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Democracy Day :Abba Risqua Murtala Muhammad Joins APC

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son of a former Nigerian Head of State, Murtala Muhammad, Abba Risqua, on Saturday, joined the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) at an occasion to mark the Democracy Day in Kano.

Premium Times reports that Mr Risqua joined the ruling party alongside former governorship candidates of the People Redemption Party (PRP) and Green Party of Nigeria (GNP), Salisu Sagir and Andulsalam Zaura, respectively.

Mr Risqua, who was the running mate of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 election, had announced his withdrawal from politics in December 2017 to enable him concentrate on his businesses.

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“Most of the resources I used the last time I came to Kano were from my private pocket; and when I went back to my business, it was on the verge of crumbling,” Punch Newspaper qouted Mr Risqua saying back then.

The defection ceremony , which took place at Kano Pillars Stadium, Sabon-Gari, was hosted by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.

Other defectors include a federal lawmaker, Aliyu Datti, who represented Kiru/Bebeji federal constituency.

Some of the defectors were followers of former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso who is in the PDP.

Mr Ganduje and the acting APC national chairperson, Mai Mala Buni, represented by Farouk Aliyu, received the defectors.

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Nasir Buba Expresses Dissatisfaction with AIG Zone One’s Conclusion Despite Submitting Over 1000 Pieces of Evidence

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Nasir Buba has voiced dissatisfaction with the AIG Zone One’s conclusion, despite submitting over 1000 pieces of evidence alleging illicit affairs between Auwalu Danladi Sankara and his wife, Tasleem.

Contrary to his expectations, the police found no prima facie case against the suspects, effectively clearing them of wrongdoing.

Addressing Journalists, Tuesday the Complainant said he tendered before the Police 854 pictures, 150 pages of WhatsApp conversations between Auwalu and Tasleem, explaining that he obtained the evidences from his wife’s phone.

The complainant however said he would not take any further decision since the office of the AIG which is the highest Police authority in Kano vindicated the duo, noting that he has chosen to put his trust in divine justice.

Also in his response, Counsel to Mr. Buba, Barrister Rabi’u Sidi expressed his surprised with the Police finding despite the plethora of evidences tendered to them.

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He added that the complainant was not in court the day it delivered the ruling and according to him was not represented by his lawyer.

“As complainant we’re necessary and very important party to this case. We were not informed of the day the court delivered its ruling, discharging Auwalu and Tasleem.” The Counsel argued.

He Counsel stated that the legal team of the complainant will sit down and study the findings of Police

Justice Watch News, earlier reports that the Kano State Upper Shari’a Court presided over by Ibrahim Sarki Yola terminated the case against Auwal Danladi Sankara and Tasleem Baba Nabegu.

He said his position predicated upon submissions of AIG Zone One Kano and Legal Advise from Kano Attorney General

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Barrister Abba Hikima Files Lawsuit Against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Over Policies Targeting Vulnerable Nigerians

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Barrister Abba Hikima has announced a public interest lawsuit against Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over recent policies allegedly targeting vulnerable Nigerians. Hikima argues that actions criminalizing scavenging, petty trading, and begging disproportionately affect impoverished citizens and infringe on their rights.

“These are not crimes,” Hikima stated. “The government cannot impose economic hardship on the populace while dictating standards of decency. Vulnerable Nigerians have the right to exist and express their struggles, even if it unsettles the authorities.”

The lawsuit challenges the FCT administration’s failure to provide adequate welfare and opportunities for citizens. Hikima contends that the government must either support vulnerable groups or accept their visible presence in public spaces, including the FCT.

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Presidency Downgrades Daniel Bwala’s Role After He Declared Himself Tinubu’s Spokesman

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Hours after Daniel Bwala declared himself as the official spokesman of President Bola Tinubu, the presidency has adjusted his role.

At his first briefing in the State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja, Bwala told journalists he is the president’s official spokesman.

A few hours later, Special Adviser Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, released a statement tweaking Bwala’s role.

Part of the statement read: “President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.

“The restructuring is as follows: Mr. Sunday Dare – hitherto Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation is now Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications.

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“Mr. Daniel Bwala announced last week as Special Adviser, Media and Public Communication, and is now Special Adviser Policy Communication.

“These appointments, along with the existing role of Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, underscore that there is no single individual spokesperson for the Presidency.

“Instead, all the three Special Advisers will collectively serve as spokespersons for the government.”

Recall that in September, Ajuri Ngelale stepped down as the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity.

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