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Dalori endorsed as IPAC Chairman in Borno
Dalori endorsed as IPAC Chairman in Borno
By: James Bwala
Borno state Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APac, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori has been endorsed by Inter-party Advisory Committee (IPAC), the umbrella body of registered Political Parties in Nigeria as Chairman of the Borno state Chapter in a unanimous vote.
The endorsement of Dalori took place at the just concluded election of IPAC at the Independent National Electoral Commission’s office in Maiduguri on Tuesday.
Also elected is Alhaji Abba Modu of Social Democratic Party, SDP as Secretary, while Abdullahi Fema of the opposition All Peoples Party, APP as Deputy Chairman.
Some of the chairmanship aspirants and members of IPAC who spoke to our Correspondent said, the decision to step down for Dalori was to allow for new innovation into the association, saying as true Democrats, they needed to endorse Dalori to contribute his quota for the development of the association.
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The National Secretary of IPAC who presided over the peaceful election, Yusuf Dan Telle of the Alliance Peoples Movement, APM said that, the endorsement of Hon Dalori has proven to be a reliable and dependable member of the association over the years, describing him as a worthy successor.
He urged the Dalori IPAC- led Executives to be fair and committed in the discharge of their responsibilities for the betterment of democratic development in the state.
Speaking shortly after his endorsement, Dalori who was represented by the APC Publicity Secretary in Borno state, Alhaji Makinta Zarami thanked all members of the association for their trust and support, assuring them not to betray the confidence reposed on him.
“I thank you all for giving us this mandate, and we promised you that we would hit the ground running immediately.
“We are going to progress beyond where we met it, as we are going to carry everybody along to ensure free and fair elections come 2023 Insha Allah.”
“All my key players have demonstrated spirit of sportsmanship for the benefit of all, and we will never betray IPAC in Borno state.” Dalori stated.
Dalori endorsed as IPAC Chairman in Borno
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
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