Hunger protesters in Kano have been called upon to stop raising the flag of Russia during the ongoing nationwide protest describing it as a treasonable offence that disrepute the true intentions of the outing. The call was made at a special press briefing on Tuesday by the Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council in Kano led by the Vice President of group Balarabe Rufai. He further condemned the wanton destruction of live and property that marred the protests in some northern cities. “The ongoing protest as we are all witnessed have been characterized with looting and destruction of public and…
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Hajj and Umrah Tour Operators Union of Nigeria, HUTOUN, has commended the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria ,NAHCON, for the improved services provided during the 2024 Hajj exercise. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Union Suleiman Bemekun and it’s secretary Alhaji Muhammed R A made available on Monday August 5th, 2024 in Abuja, The union expressed delight with the manner NAHCON under the chairmanship of Jalal Arabi airlifted Nigerian 2024 contingents from Nigeria to Saudi- Arabia and also from the holy land to Nigeria after the Hajj Exercise with out delay and postponement which…
The Management of Dawanau International Grains Market in Dawakintofa local government area of Kano has taken a robust step to secure the market by engaging over 800 security personnel to secure the market. The President of the market association Muntaka Isa, told newsmen in a telephone interview on Monday that the measure would effectively protect the market from vandalism and theft embarked upon by angry hoodlums. Isa highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian Army, Police, and state security agencies, which have significantly enhanced the market’s security. He noted that an additional 400 vigilantes are working alongside the security personnel…
Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida IBB has disowned X handle endorsing the virtues of military rule over democratic governance. In a statement signed by Mamoud Abdullahi from his media office in Minna, he said that he found Nigeria’s Democracy resilient. The statement said, “Our attention has been drawn to a post on a parody account on X, formerly known as Twitter, which carries the handle @General_Ibbro, in which former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, was supposed to have endorsed the virtues of military rule over democratic governance”. “This dubious account carries our principal’s picture and name and the coat…
By Sani Bello Hamza In his Motivational-Hygiene theory, the renowned American Philosopher Fredrick Hertzberg exhaustively differentiates between hygiene factors and motivational factors and their impact on organizations. You see, I was dumbfounded when I read some of the examples he gave of hygiene factors, among them, I found salary at the forefront, electricity and other basic social amenities sitting comfortably in their terrain. Thus, In Nigeria, Hygiene factors are the motivational factors and the supposed-to-be motivational factors are no where to be found. For clarity, Hygiene factors are those factors in organization which neither gives satisfaction nor dissatisfaction. Their…
The Kano state police command has confirmed arresting 326 suspected looters during Thursday’s end bad governance protest in the state and has announced that they are going to be prosecuted. This was stated by the Kano Police Commissioner Salman Dogo at an emergency press conference at the command on Friday. The CP also called on parents and guardians as well as law abiding citizens to return looted properties they see with their wards voluntarily to the nearest police station. He further warns against spreading of fake news and hate speeches capable of inciting violence and affecting the general security situation…
The Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II has called for calm following the unfortunate looting and vandalization of both pubic and private properties in the state during the nationwide end bad governance protest. The Emir addressed newsmen Friday evening calling on the youths to desist from looting and vandalization of property saying it is not in the interest of the people and the state. He lamented over the loss of lives, destruction of the Kano Printing Press and the ICT Hub of the NCC due to be commissioned next week. “Those youths that were killed are our children, the property…
Sen. Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate, Committee on Finance has made an impassioned appeal for peace and dialogue amidst the ongoing protests in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by himself and made available to newsmen in Kano. As the protests enter their second day, Senator Musa urged leaders and organizers to prioritize the country’s welfare and call off the protest to prevent further bloodshed, loss of lives, and property destruction. He emphasized that violence only deepens wounds and hinders constructive conversation and mutual understanding, which are essential for resolving differences and building a better future. Senator…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)has called on protesters to maintain peace and avoid the destruction of properties amid growing concerns that the demonstrations have been hijacked by criminal elements and political actors with nefarious intentions. In a statement signed by Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director of CISLAC, the organization expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation and the influence of non-state actors in several states, including Kano. “The situation, observed through CISLAC’s situation room, indicates that security operatives are being influenced by political interference linked to local rivalries, leading to inadequate protection of peaceful protesters. “The peaceful…
The Katsina Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has vowed to deal decisively with any criminal, caught in the state during the planned nationwide protest. Mr Jamilu Indabawa, the NSCDC Commandant in the state made this known while briefing newsmen in Katsina on Wednesday, regarding their preparations. According to him, it had become necessary for all right thinking Nigerians to take note of the country’s current socio-economic, security and political situations. “The serious situation has led to the planned nationwide protest. Hence the need for all to work towards ensuring a better tomorrow for the people…