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Excitement in Birninkudu Community over Completion of N800m World Bank Water Project

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Alhaji Garba Hassan Jibrin

By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse

The people of Birninkudu have expressed excitiment over the successful completion and commissioning of the N800 million World Bank water project at Birninkudu local government area of JIgawa state.

The district head of Birninkudu, Alhaji Garba Hassan Jibrin gave the indication in an interview with news men shortly after the inaugration of the new executive members of the Voice of Birninkudu a Self Help Association of the local government area.

The district head who is a pioneer of the Community based Organization said the Voice of Birnin Kudu influenced the securing, supervision and successful completion of the World Bank multi-million Naira water project at the headquarters of the local government area.

Alhaji Jibrin explained that “The Voice of Birninkudu is a non political and non profitable organization established in 2018 with the aim to unite the people of the local government area irrespective of political affilliation for the common objective of improving and sustaining the development of all area”.

According to him “Birninkudu is one of the widest and oldest local government area with its citizens  spread across the globe.

He said they are so scattered in the diasporas with no much vision and mission for the development of the area in terms of human and infrastructural development.
He acknowledged that Some have been making contributions at individual or small group levels with little or no impact on the communities in the area”.

“These and other reasons made it expedient to came up with the idea of centralizing the small group and associations to involve all.
“I was appointed as the chairman as the traditional leader and father of everyone”.

He added that, “The association in collaboration with elected politicians, political appointees at all levels,  philanthropic and business people in this five years have achieve a lot in securing and executing of so many projects such as the World Bank Water project, a Mega power station, Federal College of Education (special), one of the best hospitals but to mention a few”.

He expressed the optimism that the unity, cooperation and understanding of the members and the general public in the area will help him to succeed and achieve the needed improvement in the lives of the people.

While delivering his speech at the event the secretary to the State government, Alhaji Bala Ibrahim who is also from the area, promised to do all within his power to address some of the challenges related to the state government.

Also the senior council of Dutse emirate (Galadiman Dutse) Alhaji Basiru Muhammad Sunusi charged the new leaders to work hard and take the association to the next level.

The newly inaugurated leaders include Alhaji Balarabe Sa’id as chairman, Alhaji Idris Ibrahim vice chairman, Malam  Dauda Mu’az as secretary, Ibrahim Isyaku as assistant secretary, Hajiya Jummai Bala as treasurer and comrade Kabiru Zubairu as Publicity secretary.

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Obidient Movement Denounces Fake Social Media Posts Targeting Senator Datti-Baba Ahmed

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Senator Datti-Baba Ahmed

The Obidient Movement, led by Dr. Yunusa Tanko, has issued a press statement condemning the circulation of false social media posts attributed to Senator Datti-Baba Ahmed. The fabricated posts, which have gone viral, are described as part of a deliberate smear campaign aimed at damaging the Senator’s reputation.

The movement clarified that Senator Datti-Baba Ahmed does not operate any social media accounts, making all attributed posts entirely baseless. During a recent press conference, the Senator unequivocally dissociated himself from these claims and urged the public to disregard them.

“This is a targeted attempt to tarnish the Senator’s image and credibility,” Dr. Tanko stated.

The Obidient Movement has called on its supporters and the public to remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the issue. They urged people to ignore, counter, and report the false posts whenever they appear.

The statement concluded with an appeal for continued support and collaboration in combating misinformation, reinforcing the movement’s commitment to truth and integrity.

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Senate Approves President Tinubu’s N1.767 Trillion Loan Request

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The Senate has granted approval for a $2.09 billion (N1.767 trillion) loan requested by President Bola Tinubu to address the N9.7 trillion deficit in the N28.7 trillion 2024 budget. The decision was made during Thursday’s plenary, just 48 hours after the request was submitted to the National Assembly.

President Tinubu, in letters to both chambers of the legislature earlier this week, highlighted the importance of the loan for financing key projects and programs critical to national development.

Following the request, the Senate assigned its Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, led by Senator Aliyu Wammako (APC, Sokoto North), to review the proposal. Presenting the committee’s report, Senator Wammako described the loan as vital for implementing the Debt Management Strategy, reducing borrowing costs, extending debt maturity, and bolstering Nigeria’s external reserves.

The committee recommended raising the loan through Eurobonds or similar international financing instruments, subject to market conditions. It also suggested that any excess funds from exchange rate adjustments be directed toward capital projects in 2024 to support infrastructure and economic growth.

The Senate approved the loan unanimously, with no objections raised during deliberations. Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, who presided over the session, commended the Wammako-led committee for its swift and thorough handling of the proposal.

This loan approval is part of the government’s broader strategy to bridge fiscal gaps while focusing on developmental priorities and economic stability.

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Finland Detains Pro-Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa on Terrorism Charges

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Simon Ekpa

Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based pro-Biafra agitator, has been arrested and detained by the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland on charges of inciting public crimes with terrorist intent.

The alleged offence reportedly occurred in Lahti on August 23, 2021. Finnish authorities apprehended Ekpa on Monday, November 19, marking another chapter in his history of legal confrontations.

A source confirmed Ekpa’s arrest, noting, “He was arrested three days ago. But this is not the first time. He will likely be questioned and released soon.” Ekpa was previously detained in 2023 on suspicion of fundraising fraud but was released the same evening.

The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has also requested the detention of four additional suspects in connection with terrorism-related charges.

Ekpa has gained notoriety for his leadership of a Nigerian separatist group advocating for an independent Biafran state in southeastern Nigeria. Finnish authorities allege that he used social media platforms to coordinate actions that resulted in violence against civilians and authorities in Nigeria.

Detective Chief Inspector Otto Hiltunen of the NBI stated that the investigation focuses on a Finnish citizen of Nigerian descent, born in the 1980s, suspected of public incitement to crimes with terrorist intent.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian government has continued to engage the Finnish government through the European Union (EU) to extradite Ekpa. In August, Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters emphasized the dual approach of diplomatic engagement and sustained military operations against the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).

Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, reiterated the government’s resolve, saying, “The FG would respond appropriately to the Finnish Government through the EU. On the part of the military, troops would sustain operations against IPOB/ESN.”

Ekpa, who has represented Finland’s National Coalition Party (NCP) in local government, currently serves on Lahti’s public transport committee. Finnish authorities continue to investigate his activities, emphasizing the potential connection between his leadership role in the separatist movement and violent actions in Nigeria.

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