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Blame Ganduje If Anything Happened To Me, Daily Nigerian Publisher Writes IGP

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Following renewed threats to his life, the Publisher of Daily Nigerian, Jaafar Jaafar, says the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, should be held responsible if anything happened to him for publishing videos of the governor stuffing dollars in his pockets.

 

The journalist had published video clips of the governor in October 2018, showing him collecting dollars, believed to be kickbacks from contractors handling various projects awarded by the Kano State Government.

 

But in an interview with BBC Hausa on Friday, March 19, the governor said they were making plans to deal with those who released the videos.

 

In the face of the renewed threats, the journalist wrote a petition to the Inspector General of Adamu, Mohammed Adamu, through his counsel, Abdullahi Gumel.

 

Part of the petition reads: “That our client (Jaafar Jaafar) has de facto been made persona non-grata in his home state and lives in perpetual fear in the rest of the country including Abuja. Thus, he and his family have essentially been hiding for fear of their lives.

 

“As if the above was not enough, Mr. Ganduje recently indicated that he and his supporters are scheming underground to “deal with” our client. Ganduje made this statement on a popular BBC Hausa program “A Fada A Cika” which aired on the 19th March 2021. He insisted that he would not reveal their plans despite an opportunity to clarify what he meant.

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“It is our clients’ and our firm belief that by the above statement, Ganduje clearly said that he and his supporters are scheming to harm our client. This is also an approval or ratification of his supporter’s past stalking, harassment, and threats to our client. Importantly, Ganduje is by this statement instigating, inciting, aiding, abetting, and procuring his supporters (especially those he is working secretly with) to harm our client, his family, and property. This has caused our client unprecedented fear of violence and has alarmed and distressed him.

 

“Sir, the above facts must be seen in the contest of the fact that Mr. Ganduje, being a sitting Governor and member of the ruling party, is one of the most powerful politicians in Nigeria. He has thousands of diehard supporters, including those directly and indirectly employed by him. Thus, his words carry weight in the minds of thousands of supporters across Nigeria who may be incited to attack our client.

 

“Sir, we believe you will agree with us that journalism and whistleblowing are not a crime. It is our clients’ belief that the footages they published, which they firmly stand to this day, are genuine and the accompanying stories are a truthful and fair account of the circumstances surrounding the footages.

I will punish those behind dollar videos- Governor Ganduje

“It worthy of note that Mr. Ganduje has instituted an action for defamation which our client is vehemently and successfully defending in court. However, Mr. Ganduje has apparently lost faith in the merit of his suit, hence, this unground planning that he said he is orchestrating.

 

“It is against this backdrop that we write to you urging you intervene to: (a) investigate what Mr. Ganduje is scheming, with whom and how and halt same; (b) protect our clients from further harm, threats, and harassment from Ganduje and his supporters; and (c) get Mr. Ganduje to issue a statement calling on his supporters and cronies to stop threatening and harassing our clients.

 

“Sir, we are aware that Ganduje is a sitting governor and a member of the ruling party, but our clients hope that you will not let this inhibit your ability to handle his complaint professionally, diligently, and speedily.

 

“In view of the foregoing, the governor should be held responsible if anything happened to our client.”

 

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Despite Dangote’s Withdrawal, ICPC Vows to Continue Investigation on Ex-NMDPRA Boss

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared its intention to proceed with an investigation into the sacked Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, despite the withdrawal of a petition against him by businessman Aliko Dangote.

Mr. Dangote had earlier petitioned the anti-graft agency, alleging that Mr. Ahmed misappropriated $5 million for the payment of his children’s school fees. The ICPC had consequently invited Mr. Dangote in December to formally adopt the petition as required by law.

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However, in a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission confirmed the petition’s withdrawal. It noted receipt of a formal letter dated January 5, 2025, from Dr. O.J. Onoja, SAN, the legal counsel to Aliko Dangote. The letter, titled “Notice of Withdrawal of Petition against Engineer Farouk Ahmed,” stated that the petitioner was withdrawing the complaint in its entirety and indicated that another law enforcement agency had taken over the matter.

The ICPC, in its response, asserted its statutory authority to continue the probe. Citing sections 3(14) and 27(3) of its enabling Act, the Commission stated that investigations had already commenced in the public interest.

“The ICPC will therefore continue to investigate this matter in line with its statutory mandate and in the interest of transparency, accountability and the fight against corruption for the benefit of Nigeria,” the statement concluded.

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League of Veteran Journalists Independent of Ministry, Says Waiya as Journalists Adopt Constitution

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Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya addressing the Press after the meeting

 

 

The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has clarified that the Kano League of Veteran Journalists (KALVEJ) is an independent professional body and not an appendage of the State Ministry of Information.

Speaking during the ratification and adoption of the League’s Charter, which has now become its Constitution, the Commissioner explained that although the Ministry supports and relates with the League, such engagement is strictly on a professional basis.

He emphasized the importance of preserving the independence of professional bodies to enable them operate effectively and in line with global best practices, noting that the Ministry maintains similar professional relationships with bodies such as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), and other related professional organizations.

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The Constitution was ratified and adopted at the Tahir Guest Palace, Kano, during a session attended by members of the League drawn from various segments of the journalism profession, including academics.

The session featured extensive discussions, comments, observations, and detailed scrutiny of the draft document by members. Key observations raised included the absence of clear provisions on members’ welfare, gender representation, and sustainable funding mechanisms for the League.

Following exhaustive deliberations, members resolved that all issues raised during the session be forwarded to the Constitution Drafting Committee and Secretariat for further consideration and necessary amendments.

At the end of the session, a motion was moved and unanimously adopted mandating the Constitution Drafting Committee to continue managing the affairs of the League for a period of one year, pending the conduct of elections for substantive executives.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Committee, Alhaji Ahmed Aminu, expressed gratitude to members for the confidence reposed in the committee. He assured the gathering that all concerns raised, particularly those relating to the welfare of members, would be adequately addressed in the revised Constitution.

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Sani Abba Yola
Director, Special Duties
Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs
7th January, 2026

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Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of Malami’s 57 Properties

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties valued at about N213.2 billion, allegedly linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his two sons, Abdulaziz and Abiru-Rahman Malami.

Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, following an ex-parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court held that the assets, acquired between 2016 and 2024, are reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.

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The diverse portfolio of properties spans Abuja, Kebbi, Kano, and Kaduna states. It includes luxury hotels and duplexes in Abuja’s Maitama, Asokoro, Wuse II, and Jabi districts; farmlands and housing estates in Birnin Kebbi; and commercial plazas, warehouses, and school facilities in other locations.

Justice Nwite directed that the interim forfeiture order be published in a national newspaper. This will allow any interested party 14 days to show cause why a final forfeiture order should not be granted in favour of the Federal Government. The matter was adjourned to January 27, 2026, for a report of compliance.

In a related case before the same court, Malami, his wife Bashir Asabe, and his son Abubakar Abdulaziz are currently standing trial over separate alleged money laundering charges involving N8.7 billion.

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