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Northern Youth Group Insists on Northwest Producing Senate President, Condemns Ohanaeze’s Demands

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A group of Northern youths has issued a statement directed at the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, an Igbo socio-cultural organization, cautioning them to desist from making unnecessary comments against the North and President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Reacting to Ohanaeze’s demands from Tinubu, the coalition’s leader, Musa Mujahid Zaitawa, declared that Ohanaeze and its members did not vote for Tinubu but instead supported their brother, Peter Obi, due to ethnic bias. As such, they should steer clear of APC and President-elect activities.

Zaitawa added that Ohanaeze and its members had no right to comment on the new president since they vehemently rejected his candidacy, simply because he selected a Muslim running mate. He emphasized that Northerners made Tinubu president and, as a result, he should focus on their needs and disregard those who opposed him due to religious or ethnic sentiments.

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The statement went on to condemn Ohanaeze’s demand that the Southeast produces the next Senate President, asserting that they did not deserve any positions in the government. The coalition advised APC to sideline them as a way of teaching them a lesson so that they could understand that Nigeria could still progress without them.

The group claimed that someone was funding Ohanaeze to disrespect President Tinubu because of his ambition to become Senate President, which they declared would never happen. According to them, Tinubu won his seat with a vast majority of votes, while the APC presidential candidate failed to secure even one percent of the casted votes.

The coalition reiterated its support for Senator Barau Jibril, who is contesting for Senate President from the Northwest. They argued that Jibril was the most qualified senator for the position and could deliver easily due to his wealth of experience and excellent relationships with the senators.

Zaitawa reminded Ohanaeze that Senator Barau had won his re-election with over 234,000 votes, while the entire Southeast only gave Tinubu a paltry 127,000 votes. He concluded by stating that the Southeast did not deserve any position in the government, but if the President-elect wished, he might assign them some principal officers, which he deemed unnecessary.

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Gov. Yusuf accuses opposition parties of fueling political crisis in Kano metropolis

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused actors in the opposition parties of fueling civic unrest and political instability in Kano.

Governor Yusuf pointed the accusing fingers while briefing journalists during the State Executive Council Meeting Wednesday, vowed to deploy drastic measures necessary to nip the resurgence of thuggery in the bud.

The Governor’s reaction follows the recent bloody crisis between some suspected political thugs who unleashed terror on another gang of politicians.

In a statement by Spokesperson of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Yusuf revealed that intelligence brief abreast with after the state security council held Tuesday clearly exposed the atrocities of those sponsoring unrest in Kano.

According to the statement, the Governor posited the elements in the opposition, who are not comfortable with the steady development, peace and stability in the state, embedded to provoke needless crisis.

Gov. Yusuf however reassured determination of his administration to confront the challenges with equal force, insisted government would not henceforth, tolerate attempt by any elements to frustrate the enduring peace and tranquility in the state.

In the release, Governor Yusuf assured the resolution of the government to work with all the security agencies in the state to checkmate the excesses of the criminal minded elements being sponsored to cause problem.

Governor Yusuf will soon reopen the state own Reformatory Centre, at Kiru local government area as part of measures to rehabilitate and control drug abuse in the state.

During the Wednesday council meeting, the Governor also brief plans to inaugurate the newly constituted 46 of Shura Consultative Council compose of renowned Islamic Scholars, members of the academia, and other stakeholders.

To check unemployment, the Governor is determined to roll massive youth empowerment initiatives in the coming year to ensure that a significant per cent of the youth become self’relient.

 

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President Tinubu Arrives In Lagos Ahead Of Christmas Holiday

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations.

The President was received at the airport by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other state officials.

He is expected to proceed to his private residence in the state.

His arrival follows the presentation of the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

He described it as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity.” The proposal, he explained, is aimed at stabilizing the economy, fostering an equitable business environment, and promoting inclusive growth.

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Kano Approves 1st Term Vacation Date

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Kano State Government has approved Friday 20th and Saturday 21st Dec. 2024 as the date for the commencement of 1st term vacation to all Day and Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state.

Therefore, Parents/ Guardians of Pupils and Students in the Boarding schools are to convey their wards home by the early hours of Saturday 21st Dec. 2024.

A statement by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru explained that Boarding Schools Pupils and Students are to resume back to their respective Schools on Sunday 5th January 2025 while the Day Students are to resume on Monday 6th January 2025.

The statement however quoted the Commissioner of the Ministry Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda urging Parents/Guardians of Pupils and Students of the schools to ensure total compliance with resumption dates.

The statement further warned that appropriate Disciplinary Action would be taken against defaulting Students

It appreciated the cooperation and support given to the ministry and wished the Students and Pupils successful and hitch free holiday.

 

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