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Covid-19: Foundation distributes food items to vulnerable people in Kaduna
An organisation, Bintalya First Foundation (BFF), says it has being distributing food items to vulnerable people in Kaduna for four days to ease hardship occasioned by curfew to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the foundation, Hajiya Binta Hamidu-Haruna, said on Tuesday that the gesture was to ameliorate the sufferings of vulnerable people in Kaduna amidst the 24 hours curfew imposed by the state government.
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The CEO added that the beneficiaries of the food items were cut across Unguwan Rimi, Tudun Wada, Unguwan Sanusi, Badikko, Hayin Danmani, some part of Rigasa and Mando which are suburb areas and only few from the Kaduna metropolis.
Our correspondent reports that on March 31, the fourth day of BFF’s outreach, it distributed food items to a suburb area of Kinkinau in Kaduna metropolis.
“BFF which primarily focuses on economic wellbeing of people, empowering and educating the youths felt the necessity to assist daily-wage earners amidst the Coronavirus lockdown.
“For the last three days, BFF had been delivering relief packages including macaroni and spaghetti noodles, maggi, salt, rice and tomato pastes which we give to vulnerable people in Kaduna.
“We made our mobile numbers available and open to the public to call and request for assistance and we deliver the packages to them having certified their vulnerability and level of needs.
“The Coronavirus lockdown had cooped most of us at home, at the other end of the spectrum, however, a majority of the people of Kaduna are struggling to make ends meet.
“Such people either work as daily wage earners, street vendors, labourers or less privileged who are terribly affected by the economic and social repercussions of the Coronavirus.
“With the 24 hours curfew in Kaduna, not only the less privileged or vulnerable have run out of work but have also lost their only means to obtain a square meal for themselves and their families.
“Apart from that, they also are most vulnerable to the disease because of their inability to access hygiene products like soaps, sanitisers, disinfectants and even clean running water.
“Calamities like these, however, help us restate our compassion for humanity, various citizen-led groups and NGOs across the country should come forward to help by providing all the necessary items needed at this point in time,” she urged.
The CEO confirmed that BFF had often been receiving calls from new locations within Kaduna requesting for help.
She also said that BFF reaches out to like minds in person and association to assist in widespread of humanitarian services within and out of the nation and would continue to sustain the service until things get better.
“We need more funds to help because the demands are much, we are calling on the government and other active state machineries to assist by making donations to ameliorate the hardship as caused by the situation,” Hamidu-Haruna said.
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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