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Ganduje Plots Removal Of Muhuyi Magaji As Kano Anti-Graft Boss

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Plot to remove the chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, PCAC, Muhuyi Rimingado, has thickened as Governor Abdullahi Ganduje allegedly mounts pressure on the State Assembly to execute the hatchet the job.

Informed sources at the Assembly said that the governor wanted the legislators to remove the state anti-corruption commission boss for poke nosing into his family’s affairs.

“There is actually a plot, with the governor as arrowhead, to remove Muhuyi. Although the governor did not specifically state Muhuyi’s offence, he just wanted him out of that office.

You know in the governor’s usual antics of pushing the legislature to take the bullet for him. Remember he did the same when he wanted to get rid of his former deputy, Hafiz Abubakar and former Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II,” said a legislator familiar with the plot.

On the possibility of executing the governor’s bidding, the lawmaker said majority members of the Assembly are rubber-stamps.

The crisis began early this month when Mr Rimingado beamed his searchlight into the contracts allegedly awarded to companies linked to the governor’s family.

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In a letter sighted with reference number PCACC/CM/OFF/VOL.1/071 dated June 10, 2021, and signed by the chairman of the commission, Muhuyi Rimingado, the commission requested the commissioner of the Ministry of Works to provide information relating to the construction of Cancer Center and the supply of diesel by the state government.

“In the exercise of its powers under Section 9 and Section 15 of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Law 2008 (as amended), the Commission is currently conducting an investigation which requires you to provide the following details:-

“(a) All documents relating to Cancer Centre

“(b) All documents pertaining to procurement of Diesel.

“(c) Any other information that will aid the Commission’s investigation.”

Credible sources told this newspaper that bulk diesel supply in government ministries, departments and agencies is the exclusive preserve of the first family.

It was gathered that the contract for the construction of the Cancer Centre, believed to be handled by a proxy of the first family, is undergoing a series of variations, which calls for concern of the commission.

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The contract for the Cancer Centre was initially awarded at the cost of N2.4 billion but currently stands at over N5billion due to a series of variations.

It was gathered that there is alleged round-tripping in the diesel supply contracts, such that funds were allegedly released without the supply of the commodity.

Mr Rimingado, a lawyer, recently came under fire for his failure to investigate the governor’s corruption, particularly the dollar bribe-taking videos exposed by this newspaper in October 2018.

Efforts to speak with Mr Rimingado on his removal plan proved abortive as he barred incoming calls into his known telephone number.

A spokesman for the governor Abba Anwar did not pick our reporter’s calls, nor respond to a text message seeking the governor’s response on the matter.

Source DAILY NIGERIAN

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Breaking:Kano Commissioner Resigns

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The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has accepted the resignation of Engr. Muhammad Diggol, the Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Project Monitoring and Evaluation, with immediate effect.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday.

Engr. Muhammad Diggol was initially appointed as Commissioner for Transportation at the inception of Governor Yusuf’s administration in 2023.

He was later reassigned to the Ministry of Project Monitoring and Evaluation, where he served until his resignation today.

Governor Yusuf expressed his gratitude to Engr. Diggol for his selfless service, unwavering commitment, dedication, and exemplary work ethic during his tenure as a member of the State Executive Council.

According to the statement, the Governor also extended his best wishes to Engr. Diggol in his future endeavours.

Signed:
Sanusi Bature DawakinTofa
Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano

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Chairman, Best Choice Hospital, Celebrates Gov. Yusuf on His 62nd Birthday, Describing Him as a Visionary Leader

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Auwal Lawal Muhammad, Chairman of Best Choice Specialist Hospital, has congratulated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on the occasion of his 62nd birthday, describing him as a visionary leader dedicated to serving the people.

In a statement, Alh Auwal said, “All gratitude to Almighty Allah for sparing our lives in good health to witness this auspicious anniversary on your birthday.”

He praised the governor’s achievements in education, health, and infrastructure, saying they reflect his passion and commitment to developing Kano State.

Lawal commended the governor’s tireless efforts, stating they serve as an exemplary model for other governors and will leave a lasting legacy. He expressed gratitude that Kano has Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at its helm.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s leadership style, according to Lawal, has brought about significant positive change in Kano State. His commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance has earned him the respect and admiration of the people.

Lawal acknowledged the governor’s efforts to improve the healthcare sector, citing the renovation and upgrading of hospitals, the provision of modern medical equipment, and the training of healthcare personnel. He also praised the governor’s initiatives in education, including the construction of new schools, the renovation of existing ones, and the provision of educational materials.

He then commends the governor for his glorious compassion and selfless dedication to the welfare of the good people of Kano State, whose lives have been positively impacted by his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to their well-being.

As Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf celebrates his 62nd birthday, Lawal prayed to Almighty Allah to grant him good health, wisdom, and the strength to continue serving the people of Kano State.

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Rep Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Donates Over 9 Million Naira (9,640,000) to Bichi Indigent Science and Technical Boarding School Students as They Resume to School

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On Saturday, the Kabir Abubakar Bichi Foundation, under the chairmanship of Dr. Habibu Usman Abdu, inaugurated the support of a 20 thousand Naira stipend each to students who are indigenes of Bichi. The event was held at FCE T Bichi.

It’s a tradition maintained by Rep Abubakar Kabir Abubakar to support indigent students from Bichi when they return to boarding school during every term and after vacation.

In his remarks during the occasion, Rep Abubakar Kabir Abubakar urged the students to dedicate themselves to their studies and pledged to continue helping them.

Abubakar Kabir Abubakar said very soon he will renovate 8 secondary schools in his constituency and pledged to sponsor indigenes of the area, mostly women, to Egypt and Saudi Arabia for their tertiary education.

“Our aim is to ensure we get more engineers and doctors, and the renovation of the schools is to make sure students and pupils are not sitting on the floor. We don’t want to see any roof wiped out from classes, and the hostels renovated because the dignity of students is to make sure they sleep comfortably,” said Rep Bichi.

Rep Bichi said the federal government has also allocated over 1.5 billion for the renovation of Dawakin Tofa Science College and GSS Bichi will also be renovated. He noted that Dan Cin Cin Secondary School is also included.

Rep Bichi added that Hagagawa Primary School will be reconstructed in such a way that it will compete with all the private schools where sons of politicians are attending. He noted that six more primary schools will also be renovated, including Chiranchi and Sabonlayi. “We don’t want to play politics with education; that is why we are inviting all and sundry to come and help us in uplifting education in the state,” he said.

According to him, apart from 106 teachers manning schools in the area, they have employed 200 more teachers in Bichi, and their screening will soon start. “We are doing this because we have a scarcity of teachers,” he added.

He also thanked members of the committee for the disbursement of scholarships and their dedication to education.

The conglomeration of students, which included both male and female, thanked Rep Abubakar Kabir Abubakar for the gesture.

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