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End unconstitutional deportations of our citizens now – Kano govt knocks FCTA

The Kano State Government has voiced its serious concerns regarding the regular deportation of citizens from FCT to Kano and other northern states. In a statement on Thursday, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Disabilities, Hajiya Amina Sani-Abdullahi stated that in the last four weeks, several Nigerians, mostly indigenes of Kano, Jigawa,
End unconstitutional deportations of our citizens now – Kano govt knocks FCTA

The Kano State Government has voiced its serious concerns regarding the regular deportation of citizens from FCT to Kano and other northern states.

In a statement on Thursday, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Disabilities, Hajiya Amina Sani-Abdullahi stated that in the last four weeks, several Nigerians, mostly indigenes of Kano, Jigawa, Katsina and Kaduna had been forcibly moved from Abuja to Kano.

She described the action as unconstitutional, stressing that every Nigerian has the right to live and seek livelihood in any part of the country without harassment, provided they do not threaten public peace.

“The FCT is not the property of a single state or region; it is the common heritage of all Nigerians and, as such, a home for all,” she said. “If certain individuals are found engaging in activities you consider undesirable, the humane approach would be empowerment programmes, grants, or rehabilitation—not forceful deportation.”

According to her, Some of them were held in custody for more than 10 days under deplorable conditions, with food provided once a day.

She described the treatment as degrading and unacceptable in a democratic society.

Sani-Abdullahi emphasized that Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf’s administration would not tolerate the humiliation of its citizens, urging the FCT Administration to end what she termed unconstitutional deportations and adopt lawful, humane measures going forward.

End unconstitutional deportations of our citizens now – Kano govt knocks FCTA

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Wike flags off distribution of 550 metric tonnes of subsidised fertilizers to Abuja farmers 

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched the distribution of 550 metric tonnes of assorted fertilisers at 50 per cent subsidised rates to farmers across the six area councils of the territory. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, the minister, represented by his Chief of Staff, Chidi Amadi,
Wike flags off distribution of 550 metric tonnes of subsidised fertilizers to Abuja farmers 

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched the distribution of 550 metric tonnes of assorted fertilisers at 50 per cent subsidised rates to farmers across the six area councils of the territory.

Speaking during the flag-off ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, the minister, represented by his Chief of Staff, Chidi Amadi, said the initiative is aimed at boosting food production, stabilising prices, and strengthening food security in the FCT.

“This initiative underscores our firm commitment to food security, agricultural revitalisation, and the welfare of our people. As the FAO has emphasised, food insecurity threatens dignity, stability, and peace.

“In view of this, and in alignment with Mr President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the FCTA has institutionalised this annual support scheme to ease production costs and enhance yields.

“The timing of this exercise is deliberate – coinciding with the farming season – to ensure that farmers can access inputs when they are most needed,” Wike said.

The fertilisers, which include conventional NPK, granular urea, NPK gel, and urea gel, will be distributed to farmers at half the market price. The minister stressed that mechanisms had been put in place to prevent diversion and ensure that only genuine farmers benefit from the programme.

Acknowledging that the fertilisers alone may not be sufficient, Wike highlighted partnerships with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, the Japan International Cooperation Agency, the Leventis Foundation, and the World Bank. He said these collaborations are focused on capacity building, promotion of good agronomic practices, reclamation of degraded lands, and support for livelihoods.

“Together, these interventions are reclaiming degraded lands, supporting livelihoods, and revitalising key agricultural sectors. Let me reaffirm that this administration remains committed to building a prosperous, inclusive, and secure city,” Wike added.

Meanwhile, the Mandate Secretary of the Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, Ango Abdullahi, expressed gratitude to the minister for his consistent support. He disclosed that, in addition to the fertilisers, 3,500 knapsack sprayers would also be distributed to farmers.

Abdullahi stressed the urgency of strengthening the agricultural sector to meet the growing food needs of Abuja’s expanding population, noting that the Secretariat was fully aligned with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to reposition agriculture in the FCT.

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Police caution drivers on Gwaram–Basirka road after bridge collapse

Police in Jigawa State have warned drivers on the Gwaram–Basirka road to exercise extra caution following the collapse of the Bagadaza bridge due to heavy rain. Spokesman of the command, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, stated this in a statement issued to DAILY POST on Thursday evening. According to him, “Drivers following Gwaram to Basirka to
Police caution drivers on Gwaram–Basirka road after bridge collapse

Police in Jigawa State have warned drivers on the Gwaram–Basirka road to exercise extra caution following the collapse of the Bagadaza bridge due to heavy rain.

Spokesman of the command, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, stated this in a statement issued to DAILY POST on Thursday evening.

According to him, “Drivers following Gwaram to Basirka to Darazau should drive with caution as the Bazadaza bridge collapsed.”

He said the command had already deployed its personnel to guide travellers on the right route to follow.

He urged drivers to cooperate with security agencies and drive carefully to avoid accidents.

SP Shiisu reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting the lives and property of citizens.

The bridge is located along the highway linking communities in Kano and Jigawa with some North-East states.

DAILY POST reported that last year, 21 persons died in a bridge collapse in Gwaram Local Government Area.

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No much difference – Security expert rates Tinubu’s government low on security

A retired Group Captain, Sodeeq Shehu, has rated President Bola Tinubu’s administration low on security, saying there is little difference from the previous government. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Shehu said that although there have been slight improvements in synergy among the military and security agencies, the overall security situation remains largely
No much difference – Security expert rates Tinubu’s government low on security

A retired Group Captain, Sodeeq Shehu, has rated President Bola Tinubu’s administration low on security, saying there is little difference from the previous government.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Shehu said that although there have been slight improvements in synergy among the military and security agencies, the overall security situation remains largely unchanged.

He noted that collaboration between the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, DSS, and Civil Defence has improved.

However, he stressed that the true measure of security is in the number of people killed, injured, kidnapped, or affected by attacks which, according to him, has not significantly reduced.

He added that he would score the Tinubu administration about 40 to 45 per cent on security, noting that addressing insecurity is a marathon and not a sprint.

He said: “When you say an appraisal, you have to look at where we came from and where we are now, and where we wish we would have been now compared to where we are now.

“We can say, yes, there are slight improvements, like you said, in synergy that we are seeing, whether it is in the intelligence agencies or even within the military itself, the Army, Navy and Air Force, we see a lot, and again, in combination with the other security agencies, like the police, like the DSS, civil defense and so on and so forth.

“However, again, internationally, when you imagine how secure a country or how peaceful a country is, the indices that stare you in the face are the number of people killed, number of people injured, number of people kidnapped, or number of attacks that have happened. Unfortunately, when you look at those numbers, we’ll see that there is not much difference from what we have before and what we have now. That is my own honest assessment.

“I did an op-ed where I said that as the Tinubu administration is concerned, I will score them about 40, 45 per cent on security. So like you said, it’s a marathon. It’s not a dash.

“So definitely, there are areas that can be improved, as we are seeing from the reports we are receiving.”

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Tackling insecurity requires unity, responsibility – IHRC-RFT

The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT), Nigeria Chapter, has expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity in Zamfara State and across the country, calling for urgent moral, spiritual, and collective action to restore peace. The group’s reaction follows Governor Dauda Lawal’s lamentation that despite intelligence on the movements of bandits, effective
Tackling insecurity requires unity, responsibility – IHRC-RFT

The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT), Nigeria Chapter, has expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity in Zamfara State and across the country, calling for urgent moral, spiritual, and collective action to restore peace.

The group’s reaction follows Governor Dauda Lawal’s lamentation that despite intelligence on the movements of bandits, effective action often stalls due to the need for clearance from higher authorities. IHRC-RFT described the situation as both a security and humanitarian crisis that demands immediate response.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday and signed by its Country Director, Ambassador Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, the commission called on various sectors of society to play their role in confronting insecurity.

It urged faith leaders—both Christian and Muslim clergy—to remind leaders and followers of accountability before God, emphasizing the sanctity of human life. Traditional rulers were asked to stand firm as custodians of conscience and resist any form of collaboration with criminals.

Political leaders, the statement stressed, must remember that “power is a trust and a test from God” and must be exercised with sincerity, responsibility, and fear of divine judgment.

Addressing those involved in banditry and terrorism, the group appealed for reflection and repentance, reminding them that “no wealth, gun, or position can save them from the inevitable reality of death and the hereafter.”

IHRC-RFT also urged the general public to remain steadfast in prayers, supplications, and good deeds, noting that security is a collective responsibility.

The group further appealed to the Federal Government to adopt decisive, people-centered measures that prioritize protection of lives and property, warning that injustice and negligence only emboldens criminal elements.

“The IHRC-RFT Nigeria Chapter stands in solidarity with all victims of violence and calls for a national awakening — a return to God, to conscience, and to humanity,” the statement concluded.

Tackling insecurity requires unity, responsibility – IHRC-RFT