Sentences with phrase «late emir»

Speaking at the occasion, the Chairman of the occasion and Lamidon Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammed Barkindo Mustapha described the book as a reminiscent of the good deeds of late Emir, Sir Muhammadu Sanusi I.

He also described the late emir as a leading example worthy of emulation by all leaders in the country.

Continuing, the All Progressives Congress stalwart said throughout his life on the throne, the late Emir of Borgu had stayed out of controversy, adding that he only preoccupied himself with issues that promoted unity rather than divisiveness in the country.

said throughout his life on the throne, the late Emir of Borgu had stayed out of controversy, adding that he only preoccupied himself with issues that promoted unity rather than divisiveness in the country.

Further describing the death of the late Emir and one time Senator and Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a monumental loss to the country, Aregbesola prayed for the repose of the Emir's soul just as he also extended his «profound condolence to the immediate family, the government and the entire people of Niger State.

«The late Emir of borgu was a bridge builder, an amiable personality who is at home with his people.

The governor made this known in a statement by the Director, Bureau of Communication and Strategy, Office of the Governor, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon, as he extended his condolences to the family of late Emir, who died last week.

The Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has described the late Emir of Borgu, Senator Haliru Dantoro as a totally detribalised Nigerian who served meritoriously.

Not exact matches

Formal pledges from jihadists in Sinai, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Libya and Algeria were released through IS media in November and were formally accepted by the «emir» three days later.

The Emir of Birnin - Gwari, Alhaji Zubairu Mai Gwari who disclosed the latest figure in a chat with PR - Nigeria commended the -LSB-...]

via a statement released by his media office in Abuja over the weekend to condole the family and the people of Niger State over the Emir's death, the ex-Vice President noted that the late Haliru Dantoro was one of the greatest traditional rulers «one could ever encounter, and he always came across as a leader preoccupied with the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria.»

Speaking via a statement released by his media office in Abuja over the weekend to condole the family and the people of Niger State over the Emir's death, the ex-Vice President noted that the late Haliru Dantoro was one of the greatest traditional rulers «one could ever encounter, and he always came across as a leader preoccupied with the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria.»

The statement reads: «The Party commiserates with the late Maitama Sule's immediate family, the Emir of Kano, the people and government of Kano State, the federal government and indeed the international community over the sad loss.

The statement read, «President Buhari re-affirms that the Emir of Ilorin, who is also the Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Council, has contributed tremendously to the development of Nigeria, starting out early as a lawyer and later a jurist, and regularly providing wise counsels to leaders and serving the nation dutifully whenever he was called upon.

President Buhari re-affirmed that the Emir of Ilorin contributed tremendously to the development of Nigeria, starting out early as a lawyer and later a jurist, and regularly providing wise counsel to leaders.

Prominent among personalities, who witnessed the interment of the late cleric, included the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa'ad 111, the Emir of Kano, Mohammad Sanusi 11, and business magnate, Aliko Dangote, Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai and several others.

The President, who arrived Daura on Friday afternoon, made straight for the residence of the late senator where he was received by the Emir, members of the Daura Emirate Council and members of family of the deceased.

The Emir of Birnin - Gwari, Alhaji Zubairu Mai Gwari who disclosed the latest figure...

The late Danmasanin Kano's body on arrival from Cairo, would lie in state for some hours at the Emir's palace, to enable prominent Nigerians to mourn him before he would be laid to rest, the state added.

Joined by their latest recruits, John Clark and Ding Chavez, Jack Ryan, Jr. and his cousins, Dominick and Brian Caruso, are determined to catch the Emir and they will bring him in... dead or alive.