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9th NASS: Female Senators congratulate colleague,Remi Tinubu on becoming First Lady
Serving female Senators of the 9th National Assembly have congratulated Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the newly sworn-in president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu.
Oluremi Tinubu who currently represents Lagos Central at the 9th Senate has become the First Lady of the Nation following the swearing into office of her Husband on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Eagles Square in Abuja.
Tinubu, 71 of the All Progressives Congress (APC) took over from his party man, the former president, Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) He was inaugurated alongside his Vice Presidential running mate Kashim Shettima after scoring 8,794,726 votes, the highest of all the candidates held on February 25.
The Senators identified with Oluremi Tinubu describing her as one of theirs, expressing their confidence in her capacity to oversee the office of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The female Parliamentarians in a jointly signed statement on Monday described the Lagos Central Senator now Nigeria’s First Lady as passionate, hardworking and a selfless bundle of humanity whose love and desire to see a more prosperous nation that works for everyone, is unimpeachable.
According to the statement signed by Senators: Abiodun Olujimi (Ekiti South), Stella Oduah ( Anambra North), Uche Lilian Ekwunife ( Anambra Central), Aishatu Ahmed Binani ( Adamawa Central), Betty Apiafi ( Rivers West), Nora Dadu’ut ( Plateau South) and Akon Etim Eyakenyi ( Akwa-Ibom South) her experience as Lawmaker will be very essential in assisting President Tinubu who also is a former Senator in piloting the affairs of the nation.
The lawmakers felicitated with her to attaining the milestone;
“As the nation gets a change of Government, we want to specially congratulate our very own Senator Oluremi Tinubu OON, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for attaining this auspicious milestone.
“The good Senator has spent years in service to humanity and has been at the forefront of mainstreaming issues germane to women and we retain no doubts that having her strong voice and presence at the very seat of power, will go a long way in addressing these issues.
“Senator Oluremi Tinubu is one passionate, hardworking and selfless bundle of humanity whose love and desire to see a more prosperous nation that works for everyone, is unimpeachable and we join all lovers of Truth in congratulating her for attaining this milestone.
“May God grant her more wisdom in confronting the many challenges ahead as she, no doubt, will be a stabilizing force in the government of Chief Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu GCFR.9th NASS: Female Senators congratulate colleague,Remi Tinubu on becoming First Lady
Serving female Senators of the 9th National Assembly have congratulated Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the newly sworn-in president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu.
Oluremi Tinubu who currently represents Lagos Central at the 9th Senate has become the First Lady of the Nation following the swearing into office of her Husband on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Eagles Square in Abuja.
Tinubu, 71 of the All Progressives Congress (APC) took over from his party man, the former president, Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) He was inaugurated alongside his Vice Presidential running mate Kashim Shettima after scoring 8,794,726 votes, the highest of all the candidates held on February 25.
The Senators identified with Oluremi Tinubu describing her as one of theirs, expressing their confidence in her capacity to oversee the office of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The female Parliamentarians in a jointly signed statement on Monday described the Lagos Central Senator now Nigeria’s First Lady as passionate, hardworking and a selfless bundle of humanity whose love and desire to see a more prosperous nation that works for everyone, is unimpeachable.
According to the statement signed by Senators: Abiodun Olujimi (Ekiti South), Stella Oduah ( Anambra North), Uche Lilian Ekwunife ( Anambra Central), Aishatu Ahmed Binani ( Adamawa Central), Betty Apiafi ( Rivers West), Nora Dadu’ut ( Plateau South) and Akon Etim Eyakenyi ( Akwa-Ibom South) her experience as Lawmaker will be very essential in assisting President Tinubu who also is a former Senator in piloting the affairs of the nation.
The lawmakers felicitated with her to attaining the milestone;
“As the nation gets a change of Government, we want to specially congratulate our very own Senator Oluremi Tinubu OON, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for attaining this auspicious milestone.
“The good Senator has spent years in service to humanity and has been at the forefront of mainstreaming issues germane to women and we retain no doubts that having her strong voice and presence at the very seat of power, will go a long way in addressing these issues.
“Senator Oluremi Tinubu is one passionate, hardworking and selfless bundle of humanity whose love and desire to see a more prosperous nation that works for everyone, is unimpeachable and we join all lovers of Truth in congratulating her for attaining this milestone.
“May God grant her more wisdom in confronting the many challenges ahead as she, no doubt, will be a stabilizing force in the government of Chief Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu GCFR.
The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubaka mini visited the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Umar Dikko Umaru Radda, at the Government House in Katsina to express condolences following the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umar Bare-Bari Radda.
During the visit, Minister Abubakar, on behalf of himself, his family, the Minister of State for Defence H.E. Dr. Bello Matawalle MON and the entire staff of the Ministry of Defence, conveyed heartfelt condolences to Governor Radda, his family, and the people of Katsina State during this difficult time.
In his remarks, he prayed for Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased, grant her mercy, and bestow upon her a place in Jannatul Firdaus. He also offered prayers for the Governor and his family, asking for strength and fortitude to bear this profound loss.
The Minister was accompanied by Hon. Idris Garba Jahun, former Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, along with Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Jallo and Hon. Mas’ud A. Naruwa, members of the Katsina State House of Assembly representing Hadejia and Babura, respectively.
All political office holders who were appointed by the embattled governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara have been suspended from office by the Sole Administrator of the State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas.
They were suspended from office with immediate effect, according to a statement by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator, saying the decision followed powers granted the Sole Administrator by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff to Fubara were among those suspended from office.
Commissioners, chairpersons and members of boards, agencies, commissions, and parastatals, as well as all Special Advisers, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Assistants were all relieved of their appointments.
“This suspension takes effect from Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The affected officers are to hand over to the permanent secretaries in their MDAs.
“Where there may be no permanent secretary, they are to hand over to the most senior director/head of administration,” the statement read.
Ibas was sworn in as Sole Administrator on Wednesday, March 19, by President Bola Tinubu after the President declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The President also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months.
Ibas, who is a former Chief of Naval Staff, vowed to maintain law and order in the state.
“If the main issue is that of maintaining law and order in the state, I think for any meaningful activities to take place in Rivers State, that is the utmost task that I have,” he said to State House correspondents after the swearing-in.
He also promised to work together with other stakeholders to ensure that order is restored in the state.
Agency Report
The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has announced the cancellation of the Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration due to security concerns in the state.
Emir Bayero made this announcement while briefing newsmen at his Nasarawa Mini Palace in Kano on Wednesday night.
He said that the peaceful coexistence of the people takes precedence over the Durbar celebration.
Emir Bayero had initially planned to hold the Durbar celebration, which would have coincided with his fifth year anniversary on the throne.
He noted that respected Islamic clerics, elders, stakeholders, and his council members advised him to cancel the celebration to maintain peace.
Emir Bayero urged the people of Kano to use the Sallah celebration period to visit families and friends and to observe the festivities in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.
He prayed for Allah’s blessings and mercy during the month of Ramadan, hoping that the people of Kano would receive forgiveness and mercy.
NAN
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