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NGO Set To Plant 100,000 Trees In Kano Schools In 2022 

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By Umm Hameeda
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A Kano based non-governmental organisation, Panacea Foundation, has said that it will plant 100,000 trees in Kano schools and communities in 2022.

The Founder of the organisation, Mr Dahir Hashim, stated this in an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Kano.

The project, he said, aimed at planting seedlings in selected strategic locations to curb out the menace of heat zones in Kano.

“We will place emphasis to planting in schools so that students will get the opportunity to acquaint themselves with tree planting and maintenance exercise.”

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He said that the aim of the organisation’s tree planting project, is to influence massive re-greening of Kano city.

He said, “In 2021, we have planted more than 10,000 trees across various schools and communities within Kano city and some local governments.”

“During this period, we have organized sensitization campaigns to raise environmental awareness amongst school children, communities and public offices.”

He added that the organisation had also trained community based organizations on taking care of the trees, and how to source for local manure for the trees.

The organisation he explained, has volunteers who serve as focal persons in each of the local governments across the state.

“We are doing all these to ensure that the trees we planted are well taken care of and that they all grow to benefit the communities.”

Mr Hashim however, stressed the importance of the project, saying that it will improve the over all ecosystem in Kano.

He then appealed for public support in ensuring a greener Kano, in order to safeguard the city against climate change.

“Kano is vulnerable to climate change, progressive decline of biodiversity and ecosystem services, disappearing open and green space, as well as collapse of the institutions that upheld these services in the first place.”

The city he said, has featured in the old maps of Africa, during pre-colonial and colonial times and European explorers were fascinated by the existing high level resilience that the dryland city exhibited through its unique garden city features, wetlands, and agricultural lands, green and open space.

Hashim further maintained that the situation has changed as a result of change in urban land governance and burgeoning population expansion.

The project according to him, aim at achieving food security through planting of edible tree species, for food and medicinal benefits.

He thus appealed for support from other bodies and the government in massive tree planting to rescue the ecosystem in the state.

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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.

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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.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

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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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