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  • How chemist operator treating underaged girl raped her to death In Kano

    How chemist operator treating underaged girl raped her to death In Kano

    Rumaisa Sadiq, a nine-year-old girl has been allegedly raped to death by a chemist in Jaba, Fanisau Unogo Local Government Area of Kano State.

    Confirming the victim’s death, the Commissioner of Women Affairs, Disabled and Children in the state, Hajia Aisha Saji, said justice would be served.

    The commissioner added that despite moves to divert the case, Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration would ensure that the case serves as deterrence to others.

    Narrating the how it happened, the father’s victim said, he had taken her to the Chemist’s shop for malaria treatment, a common practice among some Nigerians who avoid going to hospital when ill, so as to avoid huge bills.

    The statement reads, “Despite moves by some individuals to infuse diverters into the reported case of a fatal rape against nine year old Rumaisa Sadiq, the Commissioner of Ministry of Women, Children and the Disabled, Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji Rano has insisted that there must be justice for the late victim and her family.

    “Speaking during a condolence visit to the family house of the victim, the Commissioner said, ‘there must be justice for the little girl who lost her life simply because someone chose to display his animalistic instinct on her.

    “In fact, full and quick dispensation of justice in this case is necessary in order to serve as lesson and deterrence to others like this grown up person that carried out this merciless act against an innocent nine year old girl.

    “The Kano State Government under the justice-loving Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf will follow up the case in court to a conclusive end.

    “It could however be recalled that Rumaisa was allegedly raped by the owner of a chemist where she was taken to by her father for treatment against malaria.”

  • I’ve never collected bribes in my life – Ex-Gov Shekarau

    I’ve never collected bribes in my life – Ex-Gov Shekarau

    Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau, former Governor of Kano State said on Wednesday that he has never collected bribes from any contractor throughout his tenure.

    Shekarau said this in Abuja at a news briefing to release the activities marking the 70th Anniversary of the Muslim Student’s Society of Nigeria (MSSN).

    He also said he never touched any of the local government’s funds throughout his eight years due to the inspiration of moral training of the society.

    He said, ”In my government. I have told you and said it in the media. All this crisis of people eating away at the local government fund.

    ”I may not be the only one but you may be very sure I’m one of very few governors that for eight years, I never touched any of my local government money.

    ”And in my 44 years of public leadership, I have never negotiated with any contractors.

    ”I am proud to say that I have never taken any money from any contractor. They are all there, they know. The only thing I owned today is my house where I lived in Kano.

    ”I still live in a rented house in Abuja and I was able to do this through the inspiration of the MSSN moral training.”

    Shekarau, who is the Deputy Chairman, Board of Trustees of MSSN, said the society would continue to strive towards strengthening the Muslim community educationally, economically, spiritually and politically.

    This, according to him, will be achieved through a wide spectrum of activities in schools and the larger society in partnership with like-minded organisations.

    Shekarau said, ”At the moment, while we do not have the number of graduates under the umbrella of the MSSN, but I can tell you, we today have 37,000 branches across the federation.

    ”We will strive to introduce new programmes and processes that will consolidate the fostering of unity and brotherhood, and that will encourage members to participate in politics and governance.”

    On the challenges faced by the organisation, Shekarau said for the past 60 years of its existence, MSSN never had a befitting National Headquarters until recently.

    He said, ”It took us more than a decade to fight to have land in Abuja until we are able to get the one at Gwarinpa and the first project we decided to do is the mosque we are using for this news conference.”

    MSSN was established in 1954 to bring all the Muslims in closer union, inculcate in them the true Islamic spirit of brotherhood and absolute faith in Allah as the only basis for the achievement of peace among mankind.

  • Kano suffered worst corruption under Ganduje – Gov Yusuf

    Kano suffered worst corruption under Ganduje – Gov Yusuf

    Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has alleged the State was hit by one of the major grand corruptions above any other State in the country when Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje governed the State.

    Yusuf made the allegation on Saturday at a capacity-building workshop on the principles of anti-corruption organised for civil servants in the rank of director in the State.

    According to him, Kano was hit by one of the major grand corruptions above any other state for eight years when Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje governed the state from 2015 to 2023.

    Represented at the occasion held at Dawakin Kudu Local Government by his deputy, Aminu Gwarzo, the governor said corruption has undermined the progress and development of the nation and no one was in doubt.

    “Kano State in particular has suffered and experienced one of the major grand corruptions perhaps above any other state in this region over the past eight years.

    “Our investment and state assets as the region’s center of commerce were hopelessly and fraudulently sold and those who acquired them are initiators and executors of the whole process.

    “Most of those investments managed by Kano State Investment and Properties have both proceeds and the property gone back to the same people.

    “Our infrastructure suffered years of neglect occasioned by multifaceted problems we are battling with after assuming office,” he lamented.

    The governor disclosed that even the revenue generation aspect was bedeviled by leakages for the benefit of a few to the detriment of the state’s collective interest.

    According to him, heavy corruption during the Ganduje administration plunged the water resources sector into decay when he took over the reins of power, resulting in hardship even with the loan of six million Euros purportedly spent in that sector.

  • Alleged N57,4bn fraud: Kano Govt files fresh charge against Ganduje

    Alleged N57,4bn fraud: Kano Govt files fresh charge against Ganduje

    The Kano State Government has filed a fresh fraud charge against the immediate past governor of the state  Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, his Commissioner for Local Government, Murtala Garo and two others.

    According to the charge sheet,  Garo, Lamin Sani and Muhammad Takai were charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, making false statements or return and criminal misappropriation.

    The state accused them of mismanaging of the 44 Local Government’s statutory allocations remitted to the State Joint Local Governments account from the Federation account.

    They were also accused of criminally diverted tN57,4billion through several personal accounts of Local Government’s Cashiers and other Personal and Cooperate Accounts,the charge sheet said.

    The state government also accused them of  transfering  the funds into dollars fir their personal benefits.

    The state further alleged that they acquired a Service apartment on the Murtala Muhammad Way, a commercial apartment at Akoya Oxygen – x20868 Dubai in Tigerwood and plot 2201 Floor 22 Damac Height, Marsa Dubai Marina,  a multi billion Naira Hotel in Jabi, Abuja.

    Others are filling stations, on Gwarzo Road Kano, Eastern Bypass Kano. In the charge sheet, the state said it will call 143 witnesses. No date has been fixed for the matter.

    On April 4, the Kano government filed a suit against Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat Umar and six others before the Kano High Court.The six others include Ganduje’s son, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Abubakar Bawuro, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Ltd., Safari Textiles Ltd., and Lesage General Enterprises.

    On July 16,  in the charge sheet with case No. K/143c/24, the state government accused Ganduje and erstwhile commissioner for justice, Musa Lawan, were charged with criminal conspiracy and misappropriation.

    The Kano government accused Ganduje and Lawan of abuse of office.

  • Kano state government relaxes curfew for 5 hours

    Kano state government relaxes curfew for 5 hours

    Kano State Government has relaxed the 24 hours curfew imposed on the state.

    Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Haruna Isah Dederi, made the announcement on behalf of the Governor.

    He said, “The curfew has been relaxed for from 12pm to 5pm which will continue to be observed. This decision is to enable the Muslim faithful in the state to go out and observe the Friday prayers.

    “We pray that God will continue to protect us in all our endeavours.”

     

  • BREAKING: Kano State Governor, Yusuf declares 24-hour curfew as violence escalates

    BREAKING: Kano State Governor, Yusuf declares 24-hour curfew as violence escalates

    Kano State Governor Abba Kabir has declared 24-hour curfew in the state following the degeneration of the protest against hunger.

    The governor declared the curfew at a press conference held at the Government House on Thursday.

    “After careful consideration, we have come to terms that 24 hours curfew should be put in place to further prevent looting and vandalisation of businesses and killing of innocent citizens.”

    He further direct all security agencies in the state to ensure full compliance with the directives to ensure restoration of peace in the state.

    Details later…

     

  • Governor Yusuf warns of ‘politicians’ plot to hijack Kano protest

    Governor Yusuf warns of ‘politicians’ plot to hijack Kano protest

    Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has raised concerns about a plot by unnamed politicians to hijack the upcoming protest on August 1 and cause chaos in the state. Speaking on Wednesday, Yusuf stated that his administration has uncovered plans by certain selfish politicians to exploit the protest to create havoc.

     

    The governor expressed his readiness to engage with protesters peacefully at the Government House, emphasizing that he would not flee from the situation. Instead, he invited the protesters to present their grievances, which he promised to convey to President Tinubu alongside other stakeholders.

     

    Governor Yusuf urged the Federal Government to reconsider the current prices of fuel and electricity and to reopen the borders to facilitate the importation of goods. He also called for a reduction in the cost of essential commodities and services to ease the burden on Nigerians.

     

    Reflecting on his administration’s efforts to restore peace in the state, Yusuf revealed that some disgruntled elements and politicians are planning to distribute red caps to thugs to incite violence, loot shops, and harm innocent people during the protest.

     

    To address economic concerns, the governor announced plans to establish a price control office to stabilize and standardize prices of goods within the state. He also mentioned the reintroduction of Public Suggestion Boxes to directly receive feedback from citizens, reiterating his administration’s commitment to improving the lives of the common people.

  • Super Eagles capt. Ahmed Musa named sports Ambassador as new board takes charge of Kano Pillars FC

    Super Eagles capt. Ahmed Musa named sports Ambassador as new board takes charge of Kano Pillars FC

    Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State has announced the appointment of a new management board for the Kano Pillars Football Club. This was disclosed in a statement by Sunusi Bature, the Director-General of Media and Publicity, on Sunday in Kano.

     

    The statement noted that this new appointment follows the expiration and subsequent dissolution of the previous management board of the state-owned football club.

     

    “The new board members have been carefully selected for their competence and experience and will serve for an interim period of one year, with the potential for renewal based on the team’s performance in the upcoming seasons,” Bature said.

     

    Governor Kabir-Yusuf expressed confidence that the appointees would effectively utilize their knowledge and experience to manage and oversee the affairs of Kano Pillars FC. The new board is also expected to collaborate closely with the state Ministry of Youth and Sports and other relevant stakeholders to promote the team.

     

    Additionally, the governor appointed Nigerian international Ahmed Musa as the Kano State Sports Ambassador. According to the statement, Musa’s involvement aims to motivate the players and elevate the team’s recognition and prestige.

     

    The new board is led by Ali Nayara as Chairman, with members including Salisu Kosawa, Yusuf Danladi, Nasiru Bello, Muhammad Ibrahim, Muhammad Usman, and Muhammad Gwarzo. Other members are Usman Kofar-Naisa, Mustapha Darma, Umar Dankura, Ahmad Musbahu, Rabiu Abdullahi, Abubakar Isah-Dandago as Media Director, and Ismail Abba-Tangalashi as Deputy Media Director.

  • Kano Gov opens up on conducting LG election

    Kano Gov opens up on conducting LG election

    Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Sunday assured the people of his readiness to conduct a free, fair and credible local government elections in the State.

    Governor Yusuf spoke in Kano during a stakeholders’ meeting with the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party.

    The Governor revealed plans to conduct the council polls in compliance with the judgment of Supreme Court that affirmed financial autonomy to the third tier of government.

    Yusuf stressed the need for respect for the rule of law and commitment to financial prudence, accountability and transparency in governance at all tiers of government.

    The governor urged opposition parties to field candidatesto test their popularity “because my government will not interfere with the electoral process”.

    “Our administration has allowed the previous LG Executive Councils in the 44 LGAs to complete their tenure despite pressure from within: this is out of respect for the rule of law

    He said preparations by the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) for the conduct of the council polls were in top gear.

    “We will soon invite you again for selection of our party’s candidates to be fielded to contest the for Chairman, Vice Chairman and Councillor in their respective constituencies.

    “We shall run a peaceful campaign with the believe that majority of Kano people will vote for NNPP,” he said.

  • Freight service: NRC cargo train arrives Lagos from Kano

    Freight service: NRC cargo train arrives Lagos from Kano

    The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has taken delivery of another round of 17 locomotive driven containers from Kano to Lagos within the country.

    NRC Managing Director, Mr Fidet Okhiria, disclosed this in a statement he signed on Wednesday in Abuja.

    He said that the delivery was in continuation and consolidation of freight services inaugurated by the ministry of transportation in June, 2024.

    “The cargo train which arrived at Lagos at about noon on July 15 departed the Dala inland dry port Kano on July 5, a journey that was made only during the daytime.

    “The Nigerian government believes the cargo haulage system will ease movement of goods from the ports to the hinterlands.

    “While reducing not only the numbers of articulated vehicles on the Nigerian roads, but averting possible mishaps,” he said.