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Nigerian Youth Parliament , Civil Society brainstorm on security situation in Kano State

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When the frog in the front falls inside the pit, others behind take caution – Ola Rotimi

Irked by the recent EndSars protest that created the dusty atmosphere of insecurity across the major cities like Lagos and Abuja in which several lives and properties were lost, The Nigerian Youth  Parliament, in collaboration with Kano State Youth Coalition for Advocacy and Development (KayCad), and Cconjunctio Civil Society Organisation for Peace and Development on Saturday organised a 1 day summit with the theme “Peace For Development” in the bid to brainstorm on salient issues that could be useful in preempting any form of violence and other vices among the youth of the state.

The summit had in attendance several key stakeholders such as the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Abu A. Sanni, ably represented by ACP Uzaira Abdullahi, the Kano State Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sport, Comrade Kabiru Ado Lakwaya, Professor Adama Hassan, Director, Centre forGender Studies, BUK, Rev. Samaila Joshua Awake for CAN Youth Wing, Comrade Abba Ibrahim, NUJ President, Kano State branch, Dr Baffa Baba Dan Agudi, MD Karota and several other stakeholders.

In his opening remarks, ACP Uzairu Abdullahi who stood in for the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Abu Abdullahi Sanni rued that the commissioner would have honoured the invitation to the summit, but was absent due to some pressing issues. He stated that the message from the Kano State command was that of the appreciation for the organisers of the summit who joined hands with other youth organisations, The Ulamas, traditional rulers, academia and religious leaders, coming together in a trying that the country is having challenges mostly from the youths to discuss issues of maintaining peace.

Uzairu extolled the virtue of peace, reiterating that nothing meaningful can be achieved in the absence, as violence halts and hurts all forms human activities. “Peace, peace, peace, that is what is what we all want to have because it is when you have peace, you have freedom, is only when there is peace, you can go to to your mosque or church to worship your God, it is when there is peace you can go to the market and do other activities “, he emphasised.

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The CP representative assured that the cardinal responsibilities of the police is to maintain peace and ensuring lives and properties are protected, and that the force will not botch on carrying out these important responsibities.”It is generally known that the major responsibilities of the police are to ensure lives and properties are protected, and with the recent and current developments across the country, the Kano State Police Command, through the command’s engagement in the community police drive, where all the state’s stakeholders were engaged, was able to ensure all the vices that came with the EndSars protests in states like Lagos, Osun, Ondo and Abuja did not escalate to Kano State, especially when the similar ugly trend was rearing its head in Sabon Gari area of the state”, he boasted.

He concluded by enjoying the organisers to continue preaching the sermon of peace, adding that the youths are the vanguard of peaceful coexistence, and they must live up to such billing.
On his part, The Honourable Commissioner of Youth and Sport, Comrade Kabiru Ado Lakwaya commended the organisers of the summit, stressing that it is commendable that the youths are taking their place as the enforcer of peaceful society devoid of forms of violence and vices, being it ethnic or religious.

Comrade Kabiru therefore commended the Kano State government for identifying and recognising the importance of youth in the state, pointing out that the recent creation of the ministry for Youth and Sport was enough suffice to buttress the state government’s readiness to not only include youth in its administration, but develop them for positive development of the state and the country as whole. ” Kano State government since its return to office for the second time established established a new ministry, which is ministry for Youth and Sport. That alone shows the commitment of the kano state government, led by Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to develop the youth, make them productive and to embrace peace and stability”.

Also speaking at the summit was Professor Kamilu Fagge who pointed out that the youth have great roles to play in promoting harmony, stressing that Nigeria is a multi cultural, multi ethnic and and multi religious, and that this is where the youth would play a very important role in ensuring that the unity in diversity of the country is not compromised. “In the past past, the youth played a very important key role in terms of peace and unity of this country, and as the current security challenges in the country show, if the youth are not united, then there are gloom and doom days ahead of the country”, he cautioned.

He then advised the youth to shun violence and all the vices elements that would put the country in further state of perpetual insecurity, and also that they should refuse to be manipulated by others because of their selfish interests.

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Murder: Family of Slain Teenager Plans Protest, Legal Action Against Kaduna Govt

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29 days after ‘AHMED MUSA’ was brutally killed in Government Technical College Malali Kaduna, family of the deceased planning to go to court to demand justice and adequate compensation for the unfair treatment meted to them.

In a statement on Monday, jointly signed by the deceased father Comrade Musa Mohammed (Moonlight), and the members of the family.

They stated that the incident was a “reflection of how insecure and unsafe” Nigeria has become for young people striving for a better future.

The family demanded “an expedited, transparent, and decisive legal process” to ensure justice is served, warning that they “will resist any attempts at political interference or compromise.”

Among their demands, they called on the state government to acknowledge that “students are no longer safe in their communities. If young people can be killed in such gruesome circumstances, what hope is left for the future of Nigeria? a formal apology from the kaduna state Government and comprehensive compensation for the family.

We demand Five Hundred and Sixty Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira (N560,300,000), as compensation from kaduna state government.”

“We think the time has come for the Kaduna State Government and all who are on the side of humanity to respond to the cry for remediation of the family and relations of the deceased student.
That is why we will go to court.”

“Also, we warn kaduna state government, that if they didn’t meet up with our demands we will be forced to mobilise the full strength of the masses movement across kaduna State in protest.

“This is about the fundamental right to life that every Nigerian student deserves. We will not sit idle while students are hunted and butchered.

Recall, the father on a petition dated 24th February 2025which was addressed to the executive governor of Kaduna state through the honorable commissioner of education, appealing for comprehensive investigation to un-cover those behind his son death, and whoever is found to have a hand in the death of his son should be punish accordingly.
And also demanded from kaduna state government adequate compensation for negligence being the custodian of the deceased Ahmed Musa.

In another development, the Chief Magistrate court of Kabala Doki in Kaduna State has adjourned the Ahmed Musa murder Case again, against 4 kaduna state vigilance service (KADVIS) personnel on charges of criminal conspiring and negligence which cause the death of Ahmed Musa.till 17th April 2025 because the witness and the prosecutor are absent in the court, because the witness and the prosecutor are absent in the court.

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Rivers Assembly Initiates Impeachment Of Gov. Fubara, Deputy

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Rivers State House Of Assembly has passed a resolution raising impeachment allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu

The Assembly mandates Clerk to publish in national dailies, letter of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Sim Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu pursuant to Section 188 of 1999 Constitution (as amended)

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Amnesty International to NYSC: Stop threatening corps member who criticised Tinubu

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Amnesty International has condemned officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for allegedly sending threatening messages to a corps member who criticised the President Bola Tinubu-led administration over rising inflation and economic hardship.

Daily Trust had reported how the corps member in a widely circulated video shared on Tiktok expressed frustration over the deteriorating economic conditions in Nigeria.

 

She openly tackled President Tinubu, calling him a “terrible leader,” and questioned what steps the government is taking to ease the suffering of citizens.

After her video gained traction, the serving corps member claimed she began receiving threatening messages, allegedly from NYSC officials.

 

She shared another video in which she was receiving calls from an NYSC official.

In the video, the official could be heard saying, “Are you normal? Keep quiet and bring down the video you posted.”

Reacting, Amnesty International, in a post on X, said instead of threatening her, the authorities “should be prioritizing addressing the country’s economic woes.”

“It is perfectly within her right to express discontent peacefully. Instead of threatening her for her opinions on rampant inflation, the authorities should be prioritizing addressing the country’s economic woes.

“Millions of people in Nigeria are facing extreme poverty. So far, the authorities have failed to put in place effective mitigation measures, leaving millions of people without the hope of getting out of the economic challenges and enjoying their human rights.

“The Nigerian authorities must stop responding with violence and threats to individuals and groups who express dissenting opinions — in utter disregard for Nigerian constitution and international law. Holding and voicing dissenting views is not a crime,” the human rights organisation said.

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