Author: Musa Bello

Murtala Ajaka, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the upcoming November 11, 2023, election in Kogi State, has alleged that he is a target of an assassination plot. Ajaka revealed this while commenting on an alleged attack in Dekina Local Government of the state during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. He described the attacks as coordinated and carried out under a single commander, pointing out that the security personnel involved did not belong to Kogi State but had been deployed there for the election. “The attacks are taking place under one commander. You can…

The Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi, has granted approval for the appointment of Hajiya Zainab Shuaibu Rabo Ringim as his Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs. The appointment, along with the selection of 116 other assistants, was announced in a press statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Bala Ibrahim, and made available to newsmen in Dutse. The statement described Hajiya Zainab Ringim as a veteran journalist who will bring a wealth of experience to her new role. She previously worked as a staff member of Radio Jigawa, served as a correspondent for Radio…

The Kano State Hisbah Board said it has sacked one of its commandants and is currently investigating five other officers for activities undermining the fight against immorality and social vices in the state. This was revealed by the Commandant-General of the Board, Aminu Daurawa, in Kano on Tuesday. Daurawa disclosed thagt the dismissed commandant was found to be involved in an unethical conduct, while the five others are being investigated. READ ALSO: FG opens e-passport offices in Italy, spain, 3 others He said that the dismissed officer usually connived with “bad elements to perpetrate unholy acts in the state”. He…

Police in Borno on Tuesday dismissed reports of disappearance of male genitals in Maiduguri. Police spokesman, ASP Nahum Daso, described the claim by some “victims’’ as baseless misinformation. Daso stated that the police had received misinformation spread by some individuals alleging the disappearance of their genitals usually after exchanging pleasantries with strangers. READ ALSO: Ajaero Attack: Organised Labour to withdrawal services in Imo He added that victims who lodged complaints were taken to hospital for medical observation only to discover that the allegations were baseless as their genitals were intact and functional. “In this regard, police wish to inform the…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has denied allegations that its personnel barbed the hair of a lady with a bottle during a recent raid on a brothel in the state. These denials follow a controversial video posted on Facebook that accused Hisbah personnel, after arresting some suspects at a brothel in Kano, barbed the hair of a non-indigene with a bottle. Reacting to the allegation on Tuesday, the Commander General of the Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, described the video as the handiwork of mischief makers. According to him, no such incident happened as the Hisbah personnel conducted operations based…

In a forward-thinking move that aligns with global educational trends, Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria is set to start delivery of its distance learning academic courses through film production and television series in line with global trends. The management announced this as it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dorayi Film and Distributing Company that will help in promoting the academic programmes run by the Centre through film production and television series. A statement issued by the Directorate Public Affairs office of the Vice-chancellor on Tuesday, noted that both parties, according to the Memorandum of Understanding, agreed to come together…

Not less than five persons have been killed as bandits launched a deadly assault on Sayaya community in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. This attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, coming just a day after the assault on a Maulud gathering, during which 25 persons we killed. A resident of Sayaya, who sadly disclosed that his father was among those killed, reported that the attackers systematically conducted house-to-house raids in the community, resulting in the deaths of five individuals and the abduction of several others. He said the terrorists also rustled domestic animals and carted away…

The Kano State Executive Council, during its 8th meeting, has ratified the allocation of N40,353,117,070 for the execution of a range of projects. The Council sanctioned the allocation of N15,974,357,203 to the state Ministry of Works and Housing for the construction of the Dan Agundi Interchange Underpass and Flyover. An additional N14,455,507,265 has been earmarked for the construction of the Tal’udu Interchange Clover Leaf Flyover. This was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Baba Halilu Dantiye, on Tuesday, Nov. 7. ‘’The council approved the release of N3,360,084,380 to the Ministry of Works and Housing…

The FCT Fire Spokesman, Mr Ibrahim Tauheed, says no casualty was recorded as fire gutted the popular Samsung Headquarters located near Banex Junction in Wuse 2, Abuja. Tauheed made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, “when the fire gutted the building, one Mrs Ngozi, the owner of Mozini Spa, situated behind Furniture House, made a distress call to him at 7:38 pm. He explained that the fire, which was commercial in nature, engulfed a two-storey building filled with Samsung products. The spokesman explained further that preliminary investigation indicated that the fire resulted from careless…

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have killed four suspected bandits and arrested 17 others over various crimes within its areas of responsibility. Capt. James Oya, the Media Officer of the operation, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos. Oya said that the arrested suspects were apprehended over kidnapping, murder, violent attacks on communities, and illicit drug peddling, among others. He explained that the suspects were arrested during a special operation conducted by its troops between Oct. 29 and Nov. 5. READ ALSO: Tinubu to Present 2023…

Excited fans on Monday swarmed around Kano Pillars’ captain, Rabiu Ali, after his team’s Match Day 7 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match against Sporting Lagos FC on Monday. The 2023/2024 Match Day 7 played at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, attracted several fans from the Hausa community in Lagos who came to cheer the visiting Kano Pillars. The game, however, ended 3-0 with the Tech Boys scoring all the goals in the 12th, 29th and 36th minutes against the visiting Kano Pillars. Former Kano Pillars hit man and highest goal scorer, Junior Lokosa, emerged man of the match with a…

Police in Kaduna State, in collaboration with members of a vigilance group have rescued a cleric abducted on Nov. 3. Police spokesman in the state, ASP Mansur Hassan stated in Kaduna on Monday that the assailants and family members of the cleric had agreed on a ransom of N4 million before the police struck. READ ALSO: I’m still committed to a new Nigeria-Obi He explained that the Kafanchan Divisional Police Headquarters got the report of the abduction on Nov. 4 making operatives and vigilantes to trail the assailants to Dogon Kurmi Forest, where a gun duel ensued. “The Operatives tactically…

The Kano State Government has expressed its condolences to the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness Ahmad Nuhu Bamali, following the sad demise of his younger brother. Representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, a government delegation led by the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, paid their respects and offered condolences to the Emir during their visit. READ ALSO: Israel announces 4-hour window for Gaza civilians to escape south A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, said the visit came in the wake of the recent loss of Emir Bamali’s younger brother, the late Alhaji…

Tragedy struck in Kusa, a community in the Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State, when a procession of Maulud celebrants was attacked by bandits, killing many people, including women and children. There are cnflicting reports regarding the exact number of casualties, with some sources indicating that no fewer than 20 bodies were recovered from the scene, while others estimate the number at 14. The attack reported occurred on Sunday night, according a Daily Trust report. The paper said no fewer than 17 admitted at the Katsina Orthopaedic Hospital for bullets extraction, as others were admitted at the Musawa General…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has kept the political fate of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, in suspense as it reserves judgment in his appeal against the nullification of his election by the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. The tribunal’s decision, which was delivered on September 20, deemed 165,663 of Yusuf’s votes as invalid due to unverified ballot papers that lacked the signature and stamp of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). READ ALSO: 13 Farmers Slaughtered, Many Missing as Boko Haram Attacks Borno Community The verdict led to the declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Nasiru Gawuna,…

At least 13 farmers were killed while several others are missing as suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked rice farmers on their farms in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State Sunday evening. The attackers, who arrived on motorcycles and split into three groups, targeted farmers in the Karkut and Koshebe General Area as they were harvesting their crops. Rather than using firearms, the assailants wielded cutlasses and knives. Daily Trust quoted a sources from the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), to have said 13 bodies were recovered so far, and efforts are ongoing to locate the missing individuals. READ ALSO:…

The Kano community is mourning the loss of a distinguished Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Ali (Sarkin Malaman Gaya), who has died at the age of 73. According to a Facebook post by his son, Muslihu Yusuf Ali, Sheikh Yusuf Ali breathed his last on Sunday night. The funeral prayers (Jana’iza) are scheduled to be held at Murtala Mosque, Tudun Maliki quarters at 1:30 pm on Monday. READ ALSO: Appeal Court Sacks APC’s Kwankwaso as Kano Rep Born in 1950 in Kano’s Gaya town, the late Islamic scholar embarked on his legal career in 1974 as a Sharia Court Scribe. Over…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled in favor of Yusuf Umar Datti of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and sacked Musa Ilyasu Kwankwaso of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Kura/Madobi/Garun Malam Federal Constituency election in Kano State. The three-man panel, led by Justice Tunde Oyebamiji Awotoye, found merit in Datti’s appeal and upheld it. READ ALSO: Court fines NYSC N5m for tagging Gov. Mba’s certificate as fake The panel also noted that the tribunal had erred in calculating the date of the appellant’s resignation, which was counted from the party primary. It emphasized that Section…

TAJBank Limited, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing non-interest banks, has won the BusinessDay “Islamic Bank of the Year Award” for third consecutive time. This is according to a statement by TAJBank’s Managing Director, Mr Hamid Joda. The award was presented to the Bank’s management, represented by its Regional Head, Lagos Mr. Michael Iteye, during the newspaper’s Banking and Financial Institutions (BAFI) awards ceremony in Lagos. READ ALSO: Nigerian referee Akintoye selected for CAF Women’s Champions League BusinessDay’s representatives at the ceremony, Tosin Sanni, GM Emerging Africa; and Frank Aigbogun, Publisher BusinessDay, said that the award was conferred on TAJBank in recognition…

The Appeal Court in Abuja will on Monday (today), hear an appeal filed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) regarding the nullification of his election by the Kano Election Petition Tribunal. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had filed an appeal challenging the tribunal’s decision to invalidate his election, which declared 165,663 of his votes as invalid due to a lack of INEC stamps or signatures. The decision was handed down by a three-judge panel led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan Osadebay on September 20, 2023. Yusuf had described the tribunal’s verdict as “unfair” and “a miscarriage…