13 h. ago Constitution Amendment Will Fix Nigeria’s Challenges –Sen Barau

Deputy Senate president and chairman, Senate Committee on the ongoing consultations ahead of the review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Jibrin Barau, has assured Nigerians, especially ethnic minorities, that far-reaching resolutions that would address the prevailing socio- political and economic challenges would be incorporated into the document at the conclusion of the exercise. At the […]

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31 h. ago Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya receives Senator Orji Kalu at Government House ahead of Honorary Award

The ExecutiveGovernor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Saturday morning received Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at the Government House, Gombe, ahead of a major academic honour. Senator Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State and lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District at the Nigerian Senate, arrived at exactly 10:30 a.m. to a warm reception […] The post Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya receives Senator Orji Kalu at Government House ahead of Honorary Award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Ohanaeze condoles with Alhaji Dantata’s family, govt of Kano 

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed its sincere condolence  with the family of Nigeria’s formost business man and philanthropists, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata over his recent death . The organisation in its condolence letter released by the National Publicity Secretary , Ezechi Chukwu also urged the people of Kano State, its Governor, […] The post Ohanaeze condoles with Alhaji Dantata’s family, govt of Kano  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano

Tribune Online VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano Tinubu, during a condolence visit to the family of late business mogul Alhaji Aminu Dantata, described his demise as a great loss—not just to the Dantata family, but to Nigeria and the entire Ummah. VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano Tribune Online

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3 d. ago PICTORIAL: VP Shettima Visits Kano To Condole With Dantata’s Family

The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has visited Kano State to condole with the family of the late elder statesman and billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed away last week. VP Shettima was received on arrival at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) by Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, before […]

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3 d. ago NPC Boss Dan’Agundi Cancels Birthday Celebration To Mourn Dantata

The director-general of the National Productivity Centre (NPC), Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’Agundi, has announced the cancellation of his 52nd birthday celebration in respect and mourning of the late elder statesman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. Dr. Dan’agundi made the announcement while receiving some members of his staff who had gathered at his office to […]

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4 d. ago Name Varsity After Dantata, MAAUN Founder Gwarzo Tells Federal Gov’t

The Founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has appealed to the Federal Government to immortalise the late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, by naming one of the universities in the North-West zone of the country after him. Prof. Gwarzo, who made the passionate appeal on Wednesday, said […]

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4 d. ago Dantata Laid To Rest In Madinah, Dangote, Others Bid Farewell

A delegation from the federal government joined prominent dignitaries and family members in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for the burial (Jana’iza) of renowned business icon and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, in the Islamic holy city of Madinah. The Senate has also postponed its scheduled zonal public hearing on constitutional amendments for the North-West region […]

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4 d. ago Dangote, Ganduje, Barau, others storm Saudi Arabia for Dantata’s burial

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja Business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has been laid to rest in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Dantata was buried at Al-Baqi Cemetery, following Jana’iza prayers after Magrib at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. A delegation from the Federal Government attended the burial of Dantata. Dantata passed away on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United […] The post Dangote, Ganduje, Barau, others storm Saudi Arabia for Dantata’s burial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FG’s delegation, Dangote, others attend Dantata’s burial in Saudi Arabia

Tribune Online FG’s delegation, Dangote, others attend Dantata’s burial in Saudi Arabia A delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria attended the burial of... FG’s delegation, Dangote, others attend Dantata’s burial in Saudi Arabia Tribune Online

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5 d. ago PICTORIAL: Late Businessman Aminu Dantata Buried In Saudi Arabia

Renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has been laid to rest on Tuesday evening in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, amidst a large gathering of mourners who coverged on the holy city to pay their last respects. Dantata, who passed away in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates last weekend, was buried at the revered Baqiyya Cemetery. […]

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5 d. ago Ganduje’s resignation: ‘They have been wooing Kwankwaso’— Yusuf Sharada

Tribune Online Ganduje’s resignation: ‘They have been wooing Kwankwaso’— Yusuf Sharada Senator Kwankwaso stayed away from the APC because he is not in tandem with Ganduje’s resignation: ‘They have been wooing Kwankwaso’— Yusuf Sharada Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Kano Gov, Emir Sanusi set to pay last respect to late Aminu Dantata

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano As Nigerians arrive in Saudi Arabia ahead of the funeral prayer for the late business mogul and philanthropist,  Aminu Alasan Dantata, the Governor of Kano State is leading a high-powered delegation to pay final respects. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa revealed that family sources have […] The post Kano Gov, Emir Sanusi set to pay last respect to late Aminu Dantata appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Ganduje: Beware, no one is indispensable to Tinubu — Dele Momodu warns Akpabio

Tribune Online Ganduje: Beware, no one is indispensable to Tinubu — Dele Momodu warns Akpabio No one should deceive themselves, and everyone is expendable when necessary This current power structure is absolutely for Tinubu.. Ganduje: Beware, no one is indispensable to Tinubu — Dele Momodu warns Akpabio Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Rival Kano ‘Emirs’ Sanusi II, Bayero To See Face To Face At Dantata’s Burial

Save for last-minute change, for the first time since the protracted Kano Emirate crisis erupted over five years ago when the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, was deposed by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje administration, his successor and 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and the reinstated 16th Emir, Sanusi II, are set to […]

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5 d. ago DSP Barau, Ganduje, Others Arrive Madina For Dantata’s Burial

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, and the immediate-past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, have arrived Madina, Saudi Arabia, for the funeral rites of elder statesman business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the DSP, Ismail Mudashir, said that […]

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5 d. ago Badaru Leads FG’s Delegation To S’Arabia As Dantata’s Burial Holds Today

A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria has arrived in Saudi Arabia to receive the remains of late business magnate and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, ahead of his burial in the Islamic holy city of Madinah today Tuesday. Alhaji Dantata, aged 94, passed away on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. […]

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5 d. ago Ganduje’s Exit: “Our Door Is Open For Kwankwaso Again” — APC

The ruling All Progressive Congress has expressed its readiness to work with former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso. APC noted that Kwankwaso, who is also a chieftain of the New Nigeria’s People Party can rejoin the ruling party if he is ready to work with President Bola Tinubu in 2027 general election. The development was […] The post Ganduje’s Exit: “Our Door Is Open For Kwankwaso Again” — APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Don’t Let Ganduje’s Exit Divide APC – Dalori Appeals To NWC Members

Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ali Bukar Dalori, has called on members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and other party stakeholders to remain united following the resignation of his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje. Speaking on Monday after assuming leadership, Dalori urged party members to avoid actions or utterances that could trigger […] The post Don’t Let Ganduje’s Exit Divide APC – Dalori Appeals To NWC Members appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Dantata’s burial in Saudi postponed over documentation delay — FG

Tribune Online Dantata’s burial in Saudi postponed over documentation delay — FG According to him, both the Nigerian embassy in Saudi Arabia and the bereaved family have completed funeral preparations and are now waiting for the remains to arrive. Dantata’s burial in Saudi postponed over documentation delay — FG Tribune Online

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