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Kano Students begin WAEC with Observance of COVID-19 Protocols

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Kano Seconadry Schools Students

 

Students in the exiting Senior Secondary School classes begin the 2020 West Africa Examination (WAEC) on Monday, observations have shown strict compliance to Covid-19 protocols in schools visited in Kano.

 

The senior students who reported for their final year exams were all seen with their face masks which they must wear, with their temperature taken before permitted into their school premises and must wash their hands before going into their exam halls.

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Also, in the exam halls, the social distancing protocol directive by the NCDC is fully enforced, only a student is allowed per seat which allows for space between them.

 

Hajiya Amina Usman Umar, Principal Government Girls Secondary School, Maikwatashi, one of the schools visited said, as part of measures adopted by the state government to ensure returning students are not exposed to contracting the Virus, schools in the state were earlier fumigated in addition to hand sanitizers, face masks and infrared temperature thermometers provided.

 

According to her, the state government through the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools’ Board has directed strict compliance of all Covid-19 guidelines by the NDC which was observed in the schools visited.

 

Efforts to speak to both the Commissioner of Education, Alh. Sanusi Kiru and the Executive Secretary KSSSB was not successful as both government officials were not on seat when this reporter visited their offices for their reactions.

Before, Nigerian Government decided to cancel WAEC but due to intense pressure, it decided to revisit the issue of cancellation.

Public affairs commentators harped on the government’s decision to cancel it but when some Nigerian states, especially in the south-west, threaten to re-open the schools, the government decided to backpedal on the decision and it later announced that on August 4 all schools in Nigeria should re-open for Examinations to hold

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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.

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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.

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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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