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Ex-Presidential Chief Of Staff Abdullahi Mohammed Is De@d

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Mohammed, who hailed from Ilorin, Kwara State, reportedly d!ed around 1 a.m. on Wednesday in Abuja at the age of 86.

A former Chief of Staff to ex-Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Yar’Adua, Major General Abdullahi Mohammed (retd.), has d!ed

Mohammed, who hailed from Ilorin, Kwara State, reportedly d!ed around 1 a.m. on Wednesday in Abuja at the age of 86.

Family sources confirmed the development to The PUNCH in Ilorin, describing his passing as a huge loss to the Ilorin Emirate, the nation, and the military community.

Born in 1939, the late General Mohammed attended the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, United Kingdom, and was commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1958.

He rose through the ranks to become the Director of Military Intelligence and played a key role in the 1975 coup that toppled General Yakubu Gowon and brought General Murtala Mohammed to power.

Following the change of government, Mohammed was appointed Governor of Benue-Plateau State, serving from July 1975 to March 1976.

Under General Olusegun Obasanjo’s military administration, he became the Director-General of the National Security Organisation (NSO)—the precursor to today’s Department of State Services (DSS)—a position he held until 1979.

After his retirement that same year, he ventured into private business and became Managing Director of Atoto Press Limited, a notable printing company in Ilorin.

In 1998, General Mohammed was recalled to public service as National Security Adviser to then Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, a position he held until the transition to civilian rule in 1999.

At the advent of the Fourth Republic, he was appointed Chief of Staff to President Olusegun Obasanjo, a role he retained under President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua until his resignation in June 2008.

Throughout his career, Mohammed was widely regarded as a disciplined officer, an influential administrator, and a silent power broker in Nigeria’s political and security landscape.

Meanwhile, the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has described the death of the retired General as a monumental loss to the Ilorin Emirate and Nigeria at large.

In a condolence statement issued by union’s National Publicity Secretary, Nurudeen Ibrahim, on behalf of the National President, Alhaji Abdulmumini Abdullahi, the IEDPU said the death of the elder statesman was “even more painful at this critical time when the nation needs the wisdom of tested patriots to navigate its challenges.”

The union praised the late Mohammed for his pioneering roles, noting that he was the first son of Ilorin to serve as a state governor and the first to attain the rank of a two-star General in the Nigerian Armed Forces.

The statement added, “General Mohammed played critical roles in Nigeria’s history. He was a patriot who fought to keep the country united and later served as National Security Adviser and the first and longest-serving Chief of Staff to the President.”

It further recalled that the late General supported the IEDPU for several years, including sponsoring the printing of its annual calendar free of charge.

The IEDPU extended condolences to President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Abdulsalami Abubakar, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, over the passing of the distinguished Ilorin-born leader.

Abdullahi prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings and grant him Aljanat Firdaus, while also praying for strength for his family and loved ones to bear the loss.

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US Threat: God Using Trump to Reset Brains of Nigerian Leaders – Pastor Giwa

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Pastor Giwa said only those benefitting from terrorism that would not welcome Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria.

The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has reacted to US President Donald Trump’s threat to invade Nigeria.

Speaking on Wednesday, Giwa said God wants to use President Donald Trump of the United States to reset the brains of Nigerian political leaders.

Pastor Giwa added that only those benefitting from terrorism that would not welcome Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria.

In a statement he signed, Pastor Giwa said: “Nigerians are happy to welcome the United States military action following the persistent security challenges facing the country.

“I am sure that God wants to use President Donald Trump to reset the brains of the nation’s political leaders.

“Over the years, Nigerians have been crying for help to no avail. Only those that are benefitting from terrorism will not support the decision of President Trump to combat the Islamic terrorists that continue to ravage Nigeria.

“We must not pretend that everything is well in the country. No, nothing functions effectively in Nigeria, except corruption and lawlessness.

“Let me urge President Trump not to back down on campaign of calumny embarked upon by those benefitting from terrorism and corruption in Nigeria.

“Sometimes, I sit down to think that those who fought for the nation’s independence from British rule are to be blamed. They didn’t do that because of the well-being of Nigerians, but they hurriedly yearned for the independence for their selfish gains.

“What is the essence of having a government that cannot cater for the needs of its masses?

“Nigeria was a great nation under the British rule. It is now glaring that those who fought for Nigeria’s independence acted for selfish gains instead of genuine liberation. The most painful thing is that the people in government enjoy at expense of the masses.”

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President Tinubu Writes Reps, Seeks N1.15tr Borrowing Approval To Fund 2025 Budget Deficit

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The letter was read during plenary on Wednesday by the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie, who presided.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives requesting approval for a ₦1.15 trillion borrowing programme to cover the 2025 budget deficit.

In a letter addressed to Speaker Tajudeen Abbas dated October 31, 2025, the President explained the request became necessary to bridge the unfunded deficit arising from an increase in the total budget size by the National Assembly.

The letter was read during plenary on Wednesday by the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie, who presided.

Tinubu noted that while the National Assembly passed a ₦59.99 trillion budget, an increase of ₦5.25 trillion from the ₦54.74 trillion earlier proposed by the Executive, this adjustment created a budget deficit of ₦14.10 trillion.

However, the borrowing plan approved in the budget amounted to ₦12.95 trillion, leaving an unfunded gap of ₦1.15 trillion.

“In view of the foregoing, it is necessary to increase the domestic borrowing limit in the 2025 budget by ₦1,147,462,863,321.39 to close this gap,” the President wrote.

The President’s request, which was made in line with Section 44 (1–2) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007, seeks the National Assembly’s approval to establish the borrowing programme in the domestic debt market.

Tinubu expressed confidence in the lawmakers’ prompt consideration of the request, assuring them of his “highest consideration and personal regards.”

The letter was referred to the Committee on Aids, Loans and Budget Management for further legislative action.

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“Muslim Will One Day Become US President” — Nigerian Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Gumi Predicts

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Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has predicted that Muslims will in future make it to the White House as president.

The statement comes after Uganda-born Mamdani won New York City mayor, emerging as the first Muslim to be elected into the position.

He wrote: “Mamdani has made it! ICU in Washington should be ready for heart attacks! Muslims will make it to WH,” Gumi wrote on his Facebook page on Wednesday.

It was reports that Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a contentious fight for the future of New York City.

The 34-year-old state assemblyman from Queens, triggered a political earthquake when he got victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary in June.

He pulled an upset over a former governor who was widely expected to win the party’s nomination.

President Donald Trump himself had watched the race closely.

He labeled Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” and “My little communist” — monikers Mamdani has rejected.

On the eve of Election Day, Trump endorsed Cuomo and floated cutting federal funds to New York City if Mamdani won.

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