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People with disability groan over exclusion in palliative distribution

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Malam Aminu Tudun Wada

 

The Joint association of people living with disabilities says they were excluded from Palliatives distribution during the COVID 19 lockdown in Kano State North-Western Nigeria.

The Vice-chairman of the association in Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ahmad Tudun Wada stated this during an interview with the Nigerian Tracker as part of a three-day training organized for Media and Civil Society organization by Action Against Hunger,a Non-governmental organization on how
Palliatives were distributed judiciously in post-COVID-19.

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He said when Kano State Government inaugurated the Palliatives distribution on the basis of 4 people per ballot box they were surprised at the modus operandi of the distribution.

Aminu Ahmad Tudun Wada said

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”Our expectation was whenever governments decide to distribute Palliatives or any aid, we taught people with
disabilities will be at the forefront but we were excluded.

The Vice-chairman of the joint union of people with disabilities added that they have over one million members living with disabilities and how can they be excluded in these all-important aspects of cushioning the effect of Corona- Virus Pandemic.

He said if not for the intervention of one good Samaritan and a traditional Titleholder DanMakwayon Bichi and District Head of Tsanyawa was the only person who intervened on their behalf.

The Vice-chairman added that he is not calling for a special aid but to be specific our people have suffered during the disbursement of Palliatives.

Malam Aminu Ahmad charged governments at all levels to make sure that whenever the government is set to aid the less privileged, people should not be segregated based on their age or status or physical appearance.

He said he tried to appease their members in Kano but proved abortive.

The Civil Society Media training holding in Dutse Jigawa state is expected to come out with modalities on how CSO’s and Media will follow up the post COVID 19 Palliatives distribution.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Sultan Muhammad Saad Abubakar

 

Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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