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Group Seeks Government Intervention On Over #500 Dispute

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3 years ago

December 24, 2022

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A group of business women, have appealed to Kano state governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and the emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, to assist them, concerning the ongoing case at upper shari’a court Kofar Kudu, of over 500 million naira dispute.

The case between Halima Ibrahim (Leema) and Habiba Tijjani and 30 others commenced in September 2022, .

The group, claimed to have paid millions of naira to one Halima Ibrahim popularly known as Leema, for a joint order from China in respect of furnitures, kitchen utensils, toys and house hold items,but are yet to recieve the goods.

They explained that, the said Women refused to refund them and there by resort to taking the matter to Kofar Kudu upper shari’a court presided by Ustaz Khadi Ibrahim Sarki Yola.

Some of the women who spoke to radio Nigeria, Fatima Abdullahi Shehu , Rashida Kardam, Aishatu Abubakar, Aisha Rabi’u and Habiba Tijjani, Hassana Bello from Abuja,Adamawa, katsina,Gombe, Kaduna highlighted that,most of those affected reside in neighbouring states, and had to travel to Kano,each time there’s a court sitting.

They noted that,most of them, were arrested, others divorced by their husbands while about five out of those who ordered for goods, lost their lives due to tension as their customers keep pressuring them to refund the money.

They noted that, the huge amount of money was paid to Halima’s bank account in instalments, as she advertise products in her wattsapp group,then later demand for clearance fee, claiming that uncleared goods would be sold if the fee is not received within a short period.

The group stressed that,the Leema kept pledging to distribute the goods but after some months it became obvious that she is not ready to do so.Adding that,all efforts to get their money back proved abortive.

They stressed that, Halima Ibrahim has never appeared during the court sitting,which was adjourned several times as they were in court on Thursday where both the Judge and Halima’s lawyers were absent.

They appealed to Khadi Ibrahim Sarki Yola to assist them by expediting judgement,saying that as a Judge with proven integrity they believe that he would get to the root of the matter.

“We appeal to governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Khadimul Islam and Kano emirate council to come to our aid as we are in a tight situation,many people are threatening us, we lack peace of mind”

Radio Nigeria contacted Halima Ibrahim’s lawyers,Barrister Aliyu and Barrister Yunusa, but as at time of filing these report they are yet or respond to phone calls and text messages sent to them.

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Ex-Minister Nwajiuba Declares Presidential Bid on ADC Platform

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6 hours ago

January 20, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Former Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, has officially announced his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

In a statement released on Monday, January 19, Nwajiuba highlighted the pressing need for leadership capable of crafting sound policies, negotiating effectively, and engaging grassroots political structures across the country.

The former minister, who had also served as House of Representatives member for two consecutive times, had previously sought the presidency in 2023 on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform but did not advance through the party’s primaries.

Reflecting on his qualifications, Nwajiuba said, according to the statement, that “my experience across the legislature, the executive arm of government and key national institutions has equipped me with a deep understanding of governance, public finance and policy formulation.”

The statement outlined that Nwajiuba’s campaign will prioritise education reform, economic stabilisation, and the restoration of public trust in government institutions, describing these areas as critical to Nigeria’s development.

It added, “Experience, policy depth and institutional knowledge will form the central pillars of the leadership he intends to offer.”

“With his declaration, Nwajiuba joins a growing list of aspirants aiming to shape the national conversation ahead of the next general election, as debates around competence, experience and inclusive governance continue to gain momentum,” the statement noted.

The announcement positions Nwajiuba among a field of candidates seeking to present alternatives to the current administration, emphasising technical competence and practical governance experience as defining features of his 2027 bid.

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CITAD Rallies Men as Allies Against Gender-Based Violence

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20 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged men to actively join the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and support the promotion of gender equality across communities.

The appeal was made on Monday during a one-day training organised for Male Feminist Network (MFN) champions at the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) headquarters in Kano.

The training, which attracted 70 participants, was organised for members of CAN, Kano State chapter. The programme was supported by the Ford Foundation through the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development.

Speaking at the event, MFN Project Officer, Mr Sani Sa’idu, said the initiative was aimed at equipping men with the knowledge and skills to challenge gender-based violence and promote inclusive and respectful communities.

Sa’idu, who spoke on the topic “Gender, Feminism, Masculinities and GBV Awareness”, said the training was designed to build a movement of men committed to equality and the elimination of GBV.

“The aim of this training is to build a movement of men who are committed to equality, challenging harmful stereotypes and ending gender-based violence,” he said.

He added that the programme sought to empower men to become allies in the struggle for women’s rights and to advocate for inclusive and safe communities.

Also speaking, Apostle Samaila Joshua Asake, PhD, Chairman of the Youth Wing of CAN in Kano State, commended CITAD for taking the initiative to faith-based organisations.

Asake said engaging men, especially within religious institutions, was critical to addressing gender-based violence and fostering positive masculinity.

Similarly, the Secretary of CAN in Kano State, Rev. Ayuba Apollos Sabo, praised CITAD for organising the training and called for sustained collaboration to address social challenges.

“The church has a key role to play in promoting values of respect, justice and protection of the rights of women and girls,” Sabo said.

CITAD also used the occasion to call on men across communities to actively join efforts aimed at ending gender-based violence and promoting gender equality.