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Forum of  Ex Councillors Mobilise Against Planned Protest  The National Forum Of Ex-Councilors Of Nigeria has resolved to mobilize against the propose national protest by some disgruntle people scheduled August 1, 2024 across the country. The forum at a press conference in Kaduna through its national president Hon. Ambassador Awal Hassan Kasim observed with dismay and reservations that majority of those behind the national protest are enemies of democracy, who are being sponsored by those against fuel subsidy removal, promoters of insecurity in the country and anti-local government autonomy elements as well as losers in the last 2023 general elections. He bemoaned unregulated national protests and likened as ill-winds that does not blow any good to any body  Ambassador Awal Hassan Kasim who described the forum as the umbrella body of all elected former councilors commended   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for restoring local government autonomy to Niger...

SDP Dissolves Delta State Chapter Working Committee, Sets Up 12-man Caretaker Committee The leadership of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, has dissolved the State Working Committee of the Delta State Chapter of the Party and constituted a Caretaker Committee in its stead. This was contained in a letter dated Tuesday, 23rd July, 2024 and duly addressed to the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam (Makaman Tilde), the National Chairman of the Party and Dr. Olu Agunloye, the National Secretary. The letter reads, “This is to officially inform your office that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party has received and considered reports on the activities and developments of the Delta State Chapter and has, accordingly, dissolved the Delta State Working Committee in line with the 2022 Constitution of the Party as amended. “Consequently, the National Working Committee has therefore approved t...

Nationwide Protest in Nigeria, Long overdue,says Fadojoe,Fmr. LP Presidential Aspirant  A former presidential aspirant under Labour Party and the leader of Rescue Movement For New Nigeria aka Rescue The Vulnerable Initiative, Comrade Faduri Oluwadare Joseph popularly known as Fadojoe has expressed support for peaceful protest, urging members of Rescue Movement across Nigeria to join the protest. And appealing to the youths leading the protest to do their best not to allow sponsored thugs to highjack the protest to turn it violent.  This he said through a broadcast on the official YouTube channel of Rescue TV, as he also calls on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lead federal government not to use uniform men to launch mayhem against the peaceful protesters. "This protest being planned by Nigerians is long overdue. Protest is simply a way of expressing dissatisfaction with government anywhere in the world, even in America where we have better governance. "When the go...

Nationwide Protest: Kaduna Non-Indegenes Withdraw,  Says It's Ploy to Loot their Shops, Market  Ahead of the planned nationwide protest against soaring cost of living and economic hardship in the country, Kaduna State Non Indegenes Forum(KSNIF) has raised alarm over possibility of hoodlums hiding under the protest to loot their shops;market and business premises across the State. The non indegenes, especially the Igbo traders announced the decision not join the protest,because of past experiences,which have shown that once there is any protest action or crisis situation in Kaduna, the target is always their market stalls and business areas with extensive looting of food items; electronics and valuables . The Kaduna Non-Indegenes Forum in a statement jointly  signed by the Chairman ,Chief Emeke Emmanuel Okafor and Secretary,Mr Adewale Peter Adelanwa urged the citizens to shun the directive to embark on the planned protest, considering that fact  the Police...

GOV UBA SANI IS ARCHITECT OF KADUNA'S RENAISSANCE - Hon Yahaya Ishaq   *Politician  and businessman, Honorable Yahaya Ishaq has described Governor Uba Sani as the architect of Kaduna's renaissance, having made strong multi-sectoral impact with projects and empowerment schemes. He spoke to newsmen in Kaduna. Excerpts:*   *Hon Ishaq, can you share with us the impact of Gov Uba Sani's leadership on religious harmony in Kaduna State?*   Absolutely! Governor Uba Sani has worked tirelessly to revive unity among Muslims and Christians in Kaduna. Today, we see religious leaders and followers enjoying harmonious relationships, a testament to his commitment to peace and understanding. This has led to a significant reduction in religious conflicts and a more cohesive society.  *That's great to hear. What about the crisis between Northern and Southern Kaduna? Has there been any progress?*  Yes, the crisis has ended, and Zones one, two and thr...

Incompetence: We'll Mobilise Constituency Members to  Recall  Kaduna Central Senator   ... Accuses him of  Failing to stand up and speak for developmental issues Kaduna Peace and Tranquility Forum (KPTF) has threatened to mobilise for recall of the representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Lawal Adamu over his  failure to speak on matters of development, especially insecurity within his Constituency  since he was inaugurated as member of the 10th Senate. According to the Kaduna based development forum, it is very disturbing that for over a year, the lawmaker never stood up at the floor of Senate to either speak on threatening issues affecting the people or attract Federal projects to the State .  The Kaduna Peace and Tranquility Forum,which made the threat in statement signed by the Chairman,Alhaji Inuwa Bala Giwa stated, "We observed that since 1999, this is the first time a Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatoria...

Protest Call: Northern Group Slams  Solomon Dalung, Says He's a Failed Minister ,Habitual Liar   The Arewa Progressives For Good Governance (APGG) has blasted former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung for supporting nationwide protest over economic hardship and alleging that some prominent personalities will join the protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Administration. The group described Dalung as a failed Minister and liar, said it's not true that  personalities such as former Lawmaker,Senator Shehu Sani's, Senator Adams Oshiomhole , ACF Your Leader, Yerima Shettima and several others have agreed to join the planned protest. Dalung via his Facebook Page had said,"The rights of Nigerians to protests cannot be taken by executive fiat. The duties of the @PoliceNG is to provide security for the protesters, anything to the contrary is unlawful. The revolution was declared by @officialABAT against bad governance, and since he is the occup...