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Niger Coup: Muslim clerics, ex-Kano Emir meet Tinubu
Niger Coup: Muslim clerics, ex-Kano Emir meet Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday received a delegation of Nigerian Muslim leaders, led by Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, and accepted their mediation in the Niger Republic conflict.
The leaders were at the State House, Abuja to consult with the President on the situation in the Republic of Niger.
The President had on Tuesday declared that all options were still opened to find an amicable resolution to the Niger political crisis.
Speaking to newsmen, Sheikh Bala Lau said the delegation pledged to find a lasting and peaceful solution in neighbouring Niger Republic.
Lau said: “The delegation of Ulamah here in Nigeria met with Mr. President on the issue of Niger Republic.
“We want to find a lasting solution.
“We want peace and harmony to reign not only in Nigeria, but in the sub-Sahara region and globally.
“So, the whole Ulamah advised Mr. President that we want peace and reconciliation.
“Always if there is anything that happens between you and your neighbour, the Holy Qur’an commands you to reconcile.
“So, we want reconciliation.
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“That’s why we’re here and our able leader and President accepted the offer that he wants us to intervene and to talk to our brothers over there in Niger Republic, the scholars as well on how we can come together and bring a lasting solution to this problem.”
Similarly, Sheikh Abdurrahaman Ahmed confirmed that the President accepted their offer to mediate in the Niger Republic imbroglio, adding that the mediation will start as soon as possible.
Ahmed said that Tinubu also accepted for them to speak with the military junta in Niger to give concession in order to find a common ground between it and the Economic Community of West African States, which he heads as Chairman.
He said: “Other than that, the President deplored coup d’état in the Sahel region and as a democrat himself, said he will do everything to ensure that there is democracy, justice, freedom and peace in the sub-region.
“We as Ulamah are also committed to peace and justice, and the president will be enabling the Ulamah to mediate as it is appropriate.
“So this is why we’re here.
“And it is a mission accomplished because the President responded positively and in turn he has given us an assignment to also mediate to ensure reconciliation between the warring factions in Niger Republic.”
The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that on July 26, 2023, soldiers from Niger’s presidential guard deposed President Mohamed Bazoum and closed the country’s borders.
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Entrances to government ministries were also blocked by the presidential guard.
While the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government agreed on a number of resolutions against the military junta, another round of financial sanctions were on Tuesday imposed on entities and groups associated with the junta.
The former Emir of Kano, Mohammed Lamido Sanusi II, was also at the Villa to see the President on the Niger Republic issue.
Sanusi has reportedly spoken with the head of the military junta on Wednesday in Niamey in collaboration with the Emir of Damagaram, Niger Republic.
Speaking with State House Correspondents, Sanusi II said his mission was a private one not known to the government.
He said: “I came to brief him on the details of my discussions with leaders of Niger.
“We’ll continue to do our best to bring the two parties together to improve understanding.
“This is the time for public diplomacy, it’s not a matter that we leave to governments.
“All Nigerians, all Nigeriens need to be involved to find a solution that works for Africa, a solution that works for Niger, that works for Nigeria and a solution that works for humanity
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Minimum wage: Labour leaders storm out of meeting over FG’s N48,000 offer
Minimum wage: Labour leaders storm out of meeting over FG’s N48,000 offer
The organised labour on Wednesday stormed out of the minimum wage committee meeting with the Federal Government over the government’s offer of N48,000 new wage.
Labour comprising of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress had made a demand of N615,000 as the new minimum wage and gave the government May 31 deadline to conclude negotiations on new living wage.
The Tripartite Committee on New National Minimum Wage which included the private sector resumed negotiations on Wednesday.
A report by Vanguard quoted Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, who is one of the representatives of the NLC at the meeting, as saying , “We asked whether the N45,000 is for transport, food, clothing, housing or for what.
“So we just told them that since they are not serious, we better just leave, so we stormed out of the place,”
He said that the government offer was presented to them by the Permanent Secretary at the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
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BREAKING: Another Wike’s loyalist resigns from Fubara’s cabinet
BREAKING: Another Wike’s loyalist resigns from Fubara’s cabinet
Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom has resigned as a member of the State Executive Council.
In the resignation letter dated May 15, 2024, Professor Mmom referenced a “toxic” working environment as his reason for resignation, stating that such an environment would make it impossible to achieve “my set targets for the Education sector in the State.”
He, however, thanked Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the opportunity to serve in his administration and wished him well.
The letter read: “It is a truism that a calm, safe and friendly environment would stimulate efficient service delivery and enhanced productivity.
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“It is however unfortunate to note that my current work space has become toxic and no longer guarantees a favourable environment to enable me realize my set targets for the Education sector in the State.
“There is loss of trust, animosity and sharp division among colleagues in the same cabinet which is unhealthy and very unfortunate.
“I want to thank Your Excellency for the opportunity to serve in your cabinet and wish your administration well.
“Kindly accept the assurances of my esteemed regards.”
Professor Mmom was among the Commissioners that resigned from the Fubara cabinet last year during the heat of the political crisis in the state, before the intervention of President Bola Tinubu.
He returned to the Fubara administration as Commissioner for Education, but has publicly shown that his loyalty lies with the former Governor, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike.
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