By; Dr Raji Bello. The past few years have witnessed a gradual emergence of references in public commentary and social media to a potential or actual rupture of relations between Hausa and Fulani groups in the Northwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Prior to this, the two groups had enjoyed a largely harmonious relationship for much of their history which was only punctuated during the period of the establishment of the Sokoto Caliphate. Since Nigeria came into being at the turn of the 20th century, conflict between the two groups was…
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CLEEN Foundation gets new Executive Director
By; Abubakar Ahmed; Kaduna. The Board of Directors of CLEEN Foundation has appointed Gad Peter as the Executive Director. Gad Peter comes with a wealth of experience in the civil society sector as an active advocate for civil and political rights and access to justice. A statement by the chairman Board of Directors Professor Etannibi Alemka says Peter has at various times worked with the League for Human Rights (LHR), Centre for the Advocacy of Justice and Rights (CAJR), Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP) of the British Council, Creative…
Read MoreKaduna Guber ticket: How Uba Sani use Islamic Clerics to outsmart el-rufai
Facts are emerging on how Senator Uba Sani used Islamic clerics in Kaduna to outsmart Governor Nasir Ahmad el-rufai to secure the ticket of the All Progressive Congres APC for the 2023 gubernatorial elections in the state. Senator Uba Sani representing Kaduna Central, according insiders in his camp, was said to have approached some Islamic Scholars in the state, requested for a meeting to discuss important issues pertaining to the the security of the state. At the meeting, Voice of Liberty’s source said Sani convinced the Islamic scholars that the…
Read MoreLabour Party: Nat. Sec. disowns Okafor, says no faction
The National Secretary of Labour Party (LP), Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim has disowned the self acclaimed factional Chairman of the party one Calistus Okafo who also falsely presented one Mr. Jude Ezewanfo as a factional presidential candidate, asserting that there is no faction in the party. Speaking in a Radio Programme monitored in Kaduna by Voice of Liberty, Ibrahim said Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi remains the authentic presidential candidate of the party, dully elected at a convention organized by the leadership of Mr Julius Abure as national chairman,…
Read MoreMarket Quit Notice: Sanwo-olu reverses ultimatum following Sarkin Fulani of Lagos intervention
Following the 14 days ultimatum given to Traders at the Alaba Rago Market, Ojo Lagos, to vacate the premises for development by the Lagos the state government, the Sarkin Fulani of Lagos and Chairman Council of Fulani Chiefs South West, Alh. (Dr) Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II has intervened on the issue. Bambado met and discussed with Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo Olu at his office in Alausa where he raised the concerns and plights of the traders. As a result, Alhaji Sa’adu Yusuf Dandare Gulma Chairman Arewa Community APC…
Read MoreASUU raises eyebrow over threats, intimidation by KASU management
The Kano Zone of ASUU has expressed concern over alleged intimidation and threats against some of its officials by the management of the Kaduna State University (KASU). The Coordinator, Abdulkadir Muhammad, expressed the consternation in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna. Muhammad stated that the zone had received a disturbing report on the issuance of queries to the KASU Branch Chairman and Acting Secretary, Dr Peter Adamu, and Dr Akos Ibrahim, respectively. He added that the queries were vindictive and were issued to the two officials for communicating the…
Read More2023: We will not deploy to insecurity prone areas – INEC Awaits Supreme Court judgment on CBN Gov. to take a stand
Muhammed Haruna, a veteran journalist is a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) representing the North Central. In this interview with Voice of Liberty’ Abdull-Azeez ahmed Kadir, Haruna speaks about the Continues Voters Registration (CVR), insecurity and 2023 polls, monitoring of campaign funds by political parties, the stand of the commission with regards to CBN Governor’s decision to go to court to decide his fate on 2023 presidency. Voice of Liberty: Let’s start with the issues of Continues Voters registration. How far has the Commission gone? Haruna:…
Read MoreCourt sentences Danish to death for killing Nigerian wife, child
A Lagos High Court on Friday sentenced a Danish, Peter Nielsen, to death by hanging for killing his Nigerian wife and daughter. Justice Bolanle Okikiolu-Ighile convicted Nielsen, 54, on two counts of murder brought against him by Lagos State Government. The judge sentenced Nielsen to death by hanging on both counts. The Dane was charged with the death of his wife and singer, Zainab, and their three-year-old daughter, Petra. Lagos State Government accused him of smothering Zainab and Petra to death at 3.45a.m. at No. 4, Flat 17, Bella Vista Tower, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos…
Read MoreAisha Buhari tasks new NCWS leadership on women unity
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has called for unity of all women’s groups in the country. Buhari gave the charge when she received the newly-elected 15th National Executive Members of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) led by its President, Lami Lau, at the State House, Abuja. She said the body was recognised for its ability to unite the diverse women groups across the country. “President, as you know, the task of uniting women groups of different interests under one umbrella may be overwhelming. “Especially, when each of these groups…
Read More2023: U.S. threatens to impose visa restriction on promoters of violence
The United States of America says it will impose visa restrictions on anyone who promotes violence as Nigeria holds its general elections in 2023. America’s Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Michael Gonzales, handed out the warning at an international conference with the theme: “United States Policy and Nigeria’s National Decisions in the 2023 Elections”, held at Johns Hopkins University, United States. The conference, which held at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington DC, virtually, brought together Nigerian and American policy communities to discuss issues around the…
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