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NUJ Inaugurates New Executives in Kano, Promising Professionalism and Integrity

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has officially inaugurated its new executives for the Kano State chapter, set to lead the union for the next three years. The ceremony, held in Kano, highlighted the union’s commitment to promoting professionalism and protecting the interests of journalists across the state

In his address, the National Vice Chairman Muhammad Tukur Umar  urged the newly appointed leaders to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors, emphasizing the importance of serving the people. “You should promote professionalism and protect the interest of your members wherever they are,” he said, outlining the responsibilities that lie ahead for the new executives.

The outgoing chairman, Abbas Ibrahim, reflected on the challenges faced during his tenure, which began in 2018. “When we came in, the headquarter was in bad shape. We thank Governor Abba for appointing one of our own,” he said. He acknowledged the difficulties encountered, particularly in accessing information, which he described as “our raw material for production,” and called on both public and private sectors to facilitate easier access.

Under Ibrahim’s leadership, the union successfully settled all outstanding liabilities and left the NUJ account with a balance of 819,597 Naira. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and wished the new executives well.

Suleiman Dederi, the newly appointed chairman of the NUJ Kano council, vowed to uphold the ethics of journalism and serve with integrity. “I promise to serve with integrity and uphold the ethics,” Dederi stated, signaling a commitment to maintaining high standards in journalism.

Comrade Kabiru Ado Minjibir, Vice President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, encouraged the state government to strengthen its relationship with journalists, recognizing the pivotal role they play in society.

The inauguration ceremony also featured the oath-taking administered by Abdulrzakak Bello Kaura, the Zonal Secretary of the NUJ. The newly appointed executives include Suleiman Dederi as Chairman, Mustapha Gambo as Vice Chairman, Abubakar Shehu Kwaru as Secretary, Hauwwa Zahraddin as Assistant Secretary, Nura Bala Ajingi as Treasurer, and Abdullahi Hassan as Financial Secretary.

The NUJ Kano chapter now looks forward to a promising future under its new leadership, with a focus on advancing journalism and enhancing the welfare of its members.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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NNPP Crisis: Assembly Members Deny Factional Differences

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By Salisu Baso

As the crisis erupted within Kano’s ruling party NNPP, with some members calling for the governor to stand independently, the Kano State House of Assembly has denied knowledge of any of its members being involved in the rifts.

The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussain, representing Dala Constituency, revealed this to newsmen in an interview with journalists over the publication of an online newspaper, Daily Nigeria, stating that some members of the NNPP in the House have joined the factional crisis.

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He described the news as a fabricated and mischievous story from unpatriotic elements planning to destroy the peace reigning within the party. He said that as far as the members of the House are concerned, there are no conflicts between the governor and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The Majority Leader therefore assured the party parliament members of their solid support for the leader of the Kwankwasiyya and state governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, adding that the governor considers Senator Kwankwaso his mentor.

On the issue of some party members calling for the governor to be independent (Tsaya da Kafar Ka), Hon. Dala said the governor is operating independently without interference from any person. He therefore accused some opposition politicians from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, of sponsoring unpatriotic people to ignite a crisis in the state with a view to disrupting the government’s development initiatives.

 

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Breaking: Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Arrested Over Endbadgovernance Protest

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President Bola Ahmad Tinubu

President Tinubu Orders release of all minors who participated in the Endbadgovernance protest .

 

The minister of information and national orientation Muhammad Idris stated this to state House correspondents.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, on Monday.

The Minister was flanked by the Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy; Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Public Communications and orientation.

Idris stated that the President has instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to begin the process of securing the minors’ release without delay.

“The President has directed that all minors be released on the and also reunited with their families anywhere they are in the country. A committee has been set up to look at the issues surrounding their arrest, detention and release. All the law enforcement agents related to the case will be investigated and anyone found wanting will be brought to book,” he said.

 

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