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KACRAN Commends Tinubu’s Action on NEDC Board

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KACRAN Commends Tinubu’s Action on NEDC Board

By: Michael Mike

Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has commended the presentation for renewal of most of the members of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly, insisting that it was in order and reward for a glorious performance.

The National President of the Association, Hon. Khalil Bello in a statement on Tuesday said it is in view of how the management board has worked to bring succour to the zone, that “we of KACRAN strongly commended Mr. President for reappointing most of the members of the Commission’s Management Board as Mr. President has resent their names for confirmation to the National Assembly.”

KACRAN also praised the President for the timely reconstitution of the NEDC Management Board, noting that it was a move in the right direction.

The group explained that this would go a long way to limit the forecasted hardship in the North East, noting that the United Nations had reported that over 4 million people in the North East could be impacted by poverty in 2023.

The NEDC, the group, said would help alleviate the hardship of the people of the area especially following from recent removal of fuel subsidy and subsequent increase in cost of living.

Bello said: “We people of North East deem it necessary to highly applaud President Tinubu reappointment of the members for another four year term to continue with their good work, it is a move in the right direction, because we are fully aware that, nearly all members of Governing Boards and Parastatals of federal government with the exception of very few have been dissolved by Mr. President in his bid to bring sanity in governance, which provided him with over 2000 vacancies ready for his Presidential blessings, but our is an unforgettable gesture.”

He added that: “We are of the view that, their reappointment will bring quick development and consolidation of their previous achievements for the fact that, they know where they stopped and where to continue from, contrary to appointment of fresh members who must start with feasibility study in order to know where to start, which is time and money consuming.”

Bello said “as a matter of utmost importance and going by the financial and economic incapacitation of our people mainly caused by the activities of insurgency and the untold sufferings/hunger that most of the people of the region are battling with, we of KACRAN strongly appeal to our Members of National Assembly to please expedite action on affirming the names under reference.

“We once again appeal to Mr President and our Vice President, Kashim Shettima to kindly involve NEDC in the intended federal and state governments move to introduce palliative that will reduce the hardship associated with the total removal of oil subsidy because they know where the people of grassroots are and going by their historical antecedent, they can easily and effectively provide palliative at the door step of our people.”

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Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger

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Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

An operative attached to a security unit in Niger State has died following an accidental discharge of a rifle at his duty post in Shiroro Local Government Area.

Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the operative, identified as Abubakar Iliya, 35, who was attached to a special hunters unit stationed at Galadiman-Kogo, reportedly fell from a sentry post.

During the fall, his cocked rifle disengaged and discharged, striking him in the abdomen and causing fatal injuries.

His remains were later evacuated by his unit for burial in accordance with customary rites.

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Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger

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Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

A canoe conveying seven passengers capsized while in transit between Jata and Kami Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving several persons missing.

Sources said the incident occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the canoe, carrying six females and one male passenger, overturned during the journey.

The passengers were identified as Mustapher Yakubu; Sahura Yakubu and her child; Zarifa Yakubu; Mommy Yakubu; Lizatu Yakubu; Zaratu Yusuf; and Sumaiya Ibrahim, all from Jata/Bmagara via Kami Village.

Rescue teams, including police and local divers, were immediately mobilised to the scene. The boat driver and his conductor were rescued alive, while search efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining passengers.

Authorities said further updates would be provided as rescue operations continue.

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Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger

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Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have killed two people and razed homes during an attack on Konkoso Village in Niger State, security sources said.

According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 17 when a large group of bandits invaded the village, shot two residents whose identities are yet to be confirmed, and set several houses on fire.

The attackers also looted shops and carted away food items before leaving Konkoso Village and moving toward Pissa Village in Pissa District.

Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track the bandits and apprehend those responsible for the attack.

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