By Abubakar Mudi Tension is mounting in the commercial city of Kano as residents await anxiously the verdict that will decide the lawful Governor of Kano today. After his eight months in power, the Supreme Court is set to issued a perpetual judgment that will determine whether or not Abba Kabir Yusuf remain the Governor of Kano state. Read Also: Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling, Kano APC Shares ‘Asobe’ to Stalwarts Peoplespen24 online platform can confirm that the embattled Governor is challenging the concurrent verdicts of the tribunal and Appeal court that ruled in favor of Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna of…
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A female marketing employee of a bank in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has committed suicide. The deceased, 32-year-old Amarachi Ugochukwu, was said to have drunk an insecticide. The incident happened on Monday within the premises of the bank. Ugochukwu had around 1pm made her way into the restroom, where she drank the insecticide, unknown to her colleagues. Other members of staff had started looking for her when the phone she left on her table kept ringing and she was not around to pick the calls. A police source confirmed to our correspondent that Ugochukwu was later found dead inside the toilet…
By Abdurrahman Abubakar – Kano Judging a book by the cover most at times gives a bad deduction. The thorough read might have made one understands it better. It is similar with jumping into conclusion on allegations against fraud, mismanagement of public funds in Nigeria by anti-graft agencies like EFCC, ICPC, without a patience wait to the end of the investigations and found someone guilty or otherwise by the competent court of law. Nigeria practices democracy and the rule of law is supreme; hence the fundamental human rights of any persons being investigated should be respected and dignity be maintained.…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a warning that the ‘no gree for anybody’ slogan is capable of triggering crises in the country. The force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja. The ‘no gree for anybody’ slogan has gained popularity among Nigerians, especially on the social media space. ‘No gree for anybody’ simply means ‘do not tolerate any form of nonsense from anybody’ or ‘do not allow yourself to be bullied by anyone.’ Read Also: 2023: Kano Police Arrest Traffickers, Others Speaking on the trend, Adejobi said intelligence reports show that the catchphrase is…
The Judges were shortlisted from 22 Court of Appeal Justices screened by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Currently, the Supreme Court has 10 Justices as opposed to the 21 constitutionally recommended. The number of judges was reduced to 10 last year after the retirement of Justice Muhammad Dattijo from Niger State, (North-central), in October. The justices to be sworn in are: Hon. Justice Jummai Hannatu Sankey, OFR (North Central) Read Also: Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling, Kano APC Shares ‘Asobe’ to Stalwarts Hon. Justice Stephen Jonah Adah (North Central) Hon. Justice Mohammed Baba Idris (North…
The Federal Government is taking steps to address the increasing price of sugar and enhance local sugar production in Nigeria. Dr. Doris Uzoka Anite, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, revealed that major companies operating under the pioneer status of the National Sugar Master Plan are being engaged to work together towards this goal. The Minister’s statement emphasized the importance of stabilizing sugar prices, particularly during the upcoming Ramadan period. This initiative aims to mitigate the usual spike in sugar prices during Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer observed by Muslims worldwide. Currently, market surveys show that a…
The Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology (FCAPT), says the sales of forms for the 2023/2024 session will soon close. The Provost of the College, Dr. Muhammad Yusha’u Gwaram stated this in an interview in Kano. He says the arrangement for admitting the first batch of candidates is already underway as well, considering those who applied to various courses this year. The Provost, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Bashir Barau said the college would continue its effort to provide practical-oriented courses, as it is part of the mission and vision of establishing the college. Barau added that the…
Suspended Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Dr. Betta Edu arrived at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Headquarters to be grilled over alleged N585 million fraud in her Ministry. Edu, who was suspended on Monday, January 8, by President Bola Tinubu, was accused of paying the humanitarian fund into a private account. Read Also: EFCC Recovers N39.8BN From Former NSIPA Coordinator The N585 million was meant for payment of grants to vulnerable groups in Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Cross River and Ogun states. Edu is the first minister to be suspended from office since members of the Federal Executive…
On Wednesday, 27th December 2023, the former Speaker, House of Representatives (2000−2003), Rt. Honourable Ghali Umar Na’Abba, died at the National Hospital, Abuja around 3.00 a.m. I had been associated with him since our childhood days, beginning from 1968, when I was admitted into Goron Dutse Primary School, at the age of twelve, and he was at Mayanka Senior Primary School section within the same premises. He was ten years old. Since we knew each other, we maintained a cordial and mutually respectful relationship up to the time he died. In 1990, when I was getting married, Ghali was one…
The Kano fire service says a 36-year-old man, Aminu Sulaiman, has died after a trailer exploded at Kwotago Western bye pass in Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, yesterday in Kano. Read Also: How Fire Destroys Offices in Kano L.G Abdullahi said the incident occurred on Monday morning. “We received a distress call at the central control room from one Alhaji Auwal at 10:02 a.m. that there was a fire in Kwotago Western Bye Pass. “Upon receiving the information, we quickly sent…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday sacked two Chief Executive Officers. Those affected are, Mr. Babatunde Irukera — EVC/CEO, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and Mr. Alexander Ayoola Okoh — Director-General/CEO, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). Read Also: BREAKING: Tinubu Suspends Betta Edu A statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed that Monday’s dismissals are “In conformity with plans to restructure and reposition critical agencies of the Federal Government towards protecting the rights of Nigerian consumers and providing a strong basis for enhanced contributions to the nation’s economy by key growth-enabling institutions.” The…
Nigeria’s ruling party, APC, is so hopeful of victory in Kano State that its local chapters have started distributing celebration dresses to members. Local chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have distributed new party dresses to members for the planned swearing-in of its candidate, Nasir Gawuna, ahead of the Supreme Court judgment on the governorship election in the state. Read Also: LEGAL BATTLE: Supreme Court May Deliver Judgment in Kano Case, Others This Week The development followed fasting, and animal sacrifices observed over the week by members of the APC and those of the ruling New…
The Managing Director of the Kantin Kwari Market, Alh. Hamisu Sa’ad Dogon Nama has felicitated the executive governor of Kano State, Eng. Abba Kabir Yusuf, as he marks his 61st anniversary on Friday, January 5, 2024. In a congratulatory message issued to newsmen in Kano on Friday, Hamisu Dogon Nama stated that Abba Kabir is very constant in his ideas and actions towards the development of Kano State. According to him, Abba served as Commissioner of Works, Housing, and Transport when Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, the then governor, was re-elected for a second term in the executive council of Kano State…
PRESIDENT TINUBU SUSPENDS MINISTER OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION FROM OFFICE In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct a thorough investigation into all aspects of the financial transactions involving the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, as well as one or more agencies…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has recovered about N39.8 billion out of N44.8billion allegedly embezzled from the government account by former National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIPA), Halima Shehu. This came as the EFCC is currently investigating three second generation banks for their complicity in the illegal transfers of the funds meant for poverty alleviation and other intervention schemes of the current government. Read Also: Fish Out Betta Edu, Ex-Minister’s Alleged Accomplices – CISLAC Tells FG Shehu, the sacked National Coordinator of NSIPA in concert with a Director of Finance allegedly signed off N44billion from…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has demanded that the Federal Government and anti-graft agencies to fish out the alleged accomplices of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and her predecessor, Sadiya Farouq. CISLAC Executive Director, Auwal Rafsanjani, made this call in an interview on Sunday Politics, a program on Channels Television. Read Also: Why I Did Not Honour EFCC’s Invitation, Ex-Minister Rafsanjani said, “The fraud allegedly perpetrated by both the previous minister, Sadiya, and the current one definitely worked with some people; where are those people? If we want to get to the root…
The Supreme Court had scheduled hearings on 21 appeals concerning the last governorship election for this week. Cases pertaining to the states of Ebonyi, Plateau, Delta, Adamawa Abia, Ogun, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom will be heard between Monday and Thursday. The Nation has reported that the court may rule on Friday in the already-heard post-election governorship appeals in Kano, Lagos, and other states. Read Also: FCAPT Begins Palliative Distribution to Staff of the College According to the court’s schedule, which was sighted late on Sunday, January 7, the apex court plans to hear one appeal by the All Progressives…
In a press conference held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, the Arewa Integrity Group called for an unbiased investigation into the alleged scandal at the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). The group emphasized the need for transparency and cautioned against any attempts to cover up the reported financial mismanagement within the agency. Addressing the media in Kano, Alhaji Ibrahim Sambo, the Convener of the Arewa Integrity Group, expressed concern over attempts to drag the Honourable Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, into the ongoing investigations. Sambo stated that the group stands firmly against corruption and…
By Abba Anwar As Nigerians await the judgement of the case concerning Kano State gubernatorial election, at the Supreme Court, the Director General of the Confederation of APC Support Groups (CASG), Engineer Kailani Muhammad, mobilizes APC supporters from across seven North West states, in anticipation of the judgement favouring All Progressives Congress (APC). Engineer Muhammad believes that, “Without any intent for court contempt, we are hopeful, praying and committed to believing that, the case before the Supreme Court will favour our gubernatorial and deputy gubernatorial candidates, His Excellency Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna and His Excellency Murtala Sule Garo…
The Governing Council of Air Force Institute of Technology has approved the appointment of Prof. Auwal Kasim of the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, as the new Provost of the institute. The appointment which was contained in a letter dated December 28, 2023, and signed by the institute’s Registrar, Air Commodore Mohammed Lawal, followed Kasim’s success at the interview for the top job. According to a statement by the Director of Public Affairs, Auwalu Umar in Kaduna on Friday, the appointment, which is for a single non-renewable tenure of five years, is in line with…