Today's Headlines: Don’t Approve Tinubu’s Request For War – Shehu Sani, Jonathan Mourns Abiri
Niger coup: Don’t approve Tinubu’s request for war – Shehu Sani tells Senate
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Former lawmaker Shehu Sani has urged the Senate not to approve President Bola Tinubu’s request for military action against the Republic of Niger.
In a post his X social media platform on Friday, Sani urged Tinubu not to allow himself to be misled by foreign powers.
DAILY POST reports that the President sent a letter to the Senate seeking approval for military action and other sanctions against the military junta in Niger.
However, Sani is of the view that senators should weigh the implications and consequences of their decisions, especially those senators representing states that have borders with Niger.
He wrote: “The Nigerian Senate should NOT approve any military action against Niger Republic. This country should not be plunged into war and eventually stuck in war in the Sahel.
“President Tinubu shouldn’t allow himself to be misled by foreign powers. Saudi in Yemen, America in Afghanistan, and now Russia in Ukraine should teach us a lesson that war doesn’t end in days, weeks, or months.
“Senators should weigh the implications and consequences of their decisions, especially those senators representing states along the Niger border. Weaponising electricity supplies to Niger is also condemnable.
“President Tinubu should continue to explore diplomatic channels and save the lives of those who will be sacrificed. That’s my view.”
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Jonathan Mourns Bayelsa Ex-Chief Judge, Abiri
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has expressed sadness over the death of the immediate past Chief judge of Bayelsa State, Hon. Justice Kate Abiri, describing her as a dedicated servant in the temple of justice.
In a condolence message by his Special Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, to the family of the deceased and the Government of Bayelsa State, Jonathan noted that the deceased left an enble track record of honesty and integrity, adding that the jurist would be sorely missed.
In the message, the former president stated: “I condole with the Abiri and Waritimi families and the Government of Bayelsa State on the demise of the immediate past Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Hon. Justice Kate Abiri who died on Thursday August 3, 2023.
“Justice Abiri was a jurist with an enble track record of honesty, integrity and steadfastness in the pursuit of truth and justice. She was an incorruptible judge, a symbol of courage, hope and inspiration to many across the country.”Photo Credit: Google
He also described her as a dedicated servant renowned for her piety and total commitment to upholding the rule of law.“Her death is a big loss to her family, Bayelsa and members of the legal profession. I urge them to find solace in her notable strides and the fulfilling life that she lived. She will be missed by many Nigerians across the country. I pray that God grants all the bereaved the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” he stated further.
Anti-Tinubu Protest Breaks Out In Niger Republic
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Some aggrieved residents of Niger Republic have staged a protest against President Bola Tinubu, who is chairman of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS).
In a viral video on Friday, people were seen chanting anti-Tinubu songs.
They also wielded placards that bore critical messages about the Nigerian leader.
Tinubu Replaces Kano ministerial nominee, Shetty with Festus Keyamo
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has removed Dr Maryam Shetty from Kano State as a Ministerial nominee that is billed to be screened today.
In a letter to the Senate read by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, the President replaced her with Mairiga Mahmoud.
The President has also for screening by the Senate, the immediate past Minister of Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo, SAN from Delta State.
Recall that President Tinubu had on Wednesday forwarded the name of Shetty alongside eighteen other nominees, just as with Keyamo, the number of Ministerial Nominees has now got to forty-eight.
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