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VP Shettima Condoles With Gov Ododo, APC Chairman Over Loss of Parents
VP Shettima Condoles With Gov Ododo, APC Chairman Over Loss of Parents
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep condolences to Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, over the passing of their respective parents.
Governor Ododo lost his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, who died Monday at the age of 83, while APC National Chairman, Yilwatda, lost his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda, who passed away Sunday morning at Jos University Teaching Hospital, also at the age of 83.
In a condolence message on Tuesday, the Vice President described both deaths as profound losses that resonate beyond their immediate families to the entire Nigerian political arena and the nation at large.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to Governor Usman Ododo and Professor Nentawe Yilwatda over the sad demise of their beloved parents.
“The two deaths within such a short period leave a collective grief for our political family and indeed the entire nation. These were pillars whose wisdom, prayers, and guidance shaped the character of leaders who today serve our people,” the Vice President noted.
VP Shettima praised the late Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo as a devout Muslim and respected community figure whose values continue to manifest in Governor Ododo’s dedicated service to Kogi State.
“Alhaji Ahmed was a most committed family patriarch who endeared himself to many with his devotion to Islamic values and community service. His greatest legacy lies in the exemplary leadership qualities he instilled in Governor Ododo,” Senator Shettima observed.
The Vice President equally eulogised Mama Lydia Yilwatda as a devoted Christian, virtuous woman leader, and pillar of the Church of Christ in Nations, whose contributions alongside her late husband significantly impacted church growth across multiple states.
“Mama Lydia was a beacon of Christian faith whose devotion to God and service to the church left an indelible legacy. Her motherly advice and prayers were instrumental in shaping Professor Yilwatda’s character and leadership qualities,” VP Shettima noted.
VP Shettima acknowledged the particular challenge of losing parents while serving in high public office, expressing confidence that both leaders would draw strength from their parents’ legacies.
Offering prayers for both families, the Vice President expressed confidence that the departed souls would find eternal rest.
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Breaking: Kanu fails to open defence, cites former counsel’s retention of case file
By: Zagazola Makama
The detained leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday failed to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja.
Kanu attributed his inability to present his defence to the failure of his former legal team, led by former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Kanu Agabi, to hand over his case file, preventing him from adequately preparing.
The defendant was initially slated to open his defence on Thursday but instead announced the sacking of his legal team and requested a short adjournment until Friday.
On Friday, the prosecuting counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), informed the court that the case was scheduled for Kanu to open his defence. When called, Kanu informed the court he could not proceed as those responsible for delivering his case file to the Department of State Services (DSS) facility, where he is being held, had failed to do so.
Kanu prayed for an adjournment until Monday, October 27, to access the case file and familiarise himself with its contents. He further stated he was expecting witnesses from the United Kingdom, the United States, Kenya, and Ethiopia, and requested an order allowing him to meet with them over the weekend for preparation.
The court granted his request, instructing the DSS to allow Kanu receive visitors on Saturday and Sunday. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the trial till October 27 for Kanu to open his defence, warning that the six days initially granted for his defence, which began on October 23, will not be extended.
Breaking: Kanu fails to open defence, cites former counsel’s retention of case file
Farmer injured in herders’ attack in Konduga
By: Zagazola Makama
A farmer has been hospitalized after sustaining severe machete wounds in an attack by suspected herders at Jakana Village, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
The incident occurred on Wednesday when a group of herders reportedly led their cattle into a beans farm belonging to locals and grazed on the crops.
During an attempt by Mohammad Ali Fantami, 30, of Kadamari Lamboa bush, to drive the cattle away, one of the herders allegedly attacked him with a machete, severing his left hand and inflicting deep cuts on his neck before escaping.
The victim was evacuated to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), where he is said to be responding to treatment.
Efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the perpetrators as investigations continue into the incident.
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Troops repel another ISWAP ambush, recover arms, motorcycles in Magumeri
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai have foiled a series of ambush attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists along the Damasak–Gubio road in Magumeri axis of Borno State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the troops, who were on a fighting patrol as part of Operation Desert Sanity IV, came under fire from suspected terrorists on arrival at Binduldul.
Sources stated that the troops responded with superior firepower, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray. Reinforcements led by the Commanding Officer of the Battalion later exploited the scene, recovering two motorcycles, one AK-47 rifle, five blankets, three praying mats, a spare motorcycle tyre and two gallons of engine oil.
The sources added that one terrorist was neutralised during the encounter.
Furthermore, at about 3:05 p.m. on the same day, while withdrawing from the area, the troops encountered another ambush involving an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack followed by heavy gunfire from ISWAP fighters near Kardio village.
The soldiers successfully repelled the assault, safely detonated another IED along their main supply route, and returned to base without any casualty.
Photographs from the operation indicated successful recovery of items and neutralisation of threats in the area.
Troops repel another ISWAP ambush, recover arms, motorcycles in Magumeri
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