25% of First Holdco’s Shares Went to FG’s Trustee, Not Otedola Otudeko’s forced exit stands, Odukale sold voluntarily
Nume Ekeghe and Kayode Tokede Contrary to our earlier report sug-
gesting that Mr. Femi Otedola, had increased his shares stake in First Holdco Plc to 40 per cent, from his
current 15 per cent, emerging details have revealed that the shares were actually acquired by a trustee acting
on behalf of the federal government. The trustee was set up by the Office of the Attorney General,
working with the Central Bank of Nigeria, facilitated the acquisition through a custodial arrangement.
“The shares are now with the Continued on page 9
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Tinubu Immortalises Buhari, Renames University of Maiduguri After Him
Says he was a patriot in deed, not word Akpabio: He was a principled, dutiful leader Abbas: He was no ordinary figure in our national journey NGF: He was a statesman, patriot and committed servant of Nigerian people Yusuf, Buhari’s son, thanks nation for staggering show of love
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu, at a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, yesterday in Abuja, renamed
the University of Maiduguri after the late former President Muhammadu Buhari as part of initiatives to immortalise him. Tinubu disclosed the rechristening
at the expanded FEC Session held in honour of Buhari at State House, Abuja. He said the university was renamed as a mark of honour for the former president in recognition
of his contributions to education and national development, particularly in the North-east. He stated that the university’s new name would be a lasting legacy to
commemorate Buhari’s impact on Nigeria’s history. The president, in an emotion-laden tribute, hailed Buhari’s devotion to Nigeria, saying his “patriotism lived
Special Session of the Federal Executive Council in honour Buhari...
more in actions than in words”. Tinubu arrived the Council Chambers, where majority of the Continued on page 9
L-R: Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda; Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau; President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; Vice President Kashim Shettima; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; the children of Late Former President Muhammadu Buhari, Hadiza Buhari; Yusuf Buhari; Fatima Buhari, and Halima Buhari; Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas , and Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, and Kwara PHOTO: GODWIN OMOIGUI. State Governor and Chairman of Governors Forum Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, at Special FEC Meeting in honour of late former President Buhari at the Presidential Villa Abuja ... yesterday .