Today's Headlines: Tinubu Accepts Invitation To Meet US Pres Biden At UNGA 2023, Gov Bello Salutes Capt Wada At 73
Tinubu accepts invitation to meet US President Biden at UNGA 2023
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted an invitation to meet with the United States President, Joe Biden, on the sideline of the United Nations General Assembly meeting.
Aguri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this on Saturday in a statement after a meeting between Tinubu and US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Molly Phee.
Tinubu reiterated that under his leadership, Nigeria will create an enabling environment for private businesses.
Gov Bello Salutes Capt Wada At 73
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LAGOS – Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello extends his heartfelt congratulations to Captain Idris Ichalla Wada as he marks his 73rd birthday.
The governor takes this moment to express his admiration for Capt. Wada, recognizing him as an exemplary leader endowed with an exceptional vision.
Bello takes great pride in characterizing the former pilot as a leader who has consistently exhibited an unwavering commitment to both the service of God and the betterment of humanity. It is with respect and honor that Bello acknowledges the significant contributions that Captain Wada made to the advancement and prosperity of Kogi State during his tenure as its governor from 2011 to 2016.
The governor stressed that Captain Wada’s enduring influence, noting his invaluable guidance and sagacious counsel, which continue to inspire and shape the aspirations of the younger generation of leaders. As the anniversary of Captain Wada’s birth is celebrated, Governor Yahaya Bello wholeheartedly extends his wishes for a joyous occasion.
In his prayers, Governor Bello beseeches the divine to bestow upon Captain Wada the blessings of longevity and robust health, allowing him to continue to enrich lives and make positive impacts.
Murtala Mohammed backed coup against Gowon for appointing Igbo man NNPC GM — Clark
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FORMER Federal Commissioner for Information and South South leader, Chief Edwin Clark has said that one of the reasons the Government of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon was overthrown was the appointment of of Engr. Odoh, a Kalabari man from Rivers State as the General Manager of Nigerian National Oil Corporation (NNOC), which became Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).
Clark who noted this in his 688 page Brutally Frank, his autobiography, said that late former Head of State and Federal Commissioner for Communications in Gowon’s government and some others were not happy with the appointment of Odoh, whom they saw as a Igbo man and therefore a security risk to the country. He said that when Gowon announced Engr. Odoh as the new General Manager which was accepted by a majority of Council members, the then Brig. Gen. Muhammed immediately took his case and swagger stick and walked out without saying a word.
Clark wrote: “I have read several views on why General Yakubu Gowon’s government was overthrown on July 29, 1975. Dan Agbese in his book, Ibrahim Babangida: The Military, Politics and Power in Nigeria, gave some background when he rightly asserted that the General Yakubu Gowon’s government was doing extremely fine economically and had lots of money for the development of infrastructure across Nigeria.
Obaseki Hosts Oborevwori, Others At 60th Midwest Referendum Colloquium
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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will, on Monday, August 28, 2023, play host to his Delta State counterpart, Sheriff Oborevwori and other stakeholders from Delta and Edo States at a colloquium to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Midwest Referendum.
The referendum for the creation of the then Midwestern region of Nigeria, later renamed Bendel State in 1976, now Edo and Delta states, was held on Saturday, July 13, 1963, following the March 29, 1963 proclamation of the Federal Government of Nigeria, empowering the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, to conduct the referendum.
The colloquium being organised by the state government is among other activities lined up to celebrate the Diamond anniversary of the Referendum, bringing together leaders from the two States among other stakeholders to chart a path forward.
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