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THEY STOLE EVERYTHING EXCEPT BOOKS. Ahmad Sajoh: Riots in the North Not A Reflection of Discontent with Tinubu But of Northern Elite’s Failure

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On out-of-school children, Sajoh said: “When they broke into the national library in Kano, they took away everything except books.”
Ahmad Sajoh, Former commissioner for information and strategy Adamawa State says the northern elite is the primary target of ongoing protests and riots in Northern Nigeria and not President Bola Tinubu.
Sajoh criticised the Northern elite for neglecting their responsibilities towards youth empowerment, resulting in a large population of uneducated, out-of-school children who lack proper values and direction. This neglect, he suggested, has created a fertile ground for insurgent recruitment.
He also epressed grave concerns about the political exploitation of youth discontent in the North, stating that the recent protests are evidence of political opportunism among the elite.
“I sympathise with the president that this is happening in his own time and that people could interpret it to mean that he is the target but i think the target is all of us that are the political elites in Northern Nigeria,” Sajoh said during an interview with ARISE News on Sunday.
“If you want my opinion as a Nigerian and as a northerner, what played out was not a perception of Asiwaju by the north, but a clear indication of the abdication of the responsibilities of we, the northern elites.
“We have abdicated our roles and responsibilities to empower our youth. We have empowered a large army of uneducated, out-of-school children walking about without imbibing any values, roaming the streets.
“When they broke into the national library in Kano, they took away everything except books, not one book was taken by anybody. That tells you that their direction is different from what you are thinking of. We have neglected education in northern Nigeria.
Speaking further he said, “I think there are political hawks, opportunists that are trying to cash in on this seeming discontent as exemplified by the protest to say look, we want to gain some political currency out of this.
He continued, “They have been the reservoir from where insurgents have been recruiting their army. This is a wakeup call to every northern elite. I sympathise with the president that this is happening in his own time and that people could interpret it to mean that he is the target but I think the target is all of us that are the political elites in Northern Nigeria.”
Sajoh also acknowledged President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address in response to the nationwide protest, praising his speech for its empathetic tone. He also emphasised the importance of the President’s willingness to engage in dialogue with the protesters.
“The president’s speech on the issue of not conceding to hate mongers and bigots is very central and key. I also believe very sincerely that his empathy was very genuine, his concern for people was very genuine, especially in the manner the speech was delivered.
“I think the president has conceded on a number of things, particularly opening himself up for dialogue and I think this an opportunity for whoever is the organiser of the protest to now arrange a platform for engagement with the government since they have said they are ready and willing to come and dialogue with them.”
Sajoh expressed concern over the violent turn of some protests, which involved young children and raised flags of foreign countries.
He questioned the motives behind the display of foreign flags, calling it a dangerous deviation from the protest’s original intent.
“We were concerned that people whose motives were totally not in tandem with the original organisers of the protest seem to have taken over the protest at some level and at some level, we could see some dangerous occurrences during the protest. The young people that went out on looting sprees are barely toddlers, 5 to 10 years old. Those ones cannot be telling you that they are fighting over unemployment Unlike the young people that are well organised and peaceful and articulately talking about their plight as unemployed people.
“Secondly, we noticed that in some states, flags of foreign countries were hoisted. That is a very dangerous thing. Why should anybody protesting the Nigerian government raise the flag of another country? We have also seen people who block the roads, asking for military rule. I think there are some other aspects of this protests that go beyond the original organisers had wanted us to address. Nobody should deceive anybody to say we don’t need this democracy any longer. Nobody should also say we need a foreign power at this stage to run our country.”
Sajoh further urged citizens to hold all levels of government accountable and to remain vigilant in their oversight of leaders, including legislators.
He expressed hope that the President’s address would mark the beginning of a constructive dialogue to address the root causes of the discontent and bring about meaningful change in governance and youth empowerment.
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2027: Some people will learn lessons by 12 noon on election day – Joe Igbokwe

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe, has declared that those nursing presidential ambitions to succeed President Bola Tinubu in 2027 will be taught a big lesson by 12 noon on election day.
He made this statement in a post on his official Facebook page while reacting to what he claimed was “fake news” being peddled by those aspiring for the top job.
He wrote, “It looks as if FAKE NEWS is what some people plan to use to win elections in 2027. Please encourage them to continue.
“By 12 noon on Election Day, some people will learn lessons they will never, ever forget in a hurry. Make we de play.”
Igbokwe, one of the party’s chieftains who campaigned vigorously for Tinubu in 2023, has consistently stated that the president will remain in power until 2031.
According to him, all the opposition figures strategizing for the 2027 elections are only wasting their time.
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Cult Clash: Osun Poly announces closure, postponement of matriculation

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The management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has announced a shutdown of the institution.
The announcement on Wednesday is coming after a violent confrontation involving suspected cultists near the institution’s gate on Tuesday.
The incident reportedly led to serious injuries and fears of a fatality during the clash between two rival cult groups.
Ekwutosblog had reported that a disturbing video shared on Facebook by a user, Lamina Omotoyosi, filmed during the violence, showed a man in a white shirt striking another individual with a hammer as two others stood nearby.
In the aftermath of the incident, officers from the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Osun State Police Command were deployed to restore calm around the institution.
Dr Tope Abiola, Dean of Students’ Affairs, confirmed that the violence occurred just outside the school premises and noted that several people were injured.
He further explained that the critically injured individual was a former student of the polytechnic.
“We were inside the campus when gunshots rang out. From what we gathered, one person was critically injured.
“He completed his National Diploma about two years ago. One of the other victims sustained injuries from stray bullets,” Abiola added.
The Public Relations Officer of the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, said all injured individuals were receiving treatment at a medical facility.
He did not confirm any deaths resulting from the clash.
Reacting to the unrest, the polytechnic’s management ordered all students to proceed on a one-week mid-semester break, starting Thursday, April 10, 2025.
The Registrar, Abiodun Oloyede, in a memorandum dated April 9, 2025, also announced the indefinite postponement of the matriculation ceremony earlier scheduled for Thursday.
Students were urged to use the break to pay outstanding fees and finalise their registration, with the management warning that no further appeal shall be entertained.
The internal memo stated: “Given the pleas and appeals received from some set of students who have not been able to pay their school’s fees and have not completed their registration formalities, Management has magnanimously granted a one week mid-semester break from Thursday, April 10 to Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
“This is to allow all defaulting students to pay their school fees and complete their registration procedure. Consequently, the Matriculation Ceremony for the 2024/2025 Academic Session, earlier scheduled to hold tomorrow, Thursday, April 10 2025, has been postponed.
“A new date shall be announced in due course. All students are therefore enjoined to avail themselves of this break and pay all their fees and complete their registration as no further appeal shall be entertained.”
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COURT IN ANAMBRA, GRANTS MOTHER CUSTODY OF HER THREE CHILDREN, ORDERS HUSBAND TO PAY WIFE 150k EVERY MONTH FOR UPKEEP.

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The Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court of Anambra State, sitting at the Chief Magistrate’s Court, Awka, has granted one Mrs. Onyinye Enweugwu custody of her three children.
Mrs. Onyinye Enweugwu, a business woman in Anambra State, sought the intervention of the state government, through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, Anambra State, when her husband forcefully took away her three children from her, beats her up, intimidates and harrasses her and also brings women to their matrimonial home.
Following Mrs. Enweugwu’s complaints to the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, Awka, the Commissioner, Hon. Ify Obinabo invited both parties for an alternative dispute resolution, which failed to yield good results.
Delivering a Ruling on the Motion-on-Notice, brought pursuant to the Child’s Rights Law of Anambra State, 2004, the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) VAPP Law of Anambra State, 2017, and under the inherent authorities of the Court, the presiding Chief Magistrate, Genevieve C. Osakwe prohibited the respondent, either by himself or through any other person or persons, from subjecting the first applicant, Mrs. Onyinye Enweugwu, to any form or acts of violence, intimidation or harassment, in any manner whatsoever.
The Honourable Cour ordered that the custody of her three children be granted to her and also directed the respondent to pay to the 1st applicant every month the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand naira being upkeep and maintainace of the children of the marriage.

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