Tag: PROTESTS

Rightsizing: El-Rufa’i disengages 19 more political appointees in Kaduna

Aminu Imam

…As KASU students protest over planned school fees hike Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmed el-Rufa’i, has approved the disengagement of 19 political office holders, in the first phase of public servants who will depart the public service, in continuation of rightsizing the workforce. A statement from Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, issued yesterday, said that affected officials include two Special Advisers, a Deputy Chief of Staff and several Special Assistants, amongst others. According to the statement, this is the first phase of political appointees to depart the public service during the…

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Residents block Abuja-Kaduna highway as gunmen abduct 6 persons

Aminu Imam

…Police station burnt Following series of abductions in Niger State, some residents of Gauraka community, Tafa LGA yesterday morning blocked the Abuja-Kaduna highway to express their displeasure over the incessant cases of kidnapping in the community. This followed an alleged attack by gunmen on Angwan-Wazobia community yesterday, where six locals were reportedly abducted by the assailants. Gauraka community is located along Abuja-Kaduna highway. During the protests, the protesters burned tyres as they called for improved security in the area, as well as an end to incessant attacks on their community.…

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Residents block Abuja-Kaduna highway as gunmen abduct 30 persons

Aminu Imam

Following series of abductions in Niger State, some residents of Gauraka community, Tafa LGA on Monday morning have blocked the Abuja-Kaduna highway to express their displeasure. Gauraka community is located along Abuja-Kaduna highway. It was learnt that the community are protesting the abduction of some residents by gunmen. The protesters halted the movement of traffic on the highway while burning tyres to create a scene. According to residents, about 30 persons from the community are currently in the kidnappers’ den, and that their abductors are demanding a huge ransom. The…

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Protest: Fr. Mbaka reappears in Enugu, calls for calm

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The fiery Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, who was allegedly declared missing on Wednesday, suddenly reappeared few hours after his supporters embarked on protests across the state. The priest arrived at the Catholic Bishop’s Residence in a motorcade amidst jubilation from his Adoration faithful around 2.45pm. He however, stopped in front of the Bishop’s Court and addressed his supporters urging them to remain calm and return to the Adoration ground for further information. Irate youths on Wednesday vandalised the official residence of the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most…

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EndSARS: Plateau NOA urges calm

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Plateau has called for calm among youths over the #EndSARS protests to enable government to work out a lasting solution to the issues involved. A statement signed by Dazong Dung, Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the acting State Director of the Agency on Wednesday in Jos, urged the youth to remain calm to allow government to look into their demands with a view to proffering lasting solutions to them. According to Dung, the only way of reaching a consensus in a conflict situation is through…

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