The North-West Zone of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has made an earnest appeal to Nigerian youth and the general public to refrain from participating in the proposed nationwide protests slated for August 1. This appeal was articulated in a communique issued on Monday in Kaduna by Sadiq Isa, Assistant National Secretary, on behalf of Haruna Dangyatin, National Vice Chairman of the zone and Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly. The PCRC, in its meeting held on Sunday in Kaduna, resolved that no executive or member of the committee would take part in the planned protests. The…
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In a significant development, the Northern Nigeria Disability Forum (NNDF) has announced its disassociation from the planned nationwide protest slated for August 1. The forum, representing Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs), has instead called for prayers and peaceful resolutions to address the nation’s economic hardships and insecurity. The Chairman of NNDF, Yerima Sulaiman, made a heartfelt plea to the youth across Nigeria, urging them to abandon the planned protest and join in prayers for the country’s peace and progress. Speaking after a prayer session organized by the forum, Sulaiman emphasized the vulnerability of PWDs during protests or lockdowns, highlighting their…
The Police Command in Yobe has reported that Boko Haram insurgents are planning to infiltrate the upcoming nationwide protest in the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, made this announcement in a statement on Saturday in Yobe. He stated that intelligence received by the command indicated that foreign mercenaries had been engaged to destroy lives and property during the protest. Abdulkarim, therefore, urged individuals planning to participate in the protest to exercise caution. ALSO READ Hunger protest: No going back on Eagle Square usage, Campaigner tells Wike “As Yobe State recovers from insurgency, the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba…
Women groups in Kebbi State have joined forces with their male counterparts to oppose the planned nationwide protests against the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. On Sunday, the women, under the auspices of ‘Mata Zalla’, staged a peaceful protest march across the streets of Birnin Kebbi township, chanting “Bamuson zanga zanga” (meaning “we don’t want protests”). They carried placards in solidarity with the good work of Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, and the philanthropic efforts of his wife, Nafisa Idris, as well as in support of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration in Nigeria. Aisha Nuhu, the State…
No fewer than one hundred youth groups and hordes of students stormed Government House, Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, vehemently rejecting the planned nationwide protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The peaceful protestors dissociated themselves from the planned protests, stating that it would be detrimental to the sustainable peace, unity, and socio-economic prosperity of the country. Chanting “Sai Kaura Gwandu, Sai Tinubu” and “We don’t want Protest,” the youth groups and students marched through major streets in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State Capital, to Government House, where Governor Nasir Idris addressed them. Addressing them, an elated Kebbi State Governor, Comrade…
A Spain-based businessman, 50-year-old Francis Akajiobi, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the departure hall of Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, after parcels of cocaine weighing 1.20 kilograms were discovered in his pair of sandals while attempting to board his Royal Air Maroc flight to Madrid, Spain. The two parcels of cocaine were concealed in the soles of a pair of black sandals Akajiobi was wearing to board his flight when NDLEA operatives intercepted him on Thursday, 25th July 2024. During his preliminary interview, he claimed…
“Unlike the stomach, the brain doesn’t alert you when it’s empty.” – Arabic proverb. There are many tales about how the tortoise got its cracked back. One with various versions stands out. It is the one in which the tortoise had two geese as friends. In the Buddhist scriptures, the tortoise fell from the sky and split in two as the geese were taking it to their home in the Himalayas. According to the story, the geese held a stick in their beaks while the tortoise grasped it in its mouth. But while passing over a village, it opened its mouth to…
Dan Balki Commander (as he’s popularly known) is the latest in a string of citizens who have suffered gang violence due to their political opinions in North of Nigeria. Followers of Facebook and other new media are still reeling from the shock of the video of the Kano-born critic, being handcuffed like a common criminal, forced on his knees, and mercilessly horsewhipped by an extremely abusive assailant. The attacker obviously had the torture session recorded and may have made it go viral as a mark of being unassailable. Even though out of shot, he sounded like a bodyguard as he…
“Protesters must be protected. This is a democratic right, and the government should ensure their safety. The protests should not be framed along religious, ethnic, and political lines; rather, the government at all levels should listen to and address the genuine concerns of the people,” Rafsanjani added.
In our journey towards success and fulfillment, setting goals is often touted as the first step. Goals give us direction, purpose, and motivation. They serve as the guiding star that illuminates our path and beckons us towards our desired destination. However, the mere act of setting a goal, no matter how ambitious or well-defined, is not enough to ensure success. To truly achieve our dreams and aspirations, we must complement our goals with a well-crafted system—one that encompasses habits, skills, knowledge, and most importantly, integrity. By Prof. Chiwuike Uba As renowned author and speaker Jim Rohn once said, “Success is…