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Breaking: A man chained to a Tree discovered in Kano

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From Danliti Ibrahim.

Another house where people are chained and locked was discovered in the Sumaila Local Government Area of Kano state.

 

The rehabilitation center our correspondent gathered was owned by Malam Sule in the village of FARADACHI in Sumaila local government area.

How Ahmad ,A 30-year-old locked for 7 years by Parents Was Rescued

 

When Malam Sule was asked of the House where he confined and locked people for rehabilitation says, the person discovered to have been chained was one out of 17 being under his care.

The boy chained by Malam Sule was seen tied to a tree and was shivering.

When asked about his wellbeing the boy who refuses to disclose his name to our correspondent says he is well and hearty.

 

Efforts to reach the Kano office of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons NAPTIP prove abortive as the Public relations officer refers us to the commandant who did not pick the calls placed on him by the Nigerian Tracker

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Obasanjo Wept Over the Passing of his Second ADC Maj.-Gen. Chris Jemitola-Oyinlola

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Former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola has disclosed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo wept upon learning about the death of his former Aide-de-Camp, Maj.-Gen. Chris Jemitola (Rtd).

Oyinlola disclosed this at a night of tribute held for the departed general on Wednesday.

Jemitola, a former Chief of Policy and Plans of the Army, died while playing golf at the IBB Golf Club in Asokoro, Abuja on February 6.

Oyinlola said he regretted being the one that broke the news to Obasanjo.

“Baba cried when I broke the news to him.

was later told that he remained in a very bad mood for the rest of the day,” he said.

Obasanjo also showered encomiums on the late general, whom he described as a loyal officer.

The former president, who was represented by former Governor of Cross River, Donald Duke, noted that Jemitola would be sorely missed.

NIGERIAN TRACKER reports that Major General Chris Jemitola was President Olusegun Obasanjo’s second ADC when he came back as Civilian President from 1999 to 2007 .his first ADC was Brigadier General Solomon Giwa Amu who passed away as a result of an accident on his way to Jaji in Kaduna to deliver a lecture after he left the state House as ADC to president obasanjo.

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Security: PI-SF Appoints Sharada As Director, African Parliamentarians Engagement

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A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Sha’aban Sharada has been appointed by the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum (PI-SF) as its Director for African Parliamentarians Engagement and a member of its Steering Committee.

PI-SF is a global platform chaired by United States’ Congressman, Robert Pittenger. It brings together lawmakers, security experts, and policymakers to address critical security and intelligence issues.

Details of the appointment were disclosed in a statement signed by the Forum’s Chairman, Congressman Robert Pittenger, on February 4, 2025. The statement reads:

“The Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum (PI-SF), chaired by Congressman Robert Pittenger, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hon. Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada, a renowned Nigerian lawmaker, who was a former President General of the Network of African Parliamentarians Members for Defense and Security Committees and currently Honorary President of the Network, as Director for African Parliamentarians Engagement and Member of the Steering Committee of the Washington-based Forum.

“Hon. Sharada’s extensive experience in promoting global security, governance, and international cooperation makes him an ideal candidate for this role.”

According to the statement, as Director, Hon. Sharada, who was the former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence in the 9th Assembly, will focus on:

– “Strengthening African Legislative Ties: Enhancing outreach and collaboration with African legislative leaders to address critical security and governance issues.
– Expanding African Parliamentary Participation: Encouraging greater engagement from African legislators, security officials, and policymakers in PI-SF forums and initiatives.
– Fostering Regional Collaboration: Facilitating discussions with African parliamentary bodies and promoting cross-border cooperation on intelligence, cybersecurity, and financial security issues.
– Advising on Forum Topics & Speakers: Identifying key African security challenges and recommending high-level speakers.
– Exploring Future PI-SF Engagement in Africa: Identifying opportunities for hosting future PI-SF forums on the continent and developing partnerships to enhance African participation.”

Chairman of the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum, Congressman Robert Pittenger said, “Your active participation and valuable insights have greatly contributed to the success of our initiatives. We look forward to your contributions to our mission and recommend participants to our upcoming conference in Madrid, May 22-23, hosted by Spain Senate President Pedro Rollan Ojeda.”

Hon. Sharada’s appointment comes at the right time when the continent needs a more focused and collaborative approach to address the growing security challenges facing many countries.

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Court To Rule On Alleged Forceful Takeover of Kuyan Ta Inna Lands By FG On April 7, Owner Urges Kano Govt, Emirate Council To Intervene

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Kano State High Court No. 4, presided over by Justice Usman Malam Naabba, has set April 7, 2025, for a ruling on a motion brought before it by owners of Kuyan Ta Inna lands in Kumbotso Local Government Area in Kano State.

Lawyer to the applicants, Barrister Umar Usman Dan Baito, stated this while addressing newsmen at the court’s premises.

Barrister Dan Baito said the applicants have sued the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, the Ministry of Transport, and the Nigerian Army for the alleged forceful takeover of their landed property without following due process to construct a railway.

He said the applicants are 76 in number. He said the plaintiffs want to take over the lands without following due process because there are sections that give freehand to every Nigerian to own movable and immovable property, and the law states no one can forcefully take over without due process.

Among which is to sit down with the owner or pay him adequate compensation.

He said counsel to the Nigerian Army has appeared because the applicants alleged that the Nigerian Army is being used to coerce the applicants to surrender their properties.

He said before the court gave an interim order regarding the issue and now has set a date for ruling.

Dan Baito said he is expecting the court to rule justly.

He said one cannot forcefully take over one’s land without recourse to justice, and they are expecting justice from the court.

On his part, the lawyer representing the Nigerian Army, Godwin Akwopfueze, who is the sixth respondent, said they looked for a favorable ruling, noting that they are not involved in the matter, saying the applicants have never been invited to the barracks.

On his part, the chairman of the association of landowners, Isa Jibrin Isa Kaci Kasa, said there is no justice in inviting applicants to a barrack through means of intimidation whereby they pay a meager amount of 600 thousand Naira for a landed property that costs over 3 million.

He urged Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and Emir Muhammad Sanusi II to intervene in the matter because the federal government is trying forcefully to take over the lands without the knowledge of the state government.

He said a number of orphans own the lands, and they are about to be forcefully taken from them. That is why they have come to seek justice in the court.

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