latest
Breaking: Prominent Nigerian Statesman, Wazirin Fika Alhaji Adamu Fika, Passes Away At Age 90
Breaking: Prominent Nigerian Statesman, Wazirin Fika Alhaji Adamu Fika, Passes Away At Age 90....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Wazirin Fika, Alhaji Adamu Fika, a distinguished Nigerian elder statesman, has died at the age of 90. He had been receiving medical treatment in the United Kingdom before his return to Nigeria.
The news of his passing was confirmed by Alhaji Idris Adamu Kukuri, the Danburan of Fika, late Tuesday night. Burial arrangements will be determined following consultations with the Emir of Fika, Alhaji Muhammadu Abali.
Family sources and acquaintances also confirmed Fika’s death during phone calls. Hassan Gimba Ahmed, closely connected to the deceased’s family, mentioned that he passed away while being transported from the UK to Nigeria on a chartered flight. The aircraft landed in Kaduna, and decisions regarding his final resting place, either in Kaduna or Fika, Yobe State, will be made.
Alhaji Adamu Fika, born in 1933, was a highly respected elder statesman and a skilled administrator. He held various key positions, including Pro Chancellor and Chairman of the governing council of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, as well as Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF).
His career included roles as Provincial Inspector of Education, Principal of the Federal Training Centre (FTC), Permanent Secretary in several federal ministries, and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. He received numerous honors and awards throughout his illustrious career, including the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) and an LL.D Honoris Causa from Bayero University.
latest
‘Double Doom For Nigeria!’: Senator Kalu Exposes The Two Massive Evils Destroying The Economy!.
-
Twin Economic Threats: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (representing Abia North) has identified the high cost of fuel and the dollar exchange rate as the two primary drivers crippling Nigeria’s economy.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
-
-
Call for Domestic Production: During an interview on News Central Television, the former Abia State governor stressed that Nigeria cannot achieve long-term stability by relying solely on oil while continuing to import basic necessities.
-
Critique of Government and Production Deficit: Kalu criticized public officials for lacking the willingness to make necessary sacrifices, noted that the frustration of the country’s youth is justified, and pointed out that Nigeria’s economy has remained largely unproductive since 1960.
-
Prioritizing Real Sector Growth: Emphasizing that oil revenue alone is not a silver bullet, he urged the nation to channel resources into active domestic production—particularly in agriculture and food security—to secure a sustainable future.
-
latest
Total U-Turn! Dalung Defies Public Outcry And Demands Immediate Reintroduction Of Fuel Subsidy!.
-
Backing the Subsidy Return: Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has publicly supported calls to reintroduce fuel subsidies, noting that the removal has only favored a select few in government rather than ordinary citizens.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
-
-
Views on Atiku’s Proposal: Sharing his perspective during an appearance on Arise Television, Dalung aligned with recent discussions surrounding the policy stance of opposition figures regarding the subsidy.
-
Criticism of Anti-Corruption Efforts: The former minister also voiced strong reservations about the current administration’s strategy for tackling corruption, questioning its structural capacity to address the issue effectively.
-
Praise for State Police Initiative: On a positive note, Dalung commended President Bola Tinubu for pushing forward the legislative process for the establishment of state police, though he cautioned that the practical benefits will take time to manifest.
-
-
-
-
No Land for Grazing: Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has firmly stated that his administration will never yield any portion of the state’s territory to pastoralists for ranching or related purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
-
-
Firm Stand at Sankera Town Hall: Speaking during a stakeholder engagement meeting with the Sankera bloc (covering Katsina-Ala, Ukum, and Logo local government areas), Alia stressed that such a move would not happen under his watch without the consent of the people.
-
Federal Pilot Programme Backdrop: The declaration came in response to renewed anxiety after Benue was listed among the pilot states for the Federal Government’s ranching initiative, bringing the state’s long-standing open-grazing ban back into focus.
-
Boosting Local Security: To address security challenges in the Sankera axis, the governor announced the planned deployment of three military operational units to Agu, Anyiin, and Azendeshi, alongside the provision of 30 motorcycles to support tactical patrols.
-
Infrastructure and Political Engagements: Alia also highlighted plans for a 460-megawatt dam project to boost water supply and electricity, even as he continues his statewide APC stakeholder tour ahead of upcoming political engagements.
-
-
latest12 months ago“Social Media Erupts As Jim Iyke Declares Rita Dominic Nollywood’s Most Beautiful”
-
latest2 years agoEdo Political Showdown: Oshiomhole Appears At Presidential Villa As Tinubu Hands APC Gubernatorial Flag To Okpebholo (Photos & Video)
-
entertainment2 years agoLove Knows No Age American Woman Defends Marriage To Young Nigerian Man “I’m Not 70”
-
latest2 years agoOlumide Akpata Strikes Again: Drops Killer Track, Sends Edo State Into Frenzy!(Video)
-
Politics3 years agoNigerians React As Pastor Adeboye Foresees Passing Away On A Sunday After Enjoying A Satisfying Meal Of Pounded Yam
-
latest2 years agoFG Identifies 31 States At Risk Of Heavy Flooding In 2024: See Full List
-
Politics3 years agoBREAKING: Inspector-General Of Police Summons Top Police Commanders For Crucial-Security Challenges
-
latest2 years ago5 NYSC Corpers Perish In Fatal Road Accident Returning From Camp