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NNPP Supports London Protest, Calls for Judicial Independence in Nigeria”
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has said that those who staged a protest at the Nigeria High Commission in London on the nation’s independence day were patriotic Nigerians resident abroad who only expressed their outrage over what they see as injustice.
Some Nigerians had protested in London on the Kano tribunal judgement which was criticized by a body known as APC Stakeholders.
However, in a statement by the NNPP spokesman, Barrister Ladipo Johnson,. and made available to the press in Abuja on Tuesday, the party said the protesters were patriotic Nigerians and noted that their action was an expression of their outrage over the injustice they noted in the judgement on the Kano governorship election matters.
Johnson stated that the APC should begin to understand that protest, even by one person, is important and should take note of such legitimate concerns and messages in such protest as freedom of speech, expression, and protests are essential parts of democracy.
“As far as we know those protesters are Nigerians resident abroad who merely denounced what they see as an act of injustice as they proclaimed in their placards.”
“Obviously, they are not the usual rented crowd like we see by the APC but true patriots who drew our attention and that of the global community to a sense of injustice. It is only reasonable to take into account their messages for redemption”, he stated.
The statement also refuted any claim to fight the government or agencies of government but that the protesters only made the case that the judiciary needs help in order to be truly independent.
“The truth is that the protest obviously touched the nerves of the APC and we could see that in their negative reactions.
“However, the protest by those patriotic Nigerians has brought to the consciousness of the global community the fact that the Nigerian judiciary now needs help to be truly independent. So contrary to such negative colorations by the APC, the protesters only stressed this point rather than fighting the judiciary or any agencies of government”.
Issued by Barr. Ladipo Johnson, in Abuja
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Breaking:Government Declares Monday As Another Public Holiday
Kano state Government North Western Nigeria has declared Monday 23rd September as public Holiday .
The signing of the Holiday was contained in a statement from the office of the Head of civil service.
In a statement signed by Abba Danguguwa Permanent secretary Human resources office of the Head of civil service Abba A Danguguwa said its in commemoration of the 7th day of the birth of the holy prophet .
Kano people celebrate it as Ranar Takutaha
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Shettima To Lead Nigeria’s Delegation To 79Th UN General Assembly
President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year.
The President has thus directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation.
President Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip to China and the United Kingdom, wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding.
At UNGA 79, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement to the General Assembly, attend important sideline events, and hold bilateral meetings.
In a statement by Special Adviser to the President on information and strategy Bayo Onanuga The high-level General Debate, with the theme “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations,” will run from Tuesday, September 24, through Saturday, September 28, 2024.
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Hon. Bichi Sponsors 200 Postgraduate Scholarships in Constituency
The Kabir Abubakar Bichi Foundation led by Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi, the member of the House of Representatives for Bichi Federal Constituency from Kano State and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, has sponsored 200 constituents for postgraduate studies in various Nigerian universities.
The secretary General of the Foundation Zahraddeen Bello stated this to newsmen in Kano
He said among the beneficiaries of the scholarship program are 37 PhD candidates and 163 students pursuing master’s degrees.
According to him ,the lawmaker has allocated over N46 million (N46,171,792.50) to fund the scholarships. His sponsorship initiative also includes providing support for students from Bichi Local Government Area studying in various Nigerian universities. Additionally, he sponsors all science and technical boarding students from Bichi and the distribution of educational and instructional materials to all SS 1 students of the constituency.
The distribution of beneficiaries spans several institutions, including:
1.Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU) – 3
2.Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – 19
3.Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil – 26
4.Al-Qalam University, Katsina – 3
5.Bayero University, Kano – 95
6.Federal University Dutse, Jigawa – 3
7.Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina – 22
8.Federal University of Technology, Minna – 5
9.Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola – 3
10National Open University of Nigeria – 1
11.Sa’adu Zungur State University, Gadau – 1
12.Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina – 2
13.University of Benin – 1
14.University of Ibadan – 1
15.University of Jos – 1
16.Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto – 1
17.Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano – 13
He pointed out that the initiative is part of Honourable Bichi’s broader commitment to enhancing educational opportunities in his constituency.
Accordingly ,the distribution of the postgraduate scholarship by Rep. Bichi through his foundation is a yearly gesture since his election as member of the House of representatives in 2019 and 2023 respectively .
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Breaking:Government Declares Monday As Another Public Holiday
Shettima To Lead Nigeria’s Delegation To 79Th UN General Assembly
Why is Dangote Blackmailing NNPC?
Hon. Bichi Sponsors 200 Postgraduate Scholarships in Constituency
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Cost of Dan Agundi, Tal’udu Bridges Could Build 6,000 Houses for the Masses, Says Activist
Finally NNPC Tackles Dangote, Releases Estimated Pump Prices of PMS from Dangote Refinery.
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