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Police Affairs Minister Becomes Makama of Fika Emirate, Yobe
The Emir of Fika and Chairman of Yobe State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Dr. Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu has elevated the Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam from Ibrahim Wadaima to Makama of Fika.
The certificate was presented to the Honourable Minister by Alhaji Abubakar Mamu (Retired Federal Permanent Secretary) on behalf of the Emir of Fika at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Police Affairs, Abuja.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Press, Bolaji Kazeem, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP).
The spokesperson for the palace Alhaji Sule Dauda pointed out that Senator Gaidam has contributed immensely to the development of the state and Emir in the areas of education and security.
He stated that the Emir and his entourage from Yobe state used the opportunity to congratulate him on his appointment and thank him for his efforts in the development of the state and the country at large.
Dauda said, “We are here to present the certificate of the new title of Makama of Fika emirate, and our people and the entire state will continue to pray for your success as Minister of Police Affairs and impactful contribution as well as effective and efficient policing of the country.”
The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo, thanked the emirate for finding the Honourable Minister worthy of the new title, adding that the Ministry is committed to achieving its mandate of providing necessary support to the Police Ecosystem to protect the citizens.
In his response to the new Makama of Fika, Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam thanked the emirate for elevating him and promised to be more involved in the palace activities as Makama of Fika. He added that the Emir of Fika has exhibited good character and excellent behaviour toward his people and other traditional rulers in the council as well as immersed contribution to the growth and development of the state.
Nigerian academic, literary critic and Professor Emeritus Biodun Jeyifo, is dead. He was 80.
Jeyifo was widely regarded as one of the foremost scholars of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka.
His passing was announced by the President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters, Andrew Haruna, in a statement on Wednesday, saying the scholar passed away on 11 February.
The Nigerian Academy of Letters expressed condolences to his family and the academic community, describing his passing as a significant loss to literary scholarship in Nigeria and beyond.
In January, an international scholarly gathering was held at the MUSON Centre in Lagos to mark his 80th birthday.
The event drew academics, writers and cultural figures in recognition of his lifelong contributions to literary studies and intellectual life.
Colleagues have often described Mr Jeyifo’s writing as both intellectually rigorous and accessible, blending critical depth with clarity of expression.
Beyond Soyinka studies, he was known for his wide-ranging engagement with world Anglophone literature, cultural theory and postcolonial thought.
Born on 5 January 1946, Mr Jeyifo was a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters and a prominent public intellectual whose career spanned several decades of teaching, research and mentorship across Nigeria and the United States.
Legendary gospel singer, Ron Kenoly, has passed away.
Kenoly’s death has been confirmed by several artistes via their social media pages.
He was 81.
Top Nigerian minister, Nathaniel Bassey, wrote on Instagram: “Dr Ron Kenoly crosses to yonder side.
“Thank you for inspiring generations of psalmists like me.
“I grew up on these songs. And today, others are growing up on ours.
“Thank you sir.”
Kenoly was behind hit songs like Majesty, righteousnes, peace & joy, Anointing, All honour, Sing out, among others.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday, approved the immediate posting of AIG Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the new Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Force CID Annex Alagbon Lagos. The redeployment is with immediate effect, the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP, can report.
Until the latest posting, AIG Disu was AIG in charge of Special Protection Unit (SPU).
NAOSNP recalls that AIG Disu once served as the Commissioner of Police FCT Command, and Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, among other exemplary roles. He was decorated with the AIG rank on March 25, 2025.
