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The remains of Aliyu Zaria, the official driver of the late premier of northern region, Ahmadu Bello, was on Thursday laid to rest in Kaduna.
The ceremony was completed at Unguwan Sarki cemetery after the funeral prayers led by Ahmad Gumi at the Sultan Bello’s Mosque, Kaduna.
At the ceremony, the Emir of Zazzau, Ahmad Bamali, who was represented by the ‘Ciroman Zazzau’, Shehu Tijjani, prayed for the forgiveness of the shortcomings of the deceased.
Mr Zaria, also known as ‘Sarkin Mota’, died on Wednesday at the age of 93 in his home in Unguwan Sarki, Kaduna after a brief illness.
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Shettima, remember Jan ‘1966
By Emeka Obasi
The Governor of Northern Nigeria, Sir Kashim Ibrahim was being held prisoner in the Brigade Major’s Office while many Northern Nigeria soldiers surrounded the building demanding that he be killed for his important role in a regime of corruption, oppression and dishonesty. I clearly overheard Captain Onwuatuegwu trying very hard to convince the soldiers to spare the life of the Governor, and later threatening that the Governor could only be killed over his dead body.
In the end, Onwuatuegwu, with the timely intervention of Nzeogwu, saved the Governor’s life. Explaining later his reasons for protecting the Governor’s life, Onwuatuegwu said he was personally responsible for arresting the Governor during the night of the revolution. What impressed him was that the Governor, unlike many others, had behaved toward him very well, and had given him full cooperation during his arrest.’
By Emeka Obasi
The Governor of Northern Nigeria, Sir Kashim Ibrahim was being held prisoner in the Brigade Major’s Office while many Northern Nigeria soldiers surrounded the building demanding that he be killed for his important role in a regime of corruption, oppression and dishonesty. I clearly overheard Captain Onwuatuegwu trying very hard to convince the soldiers to spare the life of the Governor, and later threatening that the Governor could only be killed over his dead body.
In the end, Onwuatuegwu, with the timely intervention of Nzeogwu, saved the Governor’s life. Explaining later his reasons for protecting the Governor’s life, Onwuatuegwu said he was personally responsible for arresting the Governor during the night of the revolution. What impressed him was that the Governor, unlike many others, had behaved toward him very well, and had given him full cooperation during his arrest.’
Understanding former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s active Life @ 84
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By Dr Godknows Igali
It has become a yearly sacramental that during this season, friends and associates of Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo converge in the hilly town of Abeokuta, Ogun State, to mark his birthday. On this occasion, Friday, 5th March 2021, the gathering celebrates this most outstanding African and global citizen as he is supposed to turn 84 years, or admittedly, something slightly higher.
Beyond mere fete and jollity, these yearly gatherings have become a festering ground for cross fertilization of ideas among some of the world’s best minds on no few contemporary problematics. This year’s assemblage, including virtually will focus on “Governmental Models in a Post COVID-19, Africa” However, there will likely be a turning of minds inwards to focus on the man whose other names are Matthew, Aremu, Okikiola. More than the past, guests both from in-country and out,
Understanding Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Active Life @ 84 By Dr Godknows Igali
In the face of their own human imperfections, quite often, such leaders get zealous and at certain times like tireless war horses never give up on their ideals even when the battle appears defeaning
by Dr Godknows Igali
Mar 05, 2021
It has become a yearly sacramental that during this season, friends and associates of Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo converge in the hilly town of Abeokuta, Ogun State, to mark his birthday. On this occasion, Friday, 5th March 2021, the gathering celebrates this most outstanding African and global citizen as he is supposed to turn 84 years, or admittedly, something slightly higher.