amendments.

At the end of the session, a motion was moved and unanimously adopted mandating the Constitution Drafting Committee to continue managing the affairs of the League for a period of one year, pending the conduct of elections for substantive executives.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Committee, Alhaji Ahmed Aminu, expressed gratitude to members for the confidence reposed in the committee. He assured the gathering that all concerns raised, particularly those relating to the welfare of members, would be adequately addressed in the revised Constitution.

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Sani Abba Yola
Director, Special Duties
Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs
7th January, 2026

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Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of Malami’s 57 Properties

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January 8, 2026

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties valued at about N213.2 billion, allegedly linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his two sons, Abdulaziz and Abiru-Rahman Malami.

Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, following an ex-parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court held that the assets, acquired between 2016 and 2024, are reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.

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The diverse portfolio of properties spans Abuja, Kebbi, Kano, and Kaduna states. It includes luxury hotels and duplexes in Abuja’s Maitama, Asokoro, Wuse II, and Jabi districts; farmlands and housing estates in Birnin Kebbi; and commercial plazas, warehouses, and school facilities in other locations.

Justice Nwite directed that the interim forfeiture order be published in a national newspaper. This will allow any interested party 14 days to show cause why a final forfeiture order should not be granted in favour of the Federal Government. The matter was adjourned to January 27, 2026, for a report of compliance.

In a related case before the same court, Malami, his wife Bashir Asabe, and his son Abubakar Abdulaziz are currently standing trial over separate alleged money laundering charges involving N8.7 billion.

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