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  • Misconduct: Kano judicial commission recalls 2 Judges

    Misconduct: Kano judicial commission recalls 2 Judges

    The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken disciplinary actions against eight judiciary staff members over misconduct.

    This is contained in a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Kano State Judiciary, Mr Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, on Sunday in Kano.

    “The Judicial Service Commission at its 76th meeting held on Nov.4, considered petitions against the Judiciary staff and ordered two court registrar’s on compulsory retirement.

    ”Those sanctioned are Magistrates Nasir Ado, Alkali Yusuf Kawu, Sanusi Usman-Atana, and Finance Registrar Salisu Adamu-Nayola.

    “Others are Alkali Abdulmuminu Nuhu, Alkali Abubakar Abdullahi, Court messenger Shuaibu Bello, and Shamsu Abbas, Court registrar,” the JSC said.

    The communion said investigation by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee(JPCC) in respect of two petitions filed against Nasir Ado, revealed that he  conducted proceedings without record and when asked he falsified and tampered with the record to show that there was a record of the proceeding.

    The commission adopted the recommendation of the JPCC, that recommended that Ado’s actions of tampering with court records constituted gross misconduct and accordingly recalled him from judicial duties.

    “Following a complaint filed against a Sharia Court Judge, Yusuf Kawu by Association of Fighting Criminals, that he used his judicial position to release a convict who was sentenced to one year imprisonment by another Judge without option of fine.

    “The commission found the actions of the Judge to be unlawful and his defence untenable, consequently he is recalled from judicial functions indefinitely”

    He said that the commission also issued warning to Magistrate Sanusi Atana, following two petitions against him, where he was found to have assumed the role of recovery of premises in a criminal trial and granted bail to a suspect before the date slated for ruling without notifying the prosecution.

    “The commission cautioned Atana to desist from exceeding his jurisdictional limit and uphold the principles of fair”

    He said the JSC further directed compulsory retirement of Salisu Adamu Nayola, Finance Registrar of Kiru Sharia Court, following a JPCC investigation that confirmed he accepted bribes to process inheritance entitlements.

    “Nayola reportedly collaborated with Alkali Abdulmuminu Nuhu, who has also been recalled from judicial duties for two years and placed under the Chief Registrar’s supervision.

    The JSC also issued a strong warning to Alkali Abubakar Abdullahi of Takai  Sharia Court Kano, for handling Sabo Garba Housing Estate, Kabuga, and Dorayi Kwanar Makabarta distribution case outside his jurisdiction.

    The commission advised him to strictly adhere to his territorial limits and avoid handling cases outside his jurisdiction.

    He added that after an investigation by the JPCC on the petition filed against a court messenger Shuaibu Bello was found to have engaged in act of corruption by collecting money in excess of the official amount charged for opening a file.

    “The committee also found him to engage in conduct unbecoming, rude and disrespectful to a court user and deceiving the petitioner into signing a letter of withdrawal of the petition.

    “The commission endorsed the JPCC’s recommendation, suspending Bello for four months without pay”

    The JSC also imposed compulsory retirement on  Shamsu Abbas, a court registrar for releasing a suspect on bail without the case being officially assigned to any court, making an order for the suspect to make financial restitution that are beyond his official duties.

    The Judicial Service Commission remains dedicated to ensuring that all judiciary personnel perform their duties within the boundaries of the law and with the utmost respect for judicial processes.

    The commission, he said, will continue to apply the appropriate sanctions against any erring staff particularly those saddled with judicial responsibilities.

    It said the measures was to safe guard the integrity and accountability of the judicial system and maintain the confidence of the public.

  • 2027 elections: I’ll deliver Kano to APC – Tinubu’s new Minister boasts

    2027 elections: I’ll deliver Kano to APC – Tinubu’s new Minister boasts

    The newly appointed Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Yusuf Abdullahi, has pledged to deliver Kano State to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.

    Abdullahi, who stated this while briefing newsmen shortly after arriving in Kano on Sunday, also pledged his dedication to advancing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

    He expressed his commitment to key into the renewed hope housing programme of Tinubu, commending the president for his appointment.

    Abdullahi also promised to ensure that APC recaptures Kano State in the 2027 General Elections.

    “This appointment is for the citizens of Kano State and Nigeria. I assure the President that, God willing, Kano State will return to be an APC stronghold in 2027.

    “My appointment is primarily due to the political significance of Kano Central, a region with a substantial voter base.

    “I will continue to be present in my ward and constituency to strengthen our political base,” he explained.

    The minister highlighted the importance of completing the ongoing projects under his ministry, particularly those related to the  Renewed Hope Agenda.

    He also expressed confidence in his ability to deliver on these commitments, drawing on his experience as a former Speaker and Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly.

    “Kano Central has the highest vote. It has 65% of the registered voters and has no major appointment.

    “But just now, the president has appointed me, and going by what they said, I have been in the House of Assembly since 1999.

    ”I was a speaker, majority leader, and Special Adviser to the Governor. So, we have all the confidence to win Kano State,” he said.

  • Gov Yusuf presents N549bn 2025 budget to Kano Assembly

    Gov Yusuf presents N549bn 2025 budget to Kano Assembly

    Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has presented a budget of N549 billion for 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for passage into law.

    Presenting the proposal tagged ‘‘Budget of Hope, Human Capital and Economic Development’’ on Friday in Kano, Yusuf said it was aimed at consolidating and improving the wellbeing of the people of the state.

    He said that the budget consist of N312 billion for capital expenditure and N236 billion for recurrent expenditure.

    According to him, the 2025 budget, when approved, is projected to have a ratio of capital to recurrent 57:43 per cent respectively.

    The governor explained that most of the capital spending would be in the Social and Economic Sectors to the tune of N 461 billion.

    He also said that the Education Sector got a lion share of N168 billion more than the UNESCO and UN recommendations, adding that the figure represents 31 per cent, while the Health Sector received N90 billion representing 16. 50 per cent.

    He added that the fund would be spent on executing policies and programmes aimed at ensuring quality and education at all levels.

    He also said that N21 billion representing 3.83 per cent was earmarked for the Agricultural Sector, while Infrastructure Development got N70 billion representing 12.87 percent.

    “N23 billion representing four per cent was set aside for Security, Justice and Emergency Services, while Water Supply and Rural Development got N27 billion representing 4.96 percent,” he explained.

    The governor urged the lawmakers to ensure speedy passage of the budget, to enable the government continue to provide dividends of democracy to the people.

    The Speaker, Jibrin Falgore, assured the governor of speedy passage of the budget to create time for January to December budget circle.

    The Speaker also commended the governor for his stride in infrastructure development, security, health and education.

  • Kano lawmaker debunks rift in NNPP

    Kano lawmaker debunks rift in NNPP

    The leadership of Kano State House of Assembly says there is no faction or rift within the ruling New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) as being speculated by some online media outlets.

    The Majority Leader of the house, Lawan Husseini, said this while briefing Assembly correspondents on Monday in Kano.

    He said that the news conference was in reaction to a news report by an online media that 23 out of the 26 NNPP members were in support of political slogan, “Abba Tsaya da Kafarka” meaning “Abba, stand on your feet”.

    Husseini also described the report that Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf snubbed meetings and refused to pick the calls of the party chieftain, Sen Rabiu Kwankwaso, as a “fabricated story by the opposition”.

    The house leader also accused the opposition of trying to create another toxic situation in the state.

    According to him, Abuja-based opposition politicians are the ones creating unnecessary tension to distract the governor from fulfilling his campaign promises.

    “This is a fabricated story spread by mischief makers; their aim is to cause disharmony between Gov. Yusuf and his political mentor.

    “We, honorable members, are hundred per cent loyal to party leadership under Sen Kwankwanso and also solidly behind Gov. Yusuf.

    “Abuja based opposition politicians are hell bent to create rancour or chaos between Kwankwaso and his political son.

    “The relationship between this two gentlemen existed for decades and is beyond politics. We are not aware or heard of any movement or slogan calling for disunity among party members,” he said.

    The leader then restated the house members commitment to ensuring effective service delivery.

    Two Kano NNPP federal lawmakers had dumped Kwankwasiyya movement on Sunday. The two members elected on the platform of the NNPP publicly announced their departure from the Kwankwasiyya Movement under the party’s national leader, Sen Kwankwaso.

    The two members are; principal officer of the House of Representatives, Aliyu Sani- Madakin Gini, who represents Kano Municipal federal constituency, Alhassan Rurum, representing Rano/Kibiya/Bunkure federal constituency of the state.

  • CSOs rate conduct of Kano LG election

    CSOs rate conduct of Kano LG election

    The Network of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria said the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) complied with electoral guidelines.

    Presenting a report, the convener of the Network, Mr Victor Kalu who spoke on behalf of the CSOs and CBO’s, said that the turn out was impressive and also the conduct of the election was in compliance with electoral guidelines.

    He commended the state government and KANSIEC under the leadership of Prof. Sani Malumfashi for a successful and well-organised election.

    Receiving the report, Malumfashi, appreciated the CSOs and urged them to continue their work to sustain democracy in Nigeria.

    ”Your presence added so much value to the just concluded local government elections. We are not unaware of the fact that you contributed towards the success of the election.

    “Please continue the struggle of entrenching democracy in Nigeria, one day it will be better for us in this country You prevented strongly an attempt to truncate our activities by preventing the constitutional mandate,” he explained.

    KANSIEC announced that, the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP has won the 44 local governments in the councils elections conducted on Saturday.

    Malumfashi made the declaration in Kano at the end of the collation exercise. He said, the state electoral body has exercised and observed its Constitutional mandates of planning, organizing, coordinating, observing and conducting Local Government Election in Kano State of Nigeria.

    Malumfashi explained that, “Six Political Parties participated: AA, AAC, ACCORD, ADC, APM, and NNPP. NNPP won all 44 Local Government Chairmanship and 484 Councillorship Positions contested.”

    Malumfashi said, the exercise had been largely peaceful and successful in all ramifications.

    ”The commission therefore deeply appreciates the roles played by the critical stakeholders, notably Security Agencies, Media organisations, Leaders of Political Parties, Civil Society organizations, Religious Leaders, Community Leaders, Youth and Women organizations, towards the actualization of grass root. Democracy in the State.”

    He thanked the people of Kano for participating.

    “The commission is also profouncily grateful to the good people of Kano State for their collective support, prayers and expression of positive emotions.

    “The peaceful conduct of the exercise is a doubtless manifestation of public acceptability of the exercise in terms of credibility, fairness and decency.” Malumfashi added.

    A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Oct. 22 sacked the Malumfashi as KANSIEC chairman for being a card-carrying member of the Ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).

    The case was filed by Aminu Tiga and the All Progressive Congress (APC). The defendants in the suit are the State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Dederi, and 14 others.

    Delivering judgment, Justice S.A Amobede, also held that Kabir Zakirai, the Secretary of the commission was not a civil servant and therefore not an officer in the Kano State Civil Service.

    The judge held that Zakirai was not qualified to be appointed to the position under section 14 of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission Law 2001.

    But in a counter judgment, a Kano state high court ordered the KANSIEC to proceed with the conduct of local government elections scheduled for Saturday.

    The presiding judge, Justice Sanusi Ma’aji gave the order on Friday in a matter filed by the state independent electoral commission against APC and 13 others.

    According to Justice Ma’aji, KANSIEC is empowered by the provision of the Constitution to conduct, supervise and hold local government elections across the 44 council areas.

    Justice Maaji affirmed that his Judgement and that of the Federal High Court Presided over Justice Simon Amobede, has concurrent jurisdiction as well his own is the latest and which has full jurisdiction over the matter at hands.

    He maintained that any attempt to truncate the process of the conduct of the poll amounts to nullity.

    Justice Ma’aji also ordered the security agencies to, as a matter of urgency, provide protection of lives and property during the conduct of the election.

  • What Gov Yusuf told newly sworn in Kano LG Chairmen

    What Gov Yusuf told newly sworn in Kano LG Chairmen

    Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has sworn in the 44 newly elected local government Chairmen, urging them to manage their resources prudently and fast-track grassroots development.

    The chairmen, all from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), won seats in Saturday’s election conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC).

    Yusuf emphasised the importance of prudence in governance to meet the desired objectives of providing democracy dividends at the grassroots level.

    He encouraged the chairmen to replicate the state government programmes in their areas and assured them of support for development.

    The governor also stressed the need for cooperation with the Judiciary, security agencies, civil service and traditional rulers to transform their respective areas.

    Yusuf explained that the present administration focused on improving the lives of the constituents in the areas of health, education, water supply and agriculture, among others.

    He said, ”We have made giant strides in the areas of education through the provision of basic learning materials and a conducive atmosphere for learning.

    ”To this end, you are expected to align with the state government’s  vision and work towards achieving our development goals.”

    The Attorney General of the State and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Haruna Daderi, administered the oath of office to the new chairmen.‎

  • KANSIEC chairman rates conduct of Kano LG polls

    KANSIEC chairman rates conduct of Kano LG polls

    Prof. Lawal Malumfashi, Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing local government elections in Kano State.

    Malumfashi told newsmen at the commission’s  headquarters on Saturday, citing smooth and orderly operations across all the  44 Local Government Areas without any  political violence.

    According to Malumfashi, the commission provided all necessary materials needed for a seamless electoral process.

    He said he was  thrilled with the orderly conduct of the exercise across all the  polling units.

    KANSIEC had  originally scheduled the elections  for Nov. 30, but was  rescheduled for  Oct. 26 following a Supreme Court ruling affirming local government autonomy.

    Malumfashi said that  peaceful election was a welcome development, especially given the importance of local government autonomy.

    The chairman said that all efforts put in by the commission  to ensure a smooth election had  paid off, especially  without any major incident across the state.

  • Kano LG election: Gov Yusuf reacts after voting

    Kano LG election: Gov Yusuf reacts after voting

    Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of Local Government elections across the state, describing it as peaceful.

    Yusuf spoke at the Kano Stste Independent Electoral Commission on Saturday shortly after casting his votes at Gwale Local Government Area (LGA).

    He said that reports from 44 LGAs in the state indicated that  the exercise was going on peaceful citing smooth operations and no reported violence.

    He promised further government support for the commission to ensure orderly elections and commended the commission and security agencies for their efforts in maintaining security in the state .

    Yusuf called on opposition parties especially All Progressive Congress to joint hands with the administration to improve the state’s socio-economic fortunes.

    “I commend eligible residents for coming out to elect chairmen and councillors across the 44 Local Government Areas in a peaceful atmosphere.

    “Let us put political sentiment aside and work towards providing democracy dividends for our people irrespective of political party differences”, her said.

    He appealed to the judiciary to country to be neutral when it comes to election-related litigations.

    “Though Kano State Government is the only government which came into office under the platform of NNPP (New Nigeria People’s Party) that does not mean we should be intimidated.

    “We saw what happened in Rivers so we took proactive measures in ensuring that similar scenario does not happen in Kano.

    “I want to appeal to the opposition to always accept defeat as we have upper hand in terms of voter support”, he said.

    Aliyu Suleiman, representing the Sokoto State Independent Electoral Commission, also commended the peaceful conduct of the elections.

  • APC insists ongoing Kano LG election illegal

    APC insists ongoing Kano LG election illegal

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the ongoing local government election in Kano State being conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) is illegal.

    A chieftain of the party, Rabi’u  Bichi, made the remark in an interview on Saturday in Kano, saying:

    “The  party’s stance is informed by a court order by  Justice Simon Amobede of the Federal High Court, Kano, which still stands, and which has rendered the election null and void.

    “The judge ruled that the leadership of KANSIEC was partisan and biased towards the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the state.

    “Since the judgment has not been appealed, the APC considers  any outcome of the election illegal,” he said.

    The APC chieftain also pointed to a recent Federal High Court judgment that quashed all NNPP chairmanship candidates for the elections, which he said had further reinforced the party’s claims that the election is illegal.

    He, however, urged all members of the party to exercise restraint and await the final outcome of the legal moves being made by the party to challenge the conduct of the polls.

    KANSIEC chairman, Prof. Sani Malumfashi. insisted that the commission is conducting its activities within the bounds of the law. “Every activity of the commission is procedural. We are not partisan.”

    He further urged KANSIEC staff and ad hoc staff to resist any temptation of bribery and ensure that underage children are not allowed to vote.

    Malumfashi also reminded politicians that vote-buying, thuggery, and other forms of violence contravene the state’s electoral guidelines.

    He stressed that all democrats and advocates of democracy are expected to respect Friday’s Kano High Court judgement, which authorised the election to proceed.

    Earlier on Friday, Kano State High Court No. 15 affirmed KANSIEC’s jurisdiction to conduct the Kano State local government polls, scheduled to be held on Saturday, 26 October 2024.

    In his judgment, Justice Sanusi Ado Maaji stated that the Applicant had successfully proved their case.

  • Emir Sanusi sends strong message to Kano residents ahead LG polls

    Emir Sanusi sends strong message to Kano residents ahead LG polls

    The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, has appealed to eligible voters in the state to come out and elect candidates of their choice in Saturday’s Local Government election.

    Sunusi spoke at his palace while addressing newsmen on Friday. The Emir emphasised the importance of shunning violence and any attempts to disrupt the elections.

    He urged the residents to maintain peace and avoid violence before during and after the elections.

    Sanusi appealed to parents to prevent their children from being used as agents of destruction and advised residents to disregard miscreants recruited to cause trouble.

    He encouraged cooperation with the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission to ensure a smooth electoral processes.