…Demand N1 billion ransom From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A yet-to-be-identified gunmen have attacked and abducted Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa district Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa and his biological son along Sokoto to Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the state. Also gathered that the bandits had requested N1 billion as ransom before they released the victims. The Police Command Spoke Person, ASP Ahmed Rufa’i confirmed the incident saying the operatives are investigating the incident. An elder son of the victim, Alhaji Isa S. Gobir confirmed the incident saying that the district head was ambushed at the Kwanar Maharba area while…
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By Sadiq Muhammad Mustapha Nigeria is currently grappling with serious issues of poverty, insecurity, and high inflation. These challenges understandably fuel public discontent and drive citizens to protest. Indeed, the right to peaceful assembly and association is enshrined in Chapter 4, Section 40 of the Nigerian Constitution, affirming the democratic spirit of the nation. However, while protest is a vital democratic tool, its effectiveness is greatly enhanced when conducted constructively and peacefully. In the face of mounting frustrations, citizens must channel their grievances through mechanisms that foster constructive engagement rather than conflict. Here are some recommendations to ensure that protests…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has demonstrated its commitment to supporting its citizens in need, with the distribution of foodstuff and cash donations to 49 indigenes who were stranded in Ghana and later evacuated and rehabilitated by the state government. The state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf explained that during the distribution of foodstuff and cash to returnees from Ghana on Saturday. The Governor ably represented by the state Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye urged them to take caution against illegal movements outside Nigeria. Baba Dantiye added that the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir is very magnanimous…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Organised Labour Congress in Katsina state has commended the state government for releasing over N18 billion to clear the backlog of gratuity to retired civil servants in the State. The commendation was contained in a statement issued to newsmen and signed by the chairman of NLC and the secretary of organised labour, Comrade Hussaini Hamisu Yanduna and Comrade Muhtari Abdu Rumah respectively. The statement said the settlement of the gratuity for both state and local government retirees indicated the concern of Governor Radda to alleviate their suffering. “We acknowledged his commitment to offset the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto state Government has donated N10 million, four trucks of rice and maize to families affected by banditry attacks in Isa Local Government of the state. The State Gov. Ahmed Aliyu stated this while speaking at the flag off of the distribution of relief materials to the affected families in the area. A statement issued by Abubakar Bawa, Press Secretary to Sokoto State Governor stated that Governor Aliyu said the gesture is aimed at putting smiles on the faces of the families of those killed and kidnapped in the series of attacks by bandits in…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Interior, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the North-West Development Commission bill into law. The president recently signed bills creating the Northwest Development Commission (NWDC) and the South East Development Commission (SEDC). Ahmed, who represents Musawa/Matazu Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber, described the signing of the bill into law by the president as a decisive step to pull the region back from the brink. In a statement issued to journalists in Katsina by his Special Assistant on Media, Sardauna…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau Zamfara state police command has demanded those planning to embark on a national protest to provide the necessary details for a hitch-free demonstration. In a statement, the spokesperson of the command ASP Yazid Abubakar said to facilitate a successful and hitch-free protest, the command required protesters to provide the necessary details. The details according to the Abubakar included proposed protest routes and assembly points, the expected duration of the protest as well as the names and contact details of protest leaders and organizers. Other demands according to Mohammed were the designated routes and areas for the…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The attention of the Plateau State Police Command was drawn to the video putatively emanating from a TikTok account, following the release of a TikTok video that occupied the social media space, stimulating violence in connection with the planned nationwide protest. The Plateau State Police Command has trailed and arrested the author of the inciting video, on 27/07/2024, the attention of the Command was drawn to the video putatively emanating from a TikTok account, identified as “Dam-Mallam68.” A statement was signed and issued to newsmen in Jos on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer DSP…
By Rabiu Sanusi In light of the recent expiration and subsequent dissolution of the previous management board of Kano Pillars Football Club, the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of a new management team. This decision was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday. The new board members have been carefully selected for their competence and experience and will serve for an interim period of one year, with the potential for renewal based on the team’s performance in the upcoming seasons. The new board comprised the following:…
From Danjuma Labiru Bolari Gombe In efforts to provide maximum protection of lives and properties of the citizens the Gombe state Command of the Nigeria and Civil Defence Corps Muhammad Bello Mu’azu has led a powerful team to show off force in Gombe against the August 1 Planned Protest. Commandant acted on the directives of the Commandant General of the Corps Dr Abubakar Ahmed Audi, to provide tight security around the critical assets and infrastructure to forestall any act of vandalism, breach of public peace, law and order against the planned # END BAD GOVERNANCE Nationwide protest, A statement signed…