- Arewa Youth Federation has condemned calls for the resignation of DSS Director General, Yusuf Magaji Bichi
- The group described those behind the call as “paid agents” and said that they do not represent the people of the north
Arewa Youth Federation, an umbrella body of youths from 19 northern states, has condemned calls for the resignation of Mallam Yusuf Magaji Bichi, Director General of the Department of State Security (DSS), over unfounded allegations.
Malam Kabir Muhammad, the group’s national coordinator, described those behind the call in a statement yesterday as “paid agents who can do anything for money, including selling their birthright.”
Let it be abundantly clear that Arewa Civil Society Organisations (ACSO) does not exist neither does it have the mandate of the people it pretends to represent.As the authentic representatives of our people, we distance ourselves from their threats. The DSS boss and his team are doing a nice job and we stand in solidarity with them.
Zamfara governor honours pilgrim for returning $80,000 during Hajj
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has recognized the remarkable honesty of a female pilgrim, Hajiya Aishatu ‘yan Guru Nahuce, from Bungudu Local Government Area. During the last Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia, she discovered and returned $80,000 (equivalent to about N60 million) to its rightful owner.
In a ceremony held at the Council Chambers in the Government House, the governor and all the state emirs commended Hajiya Aishatu Nahuce’s exemplary act of integrity. The Zamfara Pilgrims Welfare Agency officials received the sum from her and ensured its safe return to the rightful owner.
The governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, expressed the government’s immense joy and appreciation for Hajiya Aishatu Nahuce’s sincerity and honesty in such a significant situation. Her actions serve as an inspiring example of good character and ethical conduct for others to follow.
The statement read: “The entire state is proud and happy over what Hajiya Aishatu did in Saudi Arabia. It has added to the good name of the entire people of Zamfara.