EMIR URGES IGP TO STRENGTHEN HIS RESOLVE TO FIGHT CRIME IN THE COUNTRY

The Emir of Kano, His Royal Majesty, Mohammadu Sanusi II has urged the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, NPM, mni, to strengthen his resolve to fight crimes in the country.

In his letter of congratulations to IGP Ibrahim Idris on his recent appointment as the Inspector-General of Police, His Royal Majesty Mohammadu Sanusi II, said he received with great pleasure the news of the appointment of IGP Idris as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, and therefore wished to congratulate him on this lofty appointment.

Speaker Dogara Mourns Oba Erediauwa of Benin Kingdom

Late Oba of Benin,
His Royal Majesty,
Omo n’Oba n’Edo
Uku Akpolokpolo
Oba Erediauwa I

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara, has condoled with the people of the ancient Bini Kingdom over the transition of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Erediauwa I.

In a statement signed by his spokesman Turaki Hassan, the Speaker ‎noted that the late Oba’s legacy of peace will continue to make impact in the Edo nation and the entire country for generations to come.

“The Edo nation will always remember the late revered monarch as a royal father who loved peace and mediated disputes with fairness. Nigeria has indeed lost a dependable royalty and jewel of peace”, the speaker lamented.

Oba Erediauwa was a peace maker who devoted his life and time in preaching peace and building bridges of love and friendship

The Bini kingdom during his 37 year reign witnessed unprecedented progress, peace and stability and by his demise the nation has lost a rare gem, a father and leader per excellence.

Ado Bayero used traditional institution to promote peace, progress of Nigeria - Aregbesola

Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has described the death of Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, as a huge loss to Nigeria.

In a statement by the Director, Bureau of Communications and Strategy, Office of the Governor, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon, Aregbesola said the news of the demise of one the most prominent traditional rulers in the country was shocking and sad.

The governor said the nation lost the influential Emir at its critical socio-political challenges.

He said that Ado Bayero's death will leave a huge gap in the political, social, security and religious affairs of the nation.