Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, became emotional on Friday as he told Senator Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), how his younger brother, Sani Dangote, died in a United States of America (USA) hospital last Sunday.

Sani died before him, his mother, and other members of his family, while on a life-supporting machine, he claimed.

“We have always known that where there is life, there is death,” Dangote stated. We, as Muslims, have no idea who will be next, and it may be today, tomorrow, or even right now.

“That is why it is important to be good so that when you arrive there, you can bid on whatever task you were given on Earth.”

“Your Excellency, (Abdullahi Umar Ganduje), you are our host because you are the governor of all of us, and we sincerely appreciate you spending nearly a week battling the masses, which is not easy.

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“I appreciate all of your prayers and support.” This will truly assist us in reducing the agony that we are experiencing. It’s been a difficult period for us; especially for me, it’s been difficult; we’ve practically formed a kinship.

“Having a sibling like this (Sani) is extremely heartbreaking once you lose him. Because he died in front of my mother, me, and his entire family.

“The most agonizing thing is when you’re informed your brother is going to die in an hour and you stand there watching the machine shut down till it stops operating.” It was excruciating.”

Tinubu expressed his condolences to Dangote and advised the grieving to find comfort in God.

“We are here together to grieve our dear brother, not merely to commiserate or console you,” he stated. Sani isn’t just yours; he’s a Lagosian, a fantastic Nigerian, and a friend and brother to everyone here.

“I’m not a preacher, but I understand what it’s like to lose a close relative, especially a brother, unexpectedly.”

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“We have come to join in prayers for you and the people of Kano state, for Nigeria, and for the entire family.” May God provide you with the strength to cope with your loss. Is a tragedy for all of us. Also, grant you what you did not donate to: a longer life, good health for you and your family, peace of mind, and the ability to accept the decree of God Almighty.

“He is the giver and the taker, and he has the power to do anything at any time.” We believe that with your faith and your tremendous capacity, you will overcome this and continue to accomplish good in his name, in your name, in the name of your family, and in the name of the entire people of the country.”

According to reports, Tinubu was greeted by a large gathering of APC loyalists and fans when he arrived in Kano.

Sani died last Sunday at a United States of America (USA) hospital after a cancer-related illness.

Last Tuesday, his body was taken to Kano and burial in the family cemetery.

Since then, Kano has welcomed high-profile politicians, businessmen, technocrats, and other powerful figures who have come to pay their respects to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, his family, and the people of Kano state.

Tinubu and his entourage arrived at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) around 11:40 a.m. in a private plane.

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his Deputy, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, members of Ganduje’s cabinet, and APC leaders greeted him cordially at the airport.

A large crowd gathered at the airport, waving for Timubu’s huge convoy, a likely presidential candidate in 2023.

Tinubu traveled from the airport to the Koki areas of the city, where he condoled with Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a business entrepreneur and Dangote’s uncle.

The APC National Leader then proceeded to Aliko Dangote’s home on Dambazau Lane, off Lodge Road.

Tinubu, along by Governor Ganduje, paid visits to Government House and the Palace of Kano’s Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero.

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He attended Friday prayers at Kano Central Mosque with the Emir, Ganduje, and other government officials, after which he paid the Emir a courtesy call.

Before flying back to Lagos, he took a tour of the city and praised Ganduje’s commendable infrastructure improvements.

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, Chairman, APC Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, has been described by the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) as a visionary leader whose wealth of experience has restored the ruling party to its original state of envy among the political class.

On Governor Buni’s 54th birthday, the PGF honored and applauded his “leadership, vision, and dedication to a united and prosperous Nigeria,” in a greeting sent Saturday by its chairman, Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state.

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“As Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee and the Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, we salute your inclusive leadership during this era in our Party’s history.” You’ve been a steadfast and unselfish supporter of progressive initiatives aimed at bettering our states and Nigeria.

“We also value your astute and steadfast contributions to Yobe State’s governance processes.” You are a shining light in our politics as Governor of Yobe State, thanks to all of your APC-led government’s development achievements!

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“We reaffirmed our collective resolve to execute programs that would boost the capacities of our progressive states to create jobs, increase economic activity, reduce inequality, and eliminate poverty in Nigeria as we rejoice with HE Mai Mala Buni.”

In all of his dealings, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo hailed late Captain Joseph Din as a guy who stood for justice, fairness, and equity.

The vice-president stated this at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Headquarters in Jos, Plateau State, during Din’s funeral service.

Osinbajo recalled his warm memories of the late Captain, who he described as a very disciplined man who opposed and fought injustice in any form to the point where, despite not being a lawyer by training, he got versed with legal vocabulary.

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This action, he claims, strengthened his conviction in democracy and the rule of law, which encouraged people to use civil channels to resolve issues rather than taking the law into their own hands.

He also described the deceased as hardworking, industrious, and giving, saying that he created bridges across the country and maintained lengthy friendships with people he had known for many years, including President Muhammadu Buhari.

Governor Simon Lalong praised the late elderstatesman as a man of integrity who toiled for Plateau State’s and Nigeria’s peace and political stability in his remarks.

He said Din accomplished a lot as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Committee in Plateau State to assure the party’s win and oversee its performance in different domains, and that he will miss the important counsel and wisdom he freely shared.

COCIN’s President-elect, Rev Amos Mohzho, stated that death is dreadful news, but it can also be wonderful news for people who live a moral life and are certain of salvation.

According to him, the dead lived a prosperous and virtuous life, serving God and blessing others with his money and talents.

Mrs. Christiana Din, the deceased’s widow, said the death of her husband, with whom she had been married for 54 years, was very difficult, but that the testimony of his service to God and humanity had strengthened her.

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She described him as a patient, honest, kind, and kind guy who shared in the responsibilities of others, and she claimed her life with him was remarkable.

After the funeral, Osinbajo went to the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, for the 2021 Senior Executive Course graduation ceremony (SEC).

After attacking security operatives at a checkpoint in the state, officers from the Imo State Police Command killed a gunman who disguised himself as a mourner.

In the aftermath of the gunfight, one more shooter was apprehended.

According to CSP Mike Abattam, the gunmen were apprehended on November 17, 2021, about 3 p.m., when a convoy of alleged mourners rushed into a police roadblock along the Owerri/Onitsha Road.

Because the poster posted in front of the car was late, the cops were suspicious.

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“The suspected gunmen masquerading as persons mourning, going for a burial ceremony somewhere in the state, approached the Police check point in a convoy of three motorcycles each carrying two passengers, alongside a passenger bus with registration number Anambra NNE 725 ZG carrying passengers, and displaying in front of the bus, a belated burial poster of late Mrs. Bridget Chine Nwadiozor dated 22/10/2021,” Abattam said in a statement on Saturday.

“They were stopped as part of a normal search.”

“When the Police operatives saw the date on the late poster, they got suspicious and vigilant.”

“They went to the bus after inspecting the passengers on the motorcycles and finding nothing incriminating.”

“In an attempt to search the passengers on the bus, one of them pulled out a Berretta Pistol, which he was neutralized in an attempt to shoot at the police agents, resulting in a shootout.”

“One of the suspects, Odedira Ezuala’m’, a native of Umudike Ihiala LGA in Anambra State, was detained during the process, while others, including the motorcyclists, fled with bullet wounds.”

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“One Police Special Berretta Pistol with breach No.90005 and ten rounds of live ammunition were seized and brought to the station.” one Imo bus with the registration number Anambra NNE 725 ZG and a late Burial Poster.”

The government of Niger has outlawed the selling of motorcycles in the country.

The decision was made after constant security issues in several regions of the state, as well as requests for motorbikes as ransom by robbers and kidnappers, according to the Secretary to the State Government, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, who revealed it in a statement on Saturday.

“The State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has placed an immediate ban on motorbike sales throughout the State,” according to the statement.

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According to Matane, the restriction applies to any motorbike (Bajaj, Boxer, Qiujeng, Honda ACE, Jingchen, etc.) with an engine capacity of 185 cubic centimetres or less (cc).

The SSG went on to say that the state government had implemented this additional precaution in order to reduce criminal activity in the state.

He expressed concern about the level of carnage and chaos caused by bandits and kidnappers in various sections of the state, and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to clear the state of any security danger.

“Government is conscious of the problems the measure will cause the people,” the SSG says, “but the decision was made in the overall benefit of the state and appealed to motorbike dealers across the state to cooperate with the direction.”

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In a similar vein, the SSG underlined that commercial motorbike riders’ operations at illicit garages are still prohibited in the Minna metropolitan.

Two Katsina State Police Command officers were slain by bandits in the Baure hamlet of the state’s Safana Local Government Area.

Sanusi Buba, the state Commissioner of Police, told journalists at the force headquarters in Katsina on Friday that the police officers were killed in a gunfight with the hooligans on Thursday.

According to him, the bandits killed ASP Yakubu Joshua of the 27 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Katsina and Sgt Zaharadeen Yuguda of the Safana Division in a crossfire at their enclave in the area (Baure).

According to Buba, the police squad commanded by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Aminu Umar, Dutsinma Area Commander, was able to remove the hoodlums, killing two of them in the process and recovering one AK-47 weapon with 35 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, among other goods.

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“On November 18, 2021, at around 1700 hours, Area Commander, Dutsinma, ACP Aminu Umar, led a combined team of policemen and vigilante to bandits’ hideout at Baure village, Safana LGA of Katsina State, and engaged the bandits in a ferocious gun duel based on solid intelligence,” he added.

“The team was successful in dislodging the bandits, killing two notorious bandits and recovering one AK 47 weapon with 35 rounds of 7.62mm live ammo.”

“While searching the scene, two unregistered motorcycles, Kasea and Boxer, were discovered with vests of charms.”

“Unfortunately, two brave police officers — Asp Yakubu Joshua of the 27 Police Mobile Force (PMF) in Katsina and F/NO.264575 Sgt Zaharadeen Yuguda of the Safana Division – paid the ultimate price and killed in a crossfire.”

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Despite the event, he stated that police would stay “resolute and devoted in the ongoing war against stubborn bandits until they are apprehended and dealt with in accordance with the laws of the land.”

Meanwhile, the state chapter of the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has urged the state administration to end the state’s telecommunications blackout.

Residents in frontline local government districts would be able to report bandits’ attacks on their towns to security forces for assistance, according to the coalition’s Chairman, AbdurRahman Abdullahi, in a statement.

He stated that the government must analyze the success made during the Security Containment Order period and consider whether it should be reviewed and amended in order to achieve “better results.”

“There was no report of an attack throughout the state within the first two weeks of the Security Containment order,” he stated. However, banditry’s activities eventually reemerge, with more victims than before.

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“This indicates that the criminals have devised strategies to circumvent these restrictions and continue their malicious activities.” The majority of people blame the suspension of telecommunications services for the increase in occurrences of banditry in the affected LGAs.

“Bandits can now enter a town and conduct their business for hours without the intervention of security agents or vigilantes because they can’t be called for help.”