Etsu Nupe Mourns Ex CJ Ndajiwo, Says Was A Humble Gentleman

 

 The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar

By Mohammed Baba Busu

The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has described the sudden death of former Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Jibrin Ndatsu-Ndajiwo as a big loss to the people of Nupe Emirates, Niger State and the nation as a whole.

Etsu Nupe, who expressed shock and sadness over the death of former CJ, described him as a humble gentleman known for fairness and justice.

The royal father and Chairman, Niger Council of Traditional Rulers, stated this shortly after the funeral prayers at his home town Doko in Lavun Local Government area of the state on Tuesday.

Abubakar said late Chief Judge was a renowned legal icon who stood for the cause of justice and defended the rule of law

HRH, Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, CFR, Etsu Agaie and other dignitaries during the Janaiza funeral pray for late Jibrin Ndatsu Ndajiwo, Magajin Gari Nupe and a former, Chief Judge of Niger state on Tuesday at Doko

Etsu Nupe also described late Ndajiwo as a fearless judge who was known for demanding discipline in his court and delivering thorough and sound judgments.

The monarch further noted that Nupe Emirate and Niger State had lost a legal luminary who bestrode the heights of his chosen profession like a colossus.

“Ndatsu-Ndajiwo was an erudite judge and leader who worked assiduously to reform the judiciary in the state.

"He left behind an indelible mark not only on the state judiciary but also on the legal profession in general,” Etsu Nupe added.

He added that the deceased showed love to the people living in his domain, irrespective of their tribe, religious inclination.

The royal father said he was deeply touched when he received the news that late Ndajiwo who is also the Magajin Gari Nupe had passed on.

“He was a bridge builder, an amiable personality who is Busu home with his people, whose vacuum would  be difficult to fill," he added.

Alhaji Yahaya  said  also that the deceased would be remembered for his contributions to the development of judiciary.

Etsu Nupe condoles the immediate family of the late CJ and the state’s judiciary over the irreparable loss.

He prayed to God to grant the soul of the deceased Aljanna fidaus and fortitude for his family to bear the loss

Also, the Emir of Agaie, Alhaji Yusuf Nuhu, said it was disheartening and painful to lose such a great mind that devoted all his life to the service of the state in the Judiciary.Alhaji Nuhu pointed out that his demise had created a great vacuum that would be hard to fill.

He noted that death was an expected end of every mortal and enjoined his family to take solace in the words of God which say for everything under the sun, there is a time; a time to be born, and a time to die.

Late Ndajiwo, who died at the age of 72 in Doko on Tuesday, had been buried according to Islamic rite

The deceased who was the 6th CJ in the state, also served as the Chairman, Niger state Judicial Service Commission.

He  became the Chief Judge of the State on 18th December 1991 and retired in the same capacity in March 2013.

APC, Oshiomhole Import Federal Police To Take Over Edo Assembly; PDP Alleges

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its former National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole have mobilised Federal Police from Abuja to replace the officers from the Edo State Police Command stationed at the Anthony Enahoro complex of the Edo State House of Assembly.

The move, it was gathered, is preparatory to plots to take over the Assembly complex, which is undergoing reconstruction, with a view to illegally inaugurate 14 dissident members-elect, whose seats have long been declared vacant, so as to take control of the Assembly.

It was learnt that Comrade Oshiomhole has started mobilising thugs to move to the complex so as to provide cover for the impending planned action to import a fake mace for the members-elect to work in cahoot with the impeached Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Hon. Yekini Idiaye to actualise this plot.

A retired Deputy Clerk in the Assembly, Samuel Efezokhae, is said to have been mobilised to administer the oaths to inaugurate the dissident members-elect.

 

Details later…….

Ize-Iyamu’s Team In Crisis As Attempt To Cow, Induce Edo Media Actors Boomerang

Attempts by the campaign team of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osagie Ize-Iyamu to cow and induce key actors in the media space in Edo State to do their bidding has backfired, checks have shown.

It was gathered that the media aides of Ize-Iyamu had been attempting to break the rank of media executives in the state in their attempt to deploy them in spreading propaganda against the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.

A top journalist in the state, who pleaded anonymity, disclosed that all hell broke loose on a WhatsApp group he and his colleagues were added to after it was discovered that attempts were being made to arm-twist them to do the bidding of Ize-Iyamu.

According to him, “We were added to a media group comprising all the key media actors in the state, without our permission and everyone, given our busy engagements, wondered what the group was for. A lot of us asked what the group was for but the admin of the group was dodgy.

“After several back and forth, they came clean that their mandate was to rescue the media, which they said had come under siege. In the group, an assistant of the APC Campaign’s Director of Communication, John Mayaki, identified as Osehobo, led the engagement in the group.”

He noted that "in the course of the discussion and requests for explanation, one of the aides of Mayaki told the journalists that they were added to the group to work for Ize-Iyamu, and promised that the journalists will be handsomely rewarded."

He added: "We all exited the group when we realised that Ize-Iyamu wanted to use the WhatsApp group as a platform to gag and induce us to do his bidding during the electioneering campaigns in the state."

No Iota Of Truth In ICPC Petition Of Unfair Contract Award By Obaseki – Osagie

The Edo State Governor said his attention has been drawn to the baseless petition to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) published in the Nation Newspaper of Tuesday August 4, 2020, in which one Andrew Egboigbe, who is said to be a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 3, Orhionmwon LGA of Edo State, accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of unfair award of contracts to companies.

In a press release signed by the Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie, he said that the allegation is false and a feeble attempt to tarnish the image of the Edo State Governor. Edo State under Governor Obaseki, prides herself as one of the most transparent states in the management of her finances.

"As a matter of fact, Edo has been rated highly by the World Bank and other development institutions for her openness and transparency in the allocation of scarce resources, beginning with the process of making her budget, awards of contracts and release of funds to contractors.

"We understand that in the electioneering times we are in, such bogus and baseless claims will be sponsored by members of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and their allies, who are threatened by Governor Obaseki’s growing popularity and democratic credentials predicated on his sterling performance in all the sectors of the state.

"As we head into the election, our eyes are constantly on the ball and we will not be distracted by such falsehoods, the statement concluded

Publisher Urges Youths To Embrace Education, Entrepreneurship

Alhaji Mohammed Idris-Malagi

By Mohammed Baba Busu

Alhaji Mohammed Idris-Malagi, the Chairman and Publisher of Blueprint Newspapers, has advised youths to embrace education and entrepreneurship skills, to contribute meaningfully to national development.

Idris-Malagi gave the advice when he visited his country home, (Malagi in Gbako Local Government Area of Niger State) to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir with the community.

“Most youths can become great if they pursue their career with proper planning, passion and focus,” the emir said.

The publisher enjoined the youth to always exhibit good conduct and desist from acts that could hamper their progress in life.

Idris-Malagi noted that no nation could develop without functional and ambitious youths.

He urged Nigerian youths to exploit their talents for the social, economic and political development of the country.

He urged them to develop positive attitude to life, so that they could grow to become responsible leaders, fathers and future guardians.

The chairman further advised the youth not to be instruments of division, selfishness and mayhem in the society.

Idris-Malagi explained that he was in his country home to as well inspect electrification project and other development projects he initiated for his community.

"As you can see , I just decided to come to celebrate sallah with my people and I am glad that all of them are happy that I am back home.

"I thank them for their audience  and I thank them for their support and we will be there for them by God's grace.

"To whom much is given, much is expected. This is my community; this is where I was born and this is where I came from.

"I have decided that I should give back what God has given to me, hence this development projects that I have embarked upon will be accomplis

"But for now, charity begins at home; we will start it here and we will extend it to other places God willing", Idris-Malagi said.

On the raging global Corona Virus Pandemic ( COVID-19), he urged Nigerians to continue to  pray fervently for urgent divine solutions, as well as strictly observe all the laid down protocols.

The chairman urged Nigerians to continue to use face masks, wash their hands with soap regularly, use hand sanitizers , consume enough water regularly, as well as maintain social distancing, among others

He also admonished Nigerians to strive to live in peace with each other, irrespective of any religious , political, cultural and ethnic affinity.

According to him: " We should also continue to be our brothers' keepers, to collectively bolster peace, unity and the even socioeconomic development of the country.

Nasarawa To Partner Tailors Association To Train 1,300 Youths On Tailoring

Engineer Abdullahi Sule

Nasarawa State Government said it will collaborate with the Tailors Association of Nigeria (TAN), to train 1,300 youths from across the state, 100 each from each of the 13 Local Government Areas. 

The State Governor,  Engineer Abdullahi Sule, disclosed this while hosting members of the TAN who came on a courtesy call at the Government House,  on Tuesday. 

Engineer Sule said his administration is willing to collaborate with any group or association that is seeking to promote self reliance through skills acquisition,  especially for Women and youths.

The Governor commended members of the Tailors Association of Nigeria, for recognizing the significant role they play in the society, especially with their decision to support the efforts of government by their decision to train 100 youths from each of the 13 local government areas of the state.

Engineer Sule said government will collaborate with the association on the training, stressing that his administration is willing to provide sewing machines to some of the trainees, in order for them to set up their businesses.

He promised that his administration will carry along members of the tailoring association in government activities, while thanking them for their support.

Engineer Sule promised to support the TAN host its national conference in the state.

In his opening remarks,  Nasarawa State President of TAN, Abubakar Sufuyan,  disclosed that the association has decided to support the effort of government towards the provision of employment by training 100 youths each from across the 13 local government areas. 

Sufuyan expressed gratitude for the Governor agreeing to host members of the tailoring association,  as according to him, this was the first time members of the association are being hosted at the Government House since the creation of the state.

He solicited for the support of the state government for the association to host the TAN annual Congress in Nasarawa, as according to him,  hosting such national events will bring lots of opportunities to the state. 

The TAN, Nasarawa State chapter thereafter appointed Engineer Sule its Grand Patron TAN

AMAC Giving Out 50% Tax Incentives To Cushion Effect Of COVID-19 On Businesses

AMAC Chairman,  Hon. Abdullahi Candido making his opening remarks

The Abuja Municipal Area Council is giving 50% incentives and up to three months to tax payers in the Area Councils as part of its Palliative to business owners.

This was made known by Mr. Awoje Danlami; AMAC Head of Revenue Division during a Virtual Dialogue on Taxation and Post COVID Challenges  for Businesses held on Tuesday, 4th August, 2020.

Speaking during the dialogue, the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council Hon. Abdullahi Candido also reiterated his administration concerted effort to mitigate the doen economic impact of COVID-19 especially to ease the burdens on businesses within the Area Council.

"As a result of our sensitivity to this plight being faced by everyone., the council amongst strategies has opened up a citizens'engagement and feedback mechanism through an e-governance system to enable us navigate through the pandemic, Candido said.

The webinar moderated by Hon Abiodun Shoyemi-Essiet, SA to the Chairman on ICT, Donor Agencies and Civil Society Organisations and Mrs. Patience Olaloye  - Head of Information Unit - AMAC had four presentations.

AMAC Officials making their presentations

The first presentation was done by Mr. Awoje Danlami; Head of Revenue Division who spoke on "Taxation and IGR". He said that the Council has given Tax payers 50% incentives and up to three months to pay their taxes as a Palliative to business owners. Also speaking in the same direction, the Divisional Head, Tenement Rate, Ann Ibrahim who spoke on "All you need to know about Tenement rate" said that Tenement rates are paid by the tenants and not the landlord  where the occupiers such building is not the owner of the building. She also reiterated that Ground rent is different from Tenement rates  as most people mixed  them up. 

She reiterated that Government building, buildings owned by Embassies and Diplomatic missions are exempted from Tenement rates.

Mr. Victor Aletor from Remita who spoke on "Payment Platform For Taxes, Post COVID-19 Challenges To Businesses" said that AMAC has adopted the Remita online payment platform to streamline all its tax collections via multiple channels to make payment of taxes much easier  for the payers.

"To facilitate the effective and efficient  processing of transactions, Remita makes use of Remita Retrieval Reference, a unique code that is generated for each transaction after the payer has completed the appropriate online payment forms, Mr. Aletor said.

He also emphasized that payment can be made online, through AMAC offices, POS, Digital Wallets, Cash Agents and NIBOX terminals which is able to accept cash payment.

In her presentation, Executive Director, Digizens Collaborative, Ms. Jayne Abuo who spoke on "AMAC’s Future Digital Trajectory" reiterated that  both AMAC and businesses should embrace new opportunities open by COVID-19 by considering Digitization for organizational and services efficiency which will save expensive cash; support new tech ventures targeting existing under performing industries, education, health, transportation and Agriculture among others.

AMAC Supervisory Councillor on Finance the Hon. Gabriel Oluohu

The last speaker, Mrs. Niles Pyelshak; CEO, Cyber Alliance, USA who spoke on "Building Transparency and Accountabilities through Digital Innovations" said her organisation is directing its focus on Africa, especially Nigeria so as to attract foreign investment and business relationships; address misnomers about Nigeria and build global confidence; identify cyber risks that could prohibit global attractiveness; reduce cyber attack occurrences that will negatively impact the economic brands across industries spanning the entire country and position Nigeria as a leader in connecting cyber policy, corporate governance and human behaviour. 

In his closing remarks, the AMAC Supervisory Councillor on Finance the Hon. Gabriel Oluohu, thanked all the partners that made the Virtual Dialogue a huge success. 

He reiterated that all revenues generated by the Area Council will be judiciously put to use while calling on Tax payers to pay their tax on time.

The Webinar powered by Cisco Webex was organised by the Abuja Municipal Area Council in collaboration with Swift Reporters and Digizens Collaborative Platform.