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NULAE To Clamp Down  On Illegal  Lottery  Operators  In Kano.

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By Abdulgafar Oladimeji

 

Nigerian Union of Lottery Agents and Employees, NULAE, Kano state chapter ( an affiliate of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC) has disclosed that  the premises of illegal lottery operators in Kano will be shut down.

The state chairman of the union, Sydney Emeafu, Thursday in a press briefing held at the state secretariat of the union located at Sani Giwa street Sabon Gari, revealed that the union in collaboration with security agencies has mapped out plans to mop up illegal lottery operators in the state.

 

Emeafu decries the activities of illicit operators, explaining that their activities have continued to constitute nuisance especially i within rural communities in the state.

 

He said “it has come to our attention that illegal lottery operators are operating from rural communities in Kano state, this they do just to evade the laws, such as tax evasion.

 

“ lottery is regulated by an act of parliament in Nigeria and also by  Kano state laws, there are too many illegal principal agents and employees, in rural communities in Kano state, unfortunately when they err the authorities refer to us.

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“The leadership of our union is making frantic efforts towards sanitizing the activities of operators in the LOTTO and BET industry in Kano State, to conform with best practices and norms acceptable to our host community.

 

 

 

“ We have solicited and earned the support and co-operation of the various security agencies in the state, as well as the zonal office of our industry regulator (National Lottery Regulatory  Commission) to achieve this objective.

 

 

 

“The norms and tradition of our host community have made it imperative that we must enforce strict compliance of the operating rules and regulations of our union to enhance peaceful coexistence with the larger society.

 

 

 

“It is in this regard that our union is working in tandem with the aforementioned bodies to embark on a massive enforcement drive to fish out members and non-members alike,  who contravene the laid down guidelines in Kano State.

 

 

 

He urged lottery operators to be law-abiding by paying their taxes and other loyalties, further appealing to the operators to dismiss any attempt to convert their business premises into the hub of criminal elements.

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President Tinubu Promotes Acting Chief Of Army staff To Lieutenant General

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President Bola Tinubu has officially promoted Olufemi Oluyede, the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), to the rank of Lieutenant General.

This announcement, confirmed by sources at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, has sparked speculation regarding a potential future appointment as the permanent head of the army.

Oluyede, who was previously a Major General, stepped into the role of acting army chief following the illness of former Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja.

NIGERIAN TRACKER learned that since the return to civilian rule in 1999, the tradition is that the Chief of Army Staff wears the rank of a three-star general, while the Chief of Defence Staff wears the rank of a four-star general from whichever section of the armed forces he comes from.

The second Army General to wear the rank of a four-star General who did not also serve as Head of State was General Alexander Ogomudia in 2003 when he was promoted by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

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

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Sultan Muhammad Saad Abubakar

 

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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