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Northern Yoruba youths call for total boycott of planned protests
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Northern Yoruba youths call for total boycott of planned protests
Yoruba youths in the northern part of the country have called for a total boycott of the nationwide protests being planned by some individuals in the country.
This call was made during a meeting held in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, on Monday, where the youths discussed the current state of the nation.
In a communique issued by Seyi Olorunsola, the co-chair of the Northern Yoruba Youths’ Forum, the meeting focused on various issues affecting the youth and the Yoruba ethnic group, particularly those living in the northern region.
According to the communique, the forum after a robust deliberations, adopted several resolutions which cut across calling on government to address the present economic challenges in the country as well as the need for youths to shun the planned nationwide strike.
” The group acknowledges the current economic challenges in Nigeria and their severe impact on ordinary Nigerians, especially the youth.
” We call on the government to take all necessary measures within its power to alleviate the suffering of the people.
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” Call for Youth Restraint and Recognition of Government Initiatives: We urge youths nationwide to reconsider the planned protests slated to begin on August 1, 2024, and allow the government time to implement solutions to the ongoing challenges.
” The meeting recognized the various programmes and initiatives of the Tinubu administration aimed at stabilizing the economy after years of decline under previous administrations. These initiatives include but are not limited to: Massive palliative programs across different societal strata.
“The recent increase in the minimum wage from N30,000 to N70,000. The distribution of 650 metric tonnes of grains from the strategic grains reserve.
The allocation of 20 trucks of 25kg bags of rice to each state.
” Advocating for Cordial Youth-Government Engagement:
We call on youths to engage with authorities through more constructive means to address their concerns. Protests could potentially disrupt the already fragile economy and have the likelihood of turning violent.”
The forum also resolved that no Yoruba youth, whether in Nigeria or abroad, particularly those in the South Western parts of the country, especially in Lagos—the capital of the Yoruba homeland—should participate in the planned protests.
” By this resolution, the Group and Yoruba youths, in general, express their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies and programs, ensuring that these initiatives have ample time to achieve their intended outcomes,” the communique read.
Northern Yoruba youths call for total boycott of planned protests
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Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi
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Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has dismissed allegations that politicians are behind the rising insecurity in northern Nigeria.
In recent months, the North-West region has faced increasing banditry and violence, leading to the deaths of many, including the monarch of Gobir in Sokoto State. The unrest has sparked claims that politicians may be funding the violence for their own gain.
In 2021, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, alleged that some politicians were sponsoring the banditry seen across the country. However, in an interview with Punch, Sheikh Gumi denied these claims, stating that there is no evidence to suggest that politicians are fueling the unrest in the North.
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He said;
“This is an unintelligent allegation. No politician is sponsoring these people. We are all victims. The opposition is not even behind this. This is a natural reaction of people neglected for centuries without education.
“Now they are exposed to the world and they want education. These people are exposed to the Internet and they see how much they are deprived. They want to fight back. This act is not by anybody.”
Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi
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152 terrorists killed, 109 arrested in 1 week – DHQ
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152 terrorists killed, 109 arrested in 1 week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters Friday said troops during the week killed a total of 152 terrorists and arrested 109.
The military high command also stated that the strongholds of two notorious terrorist leaders — the Sadiku enclave at Tsora Hill in Safana Local Government Area, Katsina State; and the Yusuf enclave in Yadi Forest, Giwa LG, Kaduna State, were destroyed.
The Director of Media Operations, Edward Buba, in a statement, said the troops’ achievements were an indication that the military was steadily progressing towards the goal of destroying all criminal elements.
“The war against terrorists, insurgents, violent extremists and others perpetrating insecurity in the country rages, and troops are sustaining the momentum to achieve victory. Indeed, the armed forces are steadily progressing towards the goal of destruction of all these elements.
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“Given recent events, the military learns every day and makes improvements on ways to better deal with threat situations posed by these terror groups. Troops are moving in against the terrorists and denying them freedom of action.
“During the week, troops carried out surgical operations against two prominent terrorist commanders and decimated their strongholds, namely, Sadiku enclave in Tsora Hill in Safana LGA of Katsina State and Alhaji Yusuf enclave in Yadi Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State.”
“Overall, troops operations during the week resulted in 152 terrorists neutralised, 109 arrested and 91 hostages rescued,” Buba said.
He noted that during the operations against crude oil theft, products worth N795 million were recovered.
Buba urged the citizens to support the troops to win the war against insecurity in the country.
152 terrorists killed, 109 arrested in 1 week – DHQ
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Six kidnappers arrested in Delta, N2.3m ransom recovered
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Six kidnappers arrested in Delta, N2.3m ransom recovered
Six persons have been apprehended in Delta State over their alleged involvement in kidnapping.
The suspects were arrested in Uvwie Local Government Area of the State by police operatives from Ebrumede Division.
They also recovered from them a ransom of N2,344,000 (Two million, three hundred and forty-four thousand naira), with some stolen mobile phones.
Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda announced the development while briefing journalists in Asaba.
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CP Abaniwonda said, “Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of Ebrumede division while on patrol duty intercepted a tricycle conveying six-passengers.
“The suspects on sighting the Police attempted to escape but the operatives chased and arrested them.
“Upon search of the suspects, two million, three hundred and forty-four thousand naira was recovered.
“Some suspected stolen phones were also recovered. Further investigation revealed that the phone belonged to their kidnapped victims and the money was part of the ransom the victims paid for their freedom.”
Six kidnappers arrested in Delta, N2.3m ransom recovered
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