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Nasarawa Assembly directs SSG office to return 2 Hilux vehicles to TSC

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From Abel Daniel, Lafia

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Education, Science and Technology, has directed the office of the Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State to return 2 Hilux vehicles purchased by the government for the Teachers Service Commission( TSC) or face the committee.

Chairman of the Committee Hon Daniel Ogazi, gave the directive when the management of TSC appeared before the committee on its 2023 budget defence on Tuesday in Lafia.

Ogazi, said that the vehicles were purchased for the TSC to ensure effective monitoring and supervision of teachers and other activities.
“We are directing that the office of the SSG should return two vehicles purchased by the state government for the TSC.

“As provision was made in the budget as requested by Teachers Service Commission for the purchase of the two vehicles for monitoring and supervising activities of teachers and other activities.

“We are directing that the office of the SSG return the two vehicles purchased or should appear before th committee to explain why the TSC is yet to access the vehicles,” he said.

Ogazi urged the commission to continue to be up and doing in ensuring effective supervision of teachers in the state.

Earlier, Pastor Benjamin Baka, the Secretary of the Commission commended the committee for supporting its activities to achieve success.

The management of Nasarawa State Vocational and Relevant Technology Board led by its General Manager, Dr. Idris Umar Idris also appeared before the committee where he appreciated Gov. Sule and the committee for their efforts in tackling youths restiveness in the state.

The General Manager said that the mandate of the board was to train the youths in different skills in order to tackle unemployment and restivenss among among them.

“We have trained so many youths and still planning to train more in different skills to enable them become self reliant,” he added

Ogazi, assured of effective synergy
with the state government in order to tackle youth restiveness and unemployment in the state.

Ogazi said that the board is one of the agencies that is taking the youths off the streets in the state, hence the committee’s readiness to support the board at all times to succeed.

The management of the Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) led by Permanent Member 1, Mr Sameer Baraki appeared to defend their budget where Hon Ogazi, urged the board to commence the process for recruitment of primary school teachers in the state.

“We have passed a resolution in this House declaring a state of emergency on primary education through recruitment of primary school teachers.

“As there was no adequate primary school teachers in the state. The devastating effect of primary education in the state is worrisome, hence the need of our concern in that direction,” he said.

He assured of the committee’s readiness to address the challenges facing the board

The Permanent Member one of the board, Mr Sameer Baraki assured the committee of their readiness to always do the right thing in the interest of the primary education.

He told the committee that a panel was set up to look into the recruitment of teachers into primary sc

Nasarawa State Bureau for Information and Communication Technology also appeared before the committee to defend its budget as the Chairman of the committee commended the 2022 budget performance of the bureau.

He also commended them for good 2023 budget presentation.

Earlier, the Director General of the Bureau, Mallam Shehu Ibrahim commended Gov. Sule and the committee for giving them adequate attention to succeed.

The Director General assured of his readiness to explore more ways of generating revenue to the state through ICT.

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CUPP lampoon Reps over move to investigate Ugochinyere, others for visit to Fubara

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**Calls for reversal of the ill-informed Move by the House of reps

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has Condemned the attempt by the House of Representatives to refer Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and other members to the Committee On Ethics for probe over their Solidarity Visit to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

Fifty members of the House of Representatives hadq paid a solidarity visit to the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to celebrate his one year in office.

The lawmakers, who consist of members of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), Labour Party ( LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party ( NNPP), All Progressives Grand Alliance ( APGA) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) also include the spokesman of opposition coalition, in the House, Ikenga Ugochinyere..

Ugochinyere had explained on the sideline of the thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt that federal lawmakers were in Rivers to solidarilize with Fubara and celebrate with him on his one year of transformational leadership.

But the House had referred the Honourable members to the Committee on Ethics for disciplinary action over their visit

However, the chairman,

Media Committee of the

Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) Chief Barr. Chukwudi Ezeobika in a statement has tackled the leadership of the House for the action which he said clearly cast doubt on its integrity in the observance and or adherence to the laws which they enact/promulgate. 

“Relying on the point of order/ privilege raised by Yusuf Gagdi of the All Progressives Congress, Plateau State to arrive at such decision is erroneous and grossly misleading.

“The House, by this very action, has impugned on the integrity and sacredness of Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) especially Sections 39 and 40 which guarantee Freedom of Expression and the Press as well as that of Peaceful Assembly and Association respectively. 

“We, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP),  hereby call on the leadership of the House of Representatives to, without further delay retract its ongoing steps in the purported probe of these Honourable members by its Ethics Committee and not engage in any act that may violate the fundamental rights of its members or any member of the public. 

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Kano Police counter reports that Emir Bayero will lead Jumma’t prayer

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the Kano State Police Command has countered reports that Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead Jumma’t Prayers at Kofar Kudu Central Mosque, Kano, where Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, Emir of Kano, leading prayer at the moment.
The reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, have been laying claim to the throne, creating confusion in the city.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had dethroned Ado Bayero and asked him to hand over within 48 hours.
But the dethroned monarch in defiance returned to the town under military protection and has been operating from the mini palace since then.
In a statement by Abdullahi Kiyawa, spokesman of Kano Police Command, said, “The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc further assured that all necessary security arrangements have been made for Alhaji Aminu Bayero to observe his Jummah Prayers in the Mosque where he lives at the Nasarawa Palace.
“The CP also assured that the Police and all other state security agencies will provide adequate security at the Palace where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to observe his Jumma’at Prayers.
“Members of the public are therefore advised to ignore the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and to go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation assuring that the Police will continue to provide the necessary security for ensuring that residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.”
The emirate tussle has continued to linger since the reinstatement of Sanusi and dissolution of the five emirates.
There have been cnflicting court orders for and against
Based on the conflicting orders, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Ariwoola, had summoned the head of the Federal High high Court and Kano Chief Judge.
The Police statement reads,
KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND
31ST MAY, 2024

The Kano State Police Command is hereby advising all residents to disregard the false information circulating on social media that Emir Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead Jumma’t Prayers at Kofar Kudu Central Mosque, Kano.

2. The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc further assured that all necessary security arrangements have been made for Alhaji Aminu Bayero to observe his Jummah Prayers in the Mosque where he lives at the Nasarawa Palace.

3. The CP also assured that the Police and all other state security agencies will provide adequate security at the Palace where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to observe his Jumma’at Prayers.

4. Members of the public are therefore advised to ignore the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and to go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation assuring that the Police will continue to provide the necessary security for ensuring that residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.

SP ABDULLAHI HARUNA KIYAWA, ANIPR, MNISMA,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATONS OFFICER,
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, KANO STATE COMMAND.

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Royal turbulence gets messier as emirs Sanusi II, Bayero move to hold prayer at Palace Mosque

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Dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero and Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II

As the royal turbulence continue to shake the foundation of the city of Kano, the ancient city is tension soaked as the two contending Emirs- the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, have indicated their determination to hold Jumaat prayers at the Palace Central Mosque.
A press statement issued Thursday night, signed by Danburan Kano, Munir Sanusi Bayero, spelt out the itinerary of the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to the Mosque to lead the Jumaat Prayers.
The statement explained that Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, who resides in the Palace, and is closer to the contending Mosque, is expected to lead the two rakat Friday prayers.
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has been leading the Jumaat Prayers at the Palace Central Mosque as the Amir of the City, a statement explained.
The statement by Danburan invited Kano residents to come and listen to the sermon to be delivered by the Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II.
However, another statement from an aide of the deposed Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero invited residents to join him at the Emir’s Palace Friday Mosque to observe the Juma’at prayer.
It stated that the movement to the Emir’s Palace Mosque starts at 12.30 pm.
However, the police are yet to comment on the development.

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