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#ENDSARS: Nigeria’s Unity Sacrosanct-Defence Minister

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Minister of Defense, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi says that the Federal government would go the extra mile to sustain the unity and integrity of Nigeria.

The defense Minister gave the declaration on Saturday while addressing stakeholders and leaders of ethic groups and religious groups on the prevailing protest in Kano.

He insisted that the government would not allow the wave of unrest being orchestrated by sponsors of EndSARS protest across the country to degenerate the country into anarchy.

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The Minister also expressed the presidency’s regret over the unfortunate protest across the country, said president Muhammad Buhari has directed all ministers and members of Federal executive council to prevail on their constituencies the need to restore peace.

General Magashi who reminded Nigeria is contending with enough economic and security challenges vowed that the government would do everything possible to mitigate further destruction of life and property in the country.

While emphasizing on the critical need to maintain peace and tranquility, Magashi urged the youths to seek their demands through lawful and peaceful manner and desist from destructive voyage capable of crippling the relative socio-economic and political development in the country.

He explained that President Muhammadu Buhari has urgently responded to the yearnings of EndSARS agitation on the disbandment of SARS, added that the government is sensitive and responsive to the plight of Nigerians.

The Minister urged leadership of various ethnic groups and critical stakeholders in Kano to prevail on angry youths to be patient with the Federal government and seek democratic means and approach while Agitating for their rights.

Also speaking, the Leader of Ibo community and Eze Ndigbo in Kano, Chief Boniface Ibekwe apologized for the protest allegedly embarked by youths in Sabongari community that eventually turned violence.

Chief Ibekwe who said that the protesting youths have no blessing of Igbo leaders and community in Kano however pledged to ensure peace reign in the community.

On his part the Chief Imam Of Kano Professor Emeritus Sani Zahraddin said Islam abhors violence and enjoined followers to be of great help to one another for tranquility to endure in the society.

Prof Sani Zahraddin added that Muslims will continue to uphold tenents of peace and harmony among followers of other religions.

On his part, the chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kano Chapter, Reverend Samuel Adeyemi Adeyemo explained that no Christian would embark on destruction of property and truncate the peaceful atmosphere in the state.

He said CAN is committed to peace and will continue to support government efforts to maintain peace and development in Kano.

 

 

 

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges NFF to Retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach

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Former international, Mutiu Adepoju, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep Augustine Eguavoen in charge of the Super Eagles.

Eguavoen took charge of the Super Eagles in interim capacity in September.

The 59-year-old guided the team to qualify for AFCON 2025 with three wins, two draws and one defeat.

The NFF are reportedly still planning to hire a foreign coach for the three-time African champions.

Adepoju however said his former teammate should stay in charge of the team.

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“I would rate him very well. Number one, we’ve qualified for the AFCON, which is one of the objectives,” he told Brila FM.

“I would say he has done well and is still doing well.

“They should keep encouraging him. I believe he’s getting things done, I will rate him high, let just keep supporting him.”

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

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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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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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