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Breaking:IPMAN cautions 14th Emir Of Kano, Gov. El-Rufa’i against bringing capitalists ideologies

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3 years ago

October 18, 2022

Governor El Rufai and Muhammad Sanusi II

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called on the former Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II and Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufa’i to stop making unguarded comments on the oil and gas sector, saying with the current economic situation in the country removal of fuel subsidy will cause more hardship for Nigerians especially the common man.

The IPMAN Chairman Northern chapter, Alhaji Bashir Danmalam made the remark while speaking with newsmen in Kano on Tuesday.

According to Danmalam, the former Central Bank Governor and El-Rufa’i had for long been talking about the removal of subsidy at every fora they found themselves.

“What happened after the subsidy of gas (desiel) was withdrawn. The price of anything you can think of has gone up as a litre of diesel is now being sold at N850,” the IPMAN Chairman said.

Danmalam was reacting to Sanusi’s comments at the 7th edition of the Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit where he was full of pity for the incoming President on account of the scale of the economic challenges awaiting him, particularly the knotty issue of petroleum subsidy and debt servicing.

“The reform of the oil sector has already started by the passing of the PIA by Mr President, with a 24 months transition period.

“The management of NNPC must be commended for their consistency in seeing the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) was passed and implemented to the letter

Danmalam further said, “Today halfway through the transition period, NNPC has completed its transition and is now a full fledged limited liability company with strategic commanding shares in the nearly completed Dangote refinery, the largest refining in the world.

It means that as Nigeria exits fuel subsidy the management of NNPC has invested wisely in local refining capacity to boost domestic consumption, eliminate importation, ease the pressure on our forex, straighten the Naira, provide jobs and boost our GDP. Mele Kyari and his team deserve commendation for their doggedness, patriotism and nationalism.

The issue of removing fuel subsidy has to be gradual in order to make it effective and result-oriented for national economic growth and development.

He noted that the governors and their states have always been fed mainly by the hard work and earnings of NNPC over the years, adding now that NNPC has moved on, let’s see how the states fare.

On the volume of petrol being consumed in Nigeria on a daily basis, Danmalam advised the former Emir and Governor El-Rufa’i to visit all the depots where the product is being kept before distribution to ascertain whether it is being imported or not.

He said there was a time the association wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari calling on his government to constitute a committee including National Bureau of Statistics ( NBS) and all the relevant stakeholders to investigate the volume of fuel being imported and consumed on a daily basis.

According to Danmalam, If the former emir and Governor El-Rufa’i were smart they would have helped Kaduna state to be independent of FAAC allocation like what Tinubu and his successors did by making Lagos to survive even without FAAC allocation, but they did not.

“The concern of the duo is to see that the Federal Government removed subsidies so as to make life more difficult for the less privileged citizens of the country.

“It’s high time for the former Emir to stop bringing his capitalists’ ideologies into the country in order to maintain his dignity.

He, therefore, advised the duo to concentrate on what would be of benefit to the citizens rather than continue to talk on issues that are anti masses or the common man.

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Ex-Minister Nwajiuba Declares Presidential Bid on ADC Platform

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6 hours ago

January 20, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Former Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, has officially announced his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

In a statement released on Monday, January 19, Nwajiuba highlighted the pressing need for leadership capable of crafting sound policies, negotiating effectively, and engaging grassroots political structures across the country.

The former minister, who had also served as House of Representatives member for two consecutive times, had previously sought the presidency in 2023 on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform but did not advance through the party’s primaries.

Reflecting on his qualifications, Nwajiuba said, according to the statement, that “my experience across the legislature, the executive arm of government and key national institutions has equipped me with a deep understanding of governance, public finance and policy formulation.”

The statement outlined that Nwajiuba’s campaign will prioritise education reform, economic stabilisation, and the restoration of public trust in government institutions, describing these areas as critical to Nigeria’s development.

It added, “Experience, policy depth and institutional knowledge will form the central pillars of the leadership he intends to offer.”

“With his declaration, Nwajiuba joins a growing list of aspirants aiming to shape the national conversation ahead of the next general election, as debates around competence, experience and inclusive governance continue to gain momentum,” the statement noted.

The announcement positions Nwajiuba among a field of candidates seeking to present alternatives to the current administration, emphasising technical competence and practical governance experience as defining features of his 2027 bid.

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CITAD Rallies Men as Allies Against Gender-Based Violence

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19 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged men to actively join the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and support the promotion of gender equality across communities.

The appeal was made on Monday during a one-day training organised for Male Feminist Network (MFN) champions at the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) headquarters in Kano.

The training, which attracted 70 participants, was organised for members of CAN, Kano State chapter. The programme was supported by the Ford Foundation through the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development.

Speaking at the event, MFN Project Officer, Mr Sani Sa’idu, said the initiative was aimed at equipping men with the knowledge and skills to challenge gender-based violence and promote inclusive and respectful communities.

Sa’idu, who spoke on the topic “Gender, Feminism, Masculinities and GBV Awareness”, said the training was designed to build a movement of men committed to equality and the elimination of GBV.

“The aim of this training is to build a movement of men who are committed to equality, challenging harmful stereotypes and ending gender-based violence,” he said.

He added that the programme sought to empower men to become allies in the struggle for women’s rights and to advocate for inclusive and safe communities.

Also speaking, Apostle Samaila Joshua Asake, PhD, Chairman of the Youth Wing of CAN in Kano State, commended CITAD for taking the initiative to faith-based organisations.

Asake said engaging men, especially within religious institutions, was critical to addressing gender-based violence and fostering positive masculinity.

Similarly, the Secretary of CAN in Kano State, Rev. Ayuba Apollos Sabo, praised CITAD for organising the training and called for sustained collaboration to address social challenges.

“The church has a key role to play in promoting values of respect, justice and protection of the rights of women and girls,” Sabo said.

CITAD also used the occasion to call on men across communities to actively join efforts aimed at ending gender-based violence and promoting gender equality.