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October 1 Protest: NPFM Leaders Missing After Police Invitation

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Tensions are escalating in Kano following the sudden disappearance of Comrade Abdulmajid Yakubu Daudu and four members of the National People’s Front Movement (NPFM) after a police invitation Monday afternoon. The leaders were last seen leaving their office around 2:30 p.m. to attend a scheduled meeting with the Kano State Commissioner of Police at the Bompai Headquarters.

By 7:42 p.m., Comrade Abdulmajid and his colleagues had not returned, raising concerns about their safety. Attempts to contact them have been unsuccessful, and their whereabouts remain unknown. Family members, colleagues, and supporters have expressed growing alarm as all efforts to locate them have so far proved abortive.

The timing of the incident is particularly concerning, as it follows a press conference held by Abdulmajid and his colleagues on Sunday, September 29, 2024. During the conference, the NPFM leaders announced the commencement of a nationwide protest, dubbed National Survival Day, scheduled for October 1, 2024. The protest was organized to voice grievances over the skyrocketing cost of living and what the group described as “endemic bad governance” in Nigeria.

Among the key demands presented by Comrade Abdulmajid were:

The reduction of fuel pump prices, which the group claims are being overpriced.

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A halt to food inflation, which has worsened the economic plight of ordinary Nigerians.

An end to excessive government expenditure at the highest levels of leadership.

The fight against grand corruption and persistent insecurity.

A call for the re-nationalization of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC) and electricity distribution companies (DISCOs), returning these critical sectors to government control.

In light of Abdulmajid’s disappearance, NPFM has issued a public appeal, urging comrades across the country to raise the alarm and demand the safe return of their leader and fellow activists. In a statement, the group emphasized the seriousness of the situation, particularly in light of the current climate of political repression.

No one in their right mind can take the unduly long disappearance of Comrade Abdulmajid and his NPFM colleagues lightly,” read the NPFM’s statement. “The growing state of political repression in the country makes this call for the Kano State Commissioner of Police to produce Comrade Abdulmajid and his colleagues more urgent.”

Activists and civil society organizations have also begun expressing concern over the incident, fearing it may be part of a broader crackdown on political dissent ahead of the October 1 protests. As of now, the Kano State Police Command has yet to issue any official statement regarding the whereabouts of the NPFM leaders.

Calls for immediate clarification and accountability have been mounting, with growing demands for the safe return of Comrade Abdulmajid and his colleagues. The situation continues to develop, and the absence of any communication from the missing activists or the police has left many in Kano and beyond on edge.

The upcoming protests, now underscored by the mysterious disappearance of NPFM leaders, appear to be heading into uncertain and volatile territory.

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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November 21, 2024

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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November 21, 2024

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Late Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi

 

A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

 

Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

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November 20, 2024

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The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.

The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.

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He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.

Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.

“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.

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