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Girls Gate Initiative Hosts Landmark Townhall Meeting on Peace and Security in Kano State

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In the wake of the ongoing Fadan Daba crisis affecting Kofar Mata and surrounding communities, the Girls Gate Initiative organized a groundbreaking Townhall Meeting to address pressing peace and security issues. Themed “The Role of Women in Promoting Peace and Security in Our Communities,” the event brought together community stakeholders, religious leaders, and experts in conflict resolution to deliberate on actionable solutions for fostering lasting harmony.

The Executive Director of Girls Gate Initiative, Amb. Huzaifa Jamil Kofar Mata emphasized the urgent need for community-driven solutions during his opening remarks. He stated, “This meeting is not just a conversation; it’s a call to action. The safety of our children, the survival of our businesses, and the peace in our neighbourhoods depend on what we do today as a collective.”

Amb. Huzaifa Jamil Kofar Mata

Amb. Huzaifa Jamil Kofar Mata

Key Stakeholders and Speakers
The event saw the participation of notable community leaders, including Mai Unguwar Kofar Mata, Alhaji Muhammad Jibril Kofar Mata, Mai Unguwar Zango, Mai Unguwar Zage, and Mai Unguwar Dorayi. Religious leaders from various sects also graced the occasion, highlighting the importance of faith-based approaches in resolving conflicts.

The distinguished lineup of speakers featured:

Detective Auwal Durimin Iya, expert in community policing and security strategies.

CSC Aisha Muhammad Yakasai, Divisional Officer of NSCDC Nassarawa LGA, who addressed the role of women in security enforcement.

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Hajia Maryam Muhammad, a representative of Equal Access International, who provided insights into grassroots peace initiatives.

Amb. Maryam Sani Ibrahim, an expert on peace and conflict resolution, who outlined strategies for community resilience.

A highlight of the event was the panel session titled “Ina Mafita?” (Where is the Solution?), moderated by Umar Aminu Umar of Girls Gate Initiative. The panel encouraged attendees to propose practical solutions and reinforced the role of collective responsibility in overcoming challenges.

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Impact and Takeaways
During the discussions, the speakers and participants highlighted the detrimental effects of the ongoing crisis, which has led to the closure of over ten schools and disrupted the livelihoods of many residents. The meeting also shed light on how the instability has hindered the safety of customers and traders in major markets like Kwari, Kofar Wambai, and Singer.

Community stakeholders reiterated the importance of rebuilding trust among residents and fostering collaboration with law enforcement agencies. Mai Unguwar Kofar Mata Alhaji Muhammad Jibril, remarked, “Our communities must come together, united by the desire for peace. It is our collective effort that will bring stability to this region.”

A Vision for Peace
The Townhall Meeting concluded with actionable commitments from community leaders, law enforcement representatives, and attendees. It was a resounding success, not only for initiating critical discussions but also for laying the groundwork for sustainable peace.

Amb. Huzaifa Jamil Kofar Mata expressed his gratitude to all participants and reaffirmed the Girls Gate Initiative’s dedication to creating safe and thriving communities. He said, “Peace is not just the absence of violence; it is the presence of justice, harmony, and opportunity. Together, we will rebuild and restore our neighbourhoods.”

As Kano State grapples with its challenges, the Girls Gate Initiative is steadfast in its mission to empower communities, promote dialogue, and champion the role of women in peacebuilding.

“Peace begins when communities unite for a common goal.

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Breaking:Former Chief Justice Of Nigeria Ibrahim Tanko Is Dead

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Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (retd.), is dead.

A close source confirmed to SaharaReporters on Tuesday morning that the former head of Nigerian judiciary passed away at a hospital in Saudi Arabia.

“Ex-CJN Tanko Muhammad is dead. He passed away this morning at a Saudi Arabian Hospital,” the source said.

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Nigeria Tracker reports that Late President Muhammadu Buhari appointed late Justice Ibrahim Tanko into the exalted seat after the sacking of his predecessor Justice Samuel Walter Onnoghen over the issue of code of conduct in January 2019.

In Late 2022 Justice Ibrahim Tanko suddenly exited the seat due to what many said intense pressure from cabals in Late President Muhammad Buhari’s presidency and was succeeded by retired Justice olukayode .

Late Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad hails from Bauchi state .

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The Aso Rock Gossip That Made Late President Buhari Lock His Wife Out

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

In a new biography, former First Lady Aisha Buhari has revealed that late President Muhammadu Buhari began locking his bedroom door, preventing her from gaining access, after hearing rumors within Aso Rock that she intended to kill him.

This personal account is featured in the 600-page book, ‘From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari’, where Aisha Buhari details her experience managing her husband’s health challenges during his presidency.

She stated that the former president, trusting the gossip circulating within the presidential villa, altered some of his personal habits as a result.

The biography, which was authored by Charles Omole, director-general of the Institute for Police and Security Policy Research, was launched at the presidential villa in Abuja.

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Many high-profile persons and political chieftains, including President Bola Tinubu, attended the launch.

In the book, Aisha said Buhari’s 2017 health crisis was not a mysterious ailment or the effect of poisoning, but began after a broken feeding routine and mismanaged nutritional habits.

The former first lady said she had long managed her husband’s meals and supplements at specific hours, adding that the regimen helped Buhari to maintain stability.

“According to Aisha Buhari, her husband’s 2017 health crisis did not originate as a mysterious ailment or a covert plot. It started, she says, with the loss of a routine; ‘my nutrition,’ she describes it, a pattern of meals and supplements she had long overseen in Kaduna before they moved into Aso Villa,” the book reads.

When they moved to the villa, she said she convened a meeting with close staff including Suhayb Rafindadi, the physician; Bashir Abubakar, the chief security officer; the housekeeper, and the DSS DG to explain the plan.

After some time, the plan was discontinued.

“When the Presidency’s machinery took over our private lives, I explained the plan: daily, at specific hours, cups and bowls with tailored vitamin powders and oil, a touch of protein here, a change to cereals there. Elderly bodies require gentle, consistent support,” Aisha was quoted as saying in the book.

“Then came the gossip and the fearmongering. They said I wanted to kill him.

“My husband believed them for a week or so,” she said, adding that the president began locking his room, changed small habits, and crucially, “meals were delayed or missed; the supplements were stopped”.

“For a year, he did not have lunch. They mismanaged his meals,” she added.

Aisha denied stories of plots to poison her husband, adding that Buhari’s health began deteriorating because of “loss of a routine, ‘my nutrition,’ was the genesis of the crisis”.

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Former Kano LG Chairmen Endorse Tinubu, Reaffirm Loyalty to Ganduje as Kano APC Leader

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‎Former local government chairmen in Kano State who served between 2014 and 2024 under the administration of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term and reaffirmed their loyalty to the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ganduje, as the party’s leader in Kano State.

‎The former Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in the state, Baffa Takai, made this position known during a closed-door meeting with Kano APC stakeholders in Abuja.

‎‎The former local government chairmen also expressed their solidarity with APC stakeholders under the leadership of Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, commending their efforts toward promoting unity and progress within the party.

‎They called on other party members to join hands with them in fostering peace, unity, and progress within the APC.

‎The group further reaffirmed its commitment to the party’s ideals and principles and pledged to continue working collectively to strengthen the party and ensure its victory in future elections.

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