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Tinubu Commissions Kano Anti-Corruption Office

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3 years ago

March 28, 2021

Senator Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissioned the restructured office of Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, which was put to good use by governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje administration.

“My dear Nigerians and the lots of us, who are looking forward to a prosperous corruption-free and accountability in Nigeria and Africa, today is dedicated to that objective,” he said.

Tinubu maintained that, in ensuring Nigeria becomes a member of a committed international community and greatly well deserving nation, “…that frees us from the burden of corruption, this and similar edifices could play an important role in that. This is a welcome development indeed. And we salute the governor for this encouraging effort.”

Adding that, “From the side of our country we will not envisage corruption in any form of transaction, that could start from our own end. We therefore cannot condone that in our country.”

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During the commissioning of the edifice, Asiwaju said “To the Glory of the God Almighty, for the commitment to humanity and the sake of our country, I am commissioning this edifice of Anti-Corruption in the state.”

As Tinubu and the Governor were going round the newly looking restructured Anti-Corruption body, governor Ganduje revealed that, “When we came in, this institution achieved little. We then appointed a very vibrant human rights activist, whose pedigree for human rights and freedom was enough reason for his achievements, to Chair the Agency.”

Referring to Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, he further explained that, “When he was appointed as the Chairman, we made it very clear that, there would be no interference in the activities of the Agency. And up till now we have not interfered in any of their activities.”

He further explained that, his administration would continue to support the anti-graft body for effective and efficient operations, adding that, “The leadership of the body is doing well and is capable of moving the Commission forward.”

In a statement by Abba Anwar said the governor commended the Chairman of the Commission, Barrister Rimingado, assuring that, he would always stand for the victory of the Commission at all times. Emphasising that, “Courtesy good leadership style, the Commission achieved many things within these periods. And will continue to achieve more.”

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One Voice Development Seeks God’s intervention for the release of DCP Abba Kyari

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30 mins ago

April 30, 2024

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The group during the prayer session

One Voice Development initiative, a non-governmental organization, seeks God’s intervention for the release of DCP Abba Kyari.

The payer session organized by the group was held in Kano

One of the leading prayer warriors, Musa Buhari, said there is nothing that overpowers our Creator and, as such, the need to seek Allah’s help in ensuring the timely release of Abba Kyari.

The prayer session

Abbas Abdullahi Yakasai, the convener of the group, urges President Tinubu to use every legal means available to release Kyari.

Yakasai said Kyari’s service is needed most at this trying moment of Nigeria’s history, due to insecurity spreading in many parts of Nigeria.

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Breaking:Nigerian Gov.Announces 70 Thousand New Minimum Wage

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17 hours ago

April 29, 2024

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Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo state, has approved a new N70,000 minimum wage for the state’s civil servants.

The governor made the announcement while commissioning Edo state’s new Labour House on Monday, April 29.

According to him, the anticipated minimum wage will come into effect on May 1st, 2024.

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Commission of inquiry to hold inaugural sitting Monday

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2 days ago

April 28, 2024

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

The judicial commission of inquiry on public properties and assets established by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State to probe the previous administration led by former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has scheduled its inaugural session for Monday, 29th April 2024.

The commission’s secretary, Salisu Mustapha, said this in a letter addressed to the Director General Media and Publicity on Saturday.

Mustapha specified that the session will take place at High Court No. 3 within the Audu Bako Secretariat on Monday 29th April, 2024 by 10.am prompt.

Earlier this month, Governor Yusuf inaugurated two judicial commissions of inquiry (JCI) to investigate instances of misappropriation of public properties and assets, political violence, and missing persons between 2015 and 2023.

During the inauguration of the JCI members, Governor Yusuf pledged to hold accountable anyone found culpable, emphasizing his commitment to uncovering and prosecuting those responsible for political violence in the state before and during previous elections.

The governor urged the Commission to thoroughly investigate cases of misappropriated public properties and assets during the tenure of immediate past administration.

He instructed the commission members to uphold their integrity, remain true to their oath, and serve the people of Kano State by ensuring justice is served. Governor Yusuf clarified that the initiative was not politically motivated or directed at any individual but rather a response to the mandate of the people of Kano State.

You may recall that Justices of the State High Courts, Farouq Lawan Adamu and Zuwaira Yusuf a long with other eminent personalities were selected and appointed as chairmen and members of the two commissions of inquiry respectively.