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Bauchi-Kano Road Cut Off: Speaker Visits Scene Of Washed Away Bridge
Following the flood that cut off Bauchi-Kano road, the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly. Abubakar Y Suleiman has visited the scene of the washed away Gadar Mulka bridge in Ningi Local Government, today.
Speaking to thousands of passengers and other people who are stranded at the scene, the Speaker while sympathizing with them said that the situation is so devastating as the flood has washed away parts of the road which disconnected people of Bauchi, Kano, and the Jigawa States.
The Speaker said the road is one of the busiest and important roads to the people of Bauchi State hence the need for serious and immediate action by both the State and the Federal Governments.
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“I will immediately report the situation to the Executive Governor of Bauchi State His Excellency Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammad so as to take immediate action by providing palliative measures so that people can have a way to go to their various destination.
“As you can see I am here with the Permanent Secretary Bauchi State Ministry of Works and Transport, this tells you the level of seriousness and concern of His Excellency Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammad toward the plight of the people. What we need here is a big bridge as affirmed by the Permanent Secretary and the engineers that are here with us. Whatever you do here except a big bridge, water will wash it away.
“I assure the Governor will do something tangible. He did it last year when another bridge collapsed. He will do it again. He will build a bridge for us In Sha Allah” The Speaker said.
He advised motorists and people of the area to be cautious of the area until things are put in order.
The Speaker also donated money to passengers whose vehicles are washed away by the flood so that they can travel to their various States and prayed for the passengers that lost their lives.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary Bauchi State Ministry of Works and Transport Stephen Abubakar said the bridges and culvert around the area are not sufficient which led to the flood that washed away the bridges embankment.
He explained that the permanent solution to the problem is the construction of a bridge while the temporary solution for people to be able to pass through the road is to provide a drift which they will do as soon as the volume of the water is reduced.
Mr. Stephen urged people to exercise patience because they will have to wait until the flood subsides before they can start work on the road.
A resident of the area who is also the Chairman of Ningi Truck Drivers Association Alhaji Ali Noma Gadar Maiwa while expressing their gratitude to the Speaker for showing love and concern for their plight by paying the prompt visit urged the Government to immediately tackle the situation as many people lose their ways to earn a living and another day to day activities.
Narrating the situation to the Speaker, one of the motorists whose car was washed away, Abubakar Abdullahi who was on his way from Kano to Adamawa, explained that after the downpour early in the morning today, as they were crossing the Mulka Bridge, flood overpowered them and their vehicle fell into the river.
According to him, two other vehicles also fell into the river in which 11 people are rescued while 3 people drowned in the river, and up to now their corpses are not found.
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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors
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.
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
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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NNPP Crisis: Assembly Members Deny Factional Differences
By Salisu Baso
As the crisis erupted within Kano’s ruling party NNPP, with some members calling for the governor to stand independently, the Kano State House of Assembly has denied knowledge of any of its members being involved in the rifts.
The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussain, representing Dala Constituency, revealed this to newsmen in an interview with journalists over the publication of an online newspaper, Daily Nigeria, stating that some members of the NNPP in the House have joined the factional crisis.
He described the news as a fabricated and mischievous story from unpatriotic elements planning to destroy the peace reigning within the party. He said that as far as the members of the House are concerned, there are no conflicts between the governor and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
The Majority Leader therefore assured the party parliament members of their solid support for the leader of the Kwankwasiyya and state governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, adding that the governor considers Senator Kwankwaso his mentor.
On the issue of some party members calling for the governor to be independent (Tsaya da Kafar Ka), Hon. Dala said the governor is operating independently without interference from any person. He therefore accused some opposition politicians from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, of sponsoring unpatriotic people to ignite a crisis in the state with a view to disrupting the government’s development initiatives.
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Gov. Yusuf, Falana SAN, Secure the Release of 71 Kano Minors Arrested During August Protest
Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors
NNPP Crisis: Assembly Members Deny Factional Differences
Kano Commissioner Sponsors 500 Students for NCE Program
Exclusive: How Kano Govt. Withdraws Accreditation of 14 Journalists Covering Government House
Northern Power Outage: Kano Manufacturers Lose Over 100 Billion Naira, May Lay Off Workers
APC Crisis : Chieftain gives Ganduje 7 days ultimatum to resign
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