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NAPTIP Trains 1800 Parents On Child Molestation And Trafficking

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From Abbas Abdullahi

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has organised a sensitisation and Advocacy training for 1800 parents in Kano State on Child Molestation and Trafficking.

Mr. Desmond Garba, the Zonal Commander, NAPTIP Kano Zonal Office disclosed this during the training of 100 persons on Friday at Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of the state.

According to him, the target is to sensitise 2000 participants across the constituency, saying that another 200 persons will be sensitised between Saturday and Sunday.

He said, the sensitisation was organised by the NAPTIP in collaboration with the Member House of Representatives representing Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Constituency, Alhaji Mustapha Bala.

Garba said that the aim of the programme was to inform the people, especially parents at the rural areas on the issue of child molestation and trafficking.

The Commander added that the sensitisation workshop came at the right time because the issue of child trafficking and molestation is becoming something else.

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“But I am glad to tell you that with the level of our sensitisation, especially under my catchment area, which is Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa and Bauchi States is yielding good result.

“Because since I assume duty as the Zonal Commander in September 2020, we experienced increase in complaints. This is a clear indication that people are becoming more aware of the agency and its function.

“Our main target is to sensitise them so that we can prevent the spread of such menace in our rural areas.” Desmond said.

In his presentation, the Public Relations Officer of the agency, Aliyu Abba said the menace has contributed badly to the current insecurity in the country.

Baba explained that the programme will assist the parents and the general public to know all the tactice the traffickers use to lure or deceit parents to engage their children.

“I want to inform you that sending your children, especially the girl child from villages to cities to serve as house help, contribute in denying them so many things.

“Especially, such can deny them right of education, good food among other many things. It also expose them to so many risks, especially sexual harassment and different diseases.

“Some of the children, after being disengaged from where they are sent to work in the cities, their way of life may likely change due the luxury life they experienced.

“Such can lead them to refuse to return to their parents in the village. And such can easily exposed them to men, drugs and other criminal acts.” He said.

He advised them to avoid being deceit by bad elements in the name of getting a work for their children within or outside the country.

Speaking to newsmen, some of the participants commended the gesture, saying it will assist them in guiding their children and communites to prevent the spread of the menace.

Garba Danladi, one of the participants said he had never engaged in such sensitisation training, describing the efforts as a battle to end the menace.

Another participant, Zainab Aliyu said the training it is a welcome development because people at the rural areas will get to know more on the ways to prevent such act.

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Former Kano LG Chairmen Endorse Tinubu, Reaffirm Loyalty to Ganduje as Kano APC Leader

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December 16, 2025

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‎Former local government chairmen in Kano State who served between 2014 and 2024 under the administration of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term and reaffirmed their loyalty to the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ganduje, as the party’s leader in Kano State.
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‎The former Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in the state, Baffa Takai, made this position known during a closed-door meeting with Kano APC stakeholders in Abuja.
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‎‎The former local government chairmen also expressed their solidarity with APC stakeholders under the leadership of Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, commending their efforts toward promoting unity and progress within the party.
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‎They called on other party members to join hands with them in fostering peace, unity, and progress within the APC.
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‎The group further reaffirmed its commitment to the party’s ideals and principles and pledged to continue working collectively to strengthen the party and ensure its victory in future elections.

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President Tinubu Graces Late President Buhari’s Book Launch

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December 15, 2025

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The family of the late president Buhari, on 15 December, 2025, launched a book entitled “From Soldier to Stateman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari”

The event took place at the presidential villa with dignitaries in attendance include: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Aisha Buhari, the wife of the late president Buhari, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the president, Dr. Charles Omole, the Author of the book, Adama Borrow, the president of Gambia, Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, and many others.

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Speaking at the launch of the biography, Tinubu said Buhari’s legacy of integrity and modesty would continue to inspire Nigerians.

The president described the late president Buhari as a “leader of quiet strength and discipline.”

“President Muhammadu Buhari left behind a reputation for integrity, a spartan lifestyle, and the belief that public office is a trust and not a windfall,” Tinubu said.

He recounted his political journey with Buhari, decorating him as a consistent patriot whose honesty was acknowledged even by critics, adding that their political partnership taught the value of cooperation across differences.

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Prominent Kano Politician Ibrahim Little Sues Danagundi, Ibn Sina Over Hisbah Establishment

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A chieftain and leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin “Little,” has filed a legal action at the Kano State High Court challenging the establishment of an Independent Hisbah body in the state.

It will be recalled that Little had earlier written to the concerned parties, urging them to suspend the move in the interest of peace and stability in the state. A copy of the letter, addressed to former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, was also sent to the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf; Baffa Babba Danagundi; Haruna Ibn Sina; and the Department of State Services (DSS).

According to his Executive Assistant and Media Aide, Adnan Mukhtar, Little decided to seek legal redress following what he described as the respondents’ persistence and insistence on proceeding with the establishment of the Independent Hisbah.

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“Dissatisfied with their recent actions and continued insistence on moving forward with the establishment process, Little approached the Kano State High Court to seek redress,” Mukhtar said.

Those listed as respondents in the suit include the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, the Kano State House of Assembly, the Attorney General of Kano State, the Kano State Hisbah Board, Baffa Babba Danagundi, and Haruna Ibn Sina.

In an official statement posted on his Facebook page, Little said:

“I have today instructed my lawyers to file an action challenging the establishment of an Independent Hisbah in Kano State. This follows my recent letter to the parties concerned and their insistence on proceeding with the establishment of the Independent Hisbah.

 

“I believe this move is an attempt to disrupt our peaceful coexistence at a time when the state is facing security challenges.

 

“The peace of Kano State remains our utmost priority.

Kano Sabuwa, In sha Allahu.”

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