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  • I will carefully weigh options on my next political home – Expelled lawmaker, Jibrin

    I will carefully weigh options on my next political home – Expelled lawmaker, Jibrin

    The lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency in the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has reacted to his expulsion from the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP).

    The party had on Saturday, through its Kano state Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, announced Jibrin’s suspension over what it described as anti- party activities and failure to meet financial obligations.

    Dungurawa also threatened that the party would take the expelled lawmaker to court if he fails to settle his outstanding dues.

    But responding in a statement he personally signed on Saturday, Jibrin asked the party to send him the outstanding dues invoice.

    He said, “It came as a surprise and a rude shock, my sudden expulsion from the NNPP. I strongly believe the contents of the interview I granted few days ago in English and Hausa should not warrant such heavy penalty because it is in tandem with the core principles of our party and movement which allows for dissenting views overtly or covertly.

    “I expected the party to pick lessons from the interview. For the purpose of emphasis, I stand by all the statements I made in the interviews.

    “No invitation was extended to me to defend or explain myself by any organ of the party and in the process, neglecting the very important principle of fair hearing, due process and justice that the NNPP cry out loud and demand from others.

    “Even under military dictatorship, an accused is subjected to a court martial. Perhaps, if the appropriate processes were followed, the need for such harsh decision to force me out of a party and family I love so dearly may not be necessary.

    “While, I would have loved to stay in the NNPP and continue my service to our people and country despite differences on some issues (which I will address elaborately in due course to avoid people being mislead), the party has made and announced a decision. I am therefore obliged to accept the decision of the party in good faith and without grudges.

    “But for the respect I have for the party, its members and leaders, I would have viewed this action as null and void as it failed to follow due process or coming from a factional group of the party and test it in court. I will rather wish the party well and go in peace. I beg the party to allow me also go in peace.

    “On the issue of non-payment of my dues, I am appealing to the party that there is no need to go to court as I have never refused to pay my dues. I respectfully request the party to send me the invoice and I will promptly pay. I have always advocated for harmonious relationships in Kano and Nigeria, so I am appealing to NNPP to stay on the part of decorum without personal attacks or throwing abuses and insults as we part ways. For me, relationship will continue irrespective of party affiliation,” Jibrin added.

    He also thanked the party for the support he enjoyed during his stay, while calling on his supporters to join him in his next political journey to be unveiled soon.

    “I welcome all my supporters who wish to join me in my new journey. But for those who chose to remain in NNPP, I hold no grudges against them and I look forward to keeping a peaceful and harmonious relationship with them both at the local, state and national levels.”

    “Finally, I will carefully weigh all the options before me as I decide on my next political home. SO HELP ME GOD,” he concluded.

  • NNPP expels Rep member over alleged anti-party activities

    NNPP expels Rep member over alleged anti-party activities

    The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has expelled a member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin-Kofa, over alleged anti-party activities.

    The State Chairman of NNPP, Hashim Sulaiman-Dungurawa, announced this on Saturday while briefing newsmen in Kano.

    He said the decision followed Jibrin-Kofa’s repeated media outbursts against the party and its leadership.

    He described the lawmaker as a “weak politician” whose electoral success was only made possible through the Kwankwasiyya movement and NNPP platform, not personal strength.

    “If he is truly strong politically, he would have won his election on APC platform, but he failed.

    “It was when he joined NNPP through Kwankwasiyya that he became a House of Reps member. Now he is deceiving himself thinking he is strong,” he said.

    He noted that a reconciliation committee had initially been set up to engage Jibrin-Kofa after his interview on Channels Television, but said a subsequent media outing proved he had “crossed the line.”

    “Instead of dialogue, he went further to work against our interest, openly declaring loyalty outside the party. That is why we expelled him. He has no value to add,” the chairman said.
    Sulaiman-Dungurawa further accused Jibrin-Kofa of defaulting in the payment of mandatory party dues, vowing that NNPP would institute legal action to recover the funds.

    “We will drag him to court to recover what he owes the party. It is a constitutional requirement for every member to pay dues, but he has consistently failed to do so,” he said.

    On speculations that Jibrin-Kofa may return to the APC, the chairman said such move would not affect NNPP’s strength.

    “Politics is about groups and coalitions, and Kwankwasiyya remains solidly behind our leader, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,” he added.

  • President Tinubu makes fresh appointments

    President Tinubu makes fresh appointments

    President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of Enginner Abdurrazaq Abubakar Nakore as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the appointments in a statement on Wednesday where he disclosed that president also appointed Prof. Abdullahi Tukur Kodage as Vice Chancellor of the university.

    Engineer Nakore, a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, was Executive Secretary of the Rural Electricity Board in Jigawa State.

    President Tinubu also named Prof. Yahaya Isa Bunkure the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State.

    Prof. Bunkure is a renowned academic specialising in science education. He is currently the Vice Chancellor of Saadatu Rimi University of Education in Kano.

    TNG reports that the Federal University of Education, Zaria, and the Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano, were among the four Colleges of Education upgraded into full-fledged universities between 2022 and 2023.

    In accordance with the institution’s governing laws, the pro-chancellor will serve a term of four years, while the Vice-Chancellors will serve for five years.

  • NPFL: Pillars, Wikki tourists share points in Kano

    NPFL: Pillars, Wikki tourists share points in Kano

    Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi on Sunday forced Kano Pillars FC to a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 2 encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.

    Wikki Tourists took the lead in the 12th minute through Abubakar, who capitalised on a defensive error to score the opener.

    The hosts responded just before halftime, as Mustapha Umar levelled matters in the 45th minute with a powerful strike that sent the home fans into jubilation.

    Both teams created scoring opportunities in the second half, but strong defending and poor finishing ensured the scoreline remained unchanged until the final whistle.

    Kano Pillars’ coach, Evans Ogenyi, expressed satisfaction with his team’s fighting spirit in spite of the early setback.

    “We conceded early, but that’s football. We came back strongly. We will improve our finishing because we could have taken all three points.

    “The team is almost new, with many fresh players still trying to blend. After some games, everything will be fine,” Ogenyi said.

    He assured that his side would target maximum points in their next away fixture against Katsina United.

    Wikki Tourists’ coach, Abdu Maikaba, also hailed his players for their resilience.

    “It is not easy to come to Kano and take a point. We are building confidence and will keep improving as the season goes on,” he said.

    NAN reports Kano Pillars will next face Katsina United on Sunday.

  • We didn’t divert N6.5 bn – Kano Govt.

    We didn’t divert N6.5 bn – Kano Govt.

    The Kano State Government says it did not divert 6.5 billion naira from the state’s treasury.

    This is contained in a statement issued in Kano on Monday by the spokesperson to Gov. Abba Yusuf, Sanusi Darwakin-Tofa.

    The reaction followed digital media reports alleging that Director-General of the Protocol Directorate, Abdullahi Rogo, was implicated in the diversion.

    The government said that every cash outflow was properly budgeted with clear codes spelt out in the fiscal policy of the state.

    “The Directorate of Protocol handles critical responsibilities, including logistics, accommodation, welfare, and management of the governor’s itineraries, which involve large volumes of financial transactions.

    “The government asserts its commitment to transparency, accountability, and zero tolerance for corruption,” Darwakin-Tofa said.

    He said Kano State Government had  confidence in the integrity of Rogo, noting that the administration would not succumb to political blackmail.

    “The government reaffirms its commitment to transparency and accountability, urging credible media platforms not to allow unpatriotic groups or individuals to use their medium to mislead or misinform the public.

    “It encourages lawful processes and remains confident that its officials can fully explain and defend their actions in line with due process and public service regulations,” he said.

    He cautioned those responsible for such publications to desists from such acts and join hands with the government to build the state.

  • Why Kwankwaso cannot be friend with APC – Galadima

    Why Kwankwaso cannot be friend with APC – Galadima

    A chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, Buba Galadima, has explained why the former presidential candidate of his party will not join hands with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

    Galadima accused the federal government of appointing two emirs in Kano, noting that there is a federal government emir and a state emir.

    The NNPP chieftain stated this on Monday while fielding questions on Channels TV’s Politics Today programme.

    He said: “Why can’t we Nigerians look at issues dispassionately? How can Kwankwaso be a friend of the APC with what they are doing to us in Kano?

    “They appointed two emirs in one town. There is a federal government emir, and there is a state emir. Who has got the responsibility to appoint the emir and pay them their salary?

    “The federal government have their emir. They have not less than 40 pickup trucks filled with mobile police guarding their own emir.

    “It’s a federal government appointee because it’s the Federal High Court that has ruled halfway to suggest so. I’m not making an accusation. I’m making a statement.”

  • Police recover arms, cash during by-elections in Kano

    Police recover arms, cash during by-elections in Kano

    The Kano State Police Command says it has arrested 333 suspects for various electoral offences during the just-concluded Ghari/Tsanyawa re-run election and Bagwai/Shanono by-election held on Saturday.

    The Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim Adamu, disclosed this at a news briefing in Kano on Monday.

    Adamu said the suspects were apprehended in Ghari, Bagwai and Shanono Local Government Areas for reportedly disrupting the electoral process and attempting to undermine the credibility of the exercise.

    He said items recovered from the suspects included one pump action rifle, five locally-made guns, 94 long sticks, 16 swords, 18 cutlasses, 32 locally-made weapons, 18 knives, a bow and 23 arrows.

    Others were seven catapults, 45 stones, 14 vehicles, two ballot boxes, 163 thumb-printed ballot papers and N4.048 million cash.

    “All the arrested suspects have been charged before Magistrate Courts 20, 27, 44 No man’s land and Magistrate Courts 8 and 53 in Kano for prosecution under various electoral offences,” Adamu said.

    The offences, he said, included criminal conspiracy, possession of offensive weapons, intimidation, loitering without lawful excuse after voting, destruction of election materials, improper use of vehicles and vote solicitation.

    He commended the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) and other security agencies for their professionalism and coordinated efforts in safeguarding the process.

    According to him, their combined efforts prevented the violence from spreading and ensured the safety of voters and election officials.

    The commissioner urged the residents to remain law-abiding, cooperate with the security personnel and view security as a collective responsibility.

    “For emergencies or to report suspicious activities, please contact the command via 08032419754 or 09029292926,” Adamu said.

  • Tinubu to visit Kano Friday on condolence mission

    Tinubu to visit Kano Friday on condolence mission

    The Kano State Government says President Bola Tinubu will visit Kano to condole with the government, people of Kano, and the family of the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a renowned elder statesman, business mogul, and philanthropist.

    This is contained in a statement issued by  the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, in Kano on Thursday.

    He said that the visit was a show of national unity and respect for the people of Kano and the legacy of the late industrialist.

    Gov. Abba Yusuf has called on the residents to welcome the president warmly and in an orderly manner, in line with the state’s tradition of hospitality and respect for leaders.

    The visit followed the recent passing of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, whose legacy of service, generosity and investment has had a lasting impact on countless lives across Nigeria.

    Security and logistics arrangements have been put in place to ensure a smooth and dignified visit.

  • Kaduna govt demands immediate arrest of killers of its indigenes in Plateau

    Kaduna govt demands immediate arrest of killers of its indigenes in Plateau

    Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has condemned the killing of some indigenes of the state by a suspected mob in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

    The victims were said to be travelling from Zaria in Kaduna State for a wedding in Quan Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State when they were intercepted by the mob at Mangun district.

    The travelers were killed instantly, while several others sustained various degrees of injuries during the attack.

    Expressing shock and sadness over such an act of savagery, Governor Sani, in a statement, called on security agencies to immediately arrest and prosecute those behind the attack.

    He vowed that the Kaduna State Government would not leave a stone unturned until the criminals were hunted down and brought to justice.

    The governor said, “We must put a stop to the nefarious activities of non-state actors. There is no justification for anybody to attack any citizen of Nigeria in any part of the country. This madness must stop. Enough is enough”.

    Governor Sani, therefore, appealed to his Plateau State counterpart, Caleb Mutfwang, to use the unfortunate incident to make a bold statement by taking full charge of the situation and directing the operations of security agencies until the murderers are brought to justice.

    The governor promised to personally follow up on the progress made in the investigations and field operations in search of the criminals to send a clear signal that impunity will no longer be tolerated.

    He, however, called on the citizens of Kaduna State to remain calm, stating that all hands are on deck to ensure that the victims get justice.

    Sani also consoled the families of the victims over the loss of their loved ones.

    He said, “We have made remarkable progress in peacebuilding and conflict transformation in Kaduna State. The Kaduna Peace Model is a pointer to the fact that with political will, commitment, and sincerity of purpose, a toxic environment can be turned into an ‘oasis of peace’.

    “The situation in Plateau State is not irredeemable. The bloodshed must stop. Our deepest condolences to the families of our citizens who lost their precious lives in Mangu Local Government. I am in touch with the families of the victims. We shall do all in our power to lessen their pains. We shall also ensure that the injured victims receive adequate medical attention. May the gentle souls of our departed citizens rest in perfect peace”.

  • Admiral Ndubusi Kanu’s widow lauds Tinubu for June 12 honour

    Admiral Ndubusi Kanu’s widow lauds Tinubu for June 12 honour

    Mrs Gladys Kanu, the widow of Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for the posthumous national honour conferred on the June 12 hero.

    Tinubu, in his June 12 address to the National Assembly, conferred the posthumous award of Commander of the Order of the Niger on Kanu, whose legacies were described as inspirational on the nation’s democratic journey.

    Born on November 3, 1943, at Ovim in Isikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, Kanu died on January 13, 2021, at 77 years.

    Kanu was renowned for his chest alongside other chieftains of the National Democratic Coalition and allied human rights bodies and interest groups to fight for the revalidation of the June 12, 1993, election.

    The election was declared as Nigeria’s freest and fairest, and won by the late Chief MKO Abiola.

    In a statement she signed, Mrs Kanu praised the President for appreciating the sacrifices of her husband for the nation’s democracy.

    She stated, “On behalf of myself, the only wife of Admiral Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu and the children, I wish to thank the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces for the conferment of national honours on my husband and father, Admiral Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu, during Your Excellency’s June 12, 2025 address to a joint session of the National Assembly.

    “The honour is to appreciate his sacrifices for the country’s democracy. Admiral was a highly principled man; he continued with the struggle for 28 years from 1993 to 2021.”

    She noted Kanu’s commitment to the June 12 struggle, pointing to several times he hosted NADECO meetings.

    “On days of NADECO meetings in our house, he would call me during working hours to invite my best caterers for a sumptuous buffet for NADECO members in our home,” she added.

    Kanu was a Nigerian naval officer, military governor, a businessman with an interest in the maritime industry, a pro-democracy activist, a humanist and a nationalist of note.

    During the civil war, as a young officer, he fought on the Biafran side and later went back to join his former colleagues on the Nigerian side at the cessation of hostilities.

    In July 1975, he was appointed a member of the Supreme Military Council under the late Murtala Mohammed regime. Later, Gen Olusegun Obasanjo, as military President, appointed him first as military governor of Old Imo State and later for