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Zamfara PDP Chieftain Accuses Governor Matawalle Of Misappropriating 31 Billion Naira

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A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State, Mr Aminu Umar Game-game has again challenged the executive governor of Zamfara State, Bello Mohammed Matawalle to explain to the public how he spent over Thirty One Billion Naira he collected in 31 Months.

Mr Aminu who insisted on the need for the governor to give detailed explanation on how he utilized the huge amount of Money he received as security vote, Cash Allocation to his office, office of his Principal Private Secretary and that of the government house in 31 months.

Umar who is principal private secretary to the embattle deputy governor of Zamfara state, said, all is not well in the state as the governor opted to enrich himself rather than executing developmental projects for the benefit of all in the state.

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The PPS explained that, in 31 months of Matawalle’s administration he collect Six Hundred Million Naira (N600,000,000.00) as ‘security vote’ monthly; Three Hundred and Fifty Million Naira as ‘Cash Allocation’ for his office; Thirty Million Naira for the office his PPS and Thirty million Naira as Cash Allocation for government house, amounting to One Billion and Ten Million Naira monthly which according to him if times by the 31 months it will be equal to Thirty One Billion, Three hundred and Ten Million Naira (N31,310,000,000)

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PPS Aminu who berated governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle for not executing any meaningful project in the state said, instead of creating confusion in a state that is heavily suffering from Terrorism and cannot even take care of the helpless internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) beside other critical challenges bedeviling the State.

Moreover, Aminu Game-Game accused Governor Matawalle for crippling all sectors in the state, saying, in educational sector the governor refused to settle examination fees for WAEC, NECO and other thereby putting the teaming youths to an uncertainty and broke their life ambitions.

Aminu Umar also threw same challenge to the Speaker of the Zamfara state House of Assembly, Nasiru Mu’azu Magarya who according to him collects Sixty Million Naira Monthly as Cash Allocation which in twenty nine months amounted to One Billion Seven hundred and Forty Four million Naira, saying he should give account on how he manage the resources.

He added that, his principal received the Sum of Five Hundred and Ninety Five Million Naira in 19 Months before the Governor’s directives to stop giving the Cash Allocation to his office, saying until then he received Thirty Million Naira monthly for the Nineteen months which used and sponsored 300 students to study in Zamfara Collage of Arts and Science (ZACAS), Two hundred students in Collage of Education Maru.

Others were, One hundred Students in College of Health Sciences and Technology, Tsafe; Twenty Eight to Al Bidayatul Jameelah, Kaduna.

The Deputy Governor Mahdi Aliyu also sponsored some of the students to study abroad, Ten in Ghana; Twenty three in Niger Republic, 7 in Togo among others.

Aminu also revealed that, the deputy governor used the cash Allocation to support 120 people for medical treatment, 2,300 persons for livelihood assistance and 23 persons benefitted for marriage assistance as since inception, the deputy governor dedicated his salary for service to humanity and has earlier vowed to make good use of the cash allocation.

 

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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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