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COVID-19: ‘We Must Crush The Second Wave,Says Gov Ganduje

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As the second wave of COVID-19 resurfaces at the global arena, of which Nigeria is not an exception, Kano state governor Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje said the state would use the same technique used in the early days of the pandemic and crush the wave, through prayers and optimal efforts that would be put by healthcare workers and all other stakeholders.

He made the assertion during COVID-19 Press Briefing held at Africa House, Government House, Kano, Friday, he reveals that, “We are back to the drawing board. This is because COVID-19 is also back in our communities.

Coronavirus, not a conspiracy theory-Dr Bashir Aliyu Umar.

As the situation at the national level bounces back, we have no other option than to tighten our belts also and face it squarely.”

Assuring that what the state did during the heydays of the pandemic, needs to be repeated, “…so that we can win the war again. We have no time to waste.”

Adding that “All our infrastructural facilities, though not out of use, must be reinvigorated. For optimal use, as it was the case before. We also have to recall all those volunteer workers back. Sometimes in the past we reduced the list of our volunteer healthcare workers. We must call them back to the field again.”

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Governor Ganduje said the state had no other option than to win the war against the pandemic. Emphasising that, “Together with our Ulamas (religious leaders), our traditional leaders, development partners, non governmental organisations,

community based organisations and all others, we must take the fight to community levels. We must all be on the same page.”

“As rightly observed by our technical committee on the negligence of our communities in complying with the COVID-19 protocols, we are going to use security agencies to see that the protocols are followed. We are also going to use our Ulamas, NGOs, CBOs and all other stakeholders,” he said.

Adding that, all public places must tighten strategies to see to the total compliance with the protocols as enunciated by healthcare workers, “… and it is being obtained through global best practice,” he urged.

On the palliative distribution, which was under the former Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, Prof Muhammad Yahuza Bello and now under the Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, governor Ganduje appreciated that, “We are lucky that our palliative distribution has been under people who are honest and diligent.”

That, according to him, “…was why during the #EndSARS protest that our warehouses of our palliative materials were not attacked by hoodlums. Those responsible for the distribution of the palliative are people of proven integrity.

And the same Palliative Committee has a very good distribution system. Where we have up to 4 stages for the distribution.”

He also thanked Kano youth who did not participate in the recent #EndSARS protest which turned into violent protests in some states of the federation, saying that, “Apart from commending our healthcare workers, our COVID-19 Committee as well as the Technical Committee, our traditional institutions, development partners,

In a statement by Abba Anwar ,the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ganduje said community and religious leaders, our youth deserve all commendation for being too responsible to participate in the destruction of our warehouses. They did not participate, which shows that they are responsible enough.”

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

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November 5, 2024

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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.

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“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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