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Tips on Surviving potential network shutdown in Northwestern states

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Nasir Daniya

There is possibility that in the coming days or weeks Sokoto State and surrounding states will see extension on Zamfara ‘Telecoms Shutdown’.

This is not a panic or alarm post, rather, a ‘keep-guard’ call to all of us, ‘ordinary’ citizens, in order to prepare in advance, because recent actions taken by the Federal Government shows that there are high hopes that bandits and other criminal elements will be hearing ‘the language they understand’ sooner than later.

As such, I hereby offer some common tips that could guide all of us in the event of prolonged or extended shutdown across our respective states.

1. If you’re a frequent user of mobile banking or cashless transactions, make sure you equally have cash. Many petty traders don’t have the machisms and facilities to take/accept electronic transactions/transfers. Above all, you need internet services to do that, it would not be available due to ‘shut down’

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2. If you have money in the bank, withdraw it. If you have digital currency, convert it into a hard currency and keep at home or in your digital wallet in case there’s an extenuating circumstance that gives access to internet so that your can ‘fast trade’ forex.

3. Develop the habit of writing your programs and putting all contingency on ground before you leave home. When there is emergency, nobody has means of communication to reach out to your mobile.

4. Remember, when there is telecoms shutdown (like what is currently in Zamfara State), it is like turning the society to ‘stone age’ Communication-wise. Trade and commerce would be tougher, communications would be harder and transportation would be longer etc. This is where the biggest test, equally a massive opportunity for Nigerian entrepreneurs to come up with forseable and practical alternatives and innovations to address societal problems during ‘shut down’.

5. The kids are going back to school, Tertiary institutions are resuming, there is need for Governments at all levels to put contingency measures to avoid chaos, pandemonium and emergency of fresh crisis in trying to avert other forms of crisis.

6. Buy a lot of food stuff (if the economy allows you? and keep at home also share with your family, neighbours and friends. Government and wealthy individuals should start buying trucks of food stuff and keep for distribution to the society. What is coming ahead is far more life threatening than the COVID-19 lockdown.

7. Minimise your expenses and expenditure. Avoid unnecessary purchases and extravagant expenditure. But that you need not what you want.

8. Keep water, save water and maximise use of water. God fobid, should there be water shortage, no one would even talk about food, let alone communication. Water is life, get fresh tanks, jerry cans gallons for safe keeping.

9. It is high time we all went back to farms, gardens and orchards. Let us use this opportunity and intensify producing organic milk, fats produce and cash crops, in the rainy days, ‘those with food are always with goods’.

10. Be consistent with prayers and play your own part in the security of your immediate family and Community.

NIGERIA WILL BE GREAT!

Nasir Daniya is the Director General of the Sokoto State ICT Directorate

Email: nasirdaniya@yahoo.com

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Breaking: Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Arrested Over Endbadgovernance Protest

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President Bola Ahmad Tinubu

President Tinubu Orders release of all minors who participated in the Endbadgovernance protest .

 

The minister of information and national orientation Muhammad Idris stated this to state House correspondents.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, on Monday.

The Minister was flanked by the Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy; Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Public Communications and orientation.

Idris stated that the President has instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to begin the process of securing the minors’ release without delay.

“The President has directed that all minors be released on the and also reunited with their families anywhere they are in the country. A committee has been set up to look at the issues surrounding their arrest, detention and release. All the law enforcement agents related to the case will be investigated and anyone found wanting will be brought to book,” he said.

 

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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.

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“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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