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CITAD Presents Laptop, Handsets Prizes To Winners Of Its ‘Report A Project’ Competition

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By Ozumi Abdul

Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) on Wednesday presented laptop computer and handsets prizes to the winner of its 8th edition of Report a Project Competition.

The winners are Adamu Usman Garko from Gombe who came first with Laptop prize, Hussein Musa from Abuja that emerged second with handset prize, and Zubair Onireke Zubair from Kwara state, who came third with handset prize also.

While speaking, CITAD program officer, Ali Sabo said that the project which is its eight edition has the support of MacArthur Foundation, adding that it is geared towards encouraging people especially students of higher institutions to report abandoned protects in their individual communities.

He said that the project’s major aims are to cultivate the the habits tracking, monitoring and evaluating the activities of government officials at national, state and even local levels in people, in order to ensure that there are values for money, efficiency and continuity in what governments are doing.

Sabo also noted that CITAD has engaged in the project for the past five years, with hundreds of applications being received from students across the entire country.

He added that prizes such as laptop computers have been awarded accordingly to the first position, handsets to the second and third positions respectively.

Sabo said that this very eight project saw nineteen submissions from students across the country, and that the submissions were sent to the panel of judges, who came up with six selection, that was further subjected to the public voting which brought about the final three winners.

In his remarks on behalf of the CITAD Executive Director, the CITAD Community Network Coordinator, Malam Haruna Adamu Hadejia said that the project has the attributes of transparency, openness and accountabilities.

He lamented that most times people don’t see public projects as their own, while the society at large suffers the brunt of such nonchalant attitudes on the long run.

“Most times people don’t see public projects as their own, they will say is it not government’s property, while at the end of the day the entire society will be the one at the receiving end”, he said.

He added that one of the core values of CITAD is to hold government accountable,the reason CITAD with the support of MacArthur Foundation deem fit to come up with a project of this nature.

The winner of the first prize of laptop computer, Mallam Adamu Usman Garko expressed his delight for receiving such prize, while he also promised that he will continue to monitor abandoned project in his locality.

He also promised to start encouraging others around him to follow suit.

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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.

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.

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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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