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UNIFEMGA Honours Ali SAN, High court Judge, Registrar, 29 others in Ilorin on Feb. 10
UNIFEMGA Honours Ali SAN, High court Judge, Registrar, 29 others in Ilorin on Feb. 10
By: Michael Mike
All is now set as Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) will on Saturday Feb. 10 celebrate 31 of its most distinguished members for their remarkable achievements and significant contributions to the growth of the Association.
In a statement from the National Secretariat of UNIFEMGA, Sister Shakirat Rasheed, the annual 14th edition of the award ceremony will take place at Bovina-View Hotel, Ilorin, Kwara State.
UNIFEMGA, comprising Muslim graduates from the erstwhile University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, according to the statement aims to recognize and honor its standout members.
The event will also feature a lecture entitled “Restoring the Trust & Confidence of Nigerians in their Leaders,” to be delivered by Justice Salihu Oloruntoyin Muhammed, a retired grand qaadi of Kwara-State Shariah Court of Appeal while Mr. Abeni Muhammed (SAN) will preside over the event as the Chairman.
Among the distinguished honourees are Prof. Yusuf Laolu Ali (SAN), a Professor of Practice at Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, Justice Fatimah Adejoke Sodamade, a Judge of the High Court in Osun State, Mr. Adetunji Kamardeen Bakare, the OAU Registrar, Alhaji Hakeem Toyin Salami, Permanent Secretary in the Oyo State Civil Service, and Professor Mrs. Lateefa Moyosore-Oluwa Durosinmi.
Speaking on the choice of the honourees, Alhaji AbdulFattah Olanlege, the National President, said that the individuals being honored were meticulously selected for their outstanding accomplishments across various domains of human endeavours.
“We are delighted to celebrate these 31 distinguished members who have not only excelled in their chosen fields but have also made significant contributions to the growth and development of UNIFEMGA,” Olanlege said.
“Their achievements serve as an inspiration to all our members and showcase the immense potential of our association.”
The UNIFEMGA Honours Day since inception has celebrated over 200 personalities who had distinguished themselves.
It is expected to attract a large gathering of dignitaries, academics, professionals, and members of the Muslim community.
The event will also be streamed live to enable members from all over the world to participate.
UNIFEMGA Honours Ali SAN, High court Judge, Registrar, 29 others in Ilorin on Feb. 10
Zulum Dismisses Claims of Favoring Candidates for APC Congress
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has firmly dismissed rumours circulating that he has anointed individuals for executive positions in the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) party congresses.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, the Governor described the claims as the handiwork of mischief-makers seeking to cause disaffection within the party.
Governor Zulum emphasised that he has not in any fora endorsed any candidate for any party position, whether in Gwoza Local Government Area or any of the state’s 27 local government areas.
“Let me categorically state that I have not anointed any person for the position of Chairman or Secretary of APC in Gwoza local government in the forthcoming party congress. I wish to also stress that I have not anointed any person for any position in the APC congress in any of the 27 local government areas,” Governor Zulum stated.
He further called on party members to disregard the false information, saying, “I am calling on our party faithful and supporters to disregard the rumour as it is a calculated attempt to create disaffection and derail the party from its trajectory.”
The Governor instead urged party stakeholders to continue constructive consultations aimed at identifying credible candidates to be fielded for all party positions.
Zulum Dismisses Claims of Favoring Candidates for APC Congress
VP Shettima Arrives In Guinea For President Doumbouya’s Inauguration
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect Mamady Doumbouya.
The Vice President was received by senior Guinean government officials and members of the Nigerian diplomatic corps ahead of the official ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 17, at the GLC Stadium in Nongo.
The inauguration of President Doumbouya follows his victory in the December 2025 general elections, signalling the formal end of a four-year military transition.
The Vice President’s attendance at the inauguration affirms Nigeria’s leadership role within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its commitment to the restoration of constitutional order across the sub-region.
Under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, Nigeria has continued to position itself as a stabilising force, advocating for democratic governance as a prerequisite for regional prosperity.
The visit also serves as a strategic mission to expand the economic corridor between the two West African nations.
VP Shettima Arrives In Guinea For President Doumbouya’s Inauguration
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
Zulum Dismisses Claims of Favoring Candidates for APC Congress
VP Shettima Arrives In Guinea For President Doumbouya’s Inauguration
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