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The Kano state government KNSG has filed fresh charges against the immediate past governor, Umar Ganduje, his former Commissioner for Local Government, Murtala Garo, and two others. As detailed in the court filings, the charges against Garo, Lamin Sani, and Muhammad Takai include criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, false statement production, and misappropriation of funds. According to the News Agency of Nigeria NAN, the charges allege they mishandled the statutory allocations of the 44 local governments, which were channeled into the State Joint Local Governments account from the Federation account. READ ALSO: APC Raises Alarm On Alleged Diversion Of Palliatives…

Kano state government KNSG has debunked rumors that the Digital Industrial Park of the Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC, will be relocated to Kebbi state. BizPoint recalls that the ICT Park was heavily attacked by hoodlums during the #EndBadGovernance protest on Thursday, August 1, looting all the equipment and setting some parts of the building on fire. Days after the attack rumored started making the rounds that the ICT hub, billed for commissioning on Wednesday, August 7, would be relocated to Kebbi state. Some Northern youth groups then came out to express their disapproval to the decision to relocate the ICT…

In compliance with a directive by the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, three commissioners visited Torrey home tudun Maliki and remand home Goron dutse. A statement signed by the director of the Public Enlightenment Ministry of Women Affairs and Disabled Aishatu Haruna was made available to newsmen in Kano. She explained that the trio of the Commissioner Ministry of Women, Children and the Disabled, Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji, her counter parts from the Ministry of Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf and Ministry of Works and Housing, Engineer Marwan Ahmad, visited the social homes. Read Also:paradigmnews.ng/knsg-partners-key-investors-to-enhance-gold-mining-trading/ The directive…

Doguwa to Jibrin: Allegations of killing of 7 still hanging on you when you attacked Kwankwaso, Abba in 2019 • Kwankwaso, Abba, Madaki are principal witnesses My sincere and profound apologies and appeals to all the elders, stakeholders, allies and parliamentarians in Kano, Abuja and across the country who counselled me to ignore Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa’s (NNPP, Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency) tissue of lies, fabrication, ranting, stupidity and balderdash, to kindly allow me, for the last time, respond to his latest statements, as it borders on lives, my moral and ethical integrity as a public servant and democrat. READ ALSO:paradigmnews.ng/end-bad-governance-general-ibb-denies-endorsing-military-rule/ While…

The Kaduna State Security Council under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, after a thorough review of the security situation in Kaduna and Zaria towns and environs, has unanimously agreed to relax the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Monday 4th August 2024. In a statement by the Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Samuel Aruwan and made available to newsmen. SIMILAR:paradigmnews.ng/kano-governor-holds-interactive-session-with-traders-on-security/ The Statement explained that “By this review, the curfew will now be in effect from 6pm to 8am daily” He said “This implies that citizens may move freely and carry out their legitimate activities…

Commercial sex workers in Kano have appealed to organizers of the nationwide hunger protests to engage the Federal Government in dialogue. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the protests had crippled social-economic activities, leaving them without customers and struggling to survive. Monica James, who operates on France Road, said that dialogue was the only option to address the grievances of the protesters. I have not eaten for two days because of the curfew; our customers are nowhere to be found,” she said. She urged the organizers to shelve their protests and negotiate with the government…

Kabiru Haruna Sani Danja, a name synonymous with excellence in the Kannywood film industry, has been making waves for over two decades. With a career spanning over 20 years, he has established himself as one of the most talented and influential actors, singers, and producers in the industry. Born on April 20, 1979, in Fagge, Kano State, Nigeria, Sani Danja’s journey to stardom began with a passion for acting and music. He started his career in the early 2000s, appearing in small roles in various films. However, it wasn’t long before his talent and dedication caught the attention of industry…

The Nigeria Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has revealed that it has received the highest student loan application within 24 hours. In a press release signed by Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Corporate Communications, NELFUND disclosed that within the last 24 hours, the fund recorded a total of 9,687 student registrations. According to her, out of the 9,687 registrations, 7,975 are completed loan applications. “This marks the highest in one day since the launch of the student loan application portal on the 25th May 2024. “This overwhelming surge in interest, underscores the critical role that NELFUND plays in enabling access to…

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf held an interactive session with traders at the Kano Traders’ Association, where he addressed various concerns, including security, economic issues, and social amenities. The Governor began by condoling the populace for recent losses and condemning the actions of thugs who hijacked peaceful protests. He recounted the destruction of properties, including the NCC digital centre, and praised the traders for their support in protecting markets, which saved the state from further damage. Governor Yusuf emphasized the need for community policing and cooperation to address security issues. He also urged traders to cooperate with the government on…

The partners of the e-RIGHTS project have expressed concern over the recent internet disruptions in Nigeria amidst the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. Nigeria is a signatory to several regional and international human rights treaties, including the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). These instruments guarantee the rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and association. Domestically, Chapter Four of the Nigerian Constitution enshrines these fundamental freedoms. The Internet has become an indispensable tool for exercising these rights in the 21st century. By deliberately disrupting internet services, the Nigerian government is…

Gwamnatin Najeriya, FG, ta ce daga mako mai zuwa ne za a fara aiwatar da umarnin da ta bayar na dakatar da karbar haraji a kan kayayyakin abinci da ake shigar da su kasar daga waje. Tun a watan Yuli ne gwamnatin ta sanar da cewa ta amince da wa’adin kwana 150 na shigar da masara da shinkafa da alkama daga waje ba tare da biyan haraji ba, domin magance matsalar tsadar kayan abinci a kasar, to amma har yanzu ba a ga hakan ba, inda ‘yan kasuwa ke korafi da cewa ba su gani a kasa ba. To amma…

Media Rights Agenda, MRA, has announced that it will convene a series of workshops across the country in the coming weeks to sensitize journalists about laws and regulations affecting the media in Nigeria. The workshops, according MRA, is to equip the participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape governing media operations in order to enhance their capacity to report ethically, freely and safely. In a statement issued in Lagos by its Programme Officer, Mr. Timileyin Adams, MRA explained that the workshops are informed by the need to equip journalists with the knowledge and tools necessary to enable them…

Ahmad Tijjani Abdul KANO — Northern Youth Assembly (Majalisar Matasan Arewa) on Wednesday kicked against calls for the relocation of the NCC IT park from Kano to Kebbi, a sequel to the attack on the facility by hoodlums during the nationwide protest. A statement by the Arewa Youth Assembly signed by Dr Aliyu Mohammed, President, and Dr Hafiz Garba, Secretary that was made available to newsmen in Kano dismissed the purported move as a “calculated deception meant to mislead the good people of Kebbi state.” The strongly worded statement by the Pan Arewa Regional Assembly stressed that “While we acknowledge…

A Kano State Mobile Court has ordered the remand of 632 protesters in a Correctional Center for allegedly vandalizing public and government properties during the nationwide. The defendants are facing a seven-count charge, including criminal conspiracy, theft, unlawful assembly, inciting disturbance, trespass, and mischief by fire. The court adjourned the matter until August 19 for the continuation of the hearing. Earlier, the prosecution counsel, State Director Public Prosecution (DPP), Salisu Tahir, alleged that the defendants committed the offense on August 1, trespassing and vandalizing government and public properties in the state. Some defendants pleaded guilty, while others pleaded not guilty…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robber and recovered two AK-47 rifles with 47 rounds of live ammunition. The public relations officer of the command SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa disclose this to journalists in Kano He said police recovered The sum of N4,986,000 from the 35 year old suspect Hassan Iliya of Alhazawa Village, Musawa LGA, Katsina State. The PPRO noted that arrest was made possible by intelligence-led patrols conducted by a team of detectives, despite the ongoing nationwide protest. The suspect was caught attempting to escape on a motorcycle with a sack containing the weapons…

In the aftermath of troubling incidents that disrupted a peaceful protest in Kano, the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, set to establish a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to stigate the vandalism, injuries, and tragic loss of lives that occurred during the recent protest in the state. Addressing journalists, the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, announced that the governor is implementing proactive measures to restore order and ensure justice for all victims. The governor has conveyed deep regret regarding the disturbances instigated by certain unpatriotic individuals driven by self-interest. He has reiterated a firm commitment that all…

FORMER PRESIDENT IBRAHIM BABANGIDAs’ MEDIA TEAM DENIES ENDORSING MILITARY RULE THE TEXT Our attention has been drawn to a post on a parody account on X, formerly known as twitter, which carries the handle, @General_Ibbro, in which former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, was supposed to have endorsed the virtues of military rule over democratic governance. This dubious account carries our principal’s picture and name, and the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for added effect, but it does not belong to him, nor does the former President sanction any post appearing there. In the past, and…

The Katsina State Government, under the leadership of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing comprehensive support and sustainable solutions for the approximately 250,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing in the state. This innovative effort is undertaken in collaboration with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group. The Executive Director, Katsina State Development Management Board, Maryam Musa Yahaya who led the partners to visit projects site in the state disclosed the development in a statement. The statement explained that, the support marks a significant step towards addressing the challenges faced…

The Kano State Government KNSG has announced that the six-hour relaxation of the curfew from 8am to 2pm will continue on Monday and in the coming days. According to the state Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, the decision was made after reviewing the curfew and considering the difficulties faced by the people. “The government is concerned about the security of lives and properties, and the curfew will continue to be reviewed. When the security situation improves, the decision will be taken for further review,” Dantiye said. The curfew was initially imposed for 24 hours following the violence that trailed…

CITAD CONDEMNS CRACKDOWN ON PEACEFUL PROTESTERS Date: 4th August, 2024 The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) strongly condemns the recent killing of peaceful protesters by the Nigerian Police Force during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. CITAD is deeply saddened by the loss of innocent lives and the use of force against citizens exercising their fundamental and democratic rights as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution as amended and other international conversations which Nigeria is a signatory to. The protests, which started on 1st of August, 2024, occurred across various states, including Kano, Kaduna, Lagos, Rivers, Plateau, Niger etc., and began…