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Group Urges Release of DCP Abba Kyari, Hails His Service to Nigeria

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Abbas Abdullahi Yakasai middle ,addressing the press

KANO, Nigeria  – The One Voice Development Initiative has called for the immediate release of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari, praising his distinguished service and condemning what they perceive as unjust incarceration.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Press Centre in Kano, Abbas Abdullahi Yakasai, the coordinator of the One Voice Initiative, emphasized the exemplary career and outstanding achievements of DCP Abba Kyari. Yakasai highlighted Kyari’s decorated record within the Nigeria Police Force, including prestigious awards such as the Triple IGP medals for Courage (2012, 2013, 2014), the Presidential Medal of Courage from President Muhammadu Buhari (2016), and the Award for Outstanding Service to the Nation by the National Assembly (2020).

Yakasai lauded Kyari’s zealous dedication and operational prowess, which resulted in the successful apprehension of numerous criminals and terrorists, as well as the disruption of their illicit activities. He emphasized Kyari’s pivotal role in bolstering law enforcement efforts against banditry and insurgency, restoring hope and security to Nigerian citizens.

Expressing concern over what they perceive as attempts to tarnish Kyari’s reputation by enemies of Nigeria, Yakasai urged caution against baseless accusations and urged vigilance against groups seeking to undermine the nation’s progress.

The One Voice Development Initiative decried the denial of bail to Kyari, describing it as a violation of his fundamental rights and a subversion of constitutional order. They criticized the disparity in treatment between Kyari and individuals accused of more serious offenses, arguing that it undermines principles of fairness and equality.

In a direct appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the group urged decisive intervention to secure Kyari’s immediate release. They called upon President Tinubu to halt what they described as frivolous charges and faceless claims against Kyari, allowing him to resume his service to the nation

The One Voice Development Initiative expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership and urged him to consider their appeal in the best interests of Nigeria’s internal security and the well-being of its citizens.

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International journalist Alhassan Bala launches Hausa fact-checking platform

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An international multimedia bilingual journalist, Alhassan Bala, has launched a Hausa fact-checking platform called “Alkalanci” (The Arbiter).

The platform focuses primarily on fact-checking claims on health, politics, and many other topics in Hausa language.

It will also be fact-checking pictures and videos to enlighten the Hausa readers in Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana and beyond about misleading claims or false pictures and videos.

This becomes even more imperative at this time when people nowadays use photoshop and AI to create “deep fake” pictures and videos.

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“We look at the digital space and realize how misinformation and disinformation are gaining ground among Hausa digital platform users.

“There are also many myths and false claims on health matters that a number of people believe with utmost belief.

“This is why it is important for us to provide a platform that will enlighten the Hausa readers,” Bala said in a statement on Sunday.

The statement continued: “We at the ‘Alkalanci’ would be providing media literacy so that people will know how to protect themselves from getting trapped by misinformation, disinformation or false claims, pictures and videos.”

Bala is currently a stringer with Voice of America (VOA) Hausa and English services with decades of journalism experience.

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Tinubu’s Aide Changes President’s Name to “Malam Bala Tanimu Ashiru,” Accuses Opposition of Spreading Rumors About President’s Health

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President Bola Ahmad Tinubu

Political assitant to President Bola Ahmad Tinubu, Ibrahim Masari, has accused the opposition of spreading rumors about the President’s health, noting that President Tinubu is hale and hearty.

NIGERIAN TRACKER reports that Masari made these remarks during an interview with the Hausa medium, DCL Hausa, which was monitored by NIGERIAN TRACKER.

Masari added that he had seen President Tinubu, and after their stay in London, they flew to France. He emphasized that the rumors circulating in Nigeria are the handiwork of opposition elements.

Ibrahim Masari also noted that many hurdles were placed in the President’s path to prevent him from winning the 2023 elections, but the President managed to overcome them.

He added that even the current rumors are being spread by opposition elements, but they will not succeed.

While addressing the President, instead of referring to him as Bola Ahmad Tinubu, Masari called him “Malam Bala Tanimu Ashiru,” explaining that “Bola” stands for “Bala,” “Tinubu” stands for “Tanimu,” and “Asiwaju” stands for “Ashiru.”

This nomenclature has been used by several northern politicians to appeal to northern voters when supporting a southern candidate.

During the Babangida Transition in the 1990s, presidential candidates like Chief Olu Falae were addressed as “Auwalu Falalu” by northern politicians, while candidates like Olusegun Obasanjo were addressed as “Uba Surajo,” and Goodluck Jonathan was called “Mainasara.”

In the comments section, many people accused Ibrahim Masari of sycophancy

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Grenada PM says Dangote Refinery will save Africa from being a Dumping Ground

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DSC4451: L-R: President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote and Prime Minister, Grenada and Chairman CARICOM, Hon. Dickon Mitchell, during the Prime Minister’s visit to Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Petrochemicals and Fertiliser Plant in Lekki, on Friday October 10, 2024.

The Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a significant investment in industrialisation and manufacturing needed by developing countries for their industrial growth.

He noted that it is through this type of investment that Africa and the developing countries can reverse the cycle of exporting raw materials while importing finished products from developed countries.

This is as Dangote hinted at potential partnerships with the Caribbean community in the production of cement and fertilisers as well as petroleum products.

Mitchell, who is the chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM or CC) – a political and economic union of 15 member states and five associated members throughout the Americas, The Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean, disclosed this on Thursday during his tour of the Dangote Petroleum refinery and Petrochemicals complex in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos.

Mitchell said the investment is a tribute to the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote and his vision not just for Nigeria but Africa as a whole.

“This investment is a tribute to Dangote and his remarkable vision. It is the first of its kind in Nigeria and Africa, symbolising what the developing world needs: significant investment in industrialisation and manufacturing. This is an incredible achievement and a testament to Mr. Dangote’s vision, not just for his company, but for Nigeria and Africa as a whole.

“Dangote exemplifies what an African leader should be. We need not just political leaders, but business leaders who are willing to invest in Africa, particularly in manufacturing and industrialisation. We must ensure that we don’t continue to export our raw materials to the developed world, where they can be turned into sophisticated products and sent back to us. We need to reverse that cycle; it is the only way to grow the wealth of Africa and the developing world. Additionally, we need to support this with training and invest in job opportunities,” he said.

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Applauding the sophistication and automation at the refinery, the Prime Minister expressed optimism for Nigeria’s future, especially given the number of young Nigerians trained and working at both the refinery and fertiliser plants. The $20 billion refinery, the largest private investment in Africa, stands out for its team of young professionals, predominantly aged between 26 and 28, most of whom hold advanced degrees and were educated in Nigeria.

“It has been a wonderful experience to witness the shared skills, depth of sophistication, and automation here. Seeing so many bright young Nigerians, particularly in the laboratories, is truly inspiring. I believe this bodes well for the future development of Nigeria,” he added.

Mitchell stated that the Caribbean Community would be exploring partnership opportunities with the Dangote Group to enhance its economy.

“One of the reasons I am here is to pursue synergies and partnerships between the diaspora and Africa, particularly in areas such as the refinery, cement, and fertiliser. We believe there are fantastic opportunities to develop partnerships between the Caribbean and Africa,” he added.

On his part, Dangote described the visit as symbolic, noting that many Caribbean countries are beginning to discover crude oil and are exploring opportunities to build their own refineries. This would help them address the challenge of exporting crude while importing refined petroleum products at high costs.

“The visit shows that many countries are proud of what we have been able to achieve because a lot of countries have been unable to deliver their refineries. It shows their pride in seeing a Black person like them at the Caribbean, although I am from Nigeria, succeed. For them, this is a dream, especially as many Caribbean countries are beginning to discover oil but still depend largely on exporting crude while importing petroleum products, which is costlier than in America. Their dream is to set up a refinery—perhaps not of this size—but one that would cater to their people,” he said.

Africa’s wealthiest man emphasized that the company is looking for partnerships in the Caribbean not only in petroleum products but also in cement and fertilizer production. He mentioned ongoing discussions about importing crude from these countries while supplying them with refined products.

“There are numerous partnerships in place. He is not only the Prime Minister of Grenada but also the Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). We are exploring collaboration in areas such as cement and petroleum, including the possibility of buying crude from them while selling some of our petroleum products to them. We already export to the U.S., Mexico, and other regions, so there is significant collaboration we are looking to develop between us and them,” he added.

The 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Oil Refinery—the largest single-train refinery in the world—is designed to process a wide variety of crude oils, including those from Africa, the Middle East, and US Light Tight Oil. It conforms to Euro V specifications and is built to meet stringent standards set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), European emission norms, the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), and the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA). The refinery has the capacity to satisfy 100% of Nigeria’s demand for petrol, diesel, kerosene, and aviation jet fuel, with additional surplus available for export.

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