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Oba Muritala Alimi Set Up New Yoruba Community Exco in Kano

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By Abdulgafar Oladimeji

The oba Yoruba Kano, Muritala Alimi Otisese, last Wednesday instituted a new leadership to steer the affairs of Yoruba Community in Kano.

 

The Yoruba monarch in obedience to an order issued by Kano state High Court No 5 in Suit No K/s94/2022 has constituted nine man Interim Caretaker Committee to pilot the affairs of the community association in the state.

 

 

 

The court presided over by Justice Usman Mallam Na’Abba sitting at Audu Buto Secretariat , Kano, in a suit involving Seyi Samuel Olorunshola as the plaintiff “UPON READING the motion on notice, counter affidavit in opposition and further affidavit filed by the respective counsels on both side.

 

“AND AFTER HEARING MIL GARBA Esq. of counsel of the applicant, Z. Q OGUNWALE Esq. and A.S BAWA Esq, counsel of the respondents.

 

“IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AS FOLLOWS.That the 3rd, 4th, 5th, Eth, 7th, 8th and 9th defendants are restrained from parading themselves as Chas of Yoruba of various Local Governments in Kano State pending the hearing and determination of the suit

 

“That the 1st and 2nd defendants and other members of their cabinet in the executive council are restrained

 

from acting and parading themselves as members of the executive organ of Yoruba Community, Kano pending the hearing and determination of this suit.

 

“That the Oba Yoruba Kano as the head of the Yoruba Community to appoint a committee as caretakers of the executive council organ to manage the affairs of the executive organ and exercise all powers within the ambits of the Constitution of the Yoruba Community Kano, for a period not more than 6 months or pending the hearing and determination of this suit.

 

“That the Nigerian Police Force is ordered to ensure compliance with the orders of this honorable Court towards maintaining peace and security among the community organs and its members.” The court stated.

 

Oba Alimi in compliance with the order instituted an Interim Committee with Abduljaleel Shoga as chairman, Kazeem Afolabi, secretary, and Abdulrazak Lawal , spokesman.

In a chat with journalists at Kano Yoruba House along Sanusi road, Abduljaleel Shoga disclosed that the caretaker body has been handed three terms of reference.

 

He said “ we have been mandated to embark on holistic reconciliation of pockets of misunderstanding amongst the Yoruba families in Kano.

 

“review of the constitution of Yoruba Community Kano, conduct an all inclusive election of Yoruba Community Executive Members and construct a befitting Yoruba House.” Shoga said.

 

He assured that the committee would be resilient in the pursuit of the protection of the interest of the Yoruba race in Kano, adding that they will ensure existing harmonious relationship with their host community been enjoyed would be sustained.

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Breaking: Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Arrested Over Endbadgovernance Protest

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President Bola Ahmad Tinubu

President Tinubu Orders release of all minors who participated in the Endbadgovernance protest .

 

The minister of information and national orientation Muhammad Idris stated this to state House correspondents.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, on Monday.

The Minister was flanked by the Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy; Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Public Communications and orientation.

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Idris stated that the President has instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to begin the process of securing the minors’ release without delay.

“The President has directed that all minors be released on the and also reunited with their families anywhere they are in the country. A committee has been set up to look at the issues surrounding their arrest, detention and release. All the law enforcement agents related to the case will be investigated and anyone found wanting will be brought to book,” he said.

 

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76 Detained Children: Northwest Youth-Students Forum hails Senator Barau, AGF’s prompt intervention

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The Northwest Youth and Students Forum (NWYSF) has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin and the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for their prompt intervention in the detention of minors by the Nigeria Police Force, following the End Bad Governance Protest.

The forum in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Abubakar Isyaku Balan said the swift action by the leaders will brings hope to the affected families and demonstrates a commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable citizens nationwide.

He said “The giant move of the Deputy President of the Senate and the Attorney General of the Federal is no doubt a commendable one. We are proud of this and look forward to the release of the children courtesy of this movement.”

According to the statement, the NWYSF, as a forum comprising of talented youth and students, deemed it necessary to protectively initiate awareness programs that will enlighten the teeming youth on human rights and activism.

“We acknowledge that the minors actions were driven by ignorance and a lack of proper orientation, underscoring the need for civic education and sensitization in the Northwest region. Addressing the underlying issues that led to this situation is crucial, rather than simply punishing the minors. This approach will foster a more informed and empowered youth.

“Considering the economic situation in the North, we urge the Federal Government to show compassion and release the detained minors, taking into account their age and circumstances. We also call on the government to provide support for their rehabilitation and education.

“In partnership with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders, NWYSF will develop sensitization initiatives focusing on empowering youths with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, promoting understanding and respect for human rights and teaching alternative dispute resolution methods.

“In view of the above, by working together, we can prevent similar incidents and foster a more informed, peaceful, and inclusive society,” the statement added.

 

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ICPC Arraigns Provost, Lecturer for Certificate Forgery in Sokoto

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Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu ,ICPC Chairman

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Hauwau Gimbiya Mukhtar Abdulkarim, the serving Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical) (FCET), Gusau, alongside Abdullahi Boyi, a lecturer with the Sokoto State College of Education (SSCE), on alleged certificate forgery.

The duo were arraigned on a six-count charge, registered as charge No. SS/213c/2024, before Hon. Justice Muhammad Aliyu Sambo at the Sokoto State High Court. ICPC accused the two defendants of forging an appointment letter and using it to apply for the position of Provost at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau, Zamfara State.

The defendants were also accused of making false statements to ICPC officers during the investigation, which is an offence under Section 25(1)(a) and punishable under Section 25(ii)(b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. “Both defendants, however, pleaded ‘not guilty’ to all six charges when read to them by the Court’s Registrar,” the ICPC revealed in a statement.

Counsel for the defendants, Dr. Muhammad Mansur Aliyu and Mr. M.S. Diri SAN, moved for bail applications on behalf of their clients. They requested the court to consider reasonable bail terms, citing the defendants’ “established positions and cooperation during the investigation.”

Counsel to the ICPC, Mr. Suleiman Ahmad, did not oppose the bail applications. Following the consideration of the applications, Hon. Justice Sambo granted bail under specific conditions designed to ensure the defendants’ continued presence throughout the trial proceedings.

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The bail conditions require each defendant to provide two sureties who are permanent residents of Sokoto State, with each surety signing a bond of one million naira (₦1,000,000). After granting bail, the ICPC prosecutor requested a date for the trial to commence, emphasizing the Commission’s preparedness to present witnesses and evidence in support of the charges.

Hon. Justice Sambo adjourned the matter to November 21, 2024, when the hearing is set to begin. The prosecution is expected to call witnesses and introduce material evidence to substantiate the allegations.

The ICPC press release was signed by Demola Bakare, Acting Director of Public Enlightenment and Education, and Spokesperson for the Commission.

 

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