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LGA Autonomy: UMAPO commend Tinubu
LGA Autonomy: UMAPO commend Tinubu
By: Yahaya Wakili
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has been commended for his effort to gain the autonomy of the local government councils in the country.
The chairman of the of the United Marketers Association Potiskum (UMAPO), Alhaji Nasiru Mato, made the commendation in an interview with the newsmen in his office.
He said that the past leaders, right from President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and President Muhammadu Buhari, tried their best to see that local governments get their own autonomy, but it failed because of the powers of the governors.
“But this tactical plan that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu applied for going to the Supreme Court straight is a welcome idea, and any judgment that the Supreme Court rules, nobody can talk, and this for the masses is a great development and also an achievement in politics.” Mato said.
Alhaji Nasiru Mato, who is also the ALGON Chairman Harmonised Traders Yobe State, said people get the chance, not the person they want to impose on them; those citizens want them to rule them justly and fairly.
“Before at the back, we don’t know that the state government is renovating schools; in the local government, they renovate school, buying chalk, constructing desks and chairs, and training and retraining teachers. And if you come to primary health centers, the local government purchases drugs, construction of health centers, among others; all this, the local government has done before.” he said.
“All this happened because, as a result of this joint account in which governors put the local government into their pockets, councillors have become a robber stamp, so if the local government gets their own autonomy, they will work more for the people, and the masses will get their own independence, because this is the last place where government connects with the citizens.
Alhaji Nasiru Mato further maintained that, in fact, we are supporting Mr. President 100 percent, and this will bring integrity to the president because some local governments get $700 million, some get $800 million, even some get $1 billion as a monthly grant. The question is, where does the money go?.
LGA Autonomy: UMAPO commend Tinubu
Adara development association condemns wakeh community attack in Kachia LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
The Adara Development Association (ADA) has expressed deep shock and sadness over a deadly attack by unknown gunmen on Wakeh community in Agunu Ward, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, September 7, 2025.
According to a statement by the ADA National Publicity Secretary, Livinus Paul Magaji, heavily armed attackers invaded the village, blocking entrance routes to prevent possible assistance from neighbouring communities.
The assault left eight people dead and nine others seriously injured. Victims were reportedly given mass burial, while the injured are receiving treatment at St. Gerald Catholic Hospital, Kakuri, Alheri Hospital, and Royal Hospital in Kachia. Several properties, including a bus, were destroyed, causing millions of naira in losses.
The association noted that such attacks have become increasingly frequent in Adara communities since, despite the presence of security in the area. ADA strongly condemned the violence, describing it as barbaric and inhumane.
“ADA leadership calls on the Kaduna State Government and other relevant authorities to take immediate and decisive action to protect lives and property and to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice,” the statement said.
It added that the Adara community is ready to collaborate with government and security agencies to curb the ongoing attacks.
The association also extended condolences to the families of the victims, wishing speedy recovery to those injured, while urging residents to remain calm, vigilant, and avoid taking the law into their own hands.
ADA reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful coexistence and called on all indigenes and residents of Adara land to work with government and stakeholders to build sustainable peace in the region.
The Kaduna state government are yet to visit the affected communities or make any statement on the attack.
Adara development association condemns wakeh community attack in Kachia LGA
NSCDC officer accidentally shoots colleague dead in Life Camp, Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
A Deputy Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has accidentally shot and killed a colleague in Life Camp, Abuja, security sources confirmed.
The sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 10:20 a.m. on Sunday, September 7, DSC Adekunle Emmanuel was accidentally shot on the left upper arm above the bicep by fellow Operative while en route to a principal’s residence at Lias Estate from Corner View Hotel.
The victim was immediately rushed to Maitama General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing interrogation, the sources added.
NSCDC officer accidentally shoots colleague dead in Life Camp, Abuja
Decomposed body of man found in car at National Assembly Complex , Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
The decomposed body of a 55-year-old man has been discovered in a car parked outside the annex gate of the National Assembly complex, Abuja, the police have confirmed.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the deceased, identified as Gaddafi Iwar, a Tiv man suspected to be a labourer at a construction site within the complex, was found motionless in a red Peugeot 406 with registration number BWR-577 BF at about 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 7.
The body was evacuated to the National Assembly Clinic for medical confirmation and later conveyed to Asokoro General Hospital, but was rejected due to advanced decomposition.
The Tiv community and youth leaders eventually took the body to Gbawu Village, a border town between AMAC and Kuje Area Council, for burial to prevent a health hazard.
Decomposed body of man found in car at National Assembly Complex , Abuja
Adara development association condemns wakeh community attack in Kachia LGA
Residents of Kachia call for media attention as bandit attacks escalate
NSCDC officer accidentally shoots colleague dead in Life Camp, Abuja
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