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Supporters To Tinubu: Palliatives, Tackling Insecurity, Reviving Industries Should Be Your Target

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The Tinubu supporters, under the umbrella of confederation of APC Support Groups and Tinubu Shettima Support Network (TSN) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to focus his attention on providing parliatives to Nigerians, tackle insecurity and revive the industries.

Speaking at a press conference, the Director-General, Confederation of APC Support Groups and National Chairman, Tinubu Shettima Support Network (TSN) Engr Kailani Muhammad said Nigerians have given their mandate to Tinubu adding that no one will take it away.

According to Kailani, the European Union (EU) should focus on activities that will help the developing countries and not their wealth adding that they should not interfere in Nigeria’s democracy.

On the issue of palliatives, Kailani said the palliative initiatives of Mr President to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal is most welcome, adding that it should be strictly monitored to avoid abuse by unscrupulous government officials.

“Again, setting up a committee to run a market survey to determine forces that hike up the prices of commodities, goods and services and provide a genuine template for prices is a step in the right direction. Nigerians are groaning under severe hardship and we hope this synergy will bring succor to our teeming masses,” Kailani said.

On insecurity, Kailani, who said security within the West – African Sub- region is of utmost importance to the development and well- being of the Nigerian citizen and the state, added that President Bola Tinubu should vigorously explore all avenues for cooperation with regional leaders that can strengthen the security architecture within the region.

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“This will go a long way to counter terrorism, small arms and weapons proliferation among member states, while also strengthening trade and commerce that will impact positively on our GDP,” he said.

Speaking on the revival of industries in Nigeria, Kailani said industries is one major factor that should be treated with the urgency it deserves as a platform to generate employment and create wealth to the teeming masses.
“In a nutshell, Mr President Sir, you are moving on the right track and your landmark achievements this short while in office, is a clear indication and serves as catalyst for development of our nation. Despite the distractions, be assured that Nigerians and indeed West Africans and Africans are behind you,” Kailani said while congratulating Tinubu on his emergence as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

“We wish you success, wisdom and good help while you direct the affairs of West Africa, and May the Almighty God crown you with many more achievements,” Kailani added.

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We are aware of the distractions by the European Union (EU), who are hell bent on casting aspirations on the 25th February Presidential election in Nigeria. The EU as a global empire has the right and obligation to dabble into issues such as the Russia/ Ukraine, but not into domestic matters like an election in Nigeria. There are critical crises areas around the world that need urgent attention of the EU, not self-proclamation of a jurist.
Let us be reminded that, the argument of the FCT as a factor to be won by a presidential candidate to validate his election does not hold water. A similar argument surfaced in 1979 between late Alhaji Shehu Shagari and late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, about what constitutes a 2/3 majority of 19states of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The case was thrown out by the courts as an insufficient ground to void a presidential election.
We want restate here that Nigerians are for peace and we do not want or envisage some foreign imperialists to foment grounds that will lead us to war. As far as we are concerned, the only interest of external forces in Nigeria is our natural resources which they intend to cart to their countries in the event our center can no longer hold.

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Police Successfully Rescues Two Abducted Federal University Lafia Students

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The Nasarawa State Police Command has successfully rescued two students from the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) who were kidnapped on Sunday, March 30.

In a statement released to the media on Tuesday in Lafia, Police Spokesman SP Ramhan Nansel provided details of the incident. He reported that the command received an emergency call regarding an attack on a student lodge around 9:20 PM on March 30, during which two students were taken hostage.

“At approximately 9:20 PM on March 30, we were alerted to an attack at a student lodge located behind Nasara Estate, Tudun Kauri, Lafia. During this assault, two Federal University Lafia students, Sadiq Adinoyi and Sakina Adinoyi, were abducted,” SP Nansel stated.

Following immediate instructions from Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, members of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and ‘A’ Division in Lafia were dispatched to locate the assailants.

Nansel elaborated that, based on technical intelligence, the rescue team identified the location where the victims were held— a forest area behind the 500 housing unit along Doma Road.

“The team engaged the suspects in a gunfight within the forest. The overwhelming firepower of the police forced the assailants to retreat, abandoning the victims, who were safely rescued,” the spokesperson noted.

Additionally, one suspect, identified as Ibrahim Musa from Abuni village in Awe Local Government Area, was apprehended at the scene. Nansel indicated that the suspect has provided valuable information and is aiding ongoing investigations.

On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Nansel expressed gratitude to the anti-kidnapping unit for their unwavering efforts in the rescue operation. He reaffirmed the command’s dedication to combating crime and encouraged officers to remain resolute in their mission to eliminate criminal activities in the state.

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Lawmaker urges FG to curb incessant killings in Benue

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Rep. Blessing Onuh, representing Otukpo-Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has urged the Federal Government to curb the escalating insecurity and incessant killings in Benue.

Speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Onuh, of the All Progressives Congress, lamented the incessant attacks and killings in Otukpo in Benue, describing the situation as a “national emergency” that required immediate attention.

She appealed to President Bola Tinubu to direct security agencies to intensify efforts in apprehending the perpetrators, bringing them to justice and restoring peace to the affected communities.

“The killings in my constituency have reached an outrageous level in recent weeks.

“Every day we witness the senseless murder of innocent people and tragically, it is beginning to feel as though it is normal,” Onuh said.

She claimed that people were being killed and kidnapped repeatedly, yet nothing seemed to be happening to the perpetrators.

“Families mourn their dead, return home, and brace for the next attack by suspected herdsmen,” she added.

Onuh claimed that a retired customs officer, Mr Onche Akatu was brutally murdered a day ago while two members of his family were kidnapped in Asa 2 community, Otukpo Local Government Area.

“Should the dead man now rise to pay ransom for their release? My heart bleeds,” she lamented.

Onuh also said that a nursing mother, Mrs Felicia Ochigbo, was recently slaughtered in the Old NTA Area of Asa community among several other killings in Benue communities.

“As I speak to you now, people are running away from their communities without even knowing if where they are going is even safe.

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“Are these killers above the law?

“Why is it so difficult to apprehend them and restore peace so that our people can sleep with their two eyes closed?” she queried.

The lawmaker also raised concerns that the fear of violence had forced many farmers to abandon their farmlands, adding that the development was worsening food shortages in the region.

Onuh advised the youths against jungle justice or reprisal attacks, emphasising that taking the law into their own hands would only escalate the crisis.

She assured her constituents of her commitment to working closely with political leaders and security agencies to put an end to the heinous acts plaguing her constituency.

“I will engage with political stakeholders and security heads to ensure these atrocities come to an end.

“Our people deserve to live in peace,” she said. (NAN)

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DSS arrests 2 principal suspects involved in Uromi’s tragedy

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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two principal suspects allegedly involved in the killing of 16 travellers in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of Edo State last week.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Friday Ituah, announced this in a statement on Tuesday.

He said the suspects were apprehended in Uromi town following credible intelligence.

According to him, operatives of various security agencies are hunting for other key suspects involved in the unfortunate incident.

Ituah stated that they have been transferred to Abuja for further interrogation and prosecution by the relevant authorities.

On Monday, the state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo paid a condolence visit to Kano State. He revealed that 14 suspects had already been arrested in connection with the killing and were to be moved to Abuja for further interrogation.

Governor Okpebholo, who visited the State to condole with the government and families of the victims, had vowed that justice would be served and those involved in the killing would be brought to justice.

Governor Okpebholo had also assured the families of the victims that adequate compensations would be paid.

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