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PRP Congratulates Nigerians on New Year, Calls for Better Governance

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The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has extended its congratulations to Nigerians on the occasion of the New Year, expressing hopes for better days ahead. In a press release signed by Abba Sule Namatazu, National Vice Chairman (North-West), the PRP highlighted the challenges faced by Nigerians in 2024 and called for improved governance and accountability.

“The PRP wishes to use this opportunity to congratulate Nigerians on the occasion of a happy New Year. May our days be long to witness and celebrate many more new years in good health and prosperity,” the statement read.

Reflecting on the past year, the PRP noted that 2024 had been a trying period for many Nigerian families and businesses, with the standard of living plummeting nationwide and the nation’s currency nose-diving against benchmark currencies. “2024 has been a trying period for many Nigerian families and businesses as the standard of living plummets nationwide and the nation’s currency nose-dived against the benchmark currencies; poverty, insecurity, and chaos spread,” the PRP stated.

The party saluted the courage and resilience of Nigerian families and prayed for better days ahead. “We salute the courage and resilience of Nigerian families and pray for better days ahead,” the statement added.

The PRP emphasized that Nigerians deserve a much better standard of living, given the country’s 64 years of self-rule and 25 years of uninterrupted democracy. “Having attained 64 years of self-rule and 25 years of uninterrupted democracy, the PRP believes that Nigerians deserve a much better standard of living than what it is today where basic necessities of life are beyond the reach of many families,” the party asserted.

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The PRP criticized the poor quality of leadership since 1999, attributing Nigeria’s status as the “poverty capital of the world” to self-serving, inept, and visionless leaders. “It is unacceptable that in 25 years of uninterrupted democratic rule, Nigeria has become the ‘poverty capital of the world’ where life expectancy is among the lowest in the world. Nigeria has one of the highest infant mortality rates and has consistently featured at the apex of the global corruption index and at the bottom of the human development index. This is attributable to poor quality of leadership since 1999,” the PRP stated.

The party also expressed concern over plans by some states and the federal government to privatize public schools, warning that such moves would result in more youths being out of school and turning to crime. “The PRP is also aware of plans by some states and federal governments to privatize the few public schools in the country which will result in sending more youths out of school, and into the world of hopelessness and crime,” the statement read.

Addressing the issue of insecurity, the PRP called for a concerted effort involving all stakeholders to confront the problem head-on. “The spreading insecurity bedeviling some states is a cause for concern not only to the affected states but to the country as a whole and the sub-region in general,” the PRP noted.

The party also criticized the government’s handling of the minimum wage issue, urging stakeholders to begin implementing the minimum wage to avert possible industrial action. “We are disappointed that more than a year since the beginning of agitation for salary increase, and months after the passage of the national assembly act on minimum wage, neither the government nor the private sector has fully implemented it,” the PRP stated.

The PRP called on the federal government to rescind policies that resulted in high prices of petroleum products and increased poverty, advocating for the ban of imported petroleum derivatives that can be produced locally. “The recent increase in prices of petrol and other petroleum derivatives has brought the economy to its knees,” the party asserted.

In conclusion, the PRP urged Nigerians to demand good governance and accountability from their leaders and to fully participate in the democratic process. “We call on Nigerians to rise up and demand good governance and accountability from our leaders, and to discharge their responsibilities in every sphere of nation-building,” the statement concluded.

 

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Ace Journalist, Sanda Adamu Tsafe Passes On

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An ace journalist and former Federal Commissioner of the defunct National Electoral Commission Abuja, Alhaji Sanda Adamu Tsafe, has passed away.

In a Facebook post by one of his children, Mahmud Sanda Adamu, it was announced that his father died at Usmanu Danfodiyo Teaching Hospital Sokoto.

Alhaji Sanda Adamu worked with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Kaduna in the 1970s, during which late Sheikh Abubakar Mahmud Gumi cited him in his famous book “Where I Stand” as one of the journalists who contributed to the airing of the late Sheikh’s preaching on Sashin Hausa Radio Nigeria Kaduna.

Late Sanda Adamu Tsafe was the manager of Rima Radio Sokoto during the controversy that trailed the appointment of the late Ibrahim Dasuki as the 18th Sultan of Sokoto during the administration of General Ibrahim Babangida.

The deceased is survived by wives, children, and many grandchildren.

His funeral prayers will take place by 1:00PM at Masjidu Darul Da’awah, Kaduna Road, Guiwa Low Cost, Sokoto.

Late Alhaji Sanda Adamu Tsafe also left behind one of his brothers, Alhaji Ali Adamu Tsafe, a former Commissioner of Water Resources and Information during the administration of Alhaji Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi in Zamfara state.

His elder brother, late Alhaji Muhammad Adamu, died in the year 2015 in Kano.

One of his relations is Professor Yusuf Adamu of the department of Geography Bayero University Kano.

 

 

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BREAKING: Governor Yusuf Appoints Umar Farouk Ibrahim as Kano New SSG

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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday.

Ibrahim’s appointment takes effect from Monday, February 10, 2025.

According to the statement, Ibrahim was selected based on his extensive experience and expertise, which are expected to play a vital role in advancing the administration’s development agenda and keeping the state on track with its goals.

Umar Farouk Ibrahim brings over three decades of distinguished public service to his new role.

His career in the civil service, spanning from 1987 to 2023, has been marked by key leadership positions that significantly contributed to the governance and administrative structure of Kano State.

From March 2001 to May 2015, Ibrahim served as the Permanent Secretary for Research, Evaluation, and Political Affairs in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government.

In this capacity, he was instrumental in analyzing key policy options, advising the government on viable alternatives, and overseeing the implementation of these policies across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

Following this, from June 2015 to March 2016, Ibrahim held the position of Permanent Secretary for the Administration and General Services Directorate.

His tenure in this role showcased his strong leadership and administrative skills. Notably, he served as acting Secretary to the State Government during annual leaves in 2013 and 2014, underscoring the trust and confidence placed in him by the state leadership.

In addition to his formal roles, Ibrahim served as Secretary for several high-profile committees, including the Coordinating Committee on Independent Power (2012-2015), the Committee on the Identification and Sale of Government Property (GP Houses) in 2012, and the State Payroll Standing Committee (2000-2004).

His early career also saw him play pivotal roles in community and educational reforms, such as his position as Secretary of the Inter-Community/Religious Consultative Forum in 1998 and the Committee on the Review of the Operations of the Agency for Mass Education in 1994.

Mr. Ibrahim obtained a B.Sc. in Political Science from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University in 1985, followed by several professional certificates that further enriched his qualifications.

As a seasoned administrator and retired Permanent Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim is expected to bring a wealth of knowledge, strategic insight, and a commitment to excellence in his new role as SSG.

His appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen the administrative framework of the current government and facilitate the effective execution of its policies and programs.

Governor Yusuf expressed confidence that Ibrahim’s appointment would significantly contribute to realizing his administration’s vision for Kano State, emphasizing the importance of experienced leadership in steering the state toward sustained development and growth.

 

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Hakimi: Labour Party Will Capture Northern Nigeria Under Abure’s Leadership

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The Director of Peter Obi Coalition 2023 (CPO), Sadisu Isyaku Hakimi, has expressed strong confidence in the leadership of Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP).

In an interview with newsmen in Kano, Hakimi stated that if Abure’s footsteps are followed, the Labour Party has the potential to capture Northern Nigeria and ultimately the entire nation.

Praising Abure’s tenure as the best, Hakimi emphasized that the National Chairman’s focus on the interests of Northern Nigeria would lead to significant gains for the party. “Julius Abure’s tenure is the best. He has to look at the interests of Northern Nigeria, and the party will make it,” Hakimi remarked.

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Hakimi further criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the party is failing to protect the interests of the masses. “APC is not protecting the interest of the masses, and as such, the APC is going to lose the election,” he asserted.

Hakimi’s comments highlight the growing confidence within the Labour Party’s leadership and supporters. He believes that under Abure’s guidance, the party can address the needs and aspirations of the Northern Nigerian populace, leading to broader national support.

The interview has sparked discussions among political analysts and the public, with many watching closely to see how the Labour Party’s strategies unfold in the upcoming elections.

 

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