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Kano Online Journalists Inaugurate Excos

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The Association of Kano Online Journalists on Tuesday inaugurated its first Excos to pilot the affairs of the Association for the next two years.

Speaking shortly after the inauguration at the Nigerian Union of Journalists Secretariat (NUJ), Kano Branch, Chairman of the association, Hisham Habib stated that the association will unite journalists working in the new media in the state under one umbrella.

He said, the association no doubt will also help in bringing orderliness which would help combat fake news and quackery in some sections of the New Media.

Metro Daily Nigeria Correspondent in Kano, Yakubu Salisu who emerged as the secretary of the Association after an election during the weekend was also inaugurated along side five others.

Other members of the excos are; Nazifi Dawud as Vice Chairman (Daily Focus), Abbas Yusha’u Yusuf , Ass. Secretary (Nigerian Tracker), Zainab Mai agogo as Treasurer (Kakaki24), and Muhammad Buhari Abba as the Auditor (Labarai24).

Barrister Abba Hikima Administering the Oath

Barrister Abba Hikima Administering the Oath

Barrister Abba Hikima who conducted the inauguration ceremony admonished the executive members on the need to adhere strictly to the constitutions of association.

He said as Excos, much is expected of them and to move the association forward, it is expected of every official to strive in giving his and her best for the growth of the Association.

Also, he reminded that the promise and declaration which they’ve made must not be taken as a joke as it is now official and legally binding on them.

Hikima applauded the move which he said will help in reducing if not completely stamping out the menace of fake news in the new media now that professional journalists whom have worked in various conventional media homes before now have registered their presence in the online media.

Lastly, Barr. Abba wished the association and the new inaugurated leaders success in all their endeavors.

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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.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

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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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