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Strike:Sheikh Abdulwahab Urges Federal Government To Open Universities

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A prominent Islamic Cleric in Kano Sheikh Abdallah Abdulwahab has called on the Federal Government to open Nigerian Universities and fulfill the promises made to the Academic staff union of Universities.

Sheikh Abdulwahab Abdallah made the statement while addressing Newsmen during a Townhall meeting organized by the Academic Staff Union of Universities Kano Zone in order to press home their demands on the revitalization of public universities.

ASUU lament non-payment of 5 months’ salary at UNM

The cleric also asked the academic staff union of universities to shift ground on the issue and if possible reach fifty-fifty agreement.

 

The town hall meeting draws all stakeholders including elder statesmen and, Head of private organizations and the media to intimate them on governments lack of seriousness to the education sector.

 

Sheikh Abdulwahab said Nigerian elites that are sending their children abroad should look critically at the consequences of their action as such is retarding the growth of Nigeria’s educational sector.

 

The re-known cleric added that if their children went abroad and came back they are going to live with their fellow Nigerians, not angels.

 

According to him whoever abandons his duty as a leader will account for it on the day of judgment

 

The Islamic scholar added that its better for one not to live in this world than to live in total ignorance which he says is not doing society any good.

He urges the Federal government under President Muhammad Buhari to fear Almighty Allah as there are professor that spent six months without salary.

Professor Mahmud Lawal

Professor Mahmud Lawal

The cleric added that the ASUU strike has increased the rate of crime including armed robbery across the federation.

 

In a remark, the coordinator Academic staff union of universities Kano Zone Professor Mahmud Lawal told Newsmen that the town hall meeting to raise awareness on the impact of underfunding university education in Nigeria is taking place across the twelve zones of the union in Nigeria

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

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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.

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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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