Author: Khalifa Muhammad

THE President Group of MAAUN universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo has felicitated with the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, GCON on his 77th birthday, describing him as an Icon star. In a congratulatory message on Sunday made available to News Point Nigeria,  Prof. Adamu Gwarzo extended his heartfelt felicitations to the former Vice President on the important milestone. He said the Turaki of Adamawa deserves to be celebrated at this auspicious occasion in view of his contribution to the development of education in particular and the Nigerian nation in general. “The history of Nigeria cannot be complete without the mention…

THERE was tension in Kano city on Friday as supporters of the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party and the All Progressives Congress vowed to go ahead with their planned protests today (Saturday) in defiance of warnings by the state police command. The separate protests are for and against the Court of Appeal ruling, which affirmed the governorship election petitions tribunal’s judgment removing Governor Abba Yusuf of the NNPP. The NNPP supporters are protesting against the judgment of the appellate court and the emergence of a conflicting written judgment that affirmed Yusuf as the duly elected governor, but the court later…

THE Kano State Government has uncovered 3,234 workers illegally earning salaries in the state public service. Similarly, the government has discovered a 13-year-old girl, students of primary and secondary schools, and members of the National Youth Service Corps among the ineligible workers recruited by the immediate past administration of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Abdullahi Bichi, disclosed these while addressing newsmen on the report of the committee set up by the state government to investigate the illegal recruitment. Governor Abba Yusuf had earlier directed the immediate suspension of the salaries of over 10,000 public…

DESPITE signing peace accord with the Kano State Police Command to maintain peace before, during and after the Appeal Court verdict on the governorship election, stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and those of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have fixed street demonstration on same day – Saturday. News Point Nigeria reports that this is as a result of the judgement of the Appeal Court which sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and declared candidate of the APC, Dr. Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, as winner of the March 18 election in the state. This newspaper reports that the state Commissioner…

A KANO State High Court on Thursday granted former Managing Director of KASCO, standing trial over alleged diversion of N4bn, Bala Inuwa Muhammad and two others N500m and two sureties who are expected to be people with up-to-date tax clearance. This newspaper reports that the former Managing Director of Kano State Agricultural Company, KASCO, Bala Inuwa Muhammad is accused of diverting over N4bn together with Bala Inuwa Muhammad Junior and Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Compassionate Friends. The charges were filed against them by the office of the state’s Attorney-General, following investigations by the Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission…

PROTESTS have rocked Kano State following the sacking of Governor Abba Yusuf by an Appeal Court. This was as police dispersed protesters along the Dan Agundi area of the state on Wednesday. The fresh protests followed the Certified True Copy of the judgement which appeared in public domain and seemed contrary to the verdict of the appellate court. Some of the protesters said they were ready to die as they demanded justice. Police authorities in Kano had vowed to clamp down on any group protesting in the state following the sacking of the governor. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

A CERTIFIED copy of Appeal court Judgement on Kano state Governorship election has affirmed the victory of Abba Kabiru Yusuf as duly elected Governor of Kano state. In the fresh revelation as indicated in the written judgement, the Court of Appeal, set aside the judgement of the Kano election petition tribunal for lacking in merit. The evidence contained in page 67 of the the copy of the Appeal court judgement released on Tuesday and signed by Registar Jameel Ibrahim Umar, appellate court upheld the victory of Abba Kabiru Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party NNPP as duly elected Governor…

KANO State Governor, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, on Tuesday, submitted a N24 billion 2023 second supplementary budget to the House of Assembly for deliberation and subsequent approval. Gov Yusuf’s request was read at plenary in Kano on Tuesday, by the Speaker, Alhaji Ismail Falgore. Falgore said the governor is seeking the approval of the House, in accordance with Section 122 (A) & (B) of the 1999 Constitution. He said, “In pursuant to Section 122 (A) & (B) of the 1999 Constitution, I have the honour and privilege to submit to the House the Kano State proposed 2023 second Supplementary Budget/Amendment bill for…

POLICE authorities in Kano State have vowed to clamp down on any group protesting in the state following a Court of Appeal judgment sacking Governor Abba Yusuf. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) as the winner of the March poll. But the state governorship election petitions tribunal sacked him. Months after the development, the Court of Appeal affirmed the decision. It held that Yusuf was not in the NNPP’s register, making him unqualified to contest the election. The court declared the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Nasiru Gawuna as the winner of…

THE Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has announced Abubakar Yusuf as the Acting Managing Director of KEDCO, effective immediately. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Board of KEDCO, Adamu Gumel. The appointment followed the dissolution of the Interim Management Board that previously oversaw KEDCO under Receivership and Restructuring. Gumel emphasised the importance of the new Board’s commitment to following global best practices and adhering to necessary regulatory requirements in the selection of a Managing Director. He said the decision marked a crucial step in KEDCO’s journey towards achieving excellence and enhancing its service delivery. Gumel stated: “We are…

NA’IMA Idris Usman is a medical doctor and reproductive health specialist from Northern Nigeria. She founded the She Win and Musan Lafiyarmu foundations, and the popular Girl Talk Series to help create, and spread awareness on health related issues. Naima uses her social media platforms to advocate for feminine health and hygiene. She leaves no stone unturned in her advocacy which leads to her videos, particularly on Instagram, being tagged as controversial. Her alma maters include; Queen’s College, Lagos, Southeast University, China and the University of Port Harcourt. Naima is a Mandela Washington Fellow. Naima can be said to have…

KANO state governor and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) whose sacking by the electoral tribunal was upheld by the Court Of Appeal on Friday, has vowed to reclaim his mandate at the Supreme Court. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf revealed this on Friday night  in a special broadcast made to the good people of Kano in reaction to the Appeal Court judgement that he described as a miscarriage of justice. “I want to inform the good people of Kano and indeed well meaning Nigerians that based on the concensus of our stakeholders, we have instructed our lawyers to commence the…

THE ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) have signed a peace pact with the Kano State Police Command to maintain peace before, during and after the Appeal Court verdict on the governorship election. This newspaper reported that the appellant court in Abuja had set Friday to deliver judgement in the state governorship dispute. The state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, while addressing journalists at the Police Command Headquarters in Bompai on Thursday, said the Force had drawn up modalities that would promote peace and harmony in the state before, during and after…

THE Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has fixed Friday (tomorrow) for judgment in the appeal of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) against his All Progressive Congress (APC) rival, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna. A top govt official in Kano confirmed to News Point Nigeria, saying the court had officially communicated to lawyers of the appellant, Governor Yusuf. The governor had filed an appeal to challenge the nullification of his election by the Kano Election Petition Tribunal. This newspaper reports that a three-man panel of judges led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan Osadebay sacked Yusuf on September 20,…

CANADIAN University of Nigeria in Abuja will commence its academic session in 2024. The founder, a university entrepreneur, Professor Abubakar Adamu Gwarzo confirmed the development during a media tour of the education facility by PRNigeria editorial crew. The National Universities Commission, NUC had issued operating license to Canadian University of Nigeria, Abuja and Franco-British International University, Kaduna after the Federal Executive Council on May 15 approved the establishment of the universities which are privately owned by Prof. Adamu Gwarzo. The licenses were presented to the proprietor of the universities in June during a ceremony held at the headquarters of the…

KANO State Executive council has approved the release of N40,353,117,070 for the execution of various projects in the state in it’s 8th meeting. The Council approved the release of N15,974,357,203 to the state Ministry of Works and Housing for the construction Dan Agundi Interchange Underpass and Flyover while the sum of N14,455,507,265 for the construction of Tal’udu Interchange Clover Leaf Flyover. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Baba Halilu Dantiye, MON, mni, Tuesday, the council approved the release of N3,360,084,380 to the Ministry of Works and Housing for the upward review of rates…

THE Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State to challenge his removal by the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. During Monday’s proceedings, Wole Olanipekun, the Counsel to Governor Abba, asked that the judgment of the tribunal be set aside. While disagreeing on the ruling on ballot papers, the senior lawyer says this was the first time in history that a tribunal will annul an election over non-signing of the back of ballot papers. He stated that the tribunal erred. He argued further that that was the first…

RENOWNED Islamic scholar in Kano, Sheikh Yusuf Ali (Sarkin Malaman Gaya), has died at the age of 73. His death was announced by his politician son, Muslihu Yusuf Ali, in a Facebook post on Sunday night. Born in 1950 in Gaya town of Kano State, the late Islamic scholar began his legal career in 1974 as a Sharia Court Scribe, and rose through the ranks to become Chief Clerk, Assistant Registrar, Registrar, Upper Sharia Court Judge and Director at the Upper Sharia Court. He retired in 2009 and continued with Islamic teachings and offering spiritual healings. His funeral (Jana’iza) will…

THE Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised Pilots and Airline Operators to exercise caution over hazardous weather in dry season. This warning was contained in a release by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) on weather alerting the public on the possibility of deterioration in visibility as a result of observed dust haze propagated into the country from the source region. According to the release, “Winds over 10m and 925hPha are favorable for Dust-Haze propagations into the Northern parts of the country. Stations in the source region, Niger (Goure, Zinder, Maine-Soroa, Diffa, N-Guigmi and 61091 and horizontal visibility between 800m…

A PLANNED attack by suspected members of Boko Haram in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State has been thwarted by personnel of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Service. The personnel of the two agencies during a joint operation carried out in the early hours of Friday (today) uncovered the planned attack and apprehended two suspected terrorists. A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu said five AK 47 rifles, five AK 47 Rifle Magazines, one rocket-propelled gun, five RPG bombs, six hand grenades, five pairs of desert camouflage uniforms, 10 pairs of magazine pouches,…