Group  frowns at Allegations of Maladministration  Against FUDMA VC …Says He has Clean Records of Performance 

Group Defends FUDMA VC, Says Maladministration Allegations By Former Staff False

Group under umbrella of Northern Coalition of Socio-Political Forum has come out strongly to defend the Vice Chancellor of Federal University Dutsin-ma,(FUDMA), Prof. Armaya’u Hamisu Bichi over allegations of maladministration belled against him on social media by a Former Staff of the institution.

According to the group,  the need to defend the Vice Chancellor is imperative considering his records of performance;sound leadership prowess and financial discipline earned over decades.

The group ,which described the social media publication by the dismissed former staff, Shehu Abubakar Tadda as “Unnecessary Distractions” ,however urged the public, especially students of the University to disregard the information about the House of Representatives invitation on the matters of corruption and mismanagement . Adding that if invited by National Assembly,the VC will honour it.

The information circulating on social media claimed,t Shehu Abubakar Tadda wrote a complaint letter inviting the House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary institutions to investigate alleged maladministration and incompetent leadership by the VC.

In the press statement signed by the National President of Northern Coalition of Socio-Political Forum,Comrade Musa Mohammed, “The trending social media information  is nothing  but a calculated attempt by some mischievous elements to damage the hard earned reputation of the Vice Chancellor,who has inculcated the culture of financial discipline since he assumed office 

The statement made available to journalists in Kaduna further further held that Prof. Bichi has a good working relationship with members of staff and management that helped to drive development of the University.

“Though we are aware that the Management of Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, has refuted the claims circulating in the media that the  Vice Chancellor, Prof. Armaya’u Hamisu Bichi has been summoned by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions.

“But we glad to announce that  the university has clarified that neither the Vice Chancellor nor the institution has officially received any invitation regarding the alleged appearance on September 18, 2024.

“In the response,the university expressed surprise about the purported House of Representatives invitation from social media  with emphasis that Prof. Bichi holds great respect for the National Assembly and would honour any formal request.”

It later discovered that a former staff member, Shehu Abubakar Tadda was behind the social media publication because, he was dismissed by the Governing Council after due process was followed.

Victims of EndbadGovernance Protest Blame Sowore

… Warn Against October 1 Protest

Group under aegis of Victims of #EndBad Governance Protest(VEGP) have blamed Human Rights Activist and Politician, Mr.Omoyele Sowore for the unfortunate killings of innocent protesters during the ten days nationwide protest across the country .

The victims, who claimed were misled to embark on the nationwide protest warned against the dire consequences of another protest that will further endanger and impoverish citizens.

The #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest did fizzle out with many Nigerians, especially in the north with wounds, scars and financial losses.

However,the protest had continued even after President Bola Tinubu called for an end to the demonstrations that faced a crackdown from security forces, who reportedly shot at the protesters in various states in the northern part.

For the Victims,to avoid a repeat of the situation, Leader of the Team, Ibrahim Bawa Kajuru during a Press conference held at Arewa House, Kaduna on Wednesday posited that ,”Nigerians cannot afford to embark another round of sponsored protest without clear agenda to achieve my goal ,while the main sponsor Mr Sowore sat down in America and instigated innocent citizens to embark a protest that ended with no fruitful results

“We were unaware of being used to achieve ulterior political motives, but we are out to tell Nigerians that as direct victims, we are urging our fellow
Nigerians, especially the youths to be weary of another round of deceit again.”

He stated ,” Innocent persons were killed and injured during the August protests without any move to either fight for them or file lawsuits to free those arrested.
e gathered that the report from the United Action Front of Civil Society stated that 21 protesters were killed and over 1,100 arrested by police on the first day of the protest.

“We also learnt that at least, 17 persons were reportedly killed in Abuja, Kano, Niger, Borno, Kaduna and Jigawa, with several others injured on the opening day of the protest.”

One of victims in Kaduna ,Amina Abubakar ,a student ,who was brutalised spoke to journalists shortly after a press conference said they were mobilised to join the protest with a view to EndBad Governance that cause untold economic hardship and high cost of living.

According to her,they later discovered that the protest didn’t make the expected goal that cause the economic hardship because it was politically motivated to remove President Bola Ahmed Bola Tinubu.

Another one who lost his son, Mal Garba Ibn Mohammed said it is painful that his 22 years old son died over avoidable circumstance and warned parents to advise their children from be used this time .

Emmanuel Okonkwo ,whose shop was looted in Kaduna said any protest will no doubt be hijacked by hoodlums who are waiting for the slightest opportunity to loot and destroy properties. Stressing,” I want the government and security agencies to stop any form of protest,because it will always end being hijacked by Hoodlums.”

Adamawa’s Path to Peace: Experts Stress Need for Comprehensive Peace Education

By Tom Garba, Yola

Dr. Francis Olajire Awodoyin, a peace-building expert, has called for the inclusion of peace education in schools in Adamawa state. He made this advocacy while delivering a speech on the challenges of peace and conflict in Adamawa at an event organized by Ambassador Haphsat Ibrahim Modibbo, founder of the Ahmed Galadima Foundation.

Dr. Awodoyin emphasized the need for peace education to be introduced in schools, stating that it is essential for inculcating the knowledge of living together in the younger generation. He also stressed the need for a comprehensive framework for conflict resolution in the educational sector.

Other speakers at the event included Dr. Bashir Imam Aliyu, who discussed the influence of history and cultural diversity on peace in the northeast, and Dean Rev. Babangida Joseph, who highlighted the role of religious leaders in maintaining peace and peaceful coexistence.

The host and founder of the Nee: Ahmed Galadima Foundation, Ambassador Haphsat Ibrahim Modibbo, emphasized that peace cannot be imposed on individuals but must be cultivated through diplomacy and the involvement of various stakeholders, including the government, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.

In her submission and opening remarks, Dr Haphsat put forward what requires as the paths that will sustain peace building as the yardstick of enduring peace and sustainable security.

She said community-driven is a sustainable peacebuilding efforts and support victims of conflict, ensuring justice for all, and rebuild trust among diverse communities are the paths for peaceful co-existence.

“Education remains a critical tool in this process. By ensuring access to quality education, we can break the cycle of poverty and violence.

“Nigeria is abundantly blessed with resources, but lack of proper management and extreme disparity in wealth distribution have led to violent extremism. Governance must respond to specific needs of the youth, and peace education and advocacy in conflict resolution are necessary for lasting peace.” She said 

She further recommended that:”To curb violent extremism there must be an integrated approach involving collaborations among key stakeholders, diversifying the state’s economy, providing basic human needs, Social welfare programs for the poor, Monitoring and regulation of religious preaching, Support for local, community-driven initiatives and developing and disseminating counter-narratives via social media.,”

The event featured several keynote speakers, including Amina Muhammed, Suleiman Lukman Naibi, Amb. Mrs. Rebeka KS Kwabe, Dr. Umar Ahmed, and Hon. Dauda Kushu.

EFCC Jibrin: Bauchi State Government Gets New Chief Security Adviser

His Excellency Governor Bala Muhammad of Bauchi State has approved the appointment of AIG Ahmad AbdurRahman rtd as the Chief Security Adviser of the state with immediate effect. The announcement was made by the Governor’s spokesperson Malam Mucktar Gidado on Monday. The appointment of AIG Ahmad AbdurRahman was as a result of sacking his predecessor Ahmed Adamu Ciroma whose appointment was relieved for incompetent and misconduct.

Ahmad AbdurRahman a seasoned administrator, trained Investigator and security expert has held various appointment within the security and intelligence circle such as the Mobile Police force, EFCC, the Police. He has held many appointments which this paper cannot publish at the time of filing this report. AbdurRahman bagged two Masters and Doctorate degrees. He is also an alumni of the prestigious National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos.

With his vast experienced in the security and intelligence service he is expected to transform and effect positive changes on security issues in Bauchi State and Nigeria in general. He is an indegene of Kirfi in Bauchi State, he is married with children. Before his appointment he served as the Commandant Police Academy, Kano and the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 14 Katsina. He is the Makaman Dokan Hausa which His Royal Highness the Emir of Daura conferred on him this year following his contribution in different sector.
[9/11, 6:21 AM] EFCC Jibrin: Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has dismissed Dr. Adamu Sambo from his role as Commissioner for Health.The announcement was made during the swearing-in ceremony of three new commissioners and the Chief Security Adviser.Governor Mohammed also revealed that his administration will no longer assign a commissioner to the Ministry of Local Government, following the death of the former commissioner, and the implementation of new local government legislation.

Bauchistate #Balamohammed

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Kaduna Flood Disaster: Gov’t Promises Support for
Victims – Sani Kila

By Comrade Musa Mohammed

Kaduna State Government set-up a committee headed by Hon. Sani Liman Kila, the Chief of Staff to the executive Governor of Kaduna state, to assess the flooding across the state, has visited several communities impacted by the disaster in the state capital and various local government area’s.

In an interview with BBC Hausa service, the Chairman of the committee, Sani Liman Kila, described the incident as pathetic and terrible, warning that if not urgently addressed, it could expand to an unimaginable proportion.

While acknowledging the incident as a natural occurrence, he, therefore, advises residents of the state to obtain building permits from relevant authorities before erecting structures to avoid the loss of lives and property.

The committee chairman sympathized with the affected victims and assured them of federal and state government intervention in terms of relief materials, as well as finding medium- and long-term solutions to the menace.

Some of the affected communities visited by the committee include Kigo road, Narayi and Bashama road all in Chikun, Kaduna -North, Kaduna South, Muchia in Sabon Gari, Zaria, Lere, Saminaka, Sanga, LGA’s respectively.

The committee’s mandate includes evaluating the damage caused by flooding in Muchia, Sabon Gari LGA, and other areas of the state; identifying the immediate and medium-term needs of the affected communities and suggesting suitable relief measures; pinpointing the factors that contribute to the area’s vulnerability to flooding and other disasters; and providing recommendations on both short- and long-term actions that the government should take to prevent similar disasters in the future.

Uba Sani’s Education Record Unmatched — Aminu Zaria

Alhaji Aminu Zaria, a close associate of Governor Uba Sani, has commended the governor’s remarkable achievements in access to education for the poor and improving school enrolment across Kaduna State.

He praised the recent partnership between the Kaduna government and UNICEF, which aims to reintegrate 200,000 out-of-school children into the formal education system.

Zaria highlighted the governor’s commitment to providing marginalized groups, especially children, with the support they need, including a conducive learning environment.

He further stressed that these efforts are transforming the state’s educational landscape, ensuring more children have access to quality education, which will positively impact the future of Kaduna’s youth.

He recalled that the governor had earlier reduced the cost of access to education at the higher institutions’ level, for the first time in the history of the state.

According to him, Uba Sani’s administration has made inclusive education a priority, creating a foundation for sustainable development.

The ongoing initiatives, he noted, reflect the governor’s long-term vision of empowering the younger generation and equipping them with the skills necessary for a better future.

Aminu Lawal Anty: Spreading the Dividends of Democracy
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The member kaduna state house of assembly representing Doka/Gabasawa Constituency, Hon. Aminu Lawal Anty, empowerment programme has been generally described as the mother of all empowerment initiatives.

One common trend associated with seekers of elective positions in the nations polity is their penchant to make all manner of promises during their campaigns to the electorate in order to win their sympathy and get their votes during elections.

However, it is a general belief that after getting the mandate of the people most of the politicians never keep to the promises they made to the electorate while campaigning.

Cases abound where constituents have complained that their elected representatives have never visited their constituencies since they were elected into the legislative.

So, for constituents who have had the experience of their representatives not returning home, even frequently as expected, their conclusion is that they have no representation or representative, in reality, except in name.

However, some of the elected lawmakers still maintain close relationship with their constituents; render to them the necessary extra-legislative services.

The representative of Doka/Gabasawa Constituency, Hon. Aminu Lawal Anty, seems to belong to the latter category of elected politicians.

Within his constituency, Aminu is reputed to be one of the lawmakers from the state that makes out time, periodically, to visit those he is representing at the grassroots, to consult with them, and supply them with some droplets of what is generally referred to as economic empowerment.

The legislature previous programmes brought the number of beneficiaries from his benevolent representation to over 500 since he became a state lawmaker in 2023.

Aminu’s empowerment programme was in fulfilling the promise he made to his people while campaigning, and seeking their support, ahead of the election to the states Assembly in 2023.

Almost immediately after he was inaugurated with his colleagues as a member of the state House of Assembly, Aminu gave indication that he was serious about giving his people the much needed economic support so, they can fend for themselves, and in the process improve the general economic environment of the constituency.

Consequently, he introduced some special socio-economic enhancement schemes to his constituents, among them; (scholarship), bursary for indigent students in post-primary and tertiary institutions, free computer training programme, entrepreneurial training for youths, and micro-finance facilities for farmers and traders, vocational training for youths and widows, free medical outreach to aged and the less-privileged, and Christmas outreach.

For instance no fewer than 100 youths, male and female; have benefited from skills acquisition programmes sponsored by the lawmaker. At the end of the training, the young men and women would be provided with finical backups

To the 100 youths are at least over 200 youths and women, especially widows who have been provided with sewing and grinding machines, generators and driers by the lawmaker, since they had already acquired the necessary skills in various areas.

Through his recommendation, Aminu Anty has also facilitated the employment of hundreds of people from the Doka/Gabasawa constituency into kaduna state civil service, Police, etc.

So far, over 1000 people have benefited from the Aminu Anty’s empowerment programme valued at millions of naira since 2023.

However, his recent empowerment progarmmes has been described as mother of all empowerment because of the number of Materials,cash and other life-enhancing items he generously gave to members of the business community, farmers, market women, traders, youths , and some politicians in the constituency.

So, Aminu Anty is paying back for the people who voted massively for him. He came to give back what they gave him in 2023 because he’s only holding the power on their behalf.

What I have done here today cannot be compared to what they have done for me, but this is just the beginning, the best of me is yet to come.

Aminu Anty empowerment programme has raised the bar, especially for a first-timer in the House of Assembly. I can tell you that governor Senator Uba Sani is happy, and impressed that the people who voted him into the legislation are actually the direct beneficiaries.

From what is happening, any elected representative that does not perform well will be voted out. This office is held in trust for the people and our elected officials need to report to the people as the office is not a personal thing.

Faduri faults LP stakeholders meeting, calls it Obedient meeting

Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, a Former Presidential Aspirant in the Labour Party (LP )and leader Rescue Movement for New Nigeria, has stated that the Labour Party (LP) has the opportunity to reorganize and win the next election, but if they can’t get their house in order, then they can’t ask Nigerians to take them serious.

“The more we have cracks in the system the easier for opposition to use us against us,” he added.

He said that he watched in array how the Governor of Abia State Otti put together a Stakeholders meeting with Mr. Peter Obi and waited to see who attended the meeting.

According to him in a statement, “First and foremost, everyone in attendance was only Mr. Obi and his people, and secondly, there was no member of the outgoing leadership from both factions in attendance, which call for questions, who and who did Gov. Otti invite to the Meeting?”

“Thirdly, why would such a highly sensitive meeting be done in Abia and not Abuja to centralise the meeting and on what constitutional authority does Gov Otti have to convene such a sensitive meeting? This brings me to the lack of leadership from Mr Peter Obi, who is supposed to be the one calling for such meetings and making sure all stakeholders are there, not obedient holders only.”

“Let’s be clear. I’m not a fan of Mr Abure nor in support of Alhaji Apapa, but the fact is you can not conduct such a sensitive meeting without making sure the excos whose tenure expires are also carried along in such meeting.”

“Many of us who are stakeholders and that contested with Mr Peter Obi never got an invitation .for such meeting, so what modus operandi did organisers of that meeting used to call for that high stake meeting? Definitely, any resolutions emanating from that meeting are null and void from the beginning, and illegality is not a remedy for illegality,” he stated.

He explained that the deep wound that the party is suffering from now is a result of an alleged lack of leadership from Peter Obi who could have stopped the bleeding abnitio when the crisis started then called both Abure and Apapa together to reconcile their differences then moved the party towards oneness.

”But instead allowed the party to crash itself from within, the same man now hiding under a Governor to broker a truce.

Sadly it won’t still work not even when the parties involved in the crisis are left out, if we will be moving from one litigation to another, from one court order to another so if we want to do anything at all to fix this party why don’t we just do it right for once and show the people of Nigeria we can organize and lead.”

“We have the opportunity to reorganize and win the next election, but if we can’t get our house in order, then we can’t ask Nigerians to take us seriously and the more we have cracks in the system the easier for opposition to use us against us.

I stand to want LP to move forward, but we must do it the right way.
Gov Otti has done well. He meant well for the party, not just done the right way.

Long live Labour Party. Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

JUST IN: Osinbajo, Zulum Pay Respects to Late Dada Yar’adua in Katsina

Former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, arrived in Katsina today on a solemn mission. The esteemed leaders journeyed to the heart of Katsina to offer their condolences to the family of the late Hajiya Dada Yar’adua, mother of former President Umaru Musa Yar’adua.

Upon their arrival, the dignitaries were warmly received by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON. The continuous visit by crème de la crèmes serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of the Yar’adua family and the bonds that connect Nigeria’s leaders in times of national mourning.