The Kano State High Court has granted an order restraining Governor Abdullahi Ganduje from implementing the breakup of Kano Emirate.
Mr Ganduje signed a law on Wednesday which created additional four emirates, a move that was widely seen as a depletion of Emir Lamido Sanusi’s influence.
The matter immediately took a political dimension with the Peoples Democratic Party members in the House saying that the additional four emirates were not properly created, accusing the All Progressives Congress majority of disregarding extant parliamentary procedures.
Two PDP House members, including the minority leader, told PREMIUM TIMES they received a court order against the new emirates on Friday afternoon.
The lawmakers said the House was not properly convened before the law was hurriedly passed on Wednesday.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said its candidate in the Osun state governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke, will retrieve his “stolen governorship mandate” at the Supreme court.
The party insisted that there was no way the will of the people, which they openly expressed in voting for Adeleke, would be allowed to be lost.
The party in a statement Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, said the fact that the Court of Appeal had a split judgment indicates that justice was not fully served at the appellate court.
He stated: “The party says it is not in any way shaken by the judgment of the Court of Appeal, but stands with Nigerians in the confidence that justice and respect for the will of the people of Osun state will definitely prevail at the Supreme Court.
“It is instructive to state that the Court of Appeal did not contest or invalidate the fact that Senator Adeleke won the election but only cited technicalities and speculations to arrive at its decision.”
KANO State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje yesterday assented to the long-awaited Emir’s Appointment and Deposition Amendment Law, 2019, at the 136th state council meeting.
The event was witnessed by the Speaker of the State Assembly and other principal officers.
The House of Assembly yesterday passed into law the Bill for the creation of four new emirates.
The proposed emirates, Rano, Gaya, Bichi and Karaye, are to be upgraded into first class status.
The bill was an amendment of the Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Law 1984, to pave the way for the decentralisation of the Kano Emirate Council.
The Assembly embarked on the amendment following a petition filed before the House by Ibrahim Salisu Chambers.
The petitioner had demanded the upgrading of some traditional rulers to the status of first class emirs.
Ibrahim chambers in the petition sought for the creation of the four additional first class emirate councils in Karaye, Bichi, Rano and Gaya.
According to the petition, the establishment of the above emirate councils would bring more advantages for growth in the state.
With the new emirate councils, the governor said: “Traditional institution will now go closer to the people in all nooks and crannies of the state. We are about to make history today, and in the Holy Month of Ramadan.”
He explained that with the expansion of the Emirate Councils and importance attached to the institution alongside preserving the cultural heritage, there was a need to bring forth the all-important institution to serve the people better.
According to him, all the necessary requirements needed for the immediate take-off of the new councils would be done with dispatch.
The newly created Emirate Councils are Gaya, Rano, Karaye and Bichi. Kano now has five independent emirate councils, including the Kano Emirate Council.
“Kingmakers will be known very soon. So also all other process and procedures will be completed for appointing respective emirs, issuing them with appointment letters up to the coronation stage,” Ganduje said.
He thanked the Assembly for the “historic work done”, emphasising that Kano would now have sustained growth in all aspects of life.
Acknowledging the role traditional institution plays in the security of the larger society, he also reminded that “in the areas of education, health and environment, traditional institution is indeed partner in progress”.
“With this development, therefore, all hands will be on deck to take Kano to the next level,” Danguje said.
Speaker of the State Assembly Kabiru Alasan Rurum, during the official presentation of the Bill to the governor, reminded all of the traditional status of the three out of the four newly created emirate councils.
He said Gaya, Karaye and Rano newly councils were in existence before for over 100 years.
Along the line, he said “…many things happened when they all seized to exist.”
“We are now very grateful that the hitherto existing Emirate Councils are now fully back. This will indeed be another plus to the administration of His Excellency the governor. And our Assembly for fulfilling the aspirations of our people,” Speaker said.
It’s mango season again and before you cry about the increase in houseflies here are ten things I bet you didn’t know about mangoes!
When you savor delicious and succulent mangoes every season, you probably don’t think about the immense health benefits coming with every bite.
A common nickname for mangoes is actually ‘the king of fruits’. Beyond the sweet, luscious taste of mangoes, they also contain an abundance of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that assure your optimum health.
Here we give you 10 top healthy reasons for why you should eat mangoes during this season.
1. Boosts Immunity
You would be surprised to know that an average sized mango contains upto two-third of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C. The powerful antioxidant helps boost immunity system and prevents cold/flu.
2. Helps in digestion
Mangoes could help facilitate healthy digestion. According to the book, ‘Healing Foods’ by DK Publishing, mangoes contain enzymes that aid the breakdown and digestion of protein, and also fibre, which keeps the digestive tract working efficiently. Dietary fibre helps lowering risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes. Green mangoes have more pectin fibre than ripe mangoes.
3. Helps in maintaining cholesterol level
Mangoes contain high level of vitamin C, fibre and pectin making it a perfect fruit that helps in controlling high cholesterol level.
4. Improves concentration and memory
If you find it difficult to concentrate and have low memory, then gorge on mangoes. They not only help in improving your concentration but also boost your memory.
5. It helps in cleansing skin
Another benefit of eating mangoes is that it cleanses your skin from deep inside your body. It treats pores and gives a glow to your skin. Hence, eat mangoes to get a flawless skin.
6. Prevent Cancer
The pulp of the mango fruit contains carotenoids, ascorbic acid, terpenoids, and polyphenols – all of which are responsible for the fruit’s cancer-preventing properties (4). Mangoes are also found to contain unique antioxidants that are absent in other fruits and vegetables (5). A Texas study conducted in 2010 also supported the anti-carcinogenic effects of mangoes (6).
7. Improvement of Eye Health
When a body has an extreme deficiency of vitamin A, the condition can lead to blindness. Vitamin A plays an important role in keeping your eyes healthy and your eyesight safe. Since mangos have a lot of vitamin A, they should help you have healthy eyes.
8. Helps in Diabetes
Mango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood. The traditional home remedy involves boiling leaves in water, soaking through the night and then consuming the filtered decoction in the morning. Mango fruit also have a relatively low glycemic index (41-60) so moderate quantities will not spike your sugar levels.
9. Remedy for Heat Stroke
Juicing the fruit from green mango and mixing with water and a sweetener helps to cool down the body and prevent harm to the body. From an ayurvedic viewpoint, the reason people often get diuretic and exhausted when visiting equatorial climates is because the strong “sun energy” is burning up your body, particularly the muscles. The kidneys then become overloaded with the toxins from this process.
10. Alkalization of Body
Mangos can be a great help in increasing the alkalinity of your body. Of course, you don’t want to increase the alkaline levels in the body too much, and so only eat mangos moderately but regularly. Potassium found in mangos can be a great way to alkalize your body. Keep in mind that your body’s ideal pH should be above seven, i.e., more alkaline. An alkalized body has reduced the risk of suffering from chronic pains and diseases.
Now you know mangos are not just delicious but amazingly healthy for your body too. Get your hands on a few different varieties, taste them and pick the one that tantalizes your taste buds the most.
Tottenham Hotspur defeated Ajax Amsterdam, 3-2 to qualify for the champions League finals. They will face off fellow English team, Liverpool who yesterday thrashed Barcelona 4-0.
There will be an all-English final in the Champions League, after Tottenham were unable astonishingly turned things around to knock out Ajax, winning 3-2 on the night and going through on away goals, to set up a meeting with Liverpool in three weeks time.
There was hope that Tottenham would emulate Liverpool’s heroics against Barcelona with a second-leg remontada of their own, with influential midfielder Moussa Sissoko returning to the starting eleven, and Son Heung-min back from the suspension he served last week, while Jan Verthonghen – who served was forced off in the first leg with a head injury – was able to play with a face mask.
But it was a nightmare start in Amsterdam for Spurs. They travelled to the Dutch capital a goal down in the tie, and their task was made even more difficult when Ajax’s 19-year-old captain Matthijs De Ligt leapt to head in a corner after six minutes, a carbon copy of the goal he scored to knock out Juventus in the last round.
The visitors grew into the game and fashioned a few half-chances in response to Ajax’s early opener, but their task became even more difficult when De Beek played in Tadic and his cutback was whipped into the bottom corner by Hakim Ziyech after 36 minutes.
At times before the break it looked like they lacked the energy and belief needed to mount a comeback. But when Lucas Moura scored after 55 minutes, finishing a breakaway after being set up by Dele Alli, there was a renewed vigour to Mauricio Pochettino’s men.
And all the momentum was with them when the Brazilian scored his second four minutes later, equalising on the night and bringing them just one more away goal away from the final.
See how the match progressed and get all the big-match reaction via our Live Centre
The quick brace set up a madcap, breathless finale, with both teams fashioning chances at either end. Ziyech, in particular, had good opportunities and Tottenham hearts were in mouths when he struck the post 12 minutes before full-time.
At the other end, it looked at times like Ajax were holding on, camping in their own box. Verthonghen was given a golden chance to score a famous winner when the ball deflected to him just outside the six-yard box, but he mistimed his header.
Then, in the dying moments of injury time, Moura broke through to give Tottenham the lead and send them through to the final.
The prince is obviously so happy that he could not contain the joy of the moment. So Meghan and Harry have had their baby boy, Prince Harry announced the news of his son’s safe arrival and the “amazing experience” of birth, adding: “How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension.”
He went on to say the birth was the most ‘amazing experience he could ever possibly imagine’ but we’re both absolutely thrilled and so grateful to all the love and support from everybody out there,” a smiling Harry told reporters in Windsor, west of London where the couple live.
“It was amazing, absolutely incredible. As I say, I am so incredibly proud of my wife and, as every father and parent would ever say your baby is absolutely amazing, this little thing is absolutely to die for.”
A senior lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof Yinka Adegbeingbe, who was abducted on Sunday night near Ikire along Ife-Ibadan Expressway, has been released.
Though details surrounding his release were still sketchy, Tribune Online gathered that he was in good condition and currently with the Police.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Osun State Policr Command, Mrs Folasade Odoro, confirmed Adegbeingbe’s release to journalists in Osogbo.
Similarly, the director of media and public affairs to the Ooni of Ife, Comrade Moses Olafare, also confirmed the development to Tribune Online.
He stated: “Having spoken to his wife a couple of minutes ago, I feel so glad to break the good news that Prof Yinka Adegbehingbe of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU), Ile-Ife, who was yesterday (Sunday) kidnapped along Ibadan road around Ikoyi-Apomu axis has been released and now in the proper care of the Nigeria Police.”
The Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a baby boy, the Duke has confirmed.
Speaking from Windsor, the Duke said: “I’m very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy this morning,
a very healthy baby boy.”
Asked what it was like to be present for the birth, he laughed and said: “I haven’t been at many births. This is definitely my first birth. It was amazing, absolutely incredible, and, as I said, I’m so incredibly proud of my wife.
“As every father and parent will ever say, you know, your baby is absolutely amazing, but this little thing is absolutely to-die-for, so I’m just over the moon.”
The baby was born at 5.36am. Crowds gathered outside Windsor Castle during the afternoon to wish the couple well.
Buckingham Palace had earlier confirmed on Monday afternoon that the Duchess was in labour.
“The Duchess went into labour in the early hours of this morning,” a spokesman said. “The Duke of Sussex was by Her Royal Highnesses’ side.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced the pregnancy in October, five months after their fairytale wedding at Windsor Castle, ahead of an Autumn tour to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga, where they were immediately showered with baby gifts.
The pregnancy has marked somewhat of a break with previous royal tradition, with Meghan flying to New York to host a baby shower at one of Manhattan’s most lavish hotels, while fans donated thousands of pounds for the Duchess’s favourite charities in a generously modern show of support.
Here is everything we know about the Royal baby so far.
What will the royal baby be called?
There is much suspense as to what the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will call their baby.
The youngster has been born into the British Royal family, where tradition is an intrinsic part of the Windsors’s lives. If they go classic, possibilities include Alice, Mary, Elizabeth or Victoria for a girl, and Philip, Frederick, Charles, Arthur, Edward or James for a boy.
Of course, the pair are also forward-thinking royals and the Duchess has her own American upbringing to draw on.
Canadian-born Autumn Phillips, and husband Peter Phillips, opted for a non-traditional name for their daughter Savannah – the Queen’s first great-grandchild – in 2010.
In the US, the most popular name for a baby girl is Emma and Liam for a baby boy. In the UK, the most popular name for a girl born in 2017 was Olivia and, for a boy, Oliver. In short, it’s anyone’s guess.
Prof Adegbehingbe alongside his wife, it was learnt, was travelling from Lagos to Ife when armed men, stopped their vehicle and abducted him.
An eyewitness, Azeez Olagunju, told our correspondent that several vehicles ran into the ambush by the gunmen.
He said, “several vehicles were stopped by some men armed with guns. Many people fled into the bush because we thought it was an armed robbery attack.
“Later, we were told a man had been abducted but I don’t know who the person is. Those that fled into the bush later returned after the men had left the road.”
A spokesperson for Ooni of Ife, Moses Olafare confirmed the abduction of Adegbehingbe to our correspondent.
Olafare said, “I received a call from one of the passengers who witnessed the abduction of Prof Yinka Adegbehingbe. Immediately I received that information, I called OAU PRO. I also called Ife Area Commander of Nigeria Police Force and later the Commissioner of Police.
“CP told me she was aware of the incident and requested for more details from our end and we gave that. I later spoke to the wife of Prof. Adegbehingbe. She was in a police station around Apomu when I spoke to her.”
OAU Public Relations Officer, Mr Abiodun Olanrewaju, also confirmed the abduction in a telephone conversation.
The Kano State High Court has granted an order restraining Governor Abdullahi Ganduje from implementing the breakup of Kano Emirate.
The Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a baby boy, the Duke has confirmed.