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Government Declares Public Holiday for Elections

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The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has declared August 30th as a public holiday to facilitate the conduct of elections.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Commissioner of Pension and Establishment of Kebbi State, Honourable Auwalu Manu Dogon Daji.

The government further urges the general public, including civil servants, to come out and vote massively for the candidates of their choice.

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Ex-Rep Kawu distributes N100m worth cars, plots, N10m cash grants, 33 motorbikes

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In an effort to cushion the effect of the plaguing economic hardship facing the nation, former member of the House of Representatives, from Tarauni, Kano, Hafizu Kawu, has distributed varieties of cars to party leaders and followers.

He also gave out cash grants to twenty people as the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000) was given to each. While 33 people went home with brand new motorbikes.

Kawu said he decided to do this at this critical period of global economic transition, when every country in the world is being faced with peculiar economic challenges. Since the exit of COVID-19 pandemic era.

“In our own situation we need to compliment the effort of our President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is evolving ways and manners to cushion the effect of post COVID-19 era,” he said.

Leaders and elders of All Progressives Congress (APC), from Tarauni local government benefited from the gesture delivered by Kawu, as many of them were seen exchanging pleasantries assuring that they would do their best to see that Kawu get elected come 2027.

While describing the gestures as dividends of democracy, Kawu assured that he would continue doing that, to assist improve entrepreneurship development in his constituency.

Party leaders were sighted lamenting that, it was just fate that worked against Kawu in 2023 election. When he lost to the then opposition party. As well as in court rulings.

Strong APC members in Tarauni federal constituency, assured that they would support the candidature of Kawu come 2027 general election.

Believing that when he was a member in the last Assembly he delivered goodies to his constituency. That alone, according to them, is a clear testimony that he could perform again when he gets the chance.

 

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Nigeria’s Democracy Survives Threats – General Abubakar

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Former military Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, says Nigeria’s democracy has survived threats from forces seeking to destroy it.

Abubakar stated this at the public presentation of a book, ‘Celebrating 100 Years of Political Party Evolution in Nigeria — The Imperatives of Nigeria’s Political Stability: Issues and Solutions’, by the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, on Thursday in Abuja.

The ex-Head of State, who was represented by Abdulrasheed Aliyu, a retired general, said democracy has come to stay in Nigeria.

There is no substitute for the government of the people, by the people, and for the people, which democracy represents, as sovereignty resides with the people.

“I am happy that my government, as the then military head of state, ushered in this era of democracy when I handed over power to the elected president on 29th May 1999.

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“My government laid this solid foundation for democratic governance. It also shows that when leaders are patriotic, passionate, resolute, and unwavering in building strong democratic structures and institutions, democracy can flourish and yield its dividends to citizens.

We should, therefore, keep watering and nurturing the tree of democracy, as there is no alternative to civil rule. Our democracy has been tested and shaken by reactionary forces and survived. It is a testament to citizens’ belief and resilience in representative governance,” he said.

It can be recalled that Abubakar was sworn in as Head of State after the death of Sani Abacha in June 1998.

He was Nigeria’s last military leader, who handed over power to democratically elected Olusegun Obasanjo in 1999, keeping his promise of returning the country to civilian rule.

He applauded IPAC for the foresight in articulating and writing this historic book on 100 years of political party evolution in Nigeria, saying it is a milestone in the nation’s democratic process.

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Prof. Gwarzo celebrates Abuja Varsity VC Prof. Aisha Maikudi on 42nd Birthday

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The Founder and President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has congratulated the Vice Chancellor of University of Abuja, Prof. Aisha Sani Maikudi, on her 42nd birthday.

The congratulatory message is contained in a statement personally signed by Prof. Gwarzo and made available to newsmen in Kano on Friday.

Prof. Gwarzo, who described the celebrant as an epitome of scholarship, elegance and courage, hailed her for her patience and humility.

“On behalf of MAAUN Group of Universities, I wish to congratulate Prof. Aisha Sani Maikudi who is a Professor of International Law on the milestone in grace and good health,” he said.

Prof. Gwarzo prayed to Almighty Allah to continue to shower His blessings on the celebrant and her family.

He also prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the celebrant long life in good health to enable her to take the university to greater heights for the development of higher education in the country.

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