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  • Outrage as old video shows Gov El-Rufai calling for negotiation with terrorists

    Outrage as old video shows Gov El-Rufai calling for negotiation with terrorists

    An old video that shows Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai calling on ex-president Goodluck Jonathan to negotiate with Boko Haram for the release of Chibok girls has re-surfaced on the Internet.

    The video has sparked an outrage, while reactions continue to trail the ongoing attacks and abductions of citizens in Kaduna State given the stance of the State Government not to negotiate with bandits.

    Governor El-Rufai in the old video expressed his support for negotiation with terrorists which is contrary to his current stance as Kaduna State Governor.

    “Whatever it takes to rescue those girls should be done. If one of these girls was Jonathan’s daughter the story will be different, the only reason these girls are still in captivity is because they are not the daughter of any important man in Nigeria and we know it,” the Governor said in the video.

    He added: “…if you say am politicising terrorism then go and rescue the girls so that I don’t have the basis to politicise it.

    “I am in support of every option, when you have lives of your citizens at risk, you should not take any option off the table, you should be flexible, you should listen, you should negotiate and look the price you have to pay and get those girls out, you should not say you won’t do this, you won’t do that, it’s irresponsible”.

    Governor El-Rufai has been under more pressure to negotiate with bandits following the most recent attack involving the students of Greenfield University Kaduna.

    The attack led to the kidnapping of an unspecified number of students amongst which five have so far been killed.

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  • BREAKING: After 20 days as hostage, Southern Kaduna indigenous musician Fisha, freed by kidnappers

    BREAKING: After 20 days as hostage, Southern Kaduna indigenous musician Fisha, freed by kidnappers

    Fans and lovers of Indigenous southern Kaduna Musician, Mike Maids Aribi known on stage as Fisha has been his celebrating his release since Sunday morning.

    Aribi’s close relation Gabrial Ham disclosed this to thenewsguru.ng on Sunday.

    Recall that Fisha was kidnapped on 5th of April on the Kaduna- Kwoi road while returning to Jaba his home town.

    “It is the Lord’s down and it’s marvelous in our side looking at what our state has turned into, we thank God for the release our brother, he is a gentleman and has always had the interest of southern Kaduna at heart” Ham said.

    Also reacting to the incident is one of Fisha’s kinsman, Anthony Aribi who called on the Kaduna state government to pressurise the Federal Government to support governors fight banditry in all states of the federation

    Kidnappers have since January 2021 spread from Kaduna North and Central to the Kaduna-Kafachan highways.

  • World Malaria Day 2021: Kano Govt laments death of 1,079 in 2020

    World Malaria Day 2021: Kano Govt laments death of 1,079 in 2020

    A total of one thousand, and seventy nine (1,079) persons died of malaria complications in Kano state in 2020, State Commissioner of Health, Dr Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa disclosed on Sunday in Kano.

    Speaking at a press conference in commemoration of the World Malaria Day Celebration, the commissioner disclosed that in the year under review, the state recorded 3,712,354 outpatient attendance.

    According to him, 2,349,596 fever cases screened for malaria, adding that 1,685,925 diagnosed for uncomplicated malaria, as 1,664,991, representing 98.8% were treated with ACTs.

    Dr Tsanyawa further stated that in the first quarter of 2021, 355,426 individuals were diagnosed as uncomplicated malaria with 352,363, representing 99.1% treated with ACTs, as 155 died.

    To address the challenges, according to the commissioner, despite the unprecedented global health crisis, especially in the face of COVID-19 pandemic, Kano state government, under the leadership of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has placed high priority on malaria in a bid to save lives of women and children.

    He said the state government, in collaboration with development partners has administered more than 3,000,715 doses of malaria Chemo-prevention drugs (sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine & Amodiaquine- SO+AQ) with a view to preventing malaria deaths in children under age of five years.

    Dr Tsanyawa added that the state government had procured anti-malarial commodities worth over N279 million in the first quarter of 2021, adding that the effort was to eliminate malaria in the state.

    He restarted the commitment of the state government towards eliminating malaria by the year 2035.

    “Gentlemen of the press, I will like to reaffirm the government’s commitment towards improving healthcare system in the state by earmarking 10% of Kano Health Trust Fund( KHETFUND) to fight against malaria and reducing the burden of associated disease as well as other interventions such as the subsidized sale of anti-malarial drugs(ACT) and LLINs by some of our implementating partners through private sector.

    “These have received renewed vigour in line with improving and safeguarding the quality of lives of the good people of Kano state,” he said.

  • Police arrest 15 persons in Southern Kaduna over alleged killing of cattle

    Police arrest 15 persons in Southern Kaduna over alleged killing of cattle

    No fewer than fifteen persons where arrested on Sunday by the Nigerian Police over what it termed conspiracy, disturbances and cruelty to animals in eight communities located in Atyap chiefdom, Zangon Kataf Local government area of Kaduna state.

    According to the police, the arrests followed the outcome of an investigation over the killing of seven hundred and six cows and seventy five sheeps belonging to innocent Fulani herders resident in the communities.

    Kaduna State police public relations officer ASP Muhammad Jalige disclosed this in press statement on Monday morning. According to ASP Jalige, the police is frowns at the unfortunate incident and will not allow criminal elements in the state take laws into their hands.

    The full statement reads:

    “On 24th March, 2021 at about 1000hrs some herdsmen reported at Divisional Police Headquarters Zonkwa, Kaduna that some uncertain number of persons had attacked some of their herds; killing seven hundred and six (706) cows and seventy five (75) sheep and dumped them in a ditch.”

    “On getting the complaint, Operatives immediately swung into action, visit the scene of the incident, took necessary photographs and expand their investigation which led to the arrest of fifteen (15) suspects in connection with the barbaric act within the following villages; Mate, Unguwan Tabo, Unguwan Rohogu, Runji, Mashan, Mashan Daji and wawan Rafi all of Atiyap chiefdom in Zangon Kataf LGA Kaduna state.”

    “The Command is deeply concerned about the nature of carnage perpetrated by agents of doom in their quest to set the State ablaze thus, cannot hold back and watch criminals take laws into their hands. It is however pertinent to note that the Command is not leaving anything to chance in ensuring that thorough investigation is carried out and equally prevents future occurrence of such dastardly act.
    The Kaduna Police Command is using this opportunity to warn all persons or group, to desist from taking laws into their hands without recourse to the rule of law and urged all the communities to imbibe the culture of togetherness for the interest of peace and socioeconomic stability of the State, as there will be no meaningful development in an atmosphere of rancour”.

    The suspects apprehended are so far assisting the Police in investigation and they will be charge to court on completion of same

  • BREAKING: Boko Haram forces UN to suspend humanitarian work in Damasak, Dikwa

    BREAKING: Boko Haram forces UN to suspend humanitarian work in Damasak, Dikwa

    The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria (UNOCHA) said it is putting on hold operations in Dikwa and Damasak in Borno State.

    Edward Kallon, UN resident and humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria disclosed this in a statement made available to TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) on Sunday.

    According to Kallon, the decision is due to the incessant attacks by the Boko Haram terrorist groups in the two communities. He said the UN is forced to safely relocate the humanitarian staff to other locations.

    “I am deeply concerned about the recent attacks on humanitarian operations in Dikwa and Damasak, affecting humanitarian assets and personnel.

    “We have temporarily suspended operations in these areas in order to safely relocate humanitarian staff and are closely monitoring the situation.

    “We intend to resume operations as soon as possible, so that civilians affected by the conflict continue to receive the assistance they need.

    “I condemn in the strongest terms attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure which may constitute violations on International Humanitarian Law,” Kallon said.

  • COAS Attahiru confirmed as Lieutenant General, prescribes new dress code for Nigerian Army

    The Rank of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Ibrahim Attahiru as Lieutenant General has has been confirmed.

    Army sources who disclosed the development to TheNewsGuru.com also said that the COAS has prescribed a new dress code for the Nigerian army.

    In a signal to all Army units and formation across Nigeria, the Army Chief disclosed that starting from today, Monday April 12, 2021 officers and men will be dressing in their plain green jackets on Mondays and Fridays.

    According to Army sources, the new directive is part of the restructuring being undertaken by the new army leadership.

    Shortly after assuming office, the army chief approved the redeployment of 204 of its officers to new formations across the country.

    With effect from next week, all officers and soldiers are to dress in their plain green jacket on Mondays and Fridays.

    The dress code is is popularly known as “number four dress” in the army.

    The number four dress is like a short-sleeved suit, popularly known as safari. It has four buttons and four pockets and is usually worn with a peak cap.

    The new directive further stated that on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, all officers and soldiers are to dress in the plain green uniform which requires them to tuck in. It is known as “number five dress.”

    The number five dress is a short-sleeved dress worn with a beret and can be worn with a combat boot or bate shoe.

    The materials for number four and five dresses are all the same with their styles being the only difference.

    The directive further stated that the dress for various operations still remain the woodland and desert camo depending on the region of Operation. It is known as the number six dress.

    According to sources, the mode of dressing contained in Mr Attahiru’s directive was what obtained before the coming of the immediate past Army Chief, Tukur Buratai.

    “Buratai gave a new directive while he was in power that number four uniform be used only for seminars and number five for office,” the source said.

    He added that the new directive is not new to the army.

  • Naval officer disarms kidnappers, escapes after one month in captivity

    Naval officer disarms kidnappers, escapes after one month in captivity

    Sources at the Nigerian Navy on Saturday disclosed to TheNewsGuru.com, TNG that one of its gallant officer named AK Bala who was kidnapped on 24th February, 2021 on his way to Kebbi State for leave, has successfully gained his freedom.

    Bala reportedly disarmed one of his abductors after which he used his weapon to kill the two of them placed on guard to watch him.

    Bala who has been in captivity for over one month said he studied the movements of the criminals and identified their weaknesses which he took advantage of, and when the opportunity presented itself he fought for his freedom which he won.

  • BREAKING: Resilient FCT residents chase kidnapers away with matchetes

    BREAKING: Resilient FCT residents chase kidnapers away with matchetes

    News just reaching TheNewsGuru.com indicates that heavily armed kidnappers attacked a resisdent at Tunga Maje village, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday.

    Unfortunately, the kidnappers met a very stiff resistance from their intended victim.

    TheNewsGuru.com gathered that the victims used machetes to confront the kidnappers who were using sophisticated weapons, which drew the attention of the vigilante group members in the area.

     

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  • JUST IN: Northern youths demand immediate sack of CCT chair over ‘Biafran Boys’ Comment

    JUST IN: Northern youths demand immediate sack of CCT chair over ‘Biafran Boys’ Comment

    Northern Youths Council of Nigeria, (NYCN), has called on the President Mohammadu Buhari to sack the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar over it termed “alleged abuse of power.”

    Few days ago, the CCT boss, Umar was caught on viral video assaulting and causing injury to a security man named Clement Sargwak, a 22-year-old at the popular Banex Plaza wuse 2, Abuja, who had told him to park his car appropriately.

    This caused a national outcry where many stakeholders called for the removal of Umar. But in a swift attempt to justify his action, the CCT spokesman, said the guard was rude and called those that resisted him “Biafra Boys”.

    President of the NYCN, Isah Abubakar made available to thenewsguru.ng frowned at the CCT Chairman usage of “Biafran Boys” to describe Nigerians who are going about their lawful businesses.

    “…it’s an attempt to stir division in the country so that he would escape public scrutiny and the consequences of his action….” Abubakar said

    He added that “…assuming without conceding that the guard actually threatened the CCT Chairman, he (Tribunal chairman) shouldn’t have taken the law into his hands, noting that the conduct of the Judicial Officer has succeeded in inspiring millions of Nigerians to start taking the laws into their hands anytime they feel slighted.

    The youths, therefore, called on Danladi Umar to resign from his position as the CCT Chairman, stressing, “We have every reason to believe that anybody from Eastern Nigeria that appears before CCT can’t get justice, following the “Biafran” mindset he holds against them.”

    The youths appealed to the Inspector General of Police to immediately arrest and prosecute him (Danladi Umar) for assaulting a law-abiding Nigerian on his duty post.

    They called on the presidency to as a matter of urgency replaced Danladi as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal if he fails to resign voluntarily.

    The youths also called on the National Assembly to stop appropriating money to the Tribunal if Umar fails to resign and the presidency decides to retain him.

    The statement expect Danladi Umar to apologise to South Easterners who believe in unity of Nigeria and are working hard to guarantee same.

    “The members of Northern Youths Council of Nigeria will prepare for grand protest if the above demands are not met,” the statement said.

  • Fear of kidnappers mar Easter travels in Kano State

    Fear of kidnappers mar Easter travels in Kano State

    Commercial Transport operators in the motor parks within the Audu Bako Secretariat park also known as Dogon Banki area in Kano Municipal Local Government Area, Kano State, have raised complaints of low turnout of passengers for Easter Travels.

    This they said is largely caused by the fear of the high level of kidnappings on the highways in the Northern part of the country.

    After visiting the Kano-line and Dogon Banki motor park on Good Friday, our correspondent, who was told that travellers may increase in number on Easter Sunday, reports that there were only a few passengers boarding to travel on.

    In an exclusive interview, an official of the Ali Kofa said the park expected a huge turnout of passengers compared to last year considering the fact that the Covid-19 travel restrictions are no longer there as it was the case in 2020.

    “We thought that by today (Easter Sunday) passengers would increase but the park is still scanty.

    “Turnout of passengers last year’s Easter was also very low but it was understandable because it was because of the Coronavirus, I don’t know why people are not traveling. I think they are afraid of Kidnappers,” Ali said in Hausa.

    Movements from Kano to other Northern parts of the country used to be massive during festivities due to the large population of the State, which is motivated by the predominant business and commercial potentials Kano is known for.