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NATIONAL RESCUE MOVEMENT (NRM) February 16, 2025 PRESS RELEASE Pa Ayo Adebanjo: Apostle of Equity and Justice The National Rescue Movement (NRM) pays growing tribute to late Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the Afenifere leader, who passed on recently. Pa Adebanjo was an apostle of equity and justice. We therefore commiserate with the family members and residents of Ilarowo Ogbo of Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State; the country home of the late sage, as well as the Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-cultural organization that he was the leader. The National Rescue Movement believes that this is a period of mourning not only for the Afenifere, but the entire country as the foremost nationalist, elder statesman, distinguished lawyer, very distinct politician, apostle of true federalism; equity and justice, as a former Organizing Secretary of Action Group, the national leader of Afenifere lived his life for the entire country in commitment to fighting for truth, equity and justice.  P...

February 14th, 2025 qqq Afenifere Diaspora USA Mourns Late Pa Ayo Adebanjo Afenifere Diaspora United States of America, has joined all Nigerians across the world to mourn leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba organization, p,who died at the age of 96. According to the group, information gathered revealed that Pa Adebanjo passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence  in Lekki, Lagos State. In a press statement signed by both Prof. Sikiru Fadairo, Leader Of Afenifere Diaspora USA And Comrade David Adenekan, Secretary of Afenifere Diaspora USA, the group described the passing o.    “Pa. Ayo Adebanjo: A Gargantuan loss And A Vacuum Too Big To Be Filled As We Celebrate His Life After Death." The group made reference to a quote by English author, George Elliott; "Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them."  To immortalize his outstanding personality and leadership, the group said, "Pa. Ayodele Samuel Adeba...

Improved Security: Kaduna Group Applauds Ribadu, Condemns Elrufai's Unprovoked Attacks Kaduna based Human Rights group, K-23 Movement has applauded the National  Security Adviser,Mal Nuhu Ribadu for concerted efforts and proactive steps taken to rid the north and indeed the entire country of banditry, terrorism and other security challenges. According to the group,  kidnapping and banditry had become economic crimes, which many criminals engaged in to make cool money in the country, before Ribadu  alongside security agencies deployed proactive strategies that are already yielding fruits to tame insecurity in the country The Chairman of K-23 movement Comrade Bashir Bello, who made the commendation during a press conference held at Arewa House Kaduna, expressed angered overs what he described as "unprovoked vituperations" from the former Governor Nasir Elrufai against the NSA and other political leaders.   He words: " We are angry at Elrufai's vitupera...

GOVERNMENT HOUSE, KATSINA PRESS RELEASE  Governor Radda Pledges To Establish Computer Lab, Technical Workshop at GDSS Maiadua  Launches N1.4 Billion Road Project  Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has pledged to establish a computer laboratory and technical workshop at Government Day Secondary School Maiadua.  The Governor made this commitment following a plea by students, led by Mohammed Usman S-Fulani and Asmau Sirajo who highlighted challenges facing the students in the area.  "Our students currently travel to neighbouring schools in Dumorkhol or Daura for practicals and JAMB registration," the student representatives explained.  Governor Radda, addressing their concerns, stated that "the Ministry of Education will handle the establishment of these vital educational facilities to cater for the students' needs."  During the visit to Maiadua Local Government, the Governor flag-off 4.5-kilometer Maiadua-Daba-Botsotsuwa road pr...

Corruption Charges: K-23 Movement Insists EFCC Must  Prosecute Elrufai  ...Warns Him Against Unprovoked Attack on NSA,Gov. Uba Sani  Kaduna based Human Rights group under aegis of K-23 Movement joined  numerous calls on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by well-meaning Nigerians to prosecute the erstwhile governor of Kaduna State Mal Nasir El-Rufai for the alleged charges of monumental corruption levelled against him by the State House of Assembly and other crimes committed against the State. The group recalled  how El-Rufai's stewardship was fraught with corruption and executive impunity, adding that he ruled the state with reckless approach leaving a trail of battered economy and  people beleaguered  by years of misrule. The Chairman of K-23 movement Comrade Bashir Bello ,who made the call for his prosecution during a press conference held at Arewa House Kaduna on Tuesday, they were angered by the , recent unprovoked vit...

Katsina State Seeks Qatari Investment , Cultural Partnership  A team of government functionaries from Katsina State has  explored investment opportunities with Qatar's Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Dr. Ali Ghanem Al-Hajri.  At the Qatari Embassy in Abuja Last week, the delegation also requested a partnership to strengthen cultural ties between the two regions. During the meeting, Special Adviser on Banking and Finance, Hon. Bilkisu Sulaiman Ibrahim, emphasized Katsina State's readiness for foreign investment under Governor Dikko Umaru Radda's administration.  "We are actively seeking funding support across key sectors including mining, health, and education. Our focus extends to strengthening partnerships through cultural preservation for sustainable development," Ibrahim stated. Ambassador Al-Hajri reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to its relationship with Katsina State, citing Qatar Charity's ongoing projects in Daura as evidence of their...

The Many Sins of El-Rufai (By Comrade Musa Garba) Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is once again attempting to manipulate public opinion, parading himself as a champion of Northern Muslims and a fearless social critic. But Nigerians must not be deceived. El-Rufai’s record in public service is riddled with arrogance, recklessness, and a blatant disregard for the very people he now pretends to defend.  A Legacy of Destruction? El-Rufai first gained national prominence as the Director General of the Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE) during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s first term. Under his watch, Nigeria’s privatization process became a national tragedy. Government-owned institutions were sold off at giveaway prices, often to cronies with neither the capacity nor the intention to make them productive. The result? Decay, collapse, and mass unemployment. Some of the most controversial sales under his tenure include: - Ajaokuta Steel Company & Delta Steel ...