Nigeria: Reps Reject Motion on Yar'Adua's Handover Feb 4, 2010
Rep Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (PDP, Sokoto State) opined that since the Vice president is exercising all presidential powers, there is no need in asking him to transmit the letter to the National Assembly. But Reps Femi Gbajabiamila (AC, Lagos State), James Idachaba (PDP, Kogi State) and Henry Dickson (PDP,Bayelsa State) who spoke in favour of the motion, saying there is the need for the President to transmit the letter to the National Assembly. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Lawmakers in Rowdy Session Over Yar'Adua Feb 4, 2010
On the contrary, Hon. Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi), Ali Mohammed Ndume (ANPP, Borno) and Hon. Waziri Tambuwal (PDP, Sokoto) argued that the House had no powers to compel Yar'Adua to write any letter. Before sitting commenced yesterday, members had already engaged in hot arguments shouting at each other. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Jos Must Not Become Another Niger Delta, Says VP Feb 3, 2010
Also in attendance at the meeting were Deputy Governor Pauline Tallen; former Governor Joshua Dariye, National Security Adviser, Sarki Muktar; Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) National President, John Onaiyekan; and the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'adu Abubakar. Others included federal Attorney General and Justice Minister, Michael Aondoakaa; former Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Yayale Ahmed; Solomon Lar; Yahaya Kwande; Jeremiah Useni;... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Vice President Sets Up Committee On Jos Crisis Feb 2, 2010
In attendance were Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang and his deputy, Mrs. Pauline Tallen; former governor, Joshua Dariye; National Security Adviser, Sarki Muktar; National President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop John Onaiyekan; and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'adu Abubakar III. ... The Sultan of Sokoto who also added his voice to the issue urged the gathering to be frank on whatever they feel is the problem in the state. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - How FG Burnt N2 Trillion in Four Years Feb 2, 2010
"Majority of consumers in Mukurdi, Sokoto, Borno, Plateau, Enugu, Owerri and Bayelsa pay between N90 and N120 per litre for a petroleum product that is already subsidised to be sold at N65 but never gets to them at that price. By this alone, huge revenue is lost by the Federal Government in the name of subsidy," the report said. There are, however, fears that a fully deregulated downstream will immediately hike fuel price to about N140, a situation that may trigger unrest. (allAfrica.com)
Fulfill King’s goal with a call for global service Jan 18, 2010
Interfaith associations, such as the one established by the Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty and the Sultan of Sokoto and Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria to combat malaria, will mobilize millions to fight disease and poverty. Bold goals are being set to double the number of Americans who volunteer abroad every year from 1 million to 2 million, supported by a volunteer generation and social innovation fund, and to more than fulfill President Kennedy s dream of engaging at least... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Nigeria: As Yar'Adua Recuperates Political Groups Prepare for 2011 Elections Jan 15, 2010
In this group are former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, former governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Ahmed Muazu - all of whom are on self-exile - and former governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa. They have been holding a series of meetings and strategy sessions in London and Dubai in recent days. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Country May Cut Ties With U.S., Says Minister Jan 10, 2010
It is refreshing to hear the former Sultan of Sokoto reiterate what we common folks have been saying all along about the long run positive outcome of the US usual rush to pre-judge and generalize Nigerians. It would mitigate our govt officials' corruption - instead of stashing their looted funds abroad, they would invest it at home. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Inclusion of Nigeria on U.S. Watch List a Blessing - Sultan Dasuki Jan 10, 2010
Former Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki yesterday said the inclusion of Nigeria among 14 countries on the United States watch list of terrorism is a blessing in disguise. "It is a blessing in one way because leaders who are stealing our money abroad will stop as the full search will expose them. No more transfer or taking of money to foreign lands. It will in no small measure curtail stealing in this country," he told newsmen in Kaduna yesterday. (allAfrica.com)
