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SON distributes confiscated phones worth N100m to security agencies in Northwest

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By Muhammad Annur

SON distributes confiscated phones worth N100m to security agencies in Kano Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has distributed confiscated phones and accessories worth N100 million to security agencies Northwest region.

Speaking at the occasion, Director-General of SON, Malam Faruk Salim, said that the gesture was aimed at improving security, surveillance and communication in the state.

Salim, represented by an official of SON, Murtala Malami Sa’ad ,said that the gesture was also the organisation’s little way of supporting security operatives in the discharge of their duties.

He said that the items, consisting of different brands of phones, chargers earpieces and others products were confiscated in the state some years back in Kano.

“The items did not meet Nigeria’s set standard and requirements. That was why our director-general directed us to distribute them to security agencies across the region,” he added.

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While expressing the hope that the support would further cement the existing relationship between SON and the security agencies, he restated the organisation’s commitment to ridding the country of substandard products.

Salim cautioned importers to always follow all the quality control guidelines set down by SON when importing any product into the country.

 

“We want people to be sure whenever they are consuming these goods that they would not harm them while also getting value for the money spent on these product,” he explained.

 

Responding, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Samaila Dikko, commended the director-general for the support, assuring of his command’s readiness to help the organisation achieve its mandate.

Dikko also said that the police would continue to support the organisation in its fight against fake ,expired and substandard products in the state.

In their separate remarks, the Director, Department of State Services in the state, Hassan Muhammad and the NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Abu Tambuwal, also appreciated SON for the gesture and pledged to share the items among their personnel.

While promising to make judicious use of the phones, they expressed their commitment to partnering with the organisation in the fight against production and sales of unwholesome goods in the state and the country in general.

They stressed that in line with the mandate of SON, their commands would continue to share intelligence with the organization in other to stop importation and production substandard products.

The SON team visited the headquarters of the three agencies to distribute the items while 1,003 cartons of the confiscated items were distributed to security agencies in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Sokoto , Kebbi and Zamfara States respectively.e to share intelligence with the organization in other to stop importation and production substandard products.

The SON team visited the headquarters of the three agencies to distribute the items while 1,003 cartons of the confiscated items were distributed to security agencies in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Sokoto , Kebbi and Zamfara States respectively.

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

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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.

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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

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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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