Tag: NORTHERN NIGERIA

Kwara Killings: North on fire, South on edge

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Kwara killings

…”Nigeria facing genocide” Yoruba groups warn Fresh outrage has trailed the September 17 massacre in Oke Ode, Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, where 15 people — including vigilantes, women, children, and the village head — were killed by armed bandits.  The attack has triggered warnings from both political leaders and Yoruba groups about an impending national security collapse. Northern Nigeria’s 19 governors, elders and political heavyweights yesterday declared that insecurity and poverty in the region have reached breaking point—warning the crisis now threatens national stability. At the Northern…

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“Inseparable Nigeria depends on secure North” – President Tinubu 

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Tinubu on North

President Bola Tinubu has said that the indivisibilty of Nigeria depends on a secure northern Nigeria. The President represented by the Minister of Finance and Cordinating Minister of Economy, Wale Edun, stated this yesterday during a two-day Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit at Abuja Continental Hotel, on the theme: ‘Unlocking Strategic Opportunities in Mining, Agriculture and Power’ organised by the Northern Elders Forum, (NEF). The President noted that there was need to ignite the power inherent in northern Nigeria by unlocking the potentials in the region. He recognised the…

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“Northern Nigeria’s newborn has 15% chance of dying before age 5” – Bill Gates

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Bill Gates

American billionaire businessman, Bill Gates, has raised alarm about the high child mortality rate in Northern Nigeria. Gates stated that “a child born in northern Nigeria has a 15% chance of dying before the age of five”. He then urged governments to reverse global health funding cuts. Speaking during an interview before the Reuters Newsmaker Foundation’s annual Goalkeepers event in New York on Monday, Gates said the world was at a crossroads, with millions of children at risk of dying if funding drops too steeply.  “You can either be part…

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‘Why North can’t speak with one voice’ – Tanko Yakasai 

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Tanko Yakasai

Elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, has said Northern Nigeria cannot speak with one voice. Speaking with newsmen yesterday, Yakasai said the large population of the North naturally leads to diverse opinions. ‎ The elder statesman dismissed the idea of prematurely ending President Bola Tinubu’s administration, while advocating for the completion of its tenure and policies. ‎ ‎He advocated continuity in governance, to ensure stability, which he believes is essential for national progress and prosperity. ‎ ‎Yakasai equally endorsed democracy as the best form of government, citing its ability to provide stability…

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North divided over State Police, as insecurity deepens

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North divided over State Police

…Govs. back Tinubu’s plan, Elders warn of political abuse Nigeria’s debate over the creation of state police has split northern leaders, with governors backing the move while some elder statesmen reject it, warning it could worsen insecurity and political persecution. The Northern States Governors’ Forum, (NSGF), reaffirmed its unanimous support for state-controlled policing, describing it as a necessary reform to tackle banditry, insurgency, and communal violence overwhelming federal security forces. According to the spokesperson for the NSGF chairman, Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe, Isma’ila Uba Misilli: “The Forum is fully…

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‘Northern bloc rises for 2027’ — Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal 

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Babachir Lawal on Arewa bloc

…Re-ignites claim that Obi won 2023, not Tinubu Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has launched a blistering attack on President Bola Tinubu while unveiling a new northern political platform to shape the 2027 presidential race. Lawal, speaking in a televised interview on Monday, said prominent northern politicians outside government have formed the Nigerian People’s Consultative Political Forum (North) to end regional disunity and vote as a bloc. He vowed the group would back only a candidate — northern, southern or “even from heaven” —…

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“North has nothing to regret for supporting Tinubu’s Government” – Bagudu

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Bagudu on Tinubu govt.

Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has stated that the North remains fully represented in President Bola Tinubu’s administration and has no reason to feel marginalised or regret its political support. Speaking yesterday at a technical session during the two-day “Government–Citizens’ Engagement”, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna, Bagudu said the Tinubu administration is fair, inclusive, and committed to national unity. He said: “Those of us privileged to be part of this government are vigilant and committed to protecting the interests of the North.…

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2027: After Buhari, APC scrambles, as Atiku, Kwankwaso jostle for North’s political leadership

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Opposition scramble

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has ignited a fierce struggle for the political soul of Northern Nigeria, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) scrambling to retain its loyal base.  Meanwhile, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kano governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have emerged as frontrunners in the race to inherit Buhari’s political mantle. Buhari, who died in London on July 13 after a prolonged illness, was buried in Daura, Katsina State, with national leaders, traditional rulers, and thousands of ordinary Nigerians in…

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Gen. Kazir raises alarm over ‘great damage’ to North by AREWA24

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Gen. Kazir raises alarm

…Calls for resistance to ‘divisive agenda’ Aminu Imam Brigadier-General Kapeh Alwali Kazir (rtd), has issued a stern warning against what he describes as the “grave damage” being inflicted on Northern Nigeria by the foreign-owned media channel, AREWA24. In a statement issued yesterday, Kazir alleged that AREWA24 is part of a grand plot to undermine the values of the North and deepen existing divisions among its people for the benefit of external interests. “They are a part of the grand plot to undermine our values and further divide the North with…

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‘North’s insecurity fuelling mental health crisis in Nigeria’ – Bishop Kukah

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Bishop Kukah

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto diocese, Mathew Kukah, has linked the current mental health crisis in Nigeria to the incessant violence and insecurity plaguing the country, especially the northern region. “We are all vulnerable to mental health challenges due to the violence around us and the limited access to medical care. Our women and children should not be dying because healthcare is out of reach,” he stated, during the recent commissioning of projects at the Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Kware. He stated that the pervasive violence and inadequate access to healthcare services…

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