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 NIGERIAN TRACKER Constitutes Editorial Board

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NIGERIA TRACKER COMMUNICATIONS EDITORIAL BOARD

 

The Nigeria Tracker Communications publishers of NIGERIAN TRACKER online newspaper has constituted its Editorial Board comprising the following media  professionals

Ashir Tukur Inuwa,PHD

Ashir Tukur Inuwa is a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communications Bayero University Kano. He has  over 12 years  experience in teaching media studies. He has been presenting programs in some private Radio stations in Kano. He has interest in Broadcasting Journalism and he has been teaching  courses  related to broadcassting at Bayero University Kano.

He bagged is  BA and MA   Mass Communications all from BUK. Dr Ashiru Tukur Inuwa attended several courses and workshops, seminars including an investigative reporting workshop organized by one of the prominent online mediums in Nigeria held at their Abuja Headquarters.

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Mahmud Ibrahim Kwari

Mahmud Ibrahim Kwari is an experienced journalist with over 18 years of experience and has attended several workshops and training. He was in Germany in 2009 as an Intern with Radio Deutsche Welle, in the course of his career. Mahmud Ibrahim Kwari was the Kano state Government House correspondent for Freedom Radio for several years and has also served as a reporter Kano state House of Assembly for several years. He is currently reporting for the Hausa Service of the Voice of America including their online publications.

Apart from his undergraduate degree Mahmud Kwari has a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communications from Bayero University Kano and Masters in Public relations(MPR) from the same university.

Mahmud has attended several workshops and seminars.

Abdulgaffar Oladimeji

An ace Journalist, Abdulgaffar Oladimeji worked with a number of Nigerian newspapers including the National Mirror. Mr. Oladimeji studied at the London School of Journalism and was trained in New York United States Of America.

When he came back to Nigeria, Mr. Abdulgaffar carved a niche in sport and crime reporting. He is also instrumental to the formation of many online newspapers in Nigeria.

Mr. Oladimeji has attended a number of workshops and seminars and he is also a member of Journalists for nutrition.

Musbahu EL-Hamza

Misbahu El Hamza is a journalist who has a passion for the health sector. He holds a post-graduate Diploma in Mass Communications from Bayero University Kano. He is presently one of the contributors to an international online medium covering the Health sector Nigerian Health watch. Misbahu holds a BSc Statistics degree from  Kano State University of Science and Technology Wudil.  He has  won several awards in online journalism and his main interest is Human angle stories that touch the lives of the people.

El-Hamza has attended several workshops and seminars

Emmanuel Onoja

Emmanuel Onoja is a practicing journalist who worked with Nigerain Tribune with over 5 years of experience. He is a Journalism lecturer in a renowned institution in southwest Nigeria. Mr. Onoja has a BSc and MSc degrees from the Department of Mass communications Bayero University Kano. He has worked with the Nigerian Tribune newspapers in Lagos before venturing into lecturing in the university.

Emmanuel Onoja has attended many workshops and seminars

Maryam Bawa.

Ms Maryam is a multi-talented  journalist.  Maryam graduated from the department of Mass Communications, Bayero University. She had her Industrial training at the Nigerian Television Authority in Kano. Maryam Bawa’s passion in online journalism including covering human angle stories that pitched her several awards.

She also developed news stories in many online media and has developed the passion  to uncover the plight of rural dwellers which made her impact on them through the stories she published.

She attended several workshops and seminars

Farouk Umar Maigari

The young promising journalist has Bsc Sociology from Bayero University Kano, Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communications from Bayero University, and Masters in Communications studies. Farouk Umar Maigari edited several magazines and was a reporter for TOZALI news magazine in Kano before becoming its Abuja Bureau chief. Farouk Maigari has attended several workshops and seminars.

 

Abbas Yushau Yusuf

 

Abbas Yushau Yusuf is a practicing journalist with over 11 years of experience in print and broadcast. He has published several articles in major Nigerian Newspapers.

 

Yushau has a Bachelors’s degree from the Department of Mass Communications Bayero University Kano  and later bagged a Master’s in Communications studies in 2017 from the Faculty of Communications Bayero University Kano.

His interest includes History in Journalism and Development Communications. Abbas Yushau Yusuf served as Government House correspondent for Freedom radio from the year 2012-2017.

He became an Editor with Freedom Radio and Vision FM in Kano.

Abbas has attended several workshops and seminars

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76 Detained Children: Northwest Youth-Students Forum hails Senator Barau, AGF’s prompt intervention

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The Northwest Youth and Students Forum (NWYSF) has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin and the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for their prompt intervention in the detention of minors by the Nigeria Police Force, following the End Bad Governance Protest.

The forum in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Abubakar Isyaku Balan said the swift action by the leaders will brings hope to the affected families and demonstrates a commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable citizens nationwide.

He said “The giant move of the Deputy President of the Senate and the Attorney General of the Federal is no doubt a commendable one. We are proud of this and look forward to the release of the children courtesy of this movement.”

According to the statement, the NWYSF, as a forum comprising of talented youth and students, deemed it necessary to protectively initiate awareness programs that will enlighten the teeming youth on human rights and activism.

“We acknowledge that the minors actions were driven by ignorance and a lack of proper orientation, underscoring the need for civic education and sensitization in the Northwest region. Addressing the underlying issues that led to this situation is crucial, rather than simply punishing the minors. This approach will foster a more informed and empowered youth.

“Considering the economic situation in the North, we urge the Federal Government to show compassion and release the detained minors, taking into account their age and circumstances. We also call on the government to provide support for their rehabilitation and education.

“In partnership with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders, NWYSF will develop sensitization initiatives focusing on empowering youths with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, promoting understanding and respect for human rights and teaching alternative dispute resolution methods.

“In view of the above, by working together, we can prevent similar incidents and foster a more informed, peaceful, and inclusive society,” the statement added.

 

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ICPC Arraigns Provost, Lecturer for Certificate Forgery in Sokoto

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Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu ,ICPC Chairman

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Hauwau Gimbiya Mukhtar Abdulkarim, the serving Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical) (FCET), Gusau, alongside Abdullahi Boyi, a lecturer with the Sokoto State College of Education (SSCE), on alleged certificate forgery.

The duo were arraigned on a six-count charge, registered as charge No. SS/213c/2024, before Hon. Justice Muhammad Aliyu Sambo at the Sokoto State High Court. ICPC accused the two defendants of forging an appointment letter and using it to apply for the position of Provost at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau, Zamfara State.

The defendants were also accused of making false statements to ICPC officers during the investigation, which is an offence under Section 25(1)(a) and punishable under Section 25(ii)(b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. “Both defendants, however, pleaded ‘not guilty’ to all six charges when read to them by the Court’s Registrar,” the ICPC revealed in a statement.

Counsel for the defendants, Dr. Muhammad Mansur Aliyu and Mr. M.S. Diri SAN, moved for bail applications on behalf of their clients. They requested the court to consider reasonable bail terms, citing the defendants’ “established positions and cooperation during the investigation.”

Counsel to the ICPC, Mr. Suleiman Ahmad, did not oppose the bail applications. Following the consideration of the applications, Hon. Justice Sambo granted bail under specific conditions designed to ensure the defendants’ continued presence throughout the trial proceedings.

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The bail conditions require each defendant to provide two sureties who are permanent residents of Sokoto State, with each surety signing a bond of one million naira (₦1,000,000). After granting bail, the ICPC prosecutor requested a date for the trial to commence, emphasizing the Commission’s preparedness to present witnesses and evidence in support of the charges.

Hon. Justice Sambo adjourned the matter to November 21, 2024, when the hearing is set to begin. The prosecution is expected to call witnesses and introduce material evidence to substantiate the allegations.

The ICPC press release was signed by Demola Bakare, Acting Director of Public Enlightenment and Education, and Spokesperson for the Commission.

 

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HRC-RFT Decries Violation of Minors’ Rights in Protest Detentions

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The International Human Rights Commission – RFT Nigeria Chapter (IHRC-RFT), accredited by the United Nations ECOSOC, has issued an urgent plea to the Nigerian judiciary to protect the rights of minors unjustly detained following the #EndBadGovernance protests.

The press release was signed by Amb. Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, Country Director, IHRC-RFT Nigeria Chapter.

The call comes after distressing images of malnourished children were seen in court today, raising concerns that many detainees may not even meet the age threshold required by law for formal arraignment.

Bakoji said the IHRC-RFT highlighted that it appears ages have been exaggerated to bring these youths within judicial scope, thereby undermining their fundamental rights and violating national and international child protection standards. “The faces of these young detainees bear the weight of a systemic failure that has left Nigeria’s children vulnerable at home, in school, and in society,” the commission stated.

Deprived of proper guidance and support, children are exposed to exploitation and abuse. Instead of addressing the root causes of their plight, the government is seen as punishing them for attempting to survive in a challenging environment. “Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and Section 14(2)(b) of the Nigerian Constitution both affirm the government’s duty to safeguard the welfare and security of all citizens, especially vulnerable children,” IHRC-RFT emphasized.

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The commission called on the judiciary to reflect deeply on these standards, recognizing the ethical implications of allowing such harmful practices to persist. IHRC-RFT urged the judiciary to thoroughly verify the ages of detainees, protect minors from inhumane treatment, and reject executive overreach. “Ensure no child below the legal age is subjected to undue criminalization due to manipulated documentation or other forms of coercion,” the commission urged.

IHRC-RFT appealed to global partners and Nigeria’s human rights community to speak out against these injustices. “The exploitation of children, especially under the guise of legal proceedings, demands a collective response,” the commission said.

The IHRC-RFT Nigeria Chapter stands resolute in its commitment to protect and defend the rights of all individuals, especially children. “We implore the Nigerian judiciary to rise to its duty by rejecting harmful executive actions that put minors at risk,” the statement concluded.

 

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