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Marriage of the Aged: 96-Year-old-Man Weds 73-Year-old-Woman
The agrarian village of Kiyi in Abuja was agog on Thursday, October 17, when 96 year-old Pa AbdRahman Munse-Bwaye married his heartthrob, 73-year-old, Rukaya Yamwa-Piri.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the wedding was held in Piri, a village in Kwali Area Council.
The ‘Amaria’ (new wife), who moved into her husband’s residence from the wedding venue told NAN that she was ‘delighted to marry a gentleman like AbdRahman.’
Rukaya told NAN that the wedding was held in her native village, Piri, in Kwali Area Council. Munse has sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren
Munse told NAN that many people discouraged him from the “Nikkah’’ (marriage in Arabic), saying that he was too old for marriage.
He said some asked him if his sons’ wives were not taking good care of him, to which he answered “they are taking good care of me but my own wife will certainly take care of me better.’’
Munse’s first wife, Hajia Zainab Godobe, died in 2008.
“Though, I married a widow, Salamatu, after my wife’s death, her children took her away some years ago leaving me without a wife. Hence, I asked Rukayah to marry me and Allah made her to accept, I am happy.’’
When NAN visited the elderly lovers, the wife was seen preparing ‘tuwondawa’, a guinea corn delicacy, for her husband.
Munse’s son, Musa, told NAN that all the children, grandchildren and his great grandkids were happy for their father’s marriage.
“I personally encouraged him when he told me of his plans for marriage. In fact, I visited the relatives of his bride in different villages, including Dukpa in Gwagwalada Area Council, Chibiri in Kuje Area Council and Piri village where her father lives,” Musa told NAN.
“The visit was to get their consent in accordance with Islamic injunction and we were happy that they all gave their consent and the Nikkah was held in Mama Rukaya’s father’s compound in Piri,” Musa added.
He disclosed that he represented his father at the wedding, ‘Fathia’- in Piri because of the distance between Kiyi and Piri.
Munse’s neighbor, Mallam Khamilu Awwal, who also spoke with NAN, said they were all happy ‘to see Baba happily married once again.
“Baba is a good father to all of us and deserves the happiness that God is giving him through this marriage. May God give baba long life to enjoy his wife,” Awwal prayed.”
The Minister of Defence Minister, Lt.-Gen. Christopher Musa, (rtd), has warned Sheikh Ahmed Gumi and other persons in the country against including bandits in northern brotherhood.
General Musa, via a statement on Wednesday in Maiduguri, declared: “A friend of a thief is a thief,” warning Nigerians against supporting terrorists and bandits in any form.
He said that the warning statement is neither accidental nor symbolic; explaining that it is a clear response to narratives previously promoted by Sheikh Gumi, who described bandits’ hiding in the bush as “our brothers” and argued that society cannot do without them.
General Musa’s message draws a firm line between compassion and complicity. While empathy has its place, justifying or normalising terrorism only strengthens criminal networks that have devastated communities, displaced families, and claimed innocent lives.
Labeling bandit as “brothers” does not reduce violence it legitimizes and undermines national security efforts.
The Defence minister’s warning serves as a reminder that terrorism thrives not only on weapons but also on moral cover. Anyone who excuses, defends, or shields criminals through words, influence, or silence shares responsibility for the consequences. In matters of national security, neutrality is not an option.
Nigeria cannot defeat banditry and terrorism while dangerous rhetoric blurs the line between victims and perpetrators. The choice is clear: stand with the law and the nation, or be counted among those enabling crime.
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has donated an operational vehicle to the office of the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Zone 2 Police Command (comprising Lagos and Ogun States), National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report.
This is in furtherance of efforts to strengthen inter-state policing, intelligence coordination, and rapid response operations across Lagos and Ogun States.
The vehicle presented by the Director of Administration, LSSTF, Mr. Degbola Lewis, representing the Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan was received by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, AC Operations, Zone 2, ACP Saheed Olayinka Egbeyemi, on behalf of the AIG, Zone 2, AIG Adegoke Fayoade.
The donation reinforces LSSTF’s commitment to enhancing operational mobility, patrol efficiency, and strategic command oversight. These are critical to crime prevention, enforcement, and the maintenance of public order within the Zone 2 policing jurisdiction.
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Aare Emmanuelking Visits Alaafin of Oyo, Reiterates Adron Homes’ Support for Traditional Institutions
The Chairman, Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Aare Adetola Emmanuel-King, has reiterated the company’s unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s cultural diversity and traditional institutions during a courtesy visit to the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I.
According to the Adron CEO, the visit reflects the company’s belief that national development must be anchored on respect for heritage, culture, and indigenous authority across all ethnic nationalities.
“Nigeria’s greatest strength lies in its diversity. At Adron Homes, we recognise that culture and tradition are not obstacles to development, but the very foundation upon which sustainable progress must be built,” Emmanuel-King stated.
He emphasised that Adron Homes’ engagement with traditional institutions is inclusive and nationwide, cutting across regions and ethnic lines as part of its broader vision for unity and shared prosperity.
“Our respect for traditional institutions is not limited to any one region. We honour royal fathers across Nigeria because they are custodians of our identity, values, and social stability,” he added.
The Adron Chairman noted that the company’s expanding footprint across several states continues to contribute to housing delivery, job creation, and economic empowerment, while aligning modern real estate development with indigenous values.
“We remain committed to building communities that serve present needs without eroding the cultural heritage that future generations must inherit,” Emmanuel-King said.
He further reaffirmed Adron Homes’ readiness to support initiatives that promote cultural preservation, tourism, and community development, stressing that collaboration between the private sector and traditional institutions is vital for inclusive national growth.
In his response, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, commended Adron Homes for recognizing culture and tradition as pillars of development, offering royal prayers for the company’s leadership, continued success, and the peace and unity of Nigeria.
The visit concluded with royal blessings and goodwill, reinforcing Adron Homes’ position as a corporate brand committed to cultural solidarity, inclusivity, and a diverse future for Nigeria.
