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Nassarawa Local Government Chairman Alleges Political Motives Behind Suspension

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1 year ago

July 25, 2023

Auwalu lawan Aranposu

KANO, NIGERIA – Auwalu Lawan Aranposu, the Chairman of Nassarawa Local Government in Kano state, has claimed that his suspension by the legislative council was politically motivated and aimed at appeasing certain political figures.

In an exclusive interview with Nigerian Tracker, Aranposu revealed that despite the suspension, he has not received any official communication regarding the matter. He expressed his belief that certain council members harbor grudges against him, leading to the decision to suspend him from his position.

According to Aranposu, the council targeted him due to his alleged association with Kwankwasiyya, a political group in the state.

He stated that when he opposed the move to remove the local council’s Deputy Speaker, they accused him of being loyal to Kwankwasiyya.

The Chairman further claimed that the council’s actions were influenced by political godfathers, aiming to satisfy their interests.

Aranposu pointed out that the accusations against the Deputy Speaker, linking him to the Kano state Head of Civil Service who is also alleged to be loyal to Kwankwasiyya movement. were merely a pretext to justify his suspension.

“I have not received any letter regarding my suspension. This move is purely political, and they are accusing me of supporting Kwankwasiyya to justify their actions,” stated Aranposu during the interview.

As the situation unfolds, local political tensions in Nassarawa remain high, with residents closely monitoring developments surrounding the Chairman’s suspension. Authorities have yet to comment officially on the matter, and further investigations into the allegations and motivations behind the suspension are expected.

Nigerian Tracker will continue to follow the story closely and provide updates as more information becomes available

Auwal Aranposu was elected under the All Progressive Congress in 2021 during the administration of Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of APC.

But in 2023 New Nigeria People’s party led by former Governor of Kano Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso took over the leadership of the state while the remaining 44 LG chairmen are under APC and are expected to finish their terms in January 2024

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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution

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23 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.

The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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Port-Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational- Says NNPC

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1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

The attention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has been drawn to reports in a section of the media alleging that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery which was re-streamed two months ago has been shut down.

We wish to clarify that such reports are totally false as the refinery is fully operational as verified a few days ago by former Group Managing Directors of NNPC.

Preparation for the day’s loading operation is currently ongoing.

Members of the public are advised to discountenance such reports as they are the figments of the imagination of those who want to create artificial scarcity and rip-off Nigerians.

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Port Harcourt Refinery Halts Production Less Than a Month After Resumption

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1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Less than a month after the porthacourt appeared to have resumed production, the facility has stopped working.

It was gathered that the lifting of petrol actually stopped last Friday, December 13, as the 18-arm loading bay of the new Port Harcourt refinery was empty.

While about 18 trucks littered the stretch of the busy road leading to the refinery itself, nine trucks were spotted inside the parking yard, while the loading bay was empty.

Journalists who visited the refinery on Thursday, December 19, 2024, observed that the lifting of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) had stopped completely.

The depot, which is usually a beehive of activities where tankers scramble for space at the parking yard, was a shadow of itself with literally no vehicular or human activity relating to operations.

This was after $1.5bn was approved in March 2021 and spent on the rehabilitation of the facility.

The inauguration of the 60,000 barrel per day production capacity plant by the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, was met with celebration and fanfare.

During the re-opening of the facility, there was lifting of petrol to the excitement of the cheering crowd.

However, less than 10 trucks of petrol were lifted that day as against widespread claims that about 200 trucks carried petrol out of the bay.