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Abba Yusuf Calls for Action on Minors Detained from Protests

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Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has requested on the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice to act on the minors in detention. These minors were part of the protesters arrested on Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

These protesters were arrested upon many charged including treason and urging the government to remove the current president, although the suspects pleaded not guilty for such charges.
This information was reported on the social media account of Dantiye, “The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has instructed the state’s Commissioner for Justice to act on the development. “My attention has been drawn to the appearance of teenagers (some believed to be from Kano) in court today (Friday) in Abuja.”
“The Commissioner of Justice has been instructed to act immediately on the issue. We shall do everything possible to get them back to Kano, insha Allah,” the governor’s statement read on X.


 

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MDCAN Praises Tinubu for Resolving UNIZIK Crisis and Supporting Medical Professionals

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The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has expressed its appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his swift intervention in the ongoing crisis at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

This development follows President Tinubu’s decisive action on Wednesday, when he instructed the Minister of Education to dissolve the university’s governing council and remove the recently appointed Vice Chancellor, Professor Benard Odoh, along with the registrar.

This occured days after MDCAN declared a warning strike in protest of the exclusion of medical professionals from the list of eligible candidates for the Vice Chancellor position at the university.

The association had raised concerns about the lack of representation for doctors in key administrative positions, calling for a fair and inclusive process that would allow qualified medical professionals to contest for such positions.

Dr. Amaechi Nwachukwu, the chairman of MDCAN’s Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital branch, spoke to the media, expressing gratitude to President Tinubu for addressing their concerns.

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Nwachukwu praised the President’s response, stating that his actions demonstrated that he is a leader who listens to the needs of the people and is committed to doing what is right for the nation’s institutions.

“I’m pleased that President Tinubu has taken decisive steps to resolve the crisis at UNIZIK,” Nwachukwu said.

“Just three days ago, MDCAN began our warning strike, and we held a press conference in support of our national body’s stance.

We called for the removal of the VC, the dissolution of the council, and the re-advertisement of the Vice Chancellor position to allow medical professionals to be included as potential candidates.

The President’s decision shows that he is committed to making sure things are done the right way.”

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In addition to the resolution at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nwachukwu emphasized other key issues the association hopes the President will address.

Among their demands is a call for doctors working in universities and other government parastatals to be paid according to the consolidated salary structure, ensuring fair compensation for medical professionals.

Furthermore, the association raised concerns regarding the recent review of their salary structure by the federal government, which included a 35 percent increase in basic salary.

According to MDCAN, some institutions have failed to implement this increase, while others have yet to pay the arrears owed to medical personnel.

“We urge President Tinubu to look into these matters as well,” Nwachukwu added.

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“The welfare of medical professionals is critical, and we believe that with his intervention, we can ensure that these issues are addressed promptly.”


 

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ACF Criticizes Tinubu’s Policies, Highlights Northern Challenges

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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed concerns over the worsening economic crisis in Northern Nigeria, attributing it to the policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

In a communique issued by National Publicity Secretary Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba on November 20, the ACF called for a review of these policies, noting their adverse impact on the region.

“The current Federal Government’s policies continue to worsen the precarious conditions in Arewa. Economic reforms, while necessary, should not impoverish the people they aim to serve,” the ACF stated.

The forum also highlighted escalating insecurity, poor educational outcomes, and inadequate electricity supply as major challenges.

It urged the Federal Government to ensure security, address the growing food crisis, and embrace constructive criticism to improve governance.

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Furthermore, the ACF advised northern governors to adopt coordinated strategies in critical areas such as security, education, and agriculture to mitigate the region’s challenges.


 

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Man Found Dead in Ogun Hotel After Returning from the U.S.

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A man identified as Abidoye Godday was found dead in an Ogun State hotel shortly after returning from the United States.

According to police spokesperson Omolola Odutola, the deceased’s brother, Jimoh Godday, revealed that he discovered Abidoye’s body after receiving no response to his calls and gaining access to the room with a spare key. Drugs, traditional medicines, and a liquid-like substance soaked into the bed were found in the room.

A friend of the deceased, Ogunmonti Ogunwole, disclosed that Abidoye had purchased nine different medications the day before due to health complaints.

The body has been sent to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital morgue for an autopsy, and the case is now with the State Criminal Investigation Department for further inquiry.

Odutola urged the public to avoid self-medication and seek proper medical advice.

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