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Kano Honours Policeman who rejected US$200,000 bribe as CP cautions politicians ahead elections

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The newly promoted Assistant Commissioner of Police Daniel Amah on Monday again dignified with another ton of honour from Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje who applauded his penchant for professionalism and uprightness.

Amah, a former divisional police officer (DPO) of Nassarawa station, Bompai division in Kano, was recently promoted from Chief Supreintendent of Police (CSP) to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) after his celebrated criminal case.

The young police officer in April 2022, was said to have rejected offer of $200,000 to suppress a criminal investigation involved one Ali Zaki who allegedly arranged armed robbers to trail and rob a Bureau D’ Change operator of US$750. Amah was honour with National award for the exemplary act.

In a letter of commendation to Amah, Ganduje said the exemplary and impeccable pedigree of curtailing corruption as demostrated further testified that people of integrity are not far fetch in the force.

The letter signed by the Governor and presented to Amah by Kano state Commissioner of Police CP Mohammad Dauda, described the guesture ” a singular act of uprightness and rectitude that led to the eventual apprehension and prosecution of Ali Zaki and other criminal gang.

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” You are indeed absolute gem for accomplishing this outstanding dedication and exhibition of sound professionalism. I join people of good will to commend and urge you to uphold this priceless character in your career”. Ganduje said.

Dauda who was deployed newly to Kano however cautioned political actors to play by the rules of engagement as enshrined in the electoral act and the constitution. He insisted no stone would be left unturned to clam down on any individual or groups tempting to frustrate the peace of the land, before and during the election.

CP Dauda reminded that police would remained neutral in the political atmosphere assured level play ground for all parties irrespective of personalities. He said police would hold parley with the stakeholders how to mitigate violence during 2023 poll.

” Our strategy will be citizen led policing, community policing, trust and partnership between police and public to achieve peace and order. We would deepen our anti-crime fight. Visibility policing, and working closely with sister security agencies”. CP Dauda said.

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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.

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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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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.

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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