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Former Governor Defunct North-Western State  Usman Faruk, Dies at 87

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The former Governor of defunct North-Western State Retired Police commissioner Usman Faruk Dies at 87 ,this Friday morning and his funeral is expected to be held in Gombe at 4:PM this after noon.

Retired Police Commissioner Usman Faruk ruled the defunct North-Western State as its pioneer Governor with capital in Sokoto now splitted into Kebbi,Sokoto,Zamfara and Niger States.

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In a tribute to Late Commissioner Usman Faruk by Ibrahim Ahmad Kala, LL.M said the following

The available record mostly culled from ‘Icon & Archivers in Gombe State’ revealed that HE Asst. Commissioner of Police, Alh Usman Faruk, CON, (Rtd) (Jarman Gombe) was born in 1933 in Pindiga, Akko LGA of Gombe State. He started his Elementary School at Pindiga between 1945 to 1949; proceeded to Bauchi Middle School from 1948 to 1949; and later Barewa College, Zaria from 1949 to 1955 where he first curved his niche as winner in essay competition when he first branded artificial fertilizer as “Takin Zamani” with a trademark “Shamuwa”; With that feast, he easily joined School of Agriculture, Zaria 1955; and then College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria from 1956 to 1958. He also attended Southern Police Ikeja, Lagos in 1958. Jarma later went to Wakefield Detective College, Yorkshire, England between 1961 to 1962, and several command and administrative courses both in Nigeria and abroad.

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His Excellency served in several capacities as detective and administrator spanning more than a decade since 1959. He started his career as a Cadet Sub Inspector of Police in 1959. He was one time Regional Police Training Officer, Northern Region in 1963, and Provisional Police Officer, Zaria Province between 1963 to 1964 when he was transferred to Kabba Province in the same capacity. His diligence and commitment to duty earned him the rank of Commander X-Squad at Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Lagos between 1964 to 1966. He was redeployed to Kaduna in 1967 as Provisional Police Officer, and thereafter, was appointment as the first Military Governor of the earlwhile North-Western State between 1967 to1975. Thus, by this appointment, he became the first indigene of Gombe State to attain such exalted position in Nigeria. He retired from active service in 1975 meritoriously for 16 years.

Late Jarman Gombe, a season administrator, Police Officer and Author has also served in numerous councils and committees. These include Member, Supreme Military Council, 1967 to 1975; Member, Interim Common Service of Northern Nigeria (ICSA), 1967 TO 1975; Member, Nigerian Police Council, 1967 to 1975; Chairman Gombe State (Creation) Movement, 1980; National Chairman, State Creation in Nigeria, 1983; Member, Federal Transition Implementation Committee, 1994 to 1997; Chairman Peugeot Distributors Association of Nigeria; Chairman, Doma Enterprises Limited; Member Arewa Consultative Forum; Elder Committee of Gombe State Chapter of Arewa Consultative Forum, etc.

In appreciation of his meritorious service to the nation, Late Alh. Usman Faruk was conferred with the prestigious title of the Commander of Order of the Niger (CON) in 2003. His other accolades under his belt include, Nigeria Independent Medal (NIM); Nigeria Police Long Service Medal (NPLSM); Meritorous Service Medal (MSM); and the traditional title of Jarman Gombe.

Alhaji Usman Faruk, CON died in the early hour today Friday the 18th December, 2020. May Almighty Allah forgive His Sin.

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President Tinubu Promotes Acting Chief Of Army staff To Lieutenant General

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President Bola Tinubu has officially promoted Olufemi Oluyede, the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), to the rank of Lieutenant General.

This announcement, confirmed by sources at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, has sparked speculation regarding a potential future appointment as the permanent head of the army.

Oluyede, who was previously a Major General, stepped into the role of acting army chief following the illness of former Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja.

NIGERIAN TRACKER learned that since the return to civilian rule in 1999, the tradition is that the Chief of Army Staff wears the rank of a three-star general, while the Chief of Defence Staff wears the rank of a four-star general from whichever section of the armed forces he comes from.

The second Army General to wear the rank of a four-star General who did not also serve as Head of State was General Alexander Ogomudia in 2003 when he was promoted by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

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He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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