Main NEWS In Nigeria Today 30th, October

Buhari Condoles With Burkinabe President over Father's Death

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the President of Burkina Faso, Marc Christian Kabore and the nation following the demise of his father, Bila Charles Kabore, who died at the age of 90 years.

The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu, in a statement said, the President spoke with Kabore to commiserate with him.

Buhari said: “I am deeply pained and saddened to hear of the death of your beloved and respected father. He was an outstanding leader who cared for all. His life was devoted towards the progress of the Burkinabe nation and its people. May God give you, the family and the entire country the fortitude to bear the loss.

“On behalf of my family, the government and the people of Nigeria, please accept our heartfelt condolences. May God repose his soul,” said the President.

The President added that the deceased was a distinguished Burkinabe, who served as Minister of Finance in the 60s, board member of the country’s Central Bank and at one time, the Vice Governor of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO).

Awori decries destruction of public facilities in Lagos

The President of Awori Welfare Association of Nigeria and a former Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Mohammed Olagbaye, has condemned the destruction of public facilities and private business in Lagos State by hoodlums who infiltrated the #EndSARS protests.

Olagbaye, who spoke in Lagos specifically condemned the attack on the palace of the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, by the invaders.

He described the invasion of the palace as a desecration of Yoruba cultural heritage and values.

Olagbaye said, “This gang razed monuments, institutions, police stations and wreaked immeasurable havoc. We disapprove of these in its entirety.

“The Awori, as the original largest landowners of Lagos State and parts of Ogun State and as part of the Yoruba, are known for their tolerance and democratic credentials.

“We completely agree with all the demands of the protesters but will like to appeal for peace to reign whilst we await federal and state governments to unmask the perpetrators of these dastardly acts, including the shootings, with appropriate sanctions and address the demand of the protesters as promised, in a transparent manner to give credibility to government actions, for better future for our children.

NPC Chairman Assumes Office, Seeks Cooperation

Newly-appointed chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Alhaji Nasir Isa Kwarra has called for the cooperation of all in order to deliver the mandate of the commission.

Kwarra, who made the call when he resumed duty after his inauguration at the commission, in Abuja, appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for finding him worthy of the noble position.

He commended the outgoing acting chairman of NPC, Dr Eyitayo Oyetunji, for holding fort and working round the clock to make sure the commission delivered on its mandate despite the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the entire globe.

Kwarra said, “I have absolute confidence that we have what it takes to move the Commission forward. I urge us all to continue to work with one another as a cohesive family unit that we have always been.

“Let me reassure Mr president of the Commission’s readiness to carry out its statutory mandate of providing the country with accurate and reliable data for socio-economic developmental purposes through censuses, surveys and vital registration.

He noted that he going to set the entire operation of the Commission on a pedestal of digitalization, starting with the National Population and Housing Census and the registration of Vital events (Births and deaths).

Buhari Mourns As Ex-NTA DG’s Son Stabbed To Death

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with veteran broadcaster, Mohammed Ibrahim, over the death of his son, Aminu Mohammed.

President Buhari, in a message to the former Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) at different times, told Mohammed Ibrahim, who is the Makaman Ringim, that he was “pained by the sudden demise of his son.”

“My thoughts are with you and the family during this hour of grief. May Allah give you the fortitude to bear the loss,” the President said in a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu.

The statement said the young man, who was reportedly stabbed to death by thieves, that snatch phones in Kaduna, was buried in the morning

Bandits kill scores, injure many in Muradun

The Zamfara Police Command has confirmed killing of many persons in an attack by suspected armed bandits at Gidan Goga community of Maradun LGA.

The police, in a statement by the Police Public Relation Officer PPRO SP Muhammad Shehu, stated the attack occurred at about 2am.

On receiving the report, according to him, a joint police and military units from Kaura Namoda local government area and 78 Mobile Police Squadron in Maradun, responded to the distress call and forestalled further attack on the neighbouring villages.

“The bandits fled before the arrival of the joint security operatives. Unfortunately, four people were killed by the bandits while three others were injured.”

He explained the injured were responding to treatment at Federal Medical Centre, Gusau.

He assured security has been beefed up in the area with improved patrol by the joint operation to build the confidence of the community dwellers.

Commissioner of Police Usman Nagogo, while consoling the family, government and people of the State for the killings, pledged the Command will not relent in its effort to ensure the protection of life and property of the citizens.