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I’ll Fighting For My People Till I Die – Kantigi

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Alhaji Isah Liman-Kantigi, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate in Niger in the March 18 Governorship poll, said he would continue to fight for the people of the state till he died.

Addressing newsmen at his country home, Kantigi, on Thursday, he said his reason for joining the governorship race was to make life better for the people of the state.

According to him, the people have been left behind, abandoned and left in a pathetic state.

”Niger State has been left behind in so many areas. A Governor cannot do everything, he has to delegate power and whosoever that power is been delegated to should ask questions.

“Have I done well? So, in view of that circumstances we need to check ourselves, our people have been maltreated and left behind.

“Our people have no leadership to control them, particularly what we have seen in various places that I have visited.

“That is why I went into the governorship race to give leadership and impact the people positively,’’ said the flagbearer.

He therefore pledged to support the new governor to make things better for the citizens of the state.

”I will not rest on my oars until when the people of Niger state and Nigerians in general enjoy their full rights.

“I will not stop fighting until I see that people that live around me, and people of Nigeria enjoy what they are supposed to enjoy,’’ Liman-Kantigi said.

The governorship candidate however said that he and his team would go back to the drawing board to assess the electoral process.

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According to him, voters orientation needs to be elevated, because the person given spaghetti does not know that he is doing a lot of harm to himself.

“You give people clothe that is worth N700, meanwhile, your wife is tying a clothe of N1 million. Is that what our people are supposed to get in return,’’ Kantigi questioned

While promising to ask questions before taking any further action, he said that there was no court higher than that of God.

“My late father used to say whatever you fight and the time has not come, keep on fighting.

”But, if the party decides to take any further action, that is the party and they have the mandate and resources to do so.

“Elections have come and gone. We are looking at issues arising from the elections to assess where they originated from, is it from INEC or human error.

“Election has come and gone, let us rally round who God has put on the throne and pray for him to look at the needs of the people for the progress of Niger state.”

On the telephone call to APC’s Bago, the Governor-elect, Kantigi said that calling him was personal.

”To be a good leader, the Governor-elect has to be comfortable and we all have roles to play in ensuring that. That call was part of it.

”He has to be comfortable to tackle the arduous task ahead of him as he takes the mantle of leadership of the state.

”I have fought the APC gallantly with a vote difference of 82,420, this was unprecedented in the history of Niger state. The people stood up and said no.

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”They said enough is enough, but God said it is not yet time,” Kantigi added.

He however advised the governor-elect, Alhaji Umar Bago, to be wary of sycophants, saying that they are always selfish and retrogressive.

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Residents of Kaura Namoda Commend Defence Minister for Crackdown on Bandits

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Residents of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area in Zamfara State have expressed their appreciation to the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, for his role in the elimination of over 50 bandits who had been terrorising the region.

In a statement signed by spokesperson Suleiman Yusuf, the community praised Matawalle for his leadership in restoring security, describing his commitment as a major relief for communities that had long suffered from violent attacks.

“We, the residents of Kaura Namoda, express our deep gratitude for the improved security situation.

“We can now live without fear, resuming our daily lives with a renewed sense of safety,” Yusuf stated.

The security operation, conducted under Operation Fansar Yamma, targeted a gathering of armed bandits in Kaura Namoda. A precision airstrike successfully eliminated 50 bandits, while several others sustained injuries, marking a significant blow against criminal elements operating in the region.

In a separate mission in Tsafe Local Government Area, security forces tracked and neutralised a notorious bandit, Shehu Dan Kwale, further strengthening efforts to curb insecurity in Zamfara State.

The military’s actions under the directives of Matawalle have been widely welcomed by residents of Kaura Namoda, Tsafe, and Gusau Local Government Areas, who have endured years of attacks by armed groups. Many now express optimism that sustained efforts will restore lasting peace to their communities.

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6 die as truck rams Into vehicles, pedestrians in Onitsha

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Police Command in Anambra has confirmed that six people died in a multiple-vehicle accident on Saturday at Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha, the commercial hub of the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer(CPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said in a statement on Sunday that the police had taken over the accident scene to maintain order and facilitate investigations.

“According to eyewitness accounts, the accident occurred due to the loss of control of a truck, which rammed into pedestrians, two tricycles, and a commercial bus loaded with passengers,” he said

Ikenga noted that the crash claimed six lives, while several others sustained injuries and were currently receiving treatment at the hospital.

He added that the bodies of the deceased had been deposited in the morgue.

He added that some relatives of the victims had been contacted and informed about the incident.

Ikenga said that the command extended its condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and wished the injured a swift recovery.

He urged drivers to conduct necessary safety checks before plying the roads to prevent such tragic incidents.

The CPRO assured the public that further updates would be provided as investigations progressed

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Adeleke’s $20m fraud allegation against Oyetola mere shadow chasing – Ogundokun

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A frontline politician, Chief Abiola Ogundokun, has described Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun’s $20 million fraud allegation against his immediate predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, as mere shadow chasing.

Ogundokun stated this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, while reacting to a petition by Adeleke to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Oyetola.

Adeleke had, in the petition, alleged that Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, misappropriated a $20 million World Bank health grant while he was governor of the state.

Ogundokun said in the state that there was nothing serious in the petition other than a drama aimed at generating negative energy toward the 2026 governorship election in the state.

He described Oyetola as a man of sterling performance in the private sector as well as due diligence and strict adherence to rules in the public service as governor.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain also described the former governor as the pride of Osun and Nigeria who should not be pulled down or given uncharitable names but encouraged to do more for the state.

According to him, there is the need to stop a destructive campaign of “I will destroy you if I can’t get it.

“Oyetola is honest to a fault,” he remarked, calling on the people of the state to join him in moving Osun forward.

Ogundokun advised Adeleke to prioritise good governance rather than engaging in frivolous activities.

“What Osun requires and deserves is focused leadership and serious engagements.

“I will advise Ademola Adeleke to stop playing politics with the exalted office of the governor by turning it to a petition writing apparatus.

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“He should use the enormous power of the office to improve the lots of the people instead of deploying the state resources to bully and witch-hunt a perceived enemy or enemies.

“Writing a petition against a man like Oyetola, to me, is like chasing a shadow.

“The task before Adeleke is huge, and meeting the expectations of the people should be his priority and not fighting an imaginary political foe,” he said.

The elder statesman urged the governor not to deviate from the vision of the state’s forefathers.

Rather, he said that Adeleke should learn to build on the good foundation of his predecessor instead of finding ways to shoot down his good legacies. (NAN)

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