Vice President Shettima Counsels Politicians To Play Politics without BitternessThe Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed to politicians to embrace one another and play politics without bitterness to ensure better growth and development of the country.

Shettima made the appeal while speaking at the Royal Turbaning of the governor of Kwara state as the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate, by the Emir of Ilorin ,Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari held at the Emits Palace in Ilorin,Kwara state.

He advised Nigerians to serve with humility and do good to others as they will spend more time after office.

Shettima urged Nigerians to embrace one other and have the courage to forgive each other.

According to him power is given by God to the people he so wish and not because they are better than other.

The Vice President called on politicians to unite themselves as one family despite their political differences.

He said the President he served as his assistant is a good and decent man who has the interest of Nigerians at heart.

Shettima explained that when they assume office the economy of the country was about to collapse,but President Tinubu refused to pass blame and take it all upon himself.

He noted that during the 2023 electioneering campaign governors who supported President Tinubu are not more than six, based on the belief that Baba does not like him.

Shettima stressed that today the president embrace everybody as his own and things are going on well.

He described President Bola Tinubu as a good Man by all standard who believe in the people that work with him.

Shettima also thanked the Emir of Ilorin for the honour done to governor AbdulRazaq based on his contribution to the development of the state.

He said the father of the governor has planted a good foot print in the Ilorin Emirate and by extension Nigeria as a whole.

Shettima said that this news Chapter will create stronger bund between the Emirate and the family, adding that the
people will continue to pray for the progress and development of the Emirate and the state as a whole.

He commended governor AbdulRazaq for his efforts in improved on infrastructure to assist the people of the state.

Shettima also thanked the governor for his contribution to the actualisation of policies and programmes of government at the federal level to provide succour to average Nigerians.

In his remarks the Matawaliof Ilorin Emirate,Dr.Alimi AbdulRazaq said the title of Sardauna bestowed on the governor is well deserved.

He thanked the Emir of Ilorin for finding the governor worthy of being recognised by the Emirate.

Dr,Alimi urged the governor to see the tittle as a clarion call to provide more dividends of democracy to the nooks and crannies of the state.

The Turbanning ceremony witness large turnout of dignitaries which included the governor of Niger state,Umar Bago, government of Kaduna state Senator Uba Sani, Governor of Imo state ,Hope Uzodinma , governor of Kabbi ,Katsina states.

Others are the Emir of Zazzau Emirate , Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamali,the Deputy governors of Sokoto, Anambra, Nasarawa,Delta, Ondo , and Oyo states.

CP Tijjani Commissions Newly Modern Police Division In Birniwa LGA

…*He also visits the family of a fallen police corporal and inspects the armed robbery crime scene in Hadejia town.*

The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Command, CP Tijjani Murtala, psc, mnips, has commissioned the newly modern Police Division (Abuja type II) in the Birniwa Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

The commissioning ceremony was attended by Birniwa Local Government Council Chairman, the District Head of the Birniwa LGA, the representative of Senator Jigawa Northeast and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, the Chief Imam of the Birniwa LGA, the State Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), members of the Jigawa State Police Command Management Team, Area Commander Hadejia, the Commanding Officer, 35 PMF Dutse, Heads of Sister Security Agencies, community representatives, and other critical stakeholders from Birniwa and neighboring communities.

The colorful occasion provided an opportunity for stakeholders to express their views and offer goodwill messages concerning the new facility, policing, security, and the need for sustained collaboration between the police and the communities they serve.

Prior to the remarks by the distinguished guests, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Birniwa Division presented a comprehensive briefing on the Division. The briefing highlighted the historical background of the Division, its operational activities and achievements, crime-fighting efforts, community engagement initiatives, and prevailing security challenges, as well as areas requiring further support and intervention.

In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Police Command, CP Tijjani Murtala, psc, mnips, commended the efforts of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, distinguished Senator Amb. Ahmed Abdulhamid Malam Madori, “the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs,” the Chairman of the Birniwa LG council, Hon. Shehu Baba, community leaders, stakeholders, and all those who contributed to the construction of the modern facility. He noted that the provision of a conducive and functional police facility would significantly improve the working environment of police personnel and enhance the Command’s ability to respond promptly and professionally to security threats within Birniwa and adjoining communities.

The CP reiterated that the Command’s policing strategy remains anchored on intelligence-led policing, community partnership, proactive crime prevention, rapid response, professionalism, accountability, respect for human rights, and effective collaboration with sister security agencies and other relevant stakeholders.

He called on the personnel of the newly commissioned Division to regard the facility as a center of service to humanity and to discharge their responsibilities with discipline, dedication, integrity, courage, and professionalism, while maintaining a strong relationship with the members of the public.

The Commissioner further urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, community leaders, youth groups, vigilante organizations, and other stakeholders to continue supporting the police through timely provision of credible information and intelligence capable of preventing crime and facilitating the arrest and prosecution of criminal elements.

In a further demonstration of the Command’s commitment to the welfare of its personnel and the people they serve, the Commissioner of Police and his entourage, during the visit, paid a condolence and solidarity visit to the family and relatives of a police corporal who tragically lost his life while responding to a distress call arising from an armed robbery incident in Hadejia town.

The Commissioner of Police commiserated with the bereaved family and expressed the Command’s profound sympathy over the painful loss. He acknowledged the fallen officer’s sacrifice and dedication to duty, noting that his death was a painful reminder of the risks police officers confront in the course of protecting lives and property.

The CP assured the family that the sacrifice of the deceased officer would not be forgotten and conveyed the solidarity and condolences of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, and the entire Nigeria Police Force.

The Commissioner also visited and personally inspected the scene of the armed robbery incident in Hadejia town, where he assessed the circumstances surrounding the incident, reviewed the security situation, and received operational briefings from officers on the ground.

He directed the DPO Hadejia ‘A’ Division and the investigative units of the Command to intensify efforts towards identifying, arresting, and bringing all perpetrators connected to the incident to justice. He equally called for enhanced intelligence gathering, community engagement, and proactive patrols within Hadejia and other identified flashpoints across the Command.

The Commissioner assured residents of Birniwa, Hadejia, and the entire people of Jigawa State that the Police Command remains resolute in its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property, preventing and detecting crime, maintaining public order, and ensuring that criminals have no safe haven within the State.

SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer,
Jigawa State Police Command.

International Democracy Day: NDC Gubernatorial Candidate Calls For Political Tolerance

The Kano State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has called on political leaders and their supporters to embrace tolerance, mutual respect and peaceful competition in the interest of democracy and national unity.

Comrade Gwarzo made the call in a statement marking the International Day of Democracy, observed every September 15.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Gwarzo said political differences should not divide Nigerians or turn opponents into enemies.

He stressed that every citizen has the right to support the political party and candidate of their choice, adding that democracy is strengthened when leaders respect opposing views and allow citizens to make their choices freely.

“We may belong to different political parties and have different opinions, but we are all Nigerians. Political disagreement should never become a reason for hatred, intimidation or violence. We must learn to compete without destroying one another,” Gwarzo said.

He urged governments at all levels to create an atmosphere where opposition parties can operate freely, while calling on security agencies to provide equal protection to all political parties, candidates and supporters, regardless of their political affiliation.

He also urged political parties to ensure internal democracy and avoid inflammatory statements, personal attacks and actions capable of creating tension.

Gwarzo called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant institutions to remain impartial and ensure a level playing field for all political parties.

He also appealed to the media and civil society to promote responsible political discourse and provide space for competing ideas without encouraging hatred or division.

The NDC candidate said Nigerians are more interested in leaders who can address insecurity, unemployment, poverty, rising living costs, education and infrastructure than political quarrels.

“Our politics should be about ideas and solutions. We should be able to disagree on policies while respecting one another as citizens,” he said, urging young Nigerians to participate actively in the democratic process.

Gwarzo reaffirmed the NDC’s commitment to peaceful political engagement, dialogue, tolerance, accountability and inclusive governance.

“Political power is temporary, but the relationships among our people must remain. Let us compete fairly, respect our differences and allow the people to freely decide who they want to lead them. Democracy is stronger when we disagree peacefully and remain united as a people,” he said.

Signed:nn
IBRAHIM GARBA SHUAIBU
Spokesperson to Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo
NDC Kano State Governorship Candidate
September 15, 2026