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Disenchanted Jigawa youths boo Gov Badaru, APC guber candidate
By John Danjuma
Some youths in Jigawa State on Sunday booed the governor, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and his deputy, Umar Namad, chanting choruses of disapproval, ‘Bamayi’ (we are not supporting you).
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The incumbent governor is rounding off his second term in office in less than seven months time, while his deputy is the gubernatorial candidate of the party for the 2023 governorship election in the State
The incident happened in Gumel local government area of the state when the duo attended the popular Sallar Gani festival.
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Sallar Gani is a popular celebration during the annual Eid-El-Maulud (Celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) in Gumel, where the people display an age-old blend of multiethnic cultures through Dubar and other cultural activities.
Other party stalwarts on the Governor’s convoy were the APC gubernatorial running mate, Eng. Aminu Usman Gumel, APC state party chairman, Alhaji Aminu Sani Gumel and many high ranking party officials.
The youths were heard chanting ‘Bamayi’ (we don’t want you) at the governor and his deputy in a viral video, while the duo became flustered at the yelling crowd through the sunroof of a jeep.
Though the youths did not speak up on their grievances it was however gathered, that they were not happy with the way and manner the governor abandoned the State while the devastating flood ravaged the state and added to the frustration of citizens.
It was gathered that the Governor travelled out of the country when his State was being submerged by floods, hence many communities were inundated by the devastation from the flood that claimed over 100 lives, destroyed farmlands and other valuable properties.
Even after the governor returned, it was gathered that he never visited any of the internally displayed persons camps to sympathize with the victims or to condole the families that lost their loved ones
An eye witness who was in the governor’s convoy but would not want his name in prints told our reporter that “Yes the governor was booed by a few youth group not to the extent it is being exagerated
According to him everything started well, we arrived the town and the venue of the festival peacefully and we were recieved warmly. After the event when we were leaving the governor and APC candidate were in the same opened roof vehicle waving at the crowd when the youths started charting “Bamayi! Banayi!”.
The governor and the gubernatorial candidate were booed right from the palace until they left Gumel town. After the embarrassment they did not even wait to pray the maghrib prayers.
When contacted the special adviser to the governor on media and publicity, Alhaji Habibu Nuhu Kila said “it was not true”.
Alhaji Kila asked rhetorically, what of the thousands in the palace that were praising the governorship candidate who chanted SAI DANMODI.?
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched a 5-day Hands-on Oracle Primavera P6 Training in Rivers State, targeting 50 participants.
The training, being executed by Mathnebi Nig. Ltd, commenced today, March 16th and will run until Friday, March 20th.
The intensive hands-on program aims to equip participants with practical skills in project management using Oracle Primavera P6, enhancing their capabilities in the energy and construction sectors.
The NCDMB’s sponsorship of the training underscores its commitment to boosting local capacity and driving Nigeria’s economic growth through skills development.
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The training is expected to benefit participants and contribute to the development of Nigeria’s project management landscape.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as Nigeria’s new Minister of State for Finance at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa.
The swearing-in ceremony took place shortly after the Senate confirmed Oyedele’s nomination last Wednesday.
Oyedele, 50, from Ikaram, Akoko in Ondo State, brings over two decades of experience in fiscal policy and tax administration.
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He previously chaired the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, which overhauled Nigeria’s tax system, introducing zero income tax for Nigerians earning N800,000 or less and exemptions for small businesses with turnovers below N50 million.
During his Senate screening, Oyedele described his appointment as “a call to serve at a critical time when Nigeria faces significant fiscal challenges and remarkable opportunities.”
He replaces Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, who has been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning.
Oyedele also spent 22 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, held executive programs at top global institutions including the London School of Economics and Harvard Kennedy School, and currently serves as a professor at Babcock University.
The minister’s appointment signals a continued focus on implementing the Tax Reform Acts, which took effect on January 1, 2026, and aim to simplify Nigeria’s tax system while boosting economic growth.
Passengers were thrown into panic on Monday after a train operating along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor derailed, leaving several passengers injured and disrupting services on the busy route.
The train, which was travelling from Kaduna to Abuja, reportedly failed to reach its destination as scheduled after the incident occurred along the rail line linking both cities.
According to passengers on board, the incident happened suddenly, sending shock through the coaches as the train came to an abrupt halt.
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Some passengers said they heard a loud bang before the train jolted violently, throwing several occupants off their seats.
Eyewitnesses said the sudden impact caused confusion inside the train compartments, with some passengers sustaining cuts and bruises after hitting seats and metal fittings.
Initial reports suggested that the Abuja-bound train might have collided with another train along the corridor, forcing rail operations to pause temporarily while authorities assessed the situation.
A source within the Nigerian Railway Corporation confirmed the incident but declined to give full details, noting that he was not authorised to speak publicly on the matter.
One of the passengers, Sada Malumfashi, shared his experience on social media shortly after leaving the train.
He described the moment as frightening, stating that the loud sound and sudden stop caused many passengers to be flung from their seats.
He said the train remained stationary for about 30 minutes before the journey resumed slowly toward Kubwa, located on the outskirts of Abuja.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Callistus Unyimadu, confirmed the development and said an official statement would be issued.
Authorities are yet to disclose the exact cause of the derailment or the full extent of injuries as investigations continue.
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