Kano

By Anwar Usman

The Kano State Police Command has warned residents against demonstration on the streets in any guise as the command is ready to deal seriously with any person or group of persons that violated the order.

SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command’s spokesperson, gave the warning while parading some arrested criminals at the Command’s headquarters in Bompai Kano on Monday.

He said that the police will not allow a repeat of the thuggery witnessed in the state during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests.

“On the forthcoming Independence Day celebration on 1 October 2024, the Police Command has concluded all necessary arrangements to provide adequate security during and after the event period.

“I therefore urge all Kano State people to cooperate with the Police as well as other security agencies and participate in the Independence Day celebration responsibly, adhering to all safety guidelines and respecting the rights of others.”

He further stated, “Security deployments have been concluded at strategic locations within the state to forestall any likely security threats on the alleged planned 1st October nationwide protest. We have to appreciate the fact that all forms of crime are reducing drastically”.

By Uzair Adam

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the death of five officers following a fatal motor accident in Karfi town, located in Kura Local Government Area.

The Daily Reality gathered that the crash also left 11 other officers injured.The Command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed the incident on Tuesday, stating that the officers were involved in the accident while returning to Kano from an official assignment.

“The accident occurred at Karfi, a few kilometers from Kano. Unfortunately, five officers lost their lives on the spot, while 11 others sustained various injuries,” Kiyawa said.

According to preliminary investigations, the officers were traveling in a Hummer bus that collided head-on with a parked trailer, which led to the tragic loss.

The injured officers were rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.

The Kano FRSC spokesperson, Abdullahi Labaran, also confirmed the crash, stating that it was caused by excessive speeding, which led the bus driver to lose control before the collision.

The officers had been deployed to Edo State for election monitoring duties and were returning to Kano at the time of the accident.

By Uzair Adam

A Kano State High Court, presided by Justice Sunusi Ado Maaji, has issued a restraining order against the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and 19 other political parties, preventing them from obstructing the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from collecting nomination fees for the upcoming local government elections.

The political parties had initially objected to KANSIEC’s set fees, which were N10 million for chairmanship candidates and N5 million for councillorship candidates.

In response to a federal high court ruling in Abuja questioning the high fees, KANSIEC adjusted the fees to N9 million for chairmanship and N4 million for councillorship.

The local government elections in Kano are scheduled for October 26, 2024.

The defendants in the case include Accord Party, Action Alliance, Action Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, All Progressives Congress, Allied Peoples Movement, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Boot Party, Labour Party, National Rescue Movement, New Nigeria Peoples Party, Peoples Redemption Party, Social Democratic Party, Young Progressive Party, Young Party, and Zenith Labour Party.

On September 24, 2024, the court granted an ex-parte order, halting any action by the political parties that could derail KANSIEC’s preparations for the election, pending the hearing of the motion on notice, which is set for October 10, 2024.

By Sabiu Abdullahi 

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman.

Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled that the plaintiff, North Central APC Forum, lacked standing to file the suit. 

The court held that the group was not registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission and therefore not a juristic person.

Justice Ekwo ruled that Ganduje’s appointment or removal requires a national convention. 

The plaintiff’s lawyer, Ayuba Abdul, and group leader Saleh Zazzaga vowed to appeal the judgement, expressing no surprise at the outcome. 

The suit challenged Ganduje’s appointment, citing the APC constitution’s Article 31.5(1) f, which requires the chairman to hail from the North Central geopolitical zone.

Ganduje is from Kano State in the North West zone.

By Uzair Adam

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has dissolved the caretaker committee chairmen of all 44 local government areas, effective immediately.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature.

The decision comes just a week after the state House of Assembly extended the caretaker chairmen’s tenure by two months, having been set to expire on September 8.

Lawmakers said the extension was meant to ensure continuity in local governance ahead of the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 26.

Governor Yusuf instructed the caretaker chairmen to hand over leadership responsibilities to their respective Directors of Personnel Management, stating that the dissolution also affects vice chairmen, secretaries, and councillors.

In his remarks, the governor expressed gratitude for the caretaker chairmen’s contributions and hinted at possible future collaborations.

By Uzair Adam

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has appointed Ado Inuwa as the new Controller of the Kano State Command.

Prior to his new role, Inuwa served as the Controller of Corrections in Jigawa State, according to a statement released on Wednesday by SC Musbahu Lawan Kofar Nasarawa.

During the handover ceremony, Inuwa urged officers and personnel of the command to extend their full cooperation in achieving the objectives of both the command and the service.

He succeeds CC Sulaiman Muhammad Inuwa, who retired after 35 years of dedicated service.

Inuwa expressed gratitude for the warm reception he received and encouraged staff to work collectively in supporting both inmates and those on non-custodial sentences.

He also called on other security agencies in the state to collaborate in strengthening Kano’s security.

By Uzair Adam

The Kano State Government has approved new resumption dates for all public and private primary and post-primary schools for the 2024/2025 academic session.

According to the updated schedule, boarding students will return to school on Sunday, September 15th, 2024, while pupils and students attending day schools will resume on Monday, September 16th, 2024.

This announcement follows the earlier postponement of school resumption, which was made by the state’s Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, on Saturday, September 7th.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Public Enlightenment at the State Ministry of Education, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, parents and guardians were urged to ensure compliance with the new dates.

The statement also advised students to avoid bringing prohibited items, such as knives or razors, and to adhere to school regulations.

The government, led by Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, reiterated its commitment to providing quality education and creating an environment conducive to academic success.

By Uzair Adam

The Kano State Government has delayed the resumption of both primary and secondary schools for the 2024/2025 academic session, initially set for September 8th and 9th.

The postponement was confirmed in a statement by the Director of Public Enlightenment at the Ministry of Education, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, on Saturday.

According to the statement, the Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, cited urgent reasons for the decision, emphasizing that it was made to improve the learning environment for students.

Doguwa said, “I wish to inform pupils, students, and parents that the previously announced resumption dates are now postponed.

“This decision will help create a more conducive learning atmosphere for our children.

“A new resumption date will be communicated in due course,” the statement read.

The ministry urged students and parents to bear with any inconvenience caused by the delay, assuring them that it was in the best interest of improving educational conditions in the state.

By Uzair Adam

Two children have been confirmed dead, and a couple sustained injuries after a two-storey building collapsed at Noman’s Land in the Fagge Local Government Area of Kano.

The incident, which occurred early Thursday morning, was confirmed by Dr. Nuraddeen Abdullahi, the Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Kano.

According to Abdullahi, NEMA received a distress call at around 2:00 a.m. from a concerned citizen reporting the collapse. A rescue team was immediately dispatched to the site.

“Four individuals were rescued from the rubble, including a husband, wife, and their two children. Unfortunately, the two children were pronounced dead, while the parents were taken to the Armed Forces Specialist Hospital for medical treatment,” Abdullahi said.

Search and rescue operations are still ongoing, with teams from the Kano State Fire Service, Police, Red Cross, NSCDC, and SEMA working to find any remaining victims.

By Uzair Adam

Hundreds of tricycle operators in Kano State took to the streets yesterday, protesting the sharp increase in the pump price of petrol, which has now reached N1,200 per liter at several filling stations.

The Daily Reality reported Tuesday that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) sells petrol at N904 per liter within the state.

The protest, which began around the Dangi Bridge area, disrupted traffic for hours, leaving commuters and motorists stranded.

Many tricycle operators deserted their vehicles to join long queues at fuel stations, while passengers struggled with the sudden hike in transport fares.

A tricycle operator, Abdulazeez Ibrahim, reflected on the escalating fuel prices, recalling when petrol once sold for N95 per liter during the late President Shehu Musa Yar’adua’s administration.

“When prices go up in Nigeria, they never come down. This situation is very unfortunate, and it leaves us wondering how we will survive,” he lamented.

Similarly, a passenger, Ramatu Aminu, expressed frustration after being charged N300 for a trip that previously cost between N150 and N200.

“Many passengers were left stranded as there were few tricycles on the road, all due to the fuel price hike,” she added.

The situation is equally dire in neighboring Jigawa State, where petrol prices have soared to N1,350 per liter in the state capital, Dutse.

A motorist, Aliyu Katsina, recounted how he bought fuel at N1,150 in the morning, only for the price to spike to N1,350 later that afternoon.

The rapid increase in fuel prices across Northern Nigeria has left both operators and passengers grappling with the economic impact, as the cost of living continues to rise.