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Court Halts Federal Government’s Kano-Niger Railway Project Over Land Dispute
The Kano State High Court has issued a restraining order against the Federal Government, halting the continuation of the ongoing railway project from Kano to Daura and onward to the Niger Republic, on land belonging to residents of the Kuyan Ta Inna community.
The court, presided over by Justice Usman Na Abba, ruled that any such construction must follow due legal process, including consultation with landowners and the provision of adequate compensation
Nigerian Tracker reports that the injunction came in response to a suit filed by the Kano Property Agent Development Association (KAFADA), which represents affected landowners in the area.
The suit names the Federal Ministry of Works, the Federal Ministry of Transport, and the compensation consultant as defendants, accusing them of attempting to issue what it describes as “incommensurable” compensation to property owners.
Counsel to the plaintiffs, Barrister Usman Baito, stated that the court’s ruling affirms that moving forward with the railway project on community land without following appropriate legal procedures would constitute a breach of the Nigerian Constitution.
Baito added that the court emphasized the necessity of thorough consultation, transparency, and equitable compensation before any land can be lawfully acquired for such a major project.
“The judgment reinforces the rights of the Kuyan Ta Inna residents,” Baito said. “Any attempt to sidestep these procedures is not only unlawful but a direct violation of the constitutional rights of the people.”
The Chairman of KAFADA, Isa Jibrin Isa, acknowledged the community’s willingness to cooperate with the government.
He noted that the property owners are not opposed to the railway development but are insisting that all actions must be carried out within the bounds of the law.
“We are open to dialogue and ready to sign a compensation agreement,” Isa said, “but only if it is based on fair valuation and in line with legal provisions. Our people deserve justice, not exploitation.”
Efforts to reach representatives of the Federal Government or the project contractor were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
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Explosion at Illegal Petroleum Depot Kills Five in Rivers State
At least five people were killed on Saturday following a deadly explosion at a residential building used for the illegal storage of petroleum products in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State. The tragic incident has once again highlighted the severe risks associated with illegal refining activities.
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) confirmed the explosion and subsequent fire at the site, where illegally refined petroleum products, including condensate, were being stored for resale. The blast occurred late in the morning around 11:00 AM, engulfing the building in flames and killing four women and one man, all burnt beyond.
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Political Parties Are Part of Nigeria’s Problems —Oby Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has stated that the problem of Nigeria is political parties.
Her outburst comes following the incessant defection from other parties to the All Progressive Congress, APC.
Ezekwesili emphasized that Nigeria has a faulty foundation and defecting from one political party to another which she described as ‘acronymn’ won’t solve the problem.
Her words,”Can I tell you that political parties has been part of the problems of our elite failures because we really havent had political parties in Nigeria.
We have political platforms, God bless the spirit of someone who used exactly that name for me. They are platforms where individual interest are negotiated.
“We are yet to control the ideology of having real political parties driven by the sense of nation building.
“And then if I ask you again and you say your common identity is APC, I can well tell what will happen because what would happen is that a new set of operators wants to control.
“We have a faulty foundation. When you have a structural problem, you have to find structural solutions.
“Just merely changing acronyms and doing the migratory dance that happens between one set of acronyms and another set of acronyms does not solve the problem of the 50 something years of failure since our independence.”
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Jeddah Airport Handles 5.3 Million Passengers in a Few Weeks
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah set a new record by handling over 5.3 million passengers during the five-week peak Umrah season, from March 1 to April 5 (Ramadan 1 to Shawwal 7).
According to Eng. Mazen Johar, CEO of Jeddah Airports Company, the airport successfully executed detailed operational plans that helped streamline Umrah procedures and significantly cut waiting times, accommodating the surge in pilgrim arrivals.
During this period, the airport managed 31,500 flights and processed approximately 6.4 million bags, marking a major achievement in its operational performance.
Explosion at Illegal Petroleum Depot Kills Five in Rivers State
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Late Afenifere Leader ,Ayo Adebanjo To Be Buried May 3rd
World leaders gathered at the Vatican for the funeral of the global Christian leader, Pope Francis.
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World leaders gathered at the Vatican for the funeral of the global Christian leader, Pope Francis.
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