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EXCLUSIVE: Nine-Year Tight Grip on Leadership at Kano Civil Society Forum Throws Members into Disarray

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The leadership of the Kano Civil Society Forum is now facing the threat of extinction and disintegration, as rebellion brews among its members.

A source well-versed in the situation revealed that for the past nine years, the forum’s executives have been reluctant to hold elections despite numerous pleas from fellow members.

According to the source, the current leadership, led by renowned civil society activist Ibrahim Waiya and his colleagues, has turned the forum into their personal domain, showing a strong desire to maintain control.

When questioned about potential breaches of the forum’s constitution, the source indicated that the current leadership has not allowed members access to the constitution, even if it exists.

The source also expressed uncertainty about the presence of a guiding constitution for the civil society forum, and even if one exists, the leadership seems intent on restricting stakeholders’ access to it.

The source revealed that the forum currently boasts over 140 members who have paid a 5,000 Naira registration fee in anticipation of upcoming elections. However, many members are disillusioned and have begun to leave the forum’s WhatsApp group.

In response, when contacted for his perspective, Ibrahim Waiya, President of the Kano Civil Society Forum, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER that registered members indeed have the right to call for an election, but emphasized that every procedure has a process.

He explained that the election process, which involves revalidating forum membership, began in August 2022 through a committee established by the Board of Trustees (BOT). The committee, headed by Umar Saleh Anka, included members such as Hajiya Rukayya Tofa, Aremu Adeniyi, Hajiya Rakiya Ladi Musa, I. G. Maryam, and Salisu Gambo Deetol, among others.

The committee worked diligently from August 2022 to March 23, 2023. Currently, 140 organizations have successfully paid their 5,000 Naira registration fees, and most have completed the necessary documentation, including form collection, filling, and return, along with the acquisition of membership certificates.

However, it is regrettable that certain members leading the charge for elections have yet to finalize their membership documentation. Additionally, some of these agitators were not even forum members during the membership revalidation period, which spanned from August 15 to March 23, 2023.

Recently, on August 10, 2023, the BOT held a meeting where Forum President Amb. Ibrahim Waiya presented the results of the membership revalidation exercise. Based on these results, the BOT agreed to form an election committee, with the committee members expected to be announced this week. Their role will be to outline the election’s modalities and oversee its execution.

President Waiya emphasized the forum’s commitment to conducting elections. However, he expressed reluctance to entertain the disruptive noise generated by some individuals who are envious of the Forum’s progress and success. He pointed out that some of these detractors lack operational offices and encouraged a firsthand visit to observe their situation.

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

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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.

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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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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.

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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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December 21, 2024

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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.

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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.

 

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