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REJOINDER TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S MARCHING ORDER TO NORTHERN NIGERIA MINISTERS TO DEFEND THE ADMINISTRATION OF BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S LEADERSHIP.

REJOINDER TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S MARCHING ORDER TO NORTHERN NIGERIA MINISTERS TO DEFEND THE ADMINISTRATION OF BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S LEADERSHIP.
9 February 2025.
The recent directive by the Federal Government to Ministers from Northern Nigeria to defend the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has raised significant concerns among the people of the 19 Northern states.
The question on the lips of every Northerner is:
Which of these Ministers has the moral standing to face the people and defend the current leadership amidst the overwhelming challenges facing the nation?
Can any of these Ministers, in good conscience, look the people in the eye and claim that the current administration has been a blessing to the North?
Can any of them convincingly argue that the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians are mere illusions?
Can they tell us that black is white, or that the price of petrol has magically reversed from over ₦1200 per litre to ₦250?
Can they explain why a bag of rice, which once sold for ₦35,000, now costs as much as ₦100,000?
Can they justify why school fees have skyrocketed from ₦15,000 to ₦50,000, or why transport fares from Kaduna to Abuja have doubled from ₦4,000 to ₦9,000?
Can they rationalize why electricity bills have jumped from ₦5,000 to ₦30,000, despite the persistent lack of power supply?
The reality is that the people of Northern Nigeria are suffering under the weight of these economic hardships, and no amount of political rhetoric can erase the pain and frustration they feel daily.
The current leadership has been accused of presiding over one of the most corrupt administrations in Africa, and the people of the North are not blind to these allegations.
They see the nepotism in appointments, where 80% of key positions have been handed to individuals from the South-West, sidelining qualified Northerners.
They hear the dismissive remarks made to their elders, suggesting that the President owes no one an explanation for his actions because he “paid for his elections.”
The people of Northern Nigeria are not fools.
They will not be swayed by empty words or hollow defenses from Ministers who are more interested in preserving their positions than in addressing the real issues affecting their constituents.
The Northern masses are demanding accountability, transparency, and fairness in governance.
They want to see concrete actions to address the rising cost of living, the insecurity plaguing the region, and the blatant marginalization in political appointments.
To the Ministers from the North, we say this:
Do not insult the intelligence of your people by attempting to defend the indefensible.
Instead, use your positions to advocate for the interests of the North and to push for policies that will alleviate the suffering of the masses.
The people of Northern Nigeria are watching, and they will not be silenced or placated by empty promises or political grandstanding.
To put it plainly, the Ministers from the 19 states of the North are not our representatives;
they are merely servants of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership.
But, by Allah’s will and guidance, come 2027, Northern Nigeria will rise and ensure justice for all Nigerian citizens across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
We are already sending our prayers to Almighty Allah.
To our people, we say: remain steadfast, confident, and assured that their time is over.
We are simply waiting for the election period.
Starvation, insecurity, excessive taxation, and the lack of good and balanced leadership, as well as biases, will not be forgotten.
In conclusion, the Federal Government and its appointees must understand that the people of Northern Nigeria are not interested in propaganda or political spin.
They want results. They want leaders who will prioritize their welfare and work tirelessly to address the challenges they face.
Until then, no amount of marching orders or rehearsed defenses will convince them that this administration has their best interests at heart.
Our new, exemplary democratic president is on the horizon, and by the will of Allah, he will emerge.
In some states, we will vote based on tangible issues like rice and beans. We hope you understand the message.
Signed,
DSP.Abdullahi Al-Assad Umar Ladan Spy Rtd
Chairman Arewa Integrity Groups 0806 561 6560.
REJOINDER TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S MARCHING ORDER TO NORTHERN NIGERIA MINISTERS TO DEFEND THE ADMINISTRATION OF BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S LEADERSHIP.
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Fadile Pays Tribute to Late CJN Mohammed Uwais, Describes Him as “My Father in the Judiciary.”

Fadile Pays Tribute to Late CJN Mohammed Uwais, Describes Him as “My Father in the Judiciary.”
By: Michael Mike
The first military-trained lawyer with a PhD in International Law in Nigeria, Col. Bello Fadile (rtd), has mourned the passing of a stalwart, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais GCON, former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), who passed on at the age of 89.
Fadile, a prominent figure and author, paid a heartfelt tribute yesterday to the late jurist, describing him as “My Father in the Judiciary.”
Fadile recounted the remarkable story of how Justice Uwais, then CJN, intervened on his behalf during his detention in 1995, braving the military regime to ensure his release.
The Nigerian Army’s first lawyer tribute highlighted Justice Uwais’s unwavering commitment to justice, humility, and integrity. He quoted Uwais’s powerful statement: “A corrupt judge is more harmful to society than a man who runs amok with a dagger in a crowded street.”
Part of the statement read: “At the ripe age of 89, he left us in this sinful world as Allah SWT willed. We accept the vadict as appeal lies nowhere. To we the immediate families, we pray to Allah SWT to give us the fortitude to carry on relying on the principles he lived on and left for us which are:- humility, impartiality, humane, love, detribalised, uprightness and fear of Almighty Allah SWT.
“And to the Nigerian judiciary which he dedicated his life to, i urge you all to follow his footsteps, which he captured brilliantly;
‘ A corrupt judge is more harmful to the society than a man who runs amok with a dagger in a crowded street. The latter can be restrained physically. But a corrupt judge deliberately destroys the moral foundation of society and causes incalculable distress to individuals through abusing his office while still being referred to as Honorable “
“ As captured in my book, Lives: The Bello Fadile Memoirs, I shall forever be grateful to MyLord, the Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais GCON for the risk he took when I was arrested for the alleged fathom coup in 1995.”
Fadile who is the founder and chair of the Council for African Security Affairs, recounted how he was “detained near his house and I sent at note to him as the then CJN, without hesitation or fear of the military, his life or his job, he acted on my request and reached out Late Honorable Justice Karibi-Whyte and together they raised my detention with the Head of Military Government. And of course, they became my link to the Head of State, going and coming back with messages. What man with a lion heart.”
“On my release in March 1999. MyLord traveled from Abuja to Kaduna to see me. He came with clothes, bundles of sheda, and thousands of cash. That was my Father in the Judiciary for you. I was able to see him after 10 years in November 2024, and now he is no more.,” he added.
Fadile noted that late Justice Uwais’s legacy serves as a shining example for the Nigerian judiciary.
According to him, Justice Uwais’s remarkable life and contributions to Nigeria’s judiciary will be remembered for generations to come, adding that “his courage, integrity, and dedication to justice have left an indelible mark on the nation’s legal landscape”.
Fadile Pays Tribute to Late CJN Mohammed Uwais, Describes Him as “My Father in the Judiciary.”
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Alau Dam: Zulum, Shehu of Borno Plead with FG to Expedite Rehabilitation Work.

Alau Dam: Zulum, Shehu of Borno Plead with FG to Expedite Rehabilitation Work.
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to accelerate the rehabilitation and expansion of the Alau Dam to avert a repeat of last year’s devastating flood disaster.
Maiduguri and surrounding local government areas experienced their worst flooding in decades following the collapse of the Alau Dam in 2024. In response, the Federal Government approved N80 billion for the dam’s reconstruction and expansion, with a groundbreaking ceremony held in March 2025 to mark the commencement of the project.

Governor Zulum while responding to a request by the Shehu of Borno, Dr. Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, on the need to fast tract the project, during the traditional Sallah homage at the Government House in Maiduguri. The Governor expressed concern over the slow pace of work, warning that the rainy season has already begun.
“After the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and expansion of the dam, which we all attended, the truth is that the work is not progressing as expected,” Governor Zulum stated.
“The last time I visited the President, I informed him about the true state of the project, and I assure you that I will not relent. I will continue to follow up, and I have also notified the Vice President as well. In the meantime, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) has constituted a committee to provide immediate intervention at the dam.”.

The governor pledged to connect all local government headquarters to the national grid before the end of his tenure. He also promised massive road rehabilitation once the Pulka quarry plant is completed.
“These are two critical issues dear to me, he said. I assure Your Royal Highness that all local government headquarters will be connected to electricity before my tenure expires, Insha Allah. Regarding road infrastructure, insecurity has been a major challenge, but we remain committed. We have procured 40 brand-new Howo tipper trucks, and once the Pulka quarry plant is completed, we will embark on extensive road rehabilitation across the state.”
Governor Zulum thanked the people of Borno for their continued support and cooperation to his administration.
Earlier, the Shehu of Borno, Dr. Abubakar ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi said the sallah homage has been part of the tradition during every festive season, acknowledging the unprecedented transformation the Zulum’s administration is executing across the state.
He emphasised the importance of expediting the Alau Dam project, noting that the first phase should have been completed by now. He referenced the recent flooding in Mokwa, Niger State, as a warning of what could recur in Borno if swift action is not taken.
“We witnessed the catastrophic flooding in Maiduguri on 10th September 2024, and we do not want a repeat, the Shehu said. The Federal Government must act immediately.”.
The royal father also urged the Governor to follow up with the Federal Government on oil exploration in Tuba, road rehabilitation, and electricity connectivity for local government areas.
During the event, Governor Zulum also received delegations from the University of Maiduguri, Kashim Ibrahim University, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, and Federal Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare, who paid similar homage.
Alau Dam: Zulum, Shehu of Borno Plead with FG to Expedite Rehabilitation Work.
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Flooding: Zulum, Shehu of Borno Plead with FG to Expedite Rehabilitation Work on Alau Dam

Flooding: Zulum, Shehu of Borno Plead with FG to Expedite Rehabilitation Work on Alau Dam
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has called on the Federal Government to accelerate the rehabilitation and expansion of the Alau Dam to avert a repeat of last year’s devastating flood which nearly submerged Maiduguri and environs.
Maiduguri and surrounding local government areas experienced their worst flooding in decades following the collapse of the Alau Dam in 2024. In response, the Federal Government approved N80 billion for the dam’s reconstruction and expansion, with a groundbreaking ceremony held in March 2025 to mark the commencement of the project.
Zulum, while responding to a request by the Shehu of Borno, Dr. Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, on the need to fast tract the project, during the traditional Sallah homage at the Government House in Maiduguri, the governor expressed concern over the slow pace of work, warning that the rainy season has already begun.
He said: “After the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and expansion of the dam, which we all attended, the truth is that the work is not progressing as expected.
“The last time I visited the President, I informed him about the true state of the project, and I assure you that I will not relent. I will continue to follow up, and I have also notified the Vice President as well. In the meantime, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) has constituted a committee to provide immediate intervention at the dam.”.
Meanwhile, the governor has pledged to connect all local government headquarters in the state to the national grid before the end of his tenure. He also promised massive road rehabilitation once the Pulka quarry plant is completed.
He said: “These are two critical issues dear to me, I assure Your Royal Highness that all local government headquarters will be connected to electricity before my tenure expires, Insha Allah. Regarding road infrastructure, insecurity has been a major challenge, but we remain committed. We have procured 40 brand-new Howo tipper trucks, and once the Pulka quarry plant is completed, we will embark on extensive road rehabilitation across the state.”
Zulum thanked the people of Borno for their continued support and cooperation to his administration.
Earlier, the Shehu of Borno said the sallah homage has been part of the tradition during every festive season, acknowledging the unprecedented transformation the Zulum’s administration has extended to all parts of the state.
He reiterated the importance of expediting the Alau Dam project, noting that the first phase should have been completed by now.
He referenced the recent flooding in Mokwa, Niger State, as a warning of what could recur in Borno if swift action is not taken.
The paramount ruler said: “We witnessed the catastrophic flooding in Maiduguri on 10th September 2024, and we do not want a repeat.. The Federal Government must act immediately.”.
The royal father also urged the Governor to follow up with the Federal Government on oil exploration in Tuba, road rehabilitation, and electricity connectivity for local government areas.
During the event, Governor Zulum also received delegations from the University of Maiduguri, Kashim Ibrahim University, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, and Federal Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare, who paid similar homage.
Flooding: Zulum, Shehu of Borno Plead with FG to Expedite Rehabilitation Work on Alau Dam
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