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Governor Bala Disbursed Covid-19 Palliatives In ALKALERI, Calls For Fervent Prayer For The End Of Pandemic

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The Executive Governor of Bauchi State His Excellency Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammad has launched the distribution of covid-19 palliatives in Alkaleri Local Government Area, today.

Speaking during the disbursement, the Governor said the palliatives are meant to cushion the effect of corona virus pandemic which brought untold hardship to many households.

Represented by the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y Suleiman, the Governor explained that so far the items are distributed to 14 local governments and will be extended to the remaining six local governments to cover the entire State.

According to him, the items comprised 6500 bags of maize, millet, corns and seasonings which he said cannot cover all people of Alkaleri Local Government but will be disbursed to the needy who are most hit by the pandemic.

Senator Bala Mohammad who said he is confident in the integrity and justice of the Palliative Committee which is under the leadership of eminent traditional rulers, urged the Palliative Committee of the Local Government to ensure the judicious distribution of the items and the beneficiaries to make good use of the items given to them.

The Governor urged the people of the State to pray fervently for the end of the pandemic which he said has ravaged the economy of the world.

“We should pray fervently so that the Government will get more funds to continue executing people oriented projects across the State in addition to the ones embarked upon by the Government.” He said.

In his remarks, the Chairman of Bauchi State Covid-19 Palliative Committee who is also the Emir of Bauchi, His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr Rilwanu Suleimanu Adamu thanked Governor Bala Mohammad for his concern on the plight of the people of the State especially during the pandemic.

Represented by Chief Imam of Bauchi Sheikh Bala Ahmad Baban Inna, the Emir urged the Alkaleri Local Government Palliative Committee to judiciously distribute the items to the beneficiaries and warned them against diversion and injustice as the items are meant to be distributed to the needy only and no member of the committee should benefit from any item.

According to him, so far the palliative items are distributed in 14 local governments and so far the State Committee didn’t receive any complaint from the local governments, urging the Alkaleri Local Government Committee to follow suit.

In his remarks member representing Pali Constituency in Bauchi State House of Assembly Hon. Yusuf Muhammad Bako lamented how the covid-19 pandemic slowed down the massive transformation projects and initiatives of Governor Bala Mohammad due to its effect on the economy.

According to him, the corona virus pandemic that ravaged the world is one of the calamities that Almighty Allah test mankind.

“Governor Bala Mohammad came at a time when the pandemic affected the economy of the State.

“As member of the opposition party I want inform you that the Governor has never offend me even once because of his sense of fairness and justice.

“Former Governors of the State have benefited from various financial packages from the Federal Government since 1999 but Governor Bala has never benefited from any financial package from the Federal Government but still he is performing creditably well.

“We should therefore be just to Governor Bala Mohammad, the economy is in bad shape but still he is performing.

“I always wonder how the Governor manage the meagre resources we have to execute numerous projects he has embarked upon and still pay salaries at when due.

“We are solidly behind Governor Bala Mohammad for his giant strides and integrity.

“Alkaleri is united, we will support our son to go for second term like how we supported two previous Governors to spend 8 years on the the seat.

“We urge all people of Bauchi State to support Governor Bala Mohammad to spend eight years on the seat for more dividends of democracy.” Hon. Bako said.

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FG Obeys Court’s Order, Stops FAAC Allocation to Rivers State

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The Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that it has stopped the October monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue payment to Rivers State.

The development comes amid the ongoing face-off between Governor Simi Fubara and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike.

According to the Spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, the decision to stop the payment was made in respect of a court order.

Mokwa disclosed that the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) will respect the court order, which barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian government from disbursing monthly allocations to the Rivers State government.

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His words: “What I got is that the October 2024 FAAC has not been distributed yet. However, the Federal Government will obey the court order on the matter of Rivers State allocation.

“We are going to follow due diligence as long as there is no contrary order. In case there is a contrary, the status will remain.”

He added, “The process of disbursement of the October 2024 monthly allocation is going.”

The court order was obtained by the factional Rivers State Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, who had filed an originating summons against the Rivers State Executive, under the leadership of Simi Fubara.

The Amaewhule faction had alleged that the Rivers State Executive was yet to comply with the order of a Federal High Court directing it to re-present the 2024 appropriation bill to the faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

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Kano Civil Society Forum Board of Trustees Lacks Authority to Suspend Members, Says Amb. Ibrahim Waiya

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The Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF) Board of Trustees (BOT) has no power to suspend or dismiss any bona fide member of the KCSF, according to Amb. Ibrahim Waiya, the Executive Director of Citizens for Development and Education (CDE).
Waiya’s statement comes in response to reports that the BOT, led by Prof. Mohammad Tabiu, has suspended him from the forum.

Waiya addressed the issue in a press statement, clarifying that the information circulating on social media and other platforms was misguided. “The misguided information in the press release, published on some media platforms, was said to have been signed by one Alhaji Hamisu Isa Sherifai, who paraded himself as the Secretary of the KCSF Board,” Waiya stated.

He emphasized that he does not typically engage in trivial disputes but felt compelled to set the record straight for the benefit of those misled by the media propaganda. “The only crime Amb. Ibrahim Waiya and his colleagues committed was their objection to a kangaroo election organized by BOT to elect the new leadership of KCSF,” Waiya explained. He noted that less than 50 out of 200 registered organizations participated in the election, which he described as lacking accountability, transparency, inclusiveness, and credibility.

Waiya criticized the BOT for not understanding the KCSF constitution and overstepping their boundaries. “KCSF BOT has no right to outrightly suspend any registered member, except on the recommendation of the Executive Council, after a thorough investigation of any offense,” he asserted. He added that the BOT should not assume the role of managing the day-to-day affairs of the organization.

Highlighting the importance of fair hearing, Waiya pointed out that the Nigerian constitution guarantees this right to every citizen. “It is clearly spelt out even in the Nigerian constitution that fair hearing is a fundamental right of every citizen,” he said. Waiya questioned how the BOT received a recommendation from the executive council, given that the BOT-anointed leadership is currently standing trial in a case challenging the validity of the election.

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Waiya appealed to all patriotic members of the KCSF, associates, partners, friends, and colleagues to remain calm and disregard the negative propaganda against him. “We must also note that Kano development, the North, and Nigeria are the primary priority of Amb. Ibrahim Waiya, not his reputation,” he stated. Waiya assured that the purported suspension letter holds no water and that the action will be challenged in court.

The statement was signed by Bahir A. Bashir, Media Aid to Amb. Ibrahim Waiya.

 

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges NFF to Retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach

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Former international, Mutiu Adepoju, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep Augustine Eguavoen in charge of the Super Eagles.

Eguavoen took charge of the Super Eagles in interim capacity in September.

The 59-year-old guided the team to qualify for AFCON 2025 with three wins, two draws and one defeat.

The NFF are reportedly still planning to hire a foreign coach for the three-time African champions.

Adepoju however said his former teammate should stay in charge of the team.

“I would rate him very well. Number one, we’ve qualified for the AFCON, which is one of the objectives,” he told Brila FM.

“I would say he has done well and is still doing well.

“They should keep encouraging him. I believe he’s getting things done, I will rate him high, let just keep supporting him.”

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