News
Atiku mourns Obadiah Mailafia
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, on Wednesday mourned the death of a fellow contestant in the election and former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Obadiah Mailafia.
In a press release signed by his media office on Wednesday, Atiku said that the death of Mailafia was a loss to the country.
Atiku highlighted: “Obadiah Mailafia was a brilliant and articulate professional who was passionate about his love for the progress of the country.
“He served the country well as a central banker and as a politician advanced sound arguments and did his commendable bit in mobilizing the grassroots into a political force.
“I am honoured to have contested in a presidential election with him in 2019 as the candidate of the African Democratic Congress.
“I pray that the Almighty God shall accept his soul and comfort his family and friends at this period of bereavement.”
-
Football7 days agoXabi Alonso targets Arda Guler as Chelsea prepare €100m transfer bid
-
Football7 days agoFIFA confirms Jay-Jay Okocha holds World Cup record
-
Business5 days agoDangote cuts petrol, diesel prices again to boost affordability, economic activity
-
Aviation7 days agoInside Airport Luggage Theft: Experts warn of rising insider syndicates
-
Politics6 days agoAmuwo Odofin: Umeadi emerges winner of NDC Reps Primary
-
Featured6 days agoPSG edge Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League crown
-
Featured7 days agoUCL final divides Nigerian football legends
-
Football7 days ago
Champions League Final: Talking points ahead of Arsenal vs. PSG match