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Terror Alert: Group Knocks U.S , U.K, Others For Going Public

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Citizens Stability Forum Addressing the Press

 

A Civil Society Organization under the aegis of Citizens Stability Forum (CSF) has berated the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK) and the Canadian over their recent  public terror alerts that the trio raised that went viral.

The group questioned the motive behind the three countries going public instead of notifying the Nigerian government, establishing that Nigeria as a country have been enjoying long diplomatic relationship with them.

In a press conference to journalists in Kano state, the group frowned that it is expected that when a foreign mission like the US is faced with such intelligence to channel such warnings and intelligence through diplomatic channels where adequate plans and provisions will be made to not only avert the situations but to also apprehend the planners and sponsors of such act.

The group lamented that such warnings from from the trio of the US,UK and Canadian embassies had endeared Denmark and Australia to follow suit, the warnings it said had plunged the entire Nigerian capital into perpetual fairs where businesses and schools have started closing down because of the fairs of terror attacks.

“The recent happenings surrounding the terror alert raised by the United States, the United Kingdom and Canadian embassies in Nigeria have left a bad taste on the side of Nigerians, putting into question the sort of diplomatic relationship vis-à-vis rules of diplomacy that currently exist between the said countries and Nigeria.

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” As Nigerians, we the Citizens Stability Forum (CSF) would like to ask the following questions: Why did the US act in such a manner to Nigeria? Also, will the US act in such a manner in other countries such as Saudi, UAE, Turkey, Egypt etc? Most importantly, does US act in such a manner in its own soil when faced with such security intelligence? We all know answers to the last two questions is an absolute No”.

“It is thus very unfortunate that the US went public with intelligence type of warning without sharing any solid or useful information with the Nigerian government, thus deliberately creating widespread speculation and panic and creating undue anxiety among Nigerians.

The group also noted that no countries in the world is impeccable of one security challenge or the other, adding that the US has the peculiarities of gun violence and mass shooting, that many school children usually victims of.

It said that there is a report that the security challenge of gun shooting have put many children and teens into serious mental health crisis, steadily eroding their sense of wellbeing and safety.

” Every country around the world has its own security challenges, which of course can be in different forms. The US for example has serious challenges of gun violence and mass shooting which is epidemic that school children are not spared. It has been reported that the security challenge due to gun violence and shootings have put many children and teens into serious mental health crisis, steadily eroding their sense of wellbeing, safety and efficacy known to be essential for development. According to published statistics from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)there was 19,384 deaths in 2020 due to gun violence and mass shooting “.

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Echoing the sentiments of the group is its lead convener, Muktar Lawal who also expressed his displeasure over the public security alerts by the US,UK and Canadian embassies.

He noted that the issuance of the security alerts has endeared a lot of trepidations, fears and anxieties amongst the Nigerians living in the federal capital territory.

He wondered why these country had refused to relay such intelligence to the Nigerian government since there are favourable diplomatic ties amongst the country.

” The reason why we convene this press conference is for them to understand that issues like this, issues of security are very important and critical.

“They should channel it to the appropriate unit of the Federal Republic of Nigeria instead of going public and viral, and by doing this our security agencies will rise to the occasion and do the needful”, Muktar said.

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

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The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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November 21, 2024

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A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

 

Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

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The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.

The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.

He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.

Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.

“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.

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