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Shehu Sani tells govt govt to immortalise 21 athletes who perished in accident

Former Senator, Shehu Sani, on Sunday, mourned 21 Athletes from Kano State who died in a motor accident.

 Recalled that 21 athletes were contingents returning from the just-concluded National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Senator Shehu Sani wrote on his verified Facebook page; “I watched the video of the scene of the bus accident that claimed the lives of the Kano’s 21 Athletes. It’s a tragedy for Nigeria.

“They travelled hundreds of kilometers only to perish at a distance of “Mun kusa shigowa”. They made their last calls and last messages before their exit to eternity. They died in active service for their state and country. We lost a vibrant generation who represented us and determined to make us proud.

“Kano State and the Federal Government must do better to support their families and immortalise them. Streets should be named after them. The scene of the accident must have a memorial in their honour .

“The future generation should know about them and their sacrifices. We cannot bring them back to life but we can make their service and sacrifice immortal. With tears in my eyes, I say to the spirits of the deceased, thank you for your service to humanity.

“We appreciate your lives. May Allah forgive their shortcomings and grant them Aljanna firdausi

I Respect You But I Am Not Afraid Of You. Ex PA Tells AIG AbdurRahman Rtd

Controversies have continued to trend on both the social and mainstream media regarding the long relationship between Abdullahi Ishaq and his ex-boss Rtd AIG AbdurRahman. Over the weekend during a parley with media men in kano the trained Detective and ex PA to AIG AbdurRahman Rtd has again appeal to Governor Bala Muhammad and other relevant agencies to do justice to him following Petitions he wrote against his former boss for Defamation and Injustice. He said that even though he has already made the matter to the public knowing but some people close to AbdurRahman have reached out to him for mediation but still not ready to accede to the conditions he gave them.

He averred that despite having issues with AbdurRahman he still respects him but the only way things could resolve is AbdurRahman to apologize and withdraw the defamatory statement he made against him of investigating the Governor of Bauchi State. He expressed displeasure over AbdurRahman using an amateur hiding under a faceless group that is not even a legal entity to defend him. The most disheartening and disgusting aspect is one small rat challenging me to prove I am a trained Intelligence and Investigating personal or he takes a legal action against me. Also challenging to prove evidence of an appointment letter if really I was AbdurRahman’s PA.

He further admonished AbdurRahman to desist from talking about his ordeal in EFCC considering the fact the matter is yet to be decided by the court. Further comments on the EFCC issue the law shall take its course because nobody is above the law. Additionally you are going to defend the allegations leveled against me by your spokesperson Aliyu Musa Hydar saying you are the one who initiates the probe that truncated my job. I thank Allah for making such a confessional statement which reflects how wicked and heartless you are.

These are young men that have never met with AbdurRahman until Governor Bala Muhammad appointed him as CSA but just decided to ruin their future and career by directing them to defend him. Oga why can’t you engage your own children to defend you than using other people’s children? These are boys that have never attended a single court proceeding but they have the Gods to challenge me because their sponsors have already ridiculed me by telling them black and white about me. I am very sure these boys were just in Nursery school when I started serving AbdurRahman. I am advising AbdurRahman to stop using those amateurs to publish malicious stories against me or else our fight would take a new dimension. They don’t me, nor My antecedents it’s understood AbdurRahman is the one telling them all what they are publishing on me.

He further averred that his differences with his former boss was something that could be resolved in house but AbdurRahman opted to chew more than he can swallow by engaging faceless groups to attack him unjustly that is why the whole matter got out of control, Abdullahi added. The most ruthless and greatest threat affecting our country today is most young men don’t know their rights. Injustice has taken over the system, bullying, victimisation and witch-hunting is the order of the day. Instead of you fighting for your right friends and relatives would now refer you to “Tauhidi” saying ka bar wa Allah zai saka maka. Whoever subject you to any form of Injustice fight for your right my brother. In as much as you are doing it in good faith with God fearing no matter how long justice must prevail.

I am not fighting AIG AbdurRahman and I can’t fight him, I still respect him but I insist Justice must take its course against what he did to me no matter the intimidation or bullying he may think of as a result of our differences. I advised whoever is fighting for AbdurRahman to desist from doing that or else the matter goes beyond its present stage. Allah is sufficient for me, he will do justice to me since I am fighting for my right in good faith.

Group Slams El-Rufai’s Hypocrisy Over Yero Visit, Failure on Zaria Water Project

Kaduna, Nigeria – A Civic Advocacy group, the Kaduna Citizens for Justice and Accountability (KCJA), has condemned what it described as the “height of political hypocrisy” by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, following his recent visit to the residence of ex-Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, has drawn sharp rebuke from citizens who recalled El-Rufai’s aggressive persecution of Yero during his tenure.

In a scathing statement issued in Kaduna on Saturday, KCJA described the visit as “an insult to the collective memories of Kaduna people,” citing El-Rufai’s alleged orchestration of trumped-up corruption charges that saw Yero dragged before the EFCC and paraded in the media without trial or conviction.

“El-Rufai sought to bury the legacy of Ramalan Yero by weaponizing state power to humiliate him. To now turn around and walk into the same man’s house pretending camaraderie is not statesmanship — it is shameless opportunism,” said Comrade Aliyu Makarfi, spokesperson for KCJA.

The group also slammed El-Rufai for his serial unfulfilled promises, particularly regarding the Zaria water project. According to KCJA, El-Rufai had in 2016 secured a public endorsement from then-President Muhammadu Buhari to fix Zaria’s chronic water shortage. The former governor followed up with elaborate budgetary allocations and fanfare, including what the group called “superfluous budget padding,” only to abandon the people of Zaria to continued suffering.

“After eight years in power and repeated budgetary provisions, El-Rufai left office without delivering clean water to the people of Zaria — a betrayal of trust of monumental proportions,” Makarfi said.

He then explained: “Contrary to El-Rufai’s spurious claims of progress, Governor Uba Sani met the Zaria water production rate had already collapsed to less than 5% due to badly dilapidated machinery rusty equipment and vandalised pipelines. However, Governor Uba Sani has since accelerated the rate of water production to 32%, after replacement of the vandalised pipelines and equipment and recalibration of all relevant drivers of the production process. In addition, works is still in progress for all forms of upgrade. The massive repairs have now exposed the falsehood of El-Rufai’s narrative.”

The group accused El-Rufai of using media optics and political theatre to mask failed promises and persecute perceived opponents. They urged current leaders to “learn from the consequences of prideful governance and manipulative leadership.”

Kaduna residents, especially in Zaria, have continued to bear the brunt of water scarcity despite billions reportedly earmarked for the so-called “Zaria Water Project,” raising questions about the sincerity and financial integrity of the previous administration.

The KCJA called on relevant anti-corruption bodies to revisit the El-Rufai-era contracts and alleged diversions tied to the Zaria project, warning that “those who deceived the people and looted in the name of development must not escape accountability.”

ECN Congratulates President Tinubu On Two Years In Office, Says Solarization Project Has Come Alive.

As Nigerians celebrate the 2nd year anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, one major aspect of his administration that has given joy and hope to Nigerian populace is his strong will to address the challenges of inadequate power supply.

With the policy drive of the Renewed Hope initiative of the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to solarize Nigeria, stakeholders have commended the Federal Government for the approach adopted by the government to address the challenges of inadequate power supply across the power sector chain.

To further address the challenges, the Federal Government, through the Energy Commission of Nigeria ECN has remained overly committed to provide Nigerians with a more sustainable power alternative with its solarization project; which will remove over dependence on the country’s national grid that has over the years suffered collapses including attacks by criminal minded persons, vandals and insurgents.

It is therefore no wonder that Nigerians, especially stakeholders in the sector have lent their voices and support to the #10bn solar power project of the Federal Government which has been variously described as a critical step toward securing a sustainable energy future for Nigeria.

Despite criticism from a section of the public, this initiative is deserving of support as knowledgeable persons view it as a “strategic investment in sustainability, self-reliance, and universal energy access.”

With the administration entering its mid-term, “The initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s power sector, including providing stable electricity and prepaid meters nationwide”.

According to Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria ECN, Nigeria’s Energy debt crisis is an issue which the federal government is working assiduously to tackle.

Only recently, the indebtedness of some federal institutions which includes the Presidential Villa, owe the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) ₦47.1 billion in unpaid bills way before the emergence of the Tinubu administration in 2023.

“Transitioning to solar energy is not just about cost-cutting; it’s about creating a model for efficiency and shielding Nigerians from rising tariffs.” Dr. Mustapha recently stated.

Global successes, according to experts reveal that renewable-driven industrial sector is the way to go in addressing power challenges in modern society.

In the opinion of many including that of Dr Abdullahi, DG of the ECN, “the Solarization project is expected to deliver significant economic and social benefits, including job creation in solar manufacturing, installation, and maintenance, while fostering innovation among Nigerian engineers and entrepreneurs as it will also reduce pressure on the national grid.”

“This is not just about powering Aso Rock; it’s about planting seeds for renewable systems to electrify rural communities, empower the underserved, and ensure energy equity.

”The initiative is part of broader reforms across Nigeria’s power value chain, from generation to distribution.” He stated.

“History will remember this project as the spark that ignited Nigeria’s energy revolution—a future where clean, affordable power is accessible to all,” he added.

“The solar initiative supports President Tinubu’s agenda to eliminate energy debt, reduce governance costs, and position Nigeria as a renewable energy leader.

“This is the pathway to uninterrupted, sustainable electricity, and the cost is minimal compared to its transformative legacy,” Dr. Abdullahi assured.