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2023: What Tambuwal, Babangida Aliyu says about Tinubu
2023: What Tambuwal, Babangida Aliyu says about Tinubu
By: James Bwala
If democracy helps the populace learn how to hold their leaders accountable, then politics, which is where democracy comes into play, must help the populace decide which candidate to support. When the general elections on February 25, 2023, get near and members of the opposition speak highly of a candidate with such a generous aura of respect as Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it is not bad to take their remarks seriously.
Many have praised Tinubu, the APC presidential candidate, as a remarkable leader who cultivates those around him and elevates them to millions of others who are undoubtedly celebrating him today. The speeches we hear from some of them who interacted with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu remained and reminded Nigerians about the hero who can lead them to the promised land, despite the fact that politics with its many fingers has driven others away, especially in the run-up to the 2023 general elections. Of course! Tinubu has persisted in telling anyone with an ear that he is confident in his knowledge of the road to the New Nigeria.
In the words of the governor of Sokoto state and DG Atiku campaign organization, Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the APC Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was described as ‘a patriot, a leader of men, who at all times stand on the side of truth, who at all times works with democratic forces to enthrone and entrench democracy and democratic culture in Nigeria.’
Tambuwal was not under any pressure when he spoke at the time to convince Nigerians that Tinubu is, in fact, a patriot, which we all need to lead the country at this time, so if we dissect and put his words on the table to choose between the man he is trying to sell to Nigerians and his words, we can go with his words considering the time he said it rather than now.
On the other hand, former governor of Niger state, Babangida Aliyu said where ever he went and he was praising the Awolowo’s, the Ziks and the Ahmadu Bello they would say it is because there was a leadership vacuum that we were always remembering the older ones.
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According to the former Niger governor and Atiku’s top ranking campaigner ” Now we have one that we can look at as the hero of our time. When he (Tinubu)became the governor of Lagos state, I was already a Permanent Secretary in the cabinet secretariat, so I had the chance to see many of them because I was the one doing the writings of whatever they are talking about in their meetings. I could observe, I could grade and I could say this is doing the job or say I don’t know why these people elected this one or what happened here.
“The Emirate of Borgu in Niger state discovered him (Tinubu) a long time ago. That he was really a leader. A leader that will always be in the front and not a leader that will send the troops and stay in the room.” He ended with this praise, “Jagaba, Jagaban Borgu, Jagaban Nigeria.”
The two prominent PDP figures were blunt in their respective speeches and came to the conclusion that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos state and current candidate for the APC presidency, was the only person who could be a true democrat and meet the nation’s current needs for heroes.
The viral video says volumes about the APC presidential candidate’s character in the current campaigns. Each campaign team runs its train in a very different fashion, but the APC train, which is commanded by Tinubu and Shettima, consistently garners the most attention before, during, and after rallies.
The APC structure has been quite clever from one campaign rally and gathering to another. When the Tinubu, Shettima train bulldozed the road to Awka yesterday and stood higher in the Alex Ekwueme Square silencing the critics and leaving a historic footprint, it was somewhat shocking to many indigenous people of the southeast that mountains of people could gather and celebrates tinubu and kashim Shettima on Obi’s alledged political ground.
Both governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, and the former governor of Niger state, Babangida Aliyu, have solid reputations. Nigerians would do better if they made a wise choice rather than a poor one because as insiders, Tambuwal and Babangida have spoken; and spoken from a point of observation about leadership and success. If the opposition’s big pot of words about the choice of the next Nigerian leader could come with Tinubu as the man to lead for historic footpaths, We cn as well conclude here that Tambuwal and babangida have chosen to speak the truth.
2023: What Tambuwal, Babangida Aliyu says about Tinubu
Cross River: Army foils abduction, rescues victims from suspected sea pirates
By: Zagazola Makama
Four passengers abducted by suspected sea pirates on the waterways between Nigeria and Cameroon have been rescued unharmed by the Nigerian Army, security sources confirmed.
The incident occurred on 2 December 2025 when Ebuka Clinton, Alice David Albino, Usin Divine, and another passenger boarded a commercial speed boat from Ikang Beach, Bakassi, to Isanghele Fishing Pond in Cameroon.
They were intercepted and taken hostage by suspected sea pirates to an unknown location on the waterways.
On spotting a Nigerian Army patrol boat, the assailants fired sporadically and abandoned the victims in their attempt to escape to the Cameroonian creeks using another speed boat.
One of the victims, Blessing Bassey Edem of Ikang, sustained a bullet injury on her right buttock. She and the other passengers were later rescued and conveyed to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital for treatment, where they are reported to be responding to medical attention.
Authorities are monitoring the waterways to prevent further abduction attempts.
Cross River: Army foils abduction, rescues victims from suspected sea pirates
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NSCDC Intensifies Anti-Corruption Fight, Inaugurates New Heads of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit
NSCDC Intensifies Anti-Corruption Fight, Inaugurates New Heads of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reinforced its commitment to combating corruption by inaugurating new heads of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) and unveiling a robust Corruption Prevention Strategy.
Commandant General (CG) of NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Audi on Wednesday charged the newly inaugurated ACTU heads to lead by example, enforce compliance without fear or favour, and resist undue pressure by upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
The CG, represented by the Deputy Commandant General (Administration), DCG Adeyinka Ayinla, delivered the keynote address at a one-day sensitization workshop, inauguration ceremony, and integrity award event held at the Corps’ National Headquarters in Abuja.
Audi stated that the new NSCDC Corruption Prevention Strategy is designed to reduce misconduct, promote due process, and reinforce internal discipline within the Corps. He applauded the support of President Bola Tinubu, through the Minister of Interior, Honourable Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
Also speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, stressed that corruption undermines service delivery, erodes public confidence, distorts development priorities, and weakens the security architecture of a nation.
Aliyu, represented by Mr. Olusegun Adigun, assured the NSCDC of the Commission’s continued partnership in championing preventative measures across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), and appreciated the Corps for its strong anti-corruption posture.
Earlier, the Chairman of the NSCDC ACTU, Acting Commandant Audrey Obeh, described the gathering as a “transformative moment” and a testament to the Corps’ dedication to integrity and national development. She commended the Commandant General for his visionary leadership, which has provided an enabling platform for the ACTU to thrive.
“The inauguration of ACTU Heads, integrity awards, and unveiling of the NSCDC corruption prevention strategy all demonstrate how we are intentionally strengthening the pillars of accountability within our system,” Commandant Obeh stated.
A key highlight of the event was the presentation of integrity awards to deserving officers and staff.
The CG of NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Audi, received the Integrity Champion and Visionary Award.
The erstwhile Chairman of NSCDC ACTU, Commandant of Corps Remi Ekundayo, bagged the Distinguished ACTU Chairperson Emeritus Award.
Other recipients included ASCII Amanze Abraham Onyedikachi (ACTU Integrity, Ethics and Compliance Award), and CSC Aremu Rafiu (Kwara State Command), CSC Akinwande Adesola Comfort (Oyo State Command), SC Umar Abubakar Ladan (Borno State Command), and SC Yusuf Ibrahim Yusuf (Jigawa State Command), who all received the ACTU Outstanding Performance and Distinguished Service Award.
Goodwill messages were also delivered by representatives from sister agencies, including the Controller General of Immigration, the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
NSCDC Intensifies Anti-Corruption Fight, Inaugurates New Heads of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit
ICRC to commission first wheel chair assembly plant in Borno
By: Bodunrin Kayode
In response to increased demands for easy movement by physically challenged people in Borno state, the international committee of the red cross (ICRC) will soon commission a centre for the assembly of varieties of wheel chairs for their needs.
The centre which is located at the pompomari bypass axis of the maiduguri metropolis will be commissioned before the end of December.
This was made known by the head of the physical rehabilitation centre of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) Surajo Jabo during the celebration of the international day of persons with disabilities under the theme Fostering Disability -inclusive societies for advancing social progress
He urged the Nigerian society to remember that inclusivity is the very foundation of sustainable development, social cohesion and human dignity for all which is why his organization has eight out of 24 staff who are physically challenged
Surajo noted that the centre will be able to employ about 1000 people at a time when the plant starts producing before the end of the year.
He said that about 3500 people have benefitted in terms of Prosthetic limbs in the centre from November 2020 when they started till date.
The coordinator stated that at least 300 requests are on the table waiting for their own share while the demand has increased from 25 to 30 cases monthly.
Serajo posited that about 12 cases of military personnel have also been fixed and still counting even as the insurgency war rages on.
On challenges, he told this reporter that due to the high demands for the artificial limbs, there has been an increased need for more support which is why they have extended their partnership with a lot of non governmental organizations to keep the good work going on.
Supporting his claim, Dr Babagana Waziri who is the founder for the centre for inclusion, support and advocacy for disables said that he has also been supporting challenged people in the area of health care, social inclusion, well being, and humanitarian partnership.
He added that its time the government recognized the needs of challenged people because they will always have special needs which society cannot turn away from.
The UMTH has been the major prosthetic support centre for the entire north east region of Nigeria taking care of both military and civil residents in the 16 year old insurgent war.
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