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Emir of Kontagora in Niger State gets Staff of Office 

Bilkisu Halilu Pai
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Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has presented the staff of office to the 7th Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muhammad Barau Mu’azu II in Kontagora, Niger State.

 

Governor Sani Bello during the coronation tasked traditional leaders in Nigeria to ensure a peaceful and violent free general elections.

 

“People are looking up to traditional leaders as custodians of cultural heritage as such they should devoid themselves from non-partisan politics before, during and after the elections”.

 

 “We believe this is another opportunity for the traditional rulers to uphold the confidence of the people and consolidate on the gains of their forbears by ensuring the continued peace, stability and progress of our nation,” Governor Sani Bello said.

 

He described the new Emir, popularly known as The Sarkin Sudan as a gentle, compassionate and humble man full of perseverance and faith in the will of God.

 

The Governor further expressed optimism that the 7th Emir of Kontagora will provide needed leadership that would propel development to the Emirate as he is from a courageous and pious lineage.

 

“I congratulate the people of Kontagora for having am Emir whose pedigree, exposure and experience will be of great advantage in attracting phenomenal socio-economic development to the emirate and the state as a whole”.

The Govenor also commended the kingmakers for a credible process that brought about the appointment of the Emir which according to him, further broadens the legitimacy and integrity of the traditional system.

 

The Sarkin Sudan Kontagora, His Royal Highness Alhaji Barau Mu’azu II, in his acceptance speech assured that he will stand by all his subjects and ensure peace, security and development of the Emirate while urging the people to remain law abiding and compassionate to one another.

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, in his remarks, reminded the Emir of Kontagora that leadership comes with huge responsibilities hence, he should allow God to guide him in leading the people based on justice and equity for a successful reign.

 

The Sultan who enjoined all that contested for the throne to sheath their swords and join hands with the Sarkin Sudan to develop the Emirate also called on the Emir to strengthen the existing cordial relationship between his Emirate and the Caliphate.

The Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, administered the oath of office and allegiance to the new Emir supervised by the Governor.

 

The 7th Sarkin Sudan was born in 1974 to late Sarkin Sudan Mu’azu Ibrahim and obtained various academic certificates at different levels from 1980 to 2017.

 

He is a grandson of late Sarkin Sudan Ibrahim Nagwamatse and an entrepreneur with many years of experience.

Highlight of the ceremony was the presentations of royalty items comprising of Holy Qur’an, spear and staff of office to the Emir.

 

Some dignitaries at the event were the Minister for State, Foreign Affairs, Amb. Zubairu Dada, who represented the President, APC Vice Presidential candidate, Sen. Kashim Shetima, Deputy House of Representatives Speaker, Ahmed Idris Wase, NASS Members, immediate past Governor of Niger state, Muazu Babangida Aliyu, former Deputy Governor Ahmed Musa Ibeto.

Others were APC Zonal Vice Chairman, Muazu Bawa Rijau, Gubernatorial candidate of the Party, Umaru Mohammed Bago, Members of the State Executive Council, Members of the State Council of Traditional Rulers, Emirs of Zaria, Jama’are, Talata Mafara and that of Yauri.

African Union calls for political dialogue in Tigray

Hauwa Mustapha
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The African Union (AU) has called for a “political dialogue” between the Ethiopian government and Tigrayan officials, more than three months after a peace agreement that ended a bloody conflict in the north of the country.

The statement issued on Saturday in Addis Ababa was the outcome from a meeting of the monitoring committee for the peace agreement that included representatives of the Ethiopian government, Tigrayan leaders and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).

A peace agreement was signed in November 2022 in Pretoria between the Ethiopian government and the rebels of this northern region of Ethiopia after two years of conflict.

Since the Pretoria agreement, the fighting has stopped and aid deliveries have resumed.

Flights between the capital of the Tigray region, Mekele, and Addis Ababa restarted in early January after an 18-month interruption.

Access to Tigray is restricted, making it impossible to independently verify the situation on the ground.

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Mozambique Rescue operations in search after floods

Hauwa Mustapha
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In Mozambique the authorities are still dealing with the effects of the heavy rains that caused floods in the province of Maputo this week.

Local sources reported that at least 2,400 families have been affected.

The floods affected the Matola neighbourhood and the Boane district near the capital, Maputo.

“Our houses are full of water; we don’t have anywhere to sleep. Our barn went with the rain; we have no food. People are being dragged with the water, there are a lot of houses in Caful, all are down with the water, there is no boat that can rescue those people, we are asking for help with helicopters or boats”, pleaded Lurdes Simão Dove, a flood victim rescued from Boane district.

Rescue teams have been dispatched to the affected areas. The heavy rains caused the collapse of many homes.

“From yesterday to today we rescued more than one hundred people and today we expect to rescue more than 300 people”, added Adolfo Mate, First Secretary from Boane district.

More flooding is expected in Maputo Province as water from flooded rivers in South Africa and Eswatini makes its way downstream.

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Nasarawa state government earmarks N2billion for construction of schools

Bilkisu Halilu Pai
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The Nasarawa State Government in north central Nigeria says over 2 billion Naira would be spent for the establishment of more primary and junior secondary schools across different communities of the state.

 

Governor Abdullahi Sule stated this at a town hall meeting as part of his campaign rally in Mada Station of Agidi Development Area of Nasarawa Eggon local government area of the state.

 

Addressing the people, Governor Sule said his administration has made plans to rebuild the schools in the community which were destroyed by rainfall.

 

“On the report I got from the delegation that visited the school I’ve a big news for you today we’re in discussion with Universal Basic Education where we are looking forward to the establishment of new schools and additional classrooms in the two school in Mada station and other parts of the state”

 

He further said the additional schools will accommodate the increasing pupils and students in the state primary and junior secondary schools.

 

Governor Sule who said his administration has rehabilitated the primary healthcare in Mada Station also promised to establish a general hospital to meet up with the population of the area.

 

“We’re talking about hospital and I’ve repaired your primary healthcare centre, we’re looking forward expanding the centre to a general hospital because Mada Station is big enough to have the general hospital “

 

Governor Sule said his administration do not embark on projects until there is resources and capacity and government has already sourced funds for the proposed projects in the area and other communities across the state.

 

He said he was in the area to seek for their support in his bid to be re-elected in 2023.

 

Also speaking, the Nasarawa State Chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC), John Mamman said APC administration under the stewardship of Governor Abdullahi Sule carried out some projects in the area and one of them is the Arikpa Bridge which help in improving the economic fortune of the area.

 

Responding, various speakers at the town hall meeting appreciated and commended Governor Sule’s administration for impacting on their lives through his projects and asked for more.

Egyptian Volunteers send donations to Syria

Hauwa Mustapha
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Volunteers in Egypt announced that having collected 90 tons of donations to be sent to the areas in northern Syria devastated by the earthquake.

The items include essential food supplies, blankets, clothes and baby milk.

“We planned to collect two tons of donations to send (to Syria, Ed.). This became much bigger than we thought, it reached very high numbers. Two tons are supposed to be sent in one container but they became eight containers to be sent on a boat. Twelve large loaded vehicles and now another three airplanes, each one will carry 20 tons. We reached 90 tons as a total of collected donations – and we have a maximum capacity of 120 tons”, informed Hassan Abdul Taawab, Tatanaki Foundation worker.

The donation campaign in Cairo gathered momentum as people were eager to give supplies and help with the relief efforts.

So far, the earthquake caused 23 thousand victims.

” I’m here helping with collections that we going to be sent to Syria for the earthquake victims. One of my friends was in contact with this organization, helped gather a lot of donations that we dropped off, and now we all here helping to pack and label the boxes to be put on a flight to go over to Syria“, said volunteer Renee Jian.

Millions of Syrians in the northwest live in poverty, mostly relying on aid to survive with many families displaced by a 12-year conflict across the country.

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Equatorial Guinea: Unknown disease kills ten

Hauwa Mustapha
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Health authorities in Equatorial Guinea have quarantined more than 200 people and imposed movement restrictions after an unknown illness killed at least ten people.

The outbreak was reported on Tuesday, according to preliminary investigations, the deaths were linked to people who took part in a funeral ceremony.

Symptoms include fever, weakness, bleeding and diarrhoea.

Guinea’s health minister Mitoha Ondo’o Ayekaba “announced that the government sent samples to neighbouring Gabon and Senegal for further investigations”.

Following the announcement, neighbouring Cameroon imposed movement restrictions along the border with Equatorial Guinea.

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Real Madrid Claims Fifth Club World Cup Title

Chidi Uduma Nwoke
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Spanish giants Real Madrid have won the FIFA Club World Cup title for a record extending fifth time, beating Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal 5-3 in the final on Saturday, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.

Madrid had talisman Karim Benzema back in the starting lineup after recovering from injury, while Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde were supporting on the flanks. For Al Hilal, Moyssa Marega started ahead of Nigerian Odion Ighalo in attack, with Salem Al-Dawsari and Andre Carillo on the wings.

The European champions opened the scoring in the 13th minute through Vinicius Junior, before Valverde extended Real Madrid’s lead five minutes later to make the scores 2-0.

Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde celebrates goal against Al Hilal

In the 26th minute, Marega put one back for Al Hilal with a brilliant counter-attacking goal to make the scores 2-1. Both sides created chances to score but the match remained 2-1 by halftime.

Madrid looked in control early in the second half as Vinicius Jr. set up Benzema in the 54th minute to score the third goal for the European champions.

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema scores against Al Hilal

It was 4-1 in the 58th minute as Valverde extended Real Madrid’s lead from close range, before Luciano Vietto scored for Al Hilal from another counter-attack in the 63rd minute to make the scores 4-2.

Moments later, the in-form Vinicius Jr. made the scores 5-2 when he scored from a neat finish. Vietto then reduced the deficit for Al Hilal in the 79th minute, scoring an amazing goal to make the scores 5-3 to pull the curtains on a highly entertaining goal festival in Rabat.

Al Hilal’s Luciano Vietto scores goal against Real Madrid

All the exciting goals were to the delight of the Moroccan fans in the stadium, who made the atmosphere lively with their wild celebrations, traditional attires and costumes.

“We are very happy. For the eighth time Real Madrid is World Champion,” Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said in an interview.

“We made a good game, with a lot of quality up front,” Ancelotti added. “Vinicius, Benzema, Valverde. they have done very well. They showed skills and quality. It was great.”

Real Madrid have now won five (5) FIFA Club World Cup titles, the most for any club football side in the history of the competition.

French-Moroccan diplomatic ties in turmoil

Hauwa Mustapha
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The mission of Morocco’s ambassador to France has ended without a successor being appointed, in a climate of diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Paris.

“In accordance with high royal instructions, it has been decided to terminate the functions of Mr Mohamed Benchaâboun as Ambassador of His Majesty to the French Republic, as of January 19, 2023,” said a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs published in the Official Bulletin of 2nd February and relayed Friday by the media.

The date of the end of the mission of the Moroccan diplomatic representative in France “intervenes the day when the European Parliament voted a resolution calling on the Moroccan authorities to respect the freedom of the press”, writes the Hespress media.

“It can’t be a simple coincidence”, notes the Medias 24 news site, which describes “an announcement as sober and cold as Morocco’s anger can be”.

On 19th January, the European Parliament adopted by a large majority a non-binding resolution urging the Moroccan authorities to “respect freedom of expression and freedom of the media” and to put an end to the “harassment of all journalists”.

Moroccan politicians and some media have accused France of having “orchestrated” an anti-Moroccan campaign in Brussels.

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Kwara United Appoints Kabir Dogo As Technical Adviser

Chidi Uduma Nwoke
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Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club Kwara United FC have announced the former handler of Wikki Tourists FC, Kabir Dogo, as the club’s new Technical Adviser in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital.

Dogo replaces Abdulazeez Mohammed, who resigned from the position. The appointment, according to the club, is with immediate effect.

The club’s Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye, said it was very necessary to name another coach, because “allowing a vacuum will not augur well for the club at this crucial moment.”

Dogo’s appointment came shortly after Mohammed’s resignation, moments after their NPFL Match Day 7 defeat to hosts Nasarawa United FC, losing 2-0 at the New Jos Stadium on Saturday.

Under Mohammed this season, Kwara United won just one (1) of their seven (7) matches, losing four (4) and drawing two (2).

“We have accepted his (Mohammed’s) resignation, as he has accepted full responsibility for the club’s poor run,” club Chairman Titiloye added.

“We cannot continue like this, despite the commitment of the Government, the Management and Stakeholders.”

South Africa declares state of disaster over electricity crisis

Hauwa Mustapha
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a state of national disaster in an attempt to stem the deep electricity crisis that is undermining the daily life and economy of the continent’s leading industrial power.

For months, 60 million South Africans have been forced to cook, wash their clothes and charge their phones at certain times of the day only.

The country is running out of electricity and rationing it by imposing scheduled blackouts.

These power cuts have lasted up to nearly 12 hours on some days, with the shortage worsening since last year.

“We are declaring a state of national disaster in response to the electricity crisis and its impact,” said Ramaphosa, 70, from Cape Town City Hall in the south, where he held his annual state of the nation address in the evening, broadcast live on television.

He went on to say that “extraordinary circumstances require extraordinary measures”, recognizing that “the crisis has gradually evolved to affect all levels of society”.

The state of disaster mainly allows the release of exceptional funds. The ANC said last week that it had given “clear instructions” and urged the government to adopt this provision.

Cyril Ramaphosa had already triggered this procedure last year during the unprecedented floods that killed more than 400 people in the southeast of the country and caused destruction estimated at several hundred million euros.

The state of disaster could also appease a growing anger that has taken to the streets in recent weeks with demonstrations against power cuts in several cities, called by the opposition and trade unions.

Several hundred people gathered in Cape Town, in a gloomy economic and social context. Unemployment has reached 32.9%, growth forecasts for this year are almost zero (0.3%) and the increase in the cost of living seems to be driven by persistent inflation.

This electricity crisis is largely in addition to the stigma of the corruption era under President Jacob Zuma (2009-2018).

The coffers of state-owned Eskom were a major target of organized looting of state resources.

Today, the company, which produces 90% of the country’s electricity, is burdened with debts, while struggling with ageing and poorly maintained coal-fired power plants that are regularly plagued by breakdowns.

“It’s a whole energy system that is collapsing and a situation that is probably impossible to resolve in the short term,” said Erwin Schwella, a public affairs expert.

South Africa, still largely dependent on fossil fuels, is struggling to make the transition to clean energy. A $98 billion investment plan was approved by rich countries last year at COP27 as part of an agreement for a “just transition”.

On Thursday evening in Cape Town, President Ramaphosa began speaking in front of several hundred MPs, judges, former presidents and guests in a tense atmosphere.

The ceremony was interrupted as soon as it began by members of the radical left-wing Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, who rushed to the podium where Mr. Ramaphosa was standing.

They were excluded from the hall. The movement’s leaders had vowed not to let the “delinquent” president speak.

Embroiled in a scandal with a tainted money trail, Ramaphosa escaped impeachment proceedings in December, backed by the ANC.

A police investigation is still underway, the historic party subsequently re-elected him as its leader, assuring him of a second term as head of state if the ANC wins the 2024 general election.

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