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Symptoms Of Revolt Looming Large, Bauchi Deputy Gov Warns

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1 year ago

October 8, 2024

Alh. Sule Katagum, the former Deputy Governor of Bauchi state has said that there are symptoms of revolt looming large in the horizon of Nigeria.

Katagum stated this in Bauchi on Tuesday during the 1st Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Youth summit while quoting the late Dan Masanin Kano, Alh. Yusuf Sule.

He said that the symptoms of revolt were as a result of the fact that the country lacked philosophy and lack of creativity in literature among others.

“Insecurity has taken all the polity, chaos in our politics, immorality in our society, corruption in our economy and lack of creativity in literature.

“Because of all these, there are symptoms of revolt looming large in the horizon,” he stated as he was quoting the late Dan Masanin Kano.

According to him, the situation is still the same now if not even worse, saying It is sad that the youth who are the future leaders of tomorrow have to grow up and mature through this dark dungeon of pity and hopelessness.

“I don’t blame the youth for what is happening in Nigeria right now, I blame we, the parents because we are the ones who gave birth to you, guided you but up till today, we have not been able to make Nigeria the kind of country that everyone wants to live in.

“We have not made Nigeria a place to be proud of. It is our fault. It is us your parents, guardians, elders who have imbibed corruption and have cut corners to achieve their aims and objectives in life.

“It is us who used Western education we have acquired to capture the state and acquired state assets.

“We are the ones who have left the teachings of our religions both Islam and Christianity and have adopted the religion of greed and primitive acquisition of wealth.

“As a father, I’m accepting that we have failed in all aspects in bringing up the youth in Nigeria,” he said.

Katagum, who is also a former Chief of Staff to the Bauchi state government, however called on the youth to make the difference by being careful in choosing the leaders of the country.

He urged them not to be fooled by the sweet mouth of politicians or temporary things that are being brought to deceive them into voting a politician into power.

Also speaking, a former governor of the state, Mohammed Abdullahi (SAN), advised the youth not to relegate themselves into the background by becoming the supporters or thugs of politicians.

He said they have all what it takes and the numbers to make a difference and change the world.

In his address, Mohammed Salis, the state’s Commissioner for Youth and Sport Development, tasked the youth in the state to be more innovative and creative so as to stand out among millions of youth in the country.

He said “you can use smartphones to embrace digital training and stop abusing your smartphone on frivolities”.

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Trump’s Airstrikes: Halt Military Cooperation With US Immediately – Sheikh Gumi Tells Tinubu Govt

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December 26, 2025

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Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all military cooperation with the United States following reported US airstrikes.

Gumi warned that American involvement could worsen Nigeria’s security challenges and undermine national sovereignty.

Gumi made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday.

He said while Islam permits the fight against terrorism, such actions should only be carried out by what he described as “clean hands,” arguing that the United States lacks the moral authority to lead such efforts because of its global military record.

According to the cleric, Nigeria made a mistake by allowing foreign powers to play a role in its counterterrorism operations, insisting that “terrorists do not truly fight terrorists” and that such interventions often result in civilian casualties and hidden political motives.

Gumi warned that allowing Nigeria to become a theatre of war would attract anti-US forces into the country, further destabilising it.

He also cautioned that US involvement, particularly under claims of protecting Christians, could polarise the country along religious lines.

The cleric further argued that airstrikes alone cannot defeat terrorism, stressing that effective counterterrorism requires strong ground operations, which he said Nigeria has enough personnel to carry out if properly organised.

“This is the mistake Nigeria has made. Terrorists don’t fight terrorists in truth; they may only kill innocent people and have ulterior motives behind the drama of fighting ‘terror’.

“As a principle, no nation should allow its land to be a theater of war. And no nation should allow its neighbors to be their enemies.

“If Nigeria wants military assistance, China, Turkey, and Pakistan can do the job effectively,” part of his statement reads.

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Shehu Sani Reacts To Trump’s Military Strikes In Nigeria

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4 hours ago

December 26, 2025

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Former lawmaker, senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to reports of United States military strikes on terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North-West, saying foreign powers cannot permanently handle the country’s security challenges.

Sani made the remarks on Friday via his X handle while responding to a post by the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, which indicated that the strikes were carried out in coordination with Nigerian authorities.

According to him, if the reported strikes were indeed a joint operation with Nigerian security agencies, then such action was justifiable, given the threat posed by terrorist groups in the region.

He described terrorists operating in parts of northern Nigeria as “cancerous cells,” stressing that they survive through violence and should be confronted decisively.

Sani also dismissed narratives suggesting that terrorist attacks target only one religious group, describing such claims as false and misleading.

He said: “If actually, the military strikes against the terrorists targets in the North Western part of Nigeria were a joint operation with the ‘Nigerian Authorities’ as posted by the US AFRICOM on their verified X handle, then it’s a conscionable action.

“Terrorists have become cancerous cells in our part of the country.They live by the sword.The narrative that the evil terrorists only targets one faith, remains absolutely false and misleading.

“Again, the ultimate security and peace in our country lies with ourselves and not with the US or any foreign power. They can complimentarily or unilaterally strike, but they can’t eternally fight our battles.”