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Abuja High Court Summons FFK’ Former Wife Over Falsification Of Court Documents

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Alhasan Bala ,Abuja

An Abuja Margistrate has summoned Precious Chikwendu, the estranged wife of former minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode on allegations bordering falsification of court documents, presenting fake affidavit, Apart from falsification of documents, Precious Chikwendu is also accused of criminal conspiracy, forgery, using as genuine forged documents, giving false evidence, concealment, attempting to pervert the course of justice by hidden one of the suspect in her house and defamation of character, in her attempt to malign the person of the former Aviation minister.

The presiding magistrate, Elizabeth Woni made the order during the arraignment of Emmanuel Anakam who is one of the six defendants in the suit.

During the arraingment of Emmanuel Anakan, the estranged wife, Precious Chikwendu and four others by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, bordering on falsification of court documents and conspiracy against the person of the former aviation minister.

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The allegations which was deposed to an affidavit by Anakan states that the former minister was engaged domestic violence against his domestic staffs, and was published in some national dailies.

Based on the allegations, the FCT police command arrested Anakan while five others including the estranged wife of the former and her sister, Prisca Chikwendu are still at large.

When the first Information was read to the defendant Anakan, he responded in the negative that the police report is not true.

When the prosecution counsel, Barrister John Ijagbemi applied to the court, praying it to issue a summons on the five others because they have tried all they can but they have been evasive, the court graciously granted the request and issued a summons on other to appear and depend themselves on the next adjourned date.

However, counsel to Anakan, Barrister Emmanuel Okewu made an oral application before court seeking the bail of his client but the prosecution counsel objected vehemently citing fears that he may jump bail.

Okewu opposed the objection by reminding the prosecution counsel that the alleged offences were all bailable.

Ruling on the application, his Worship Elizabeth Woni granted bail to the defendant in the sum of 1.5m with 2 sureties in like sum.

The court said the sureties must be residents within the FCT and shall be reasonable person. That they must bring proof of payment of utility bill.
Woni said they shall bring proof of gainful employment and shall fill bail and bond form.

The matter was adjourned to November the 5th for hearing.

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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November 21, 2024

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A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

 

Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

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The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.

The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.

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He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.

Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.

“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.

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