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Breaking:DSS Arrests #EndbadGovernance Leader
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested one of the leaders of the ongoing Endbadgovernance protests in the Federal Capital Territory, Micheal Lenin.
Lenin was picked up by the DSS around 2 am on Monday at his residence in the Apo area of the FCT.
Speaking with Punch newspapers, the Director of Mobilisation, Take It Back Movement, Damilare Adenola, said Lenin’s house was raided by the DSS.
He alleged that the DSS also assaulted him during his arrest.
Adenola said, “Lenin has been arrested by the DSS. He was picked up during a raid on his house around 2am.
“He was arrested and tortured in the presence of his family. We are demanding his immediate and unconditional release.“
The DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, could not be reached as of the time of filing this report.
He has yet to respond to a message sent to him.
Lenin, who is the National Coordinator, of the Youth Rights Campaign, was one of the organisers who spoke at a press briefing expressing disappointment with President Bola Tinubu’s broadcast on Sunday.
At the briefing, he said the President’s broadcast demonstrated that he is out of touch with reality in the country.
He said, “We wish to express our sadness and deep disappointment at the latest broadcast by President Tinubu which is his first address to the nation on the #EndBadGovernance protests, after over three weeks since Nigerians started mobilising to take to the streets and after scores of dead protesters and assaulted journalists from the first three days of the protests.
“Many had requested that the President should just address the nation when the protest was being mobilised and when it started to escalate, but most of us did not know that the President would only justify state violence on protesters and journalists while dismissing the demands of the protesters whenever he decides to speak.
This, plus the failed attempt to co-opt the progressive and radical language of the protests only shows how much President Tinubu is out of touch with the masses.“
Lenin, however, said the protest would continue massively on Monday, calling on the citizens to come out in large numbers.
He said, “We, therefore, call on Nigerians to come out in large numbers to continue these protests on Monday until our demands are met.
The two-pronged approach of violence and propaganda has failed.
“The violence and repressions are just attempts to silence and control us, and the propaganda cannot sway or fool us.”
Punch
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Breaking:Government Declares Monday As Another Public Holiday
Kano state Government North Western Nigeria has declared Monday 23rd September as public Holiday .
The signing of the Holiday was contained in a statement from the office of the Head of civil service.
In a statement signed by Abba Danguguwa Permanent secretary Human resources office of the Head of civil service Abba A Danguguwa said its in commemoration of the 7th day of the birth of the holy prophet .
Kano people celebrate it as Ranar Takutaha
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Shettima To Lead Nigeria’s Delegation To 79Th UN General Assembly
President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year.
The President has thus directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation.
President Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip to China and the United Kingdom, wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding.
At UNGA 79, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement to the General Assembly, attend important sideline events, and hold bilateral meetings.
In a statement by Special Adviser to the President on information and strategy Bayo Onanuga The high-level General Debate, with the theme “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations,” will run from Tuesday, September 24, through Saturday, September 28, 2024.
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Hon. Bichi Sponsors 200 Postgraduate Scholarships in Constituency
The Kabir Abubakar Bichi Foundation led by Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi, the member of the House of Representatives for Bichi Federal Constituency from Kano State and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, has sponsored 200 constituents for postgraduate studies in various Nigerian universities.
The secretary General of the Foundation Zahraddeen Bello stated this to newsmen in Kano
He said among the beneficiaries of the scholarship program are 37 PhD candidates and 163 students pursuing master’s degrees.
According to him ,the lawmaker has allocated over N46 million (N46,171,792.50) to fund the scholarships. His sponsorship initiative also includes providing support for students from Bichi Local Government Area studying in various Nigerian universities. Additionally, he sponsors all science and technical boarding students from Bichi and the distribution of educational and instructional materials to all SS 1 students of the constituency.
The distribution of beneficiaries spans several institutions, including:
1.Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU) – 3
2.Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – 19
3.Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil – 26
4.Al-Qalam University, Katsina – 3
5.Bayero University, Kano – 95
6.Federal University Dutse, Jigawa – 3
7.Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina – 22
8.Federal University of Technology, Minna – 5
9.Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola – 3
10National Open University of Nigeria – 1
11.Sa’adu Zungur State University, Gadau – 1
12.Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina – 2
13.University of Benin – 1
14.University of Ibadan – 1
15.University of Jos – 1
16.Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto – 1
17.Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano – 13
He pointed out that the initiative is part of Honourable Bichi’s broader commitment to enhancing educational opportunities in his constituency.
Accordingly ,the distribution of the postgraduate scholarship by Rep. Bichi through his foundation is a yearly gesture since his election as member of the House of representatives in 2019 and 2023 respectively .
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