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Dangote Refinery will not benefit Nigerians-Prof. Kailani Mohammad 

… Has not Produced PMS 

The Director General of Confederation of All Progressives Congress Support Groups, Professor Kailani Mohammad has said the Dangote Refinery  produces only diesel; kerosene and oil and does not produce premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

According  to him , these products  are sold to foreign lands in United States Dollars and by extension the Dangote Refinery is not benefiting Nigerians. 

He also raised alarm that the Aviation Kerosine that the refinery produces is not hydrated, thus portends a high risk to the Aviation industry.

Professor Kailani Mohammad,who stated this  while  briefing journalists in Kaduna on State of the nation, said another worrisome development is the fake fuel scarcity put in place by petroleum products marketers. 

He further explained: “These marketers have devised a cunning strategy to defraud and inflict hardship on the citizenry, by hoarding petroleum products, and damned the consequences on the citizenry.

“The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), has come out categorically and assured Nigerians that there is enough petroleum products to service Nigeria for a long time to come.

“Those behind this manufactured fuel scarcity should be fished out and sanctioned accordingly, to serve as a deterrent to others. This country belongs to all of us. We must collectively work hard to salvage it together.”

He however appealed to President Alhaji Bola Tinubu, to consider APC Support Groups for appointments to prepare them for moblising their members as 2027 draws closer.

I once more deem it fit to hold this Press Conference to bring to the fore certain developments, that if we the citizens do not draw government’s attention to, or left unchecked, might have negative impact on the polity. 

Firstly and most importantly, is the worrisome discuss on the issue of State Police that is making the rounds. 

The discussions cycling the Nigerian political space, about the formation of a State Police or not, do not merit attention of the Nigerian State at this moment. The reasons are numerous and are indicative that the Nigerian State is not yet prepared for State Police.

In summary, let me mention a few of the obstacles that will hinder the operations of State Police in Nigeria by drawing the attention of government on certain disposition of our state governors.

 It is clear to all Nigerians that State Governors mindset are yet to adjust to the true principles of democracy, where it is the Government of the People, By the people and For the People.

It is instructive to note that, most of our State Governors believe they are demi- gods, and truly act as such. Once they take the Oath of Office, they abandon all tenets and principles of democracy, that essentially brought them to office. The problem is complex. 

Therefore, to avail the Nigerian state governor, the powers to control an entire state Police under his sole authority, could be suicidal to Nigerian democracy. This is because, even now when the Police structure is not under their supervision, some state governors still attempt to resort to the Police Commands in their states to coerce the electorates during elections to toe their political paths during voting

More over, state governors are presently finding it difficult to pay state staff salaries, so where will they get the money to pay State Police, when they solely rely on federal government  allocation without recours to the diverse natural resources in their states to improve their Internally Generate Revenue (IGR).  

There is a constructive argument that state governors might use State Police to intimidate, blackmail and victimize Nigerians either for political, ethnic, tribal or social gains for themselves, to the detriment of the state.

We cannot afford to copyright the United States of America, Great Britain, Germany or any other country on the issue of State Police, because we are not ready for it now.

Labour Party cannot afford to fail Nigerians, I support NLC for better resolution.
-Fadojoe

A former Presidential Aspirant under Labour Party and the leader of Rescue Movement for Nigeria, Comrade Faduri Oluwadare Joseph popularly called Fadojoe has asserted that Nigerians have high expectations in Labour Party is the third force, hence the party cannot afford to dash the high hope of Nigerians.

This he disclosed during a live interview on ‘Inside Politics’ program on SilverBird Television, anchored by Chris Kehinde Nwadu on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Affirming that he doesn’t belong to any faction in Labour Party. But “part of the stakeholders who come together and want to resolve the internal crisis. Right now, what the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is doing is resolving the crisis. Don’t forget that Labour Party is a baby of NLC. So since we lack leadership at the top to resolve the crisis, the NLC had to set in. For instance at the beginning of the Crisis, if Mr Peter Obi had managed it on time and handled it well, it wouldn’t have gone this bad. So because the man at the center could not handle it, that was why the NLC had to come in”.

Adding that the Anambra State Labour Party convention was mere political kangaroo, “what Abure did in Anambra State and tagged it national convention was a mere kangaroo gathering. It’s now that the NLC will organize a real convention from the Ward to the Local Government, to the State and finalized at the National level. Abure Kangaroo convention in Anambra State was never endorsed by any stakeholder in the party and even INEC didn’t agree with it. Everything is just about greed and greed and greed and that is why we are where we are today. Everyone fighting for selfish interest, personal interest and not national interest”.

Emphasizing the legitimacy of NLC intervention he noted, “within the confide of the law, NLC has the power to take over the party to resolve lingering crisis, if the situation is getting out of hand.

“Labour Party has no national leader for now. Because Mr Peter Obi that supposed to intervene on the issue of the crisis has not been proactive to initiating amicable resolution. So NLC had to step in.

“I came from US because of the NLC intervention in resolving the crisis as I was invited, though I couldn’t meet up on the day of the meeting, but my media director represented me there and it was a robust engagement.

“Note that a house divided against itself cannot stand. With the crisis in Labour Party, it will be easier for the enemy to penetrate and even use people from within against Mr. Peter Obi and that is another reason he should have been more proactive in handling the internal crisis”.

On the solution to the conflict in Labour Party, Comrade Fadojoe noted that, “the solution to the lingering problems in Labour Party is restructuring and reorganizing the party. First and foremost, these set of leaders – The Abures the Apapas, – need to step aside for new leaders who are ready to work and have the interest of the nation at heart. And give the younger generation opportunity to be part of the leadership. Nigerians are looking at Labour Party as alternative, and we cannot afford to fail them. So we shouldn’t see in Labour Party what we are seeing in APC and PDP. Therefore let’s support the good move by the NLC to reposition the Labour Party.”

As his parting words, he briefly highlighted that if he is the present president of Nigeria, what he would have done differently as follows, “I would not have removed subsidy in day one. But before I remove subsidy I would have held various meetings with the marketers, meet with everyone involved in that sector and agree on something cogent and put measures in place to cushion the effects.

“On the monetary policy, I would have also first entered into the system, see the way money is played within the system and see what to do before unifying the currency.

“And most importantly on the issue of electricity supply, I would have done everything within my power in my first year as president to ensure we have stable power supply in this country. A country that has stable power has cut its problems half way”, he concluded.

ECWA Pastor in Kaduna Attacked ,killed by Bandits, says CAN Branch 

… CAN joins family to demand for  justice 

The Christian Association of Nigeria , Gure Branch and family members have  demanded justice for the pastor of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Kaduna Central District Church Council was attacked and killed by Bandits recently . 

The Pastor, according to information gathered was attacked  on Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 was attacked and killed by suspected bandits along Birnin Gwari-Kaduna road, Kaduna State, Nigeria. 

He was on his way from an official Church assignment from Kurebe area in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Before his untimely death ,Rev Manasseh was a pastor serving with the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) at Kaduna Central District Church Council (KCDCC). 

In a press statement jointly signed  by and family and CAN Chairman ,Gure branch Rev. Yahaya Kinge, the family of the deceased urged Governor Uba Sani led government  as well as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to help  secure justice for killed cleric . 

According to the statement, the Nigerian youth and women who are direct victims of banditry and insurgency are fed up inability of federal government to find a lasting solution to the incessant killings of innocent people. 

The statement further reads: “The hard push to the wall is enough for us to bear no longer. As at the time of filing this report no statement is made either by Kaduna state Police command nor the state government. “

” The remains of his body has been deposited in Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, Nigeria.”

Forum for Good Governance in Nigeria (FGGN) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu for spare heading efforts to tackle terrorism across Africa.

According to the group, it’s worthy of note that the two-day high level counter-terrorism summit held at Abuja is a well attended conference by African leaders ; United Nations Officials and several stakeholders across the world .

In a statement made available to journalists in Kaduna today, the Forum said ,in the face of rising insecurity in the country and africa , the summit will no doubt be more comprehensive in finding solutions.

In the statement jointly signed by the National Coordinator and Secretary;Comrade Abraham Douglas and Comrade Bala Galadima Ikara, the summit organised by the federal government with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) with the theme: ‘Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism’ will enhancing multilateral counter-terrorism cooperation and reshape the international community’s collective response to terrorism in Africa.

While aligning with President Tinubu on his position about illegal mining activities as a source for terrorism funding, the group in the statement expressed satisfaction that the summit has served as a formidable avenue for African leaders for the first to converge to review the threat of terrorism on the continent.

“We are happy to see African leaders discuss regional cooperation in addressing terrorism with a Frontline solutions and the urgent need to have an Integra security strategies to combat terrorism in Africa .Stating further, This is of paramount importance , especially with the increasing diverse threats posed by terrorist groups .

“We strongly backed the idea of President Tinubu’s,who is the chair of the West African regional bloc ECOWAS to establish and strengthen a regional standby military force.Noting that it will be the beginning of end of terrorism in our dear continent .

“At this point, we are left with no option than to join other Nigerians to commend President Tinubu and his NSA for putting the security of lives of the citizens as a priority in line with the constitution.

“It is evidence in the manner the security challenges,such as: banditry and insurgency are being handled by this government that there will an end to problems . As we pray for better days , we also express hope the there will a day Nigerians can go to bed with their two eyes closed “.

Good Governance Forum Praises Tinubu, Ribadu for Spare Heading Efforts to Tackle Terrorism in Africa

Forum for Good Governance in Nigeria (FGGN) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu for spare heading efforts to tackle terrorism across Africa.

According to the group, it’s worthy of note that the two-day high level counter-terrorism summit held at Abuja is a well attended conference by African leaders ; United Nations Officials and several stakeholders across the world .

In a statement made available to journalists in Kaduna today, the Forum said ,in the face of rising insecurity in the country and africa , the summit will no doubt be more comprehensive in finding solutions.

In the statement jointly signed by the National Coordinator and Secretary;Comrade Abraham Douglas and Comrade Bala Galadima Ikara, the summit organised by the federal government with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) with the theme: ‘Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism’ will enhancing multilateral counter-terrorism cooperation and reshape the international community’s collective response to terrorism in Africa.

While aligning with President Tinubu on his position about illegal mining activities as a source for terrorism funding, the group in the statement expressed satisfaction that the summit has served as a formidable avenue for African leaders for the first to converge to review the threat of terrorism on the continent.

“We are happy to see African leaders discuss regional cooperation in addressing terrorism with a Frontline solutions and the urgent need to have an Integra security strategies to combat terrorism in Africa .Stating further, This is of paramount importance , especially with the increasing diverse threats posed by terrorist groups .

“We strongly backed the idea of President Tinubu’s,who is the chair of the West African regional bloc ECOWAS to establish and strengthen a regional standby military force.Noting that it will be the beginning of end of terrorism in our dear continent .

“At this point, we are left with no option than to join other Nigerians to commend President Tinubu and his NSA for putting the security of lives of the citizens as a priority in line with the constitution.

“It is evidence in the manner the security challenges,such as: banditry and insurgency are being handled by this government that there will an end to problems . As we pray for better days , we also express hope the there will a day Nigerians can go to bed with their two eyes closed “.

Fadojoe Commends the DSS, Advocates for the support of Nigerian in fighting crime.

The leader of Rescue Movement for New Nigeria and a presidential Aspirant under Labour Party, Mr. Faduri Oluwadare Joseph aka Fadojoe, has commended the Department of State Security Service DSS for their roles in combating crime in Nigeria.

The commendation came when Fadojoe paid the DG a courtesy visit at the DSS Headquarters in Abuja on Monday April 21, 2024 as part of his working visit to Nigeria.

Fadojoe stressed that, “This visit to the DSS is to familiarize with them and to commend them for the good job they are doing in a country where everything is politicized. Therefore on behalf of our group, Rescue Movement for New Nigeria, we want to give the DG kudos and to encourage him to keep giving his best for the country. And as well advocate for the support of all Nigerians in combating crime as we all have our roles to perform in making the country a better place.”

Adding that any country that must survive, the secret service must be up to date and up and doing and the citizens too must play their parts where necessary.

Appreciating the warm and kingly reception accorded the team, he stressed that, “the reception is overwhelming, from the gate to every office, as if we are all these big names in Nigeria, in fact, we never expected this level of reception. In deed, I have concluded that the DSS is really not just about big names but service to the nation. And we as citizens need to come to terms with the fact that the DSS is a friend of Nigerians”.

The Deputy DG receiving the team on behalf of the the DG who had to attend to an emergency, appreciated the visit and commended the group for taking out time for this visit as well as for the belief in the department of State Security. He also expressed the readiness of the personnel of the DSS to continue to give their best for the country, though in most cases some of the efforts they put in may not be visible to the public.

Sanda organizes a 5-day Computer-based workshop for 100 Adamawa Teachers

…. praises Gov Fintiri for reviving the Educational sector

By Tom Garba, Yola

Irked and worried by the constant failure of the West Africa Exams Council of the Senior secondary schools by many students of Adamawa, failing in Joint Admission and matriculation board, the university entry exams, an Education enthusiast, Hon Umar Sanda Iya organized a five days workshop for teachers in the Northern Senatorial District of the State.

He attributes the lack of computer-based knowledge of both the teachers and students as contributing to the failure of many of the Sons and Daughters in the state who are qualified and good enough to join any of the civil service, military, or paramilitary work in the country.

According to him, the essence is to support the present Government of Adamawa State under the able leadership of Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri as the Governor with the vision to transform the state in many fields of endeavor.

He said the government of Adamawa State has built and furnished many schools with computers but teachers and students lack requisite knowledge of how to use the computer systems and appliances are becoming damaged and obsolete.

He appraised the government for making giant efforts for Adamawa indigenes to succeed and academically compute well anywhere they are.

Sanda who is also a business Man and politician said it become paramount for him to give back to society with the little God has blessed him with to impact humanity in the area of Education.

While calling on well-meaning and high-spirited organizations, individuals, especially those from Adamawa Northern Senatorial District join hands with the present administration of Fintiri in making education a priority.

The workshop on Equipping Teachers for Inclusive Practices through the use of Information and Communication Technology, ICT, the Katukan Gulak on Monday flagged off the training with a hundred teachers cutting across the five Local Government areas of the Northern Senatorial District as beneficiaries.

The teachers who are twenty from each local government area of Mubi North, Mubi South, Maiha, Michika, and Madagali were trained during the workshop on “Equipping Teachers to Make Creative Computing Accessible.”

Stakeholders in education representing the five Local Governments including traditional rulers (Lawan Duhu), Pastors, Imams, Principals of both private and public schools, head teachers of primary schools, and local government council officials were in attendance in appreciation of Sanda’s efforts.

Sanda in an interview with our Yola correspondent charged Community Leaders, and other critical stakeholders on education to make computer education a success because he lack of it is drawing their wards and children backward.

While thanking the Governor of Adamawa State for the successes recorded in different parts of the State, especially in the area of road infrastructures, innovative education, security, and human capital development of the state civil service, Sanda called on him to as a matter of urgency to employ more teachers and give priority to those who are ICT compliance and those who have the knowledge of computer in all the secondary schools in the state.

“We have brilliant students, they abound in al our communities and schools but because many of them are lacking of computers knowlege and exposure to ICT-based exams, they always hit a rock and become demoralized in pursuing their dreams.

“Just recently many of our young ones went for Police enrollment but they could not succeed because of their little knowledge of computers. I think government at all levels must embark on awareness and training of the teachers in this regard.” Sanda said