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Suspension: Muhyi Floors Kano Assembly At Industrial Court

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Barrister Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado

 

The National Industrial Court has not granted the prayers of Kano state house of assembly and the state public complain and anti corruption commission on a suit filed before it by the suspended chairman of Kano state public complain and anti corruption commission Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado.

The solicitors of 3rd and 5th defendants which is Kano state House of assembly Barrister Balarabe Mahmud the current chairman of the state public complain and anti-corruption commission have sought the National Industrial Court to re-assign the suit filed by Muhuyi Magaji to be heard and determined at the Kano division of the court .

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In a letter of Reply by Solomon Olufemi Agunloye the Principal registrar 1 of the National Industrial Court told the solicitors of the 3rd and 5th defendants that the request for the transfer of the subject matter to Kano is not granted and they are also assured of the highest regard of the President of the National Industrial Court.

In December 2021 Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado have filed a suit before Abuja Division of the National Industrial Court in which he entered Kano state government as 1st defendant, Kano state attorney general as second defendant,Kano state house of assembly as 3rd defendant ,4th defendant accountant general,5th defendant Barrister Balarabe Mahmud and 6th defendant the state police commissioner over his suspension as Kano public complain and anti-corruption chairman on July 5 2021.

Since his suspension on July 5th 2021 by Kano state government on the recommendation of the state house of assembly there has been a running battle between the suspended chairman of the state anti-corruption commission Muhuyi Magaji and the Kano state government.

Recently there was siege on his residence at Sharada GRA in Kano metropolis by the police allegedly trying to arrest him which did not succeed.

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Former Defence Minister General Abbe Passes On At 75

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Former Military Governor of Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, Major General Godwin Osagie Abbe, has passed away. He was 75.

Abbe served as the Military Governor of both Akwa Ibom State from 1988 to 1990, and River State from 1990 to 1992. He also held the position of Minister of Interior under President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration where he was later redeployed to the ministry of defence

He died in Abuja on Saturday after a long illness.

His academic achievements include a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University and attendance at the United States Army Infantry School, the Ghana Armed Forces Staff College, and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.

He rose through the ranks to become the General Officer Commanding of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, and commanded both the Training and Doctrine Command and the National War College.

Abbe retired in 1999 at the rank of Major General and subsequently joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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World Bank Project in Kano Trains 1,000 Healthcare Personnel to Combat Malnutrition

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Dr. Umar Yahuza, the Project Coordinator for the World Bank-assisted initiative in Kano, known as Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), has announced the training of 1,000 healthcare personnel in a bid to provide preventive nutrition services to pregnant and lactating mothers.

During a workshop held for the training of healthcare workers, Dr. Yahuza addressed newsmen, highlighting the significance of the ANRiN project, which is funded by the World Bank. He explained that the project aims to change behavior from the grassroots and reverse the negative trends of malnutrition.

Kano State has made significant progress in reducing severe stunting by 9 percent, a notable achievement that underscores the need for continued improvement. Dr. Yahuza emphasized that the N774 being used to train frontline healthcare workers was initially unstructured.

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The journey began with MYCN facilitators in Kano and Lagos, followed by the training of a critical mass of facilitators. Subsequently, 120 healthcare professionals from various health facilities in Kano, including medical doctors and dieticians, were trained.

Currently, training is underway for 484 apex healthcare facilities in Kano. The training is being conducted at eight different points, with 60 healthcare workers being trained at each location, totaling 1,000 trained healthcare personnel under the MYCN initiative.

Dr. Yahuza expressed optimism about seeing an end to malnutrition in the region. He stated, “We are near to seeing an end to malnutrition. We are not late.”

One of the beneficiaries, Rahinatu Ado Ibrahim, shared her experience, saying, “We received capacity building, and there are available resources.”

The ANRiN project is designed to provide comprehensive support to healthcare workers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to address malnutrition effectively. With continued efforts and collaboration, the project aims to improve the overall health and well-being of the population in Kano State.

 

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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution

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Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.

The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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