NUT PROTEST : WIKE WARNS AGAINST POLITICISING INSECURITY. (PHOTO).

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 NUT Protest : Wike Warns Against Politicising Insecurity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned against politicising insecurity amid protests by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT wing, over the killing and abduction of school staff and children in Oyo State. Teachers stormed the FCTA Secretariat in Abuja to condemn the killing of Michael Oyedokun and to demand the release of abducted pupils and teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area. The FCT minister addressed the protesters on Tuesday, saying the federal government is on its toes working to secure the rescue of the schoolchildren and their teachers. Wike urged protesters to avoid turning the tragedy into a political issue and to give security efforts time to produce results. Chairman of the union in the FCT, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, explained that the nationwide solidarity protest was to condemn the killing of the teacher and abduction of the school chil...
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KADUNA GOVT EXPRESSES WORRY OVER LOW VOTER REGISTRATION, CALLS FOR WIDER MOBILISATION. (PHOTO).

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 Kaduna Govt Expresses Worry Over Low Voter Registration, Calls For Wider Mobilisation


The Kaduna State Government has raised concerns over the poor turnout in the ongoing voter registration exercise, urging council chairmen, traditional institutions, religious leaders, and the media to step up mobilisation efforts.


Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, said Governor Uba Sani has introduced practical measures to encourage more eligible voters to register and participate in the democratic process.


Maiyaki made the remarks at a stakeholders’ meeting aimed at addressing the challenges hindering registration and developing strategies to improve turnout.


According to him, preliminary reports from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) show that Kaduna State, along with other states in the North West, is falling behind in registration numbers — a situation that has already drawn the federal government’s attention.


He explained that the meeting was broadened to include various stakeholders because of their key roles in reaching different segments of the population.

“This is not about politics,” he stressed. “It is about encouraging youths, women, the elderly, and all groups in society to engage fully in this civic duty.”


The commissioner commended local government chairmen who have already begun awareness campaigns in their areas. He added that the meeting created a platform for sharing experiences and harmonising grassroots strategies.


The engagement was divided into two sessions: an initial meeting with the media to raise awareness, followed by a technical session with council chairmen to strengthen mobilisation at the community level.

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