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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.

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“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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Former Kano LG Chairmen Endorse Tinubu, Reaffirm Loyalty to Ganduje as Kano APC Leader

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December 16, 2025

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‎Former local government chairmen in Kano State who served between 2014 and 2024 under the administration of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term and reaffirmed their loyalty to the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ganduje, as the party’s leader in Kano State.
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‎The former Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in the state, Baffa Takai, made this position known during a closed-door meeting with Kano APC stakeholders in Abuja.
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‎‎The former local government chairmen also expressed their solidarity with APC stakeholders under the leadership of Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, commending their efforts toward promoting unity and progress within the party.
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‎They called on other party members to join hands with them in fostering peace, unity, and progress within the APC.
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‎The group further reaffirmed its commitment to the party’s ideals and principles and pledged to continue working collectively to strengthen the party and ensure its victory in future elections.

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President Tinubu Graces Late President Buhari’s Book Launch

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December 15, 2025

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The family of the late president Buhari, on 15 December, 2025, launched a book entitled “From Soldier to Stateman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari”

The event took place at the presidential villa with dignitaries in attendance include: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Aisha Buhari, the wife of the late president Buhari, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the president, Dr. Charles Omole, the Author of the book, Adama Borrow, the president of Gambia, Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, and many others.

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Speaking at the launch of the biography, Tinubu said Buhari’s legacy of integrity and modesty would continue to inspire Nigerians.

The president described the late president Buhari as a “leader of quiet strength and discipline.”

“President Muhammadu Buhari left behind a reputation for integrity, a spartan lifestyle, and the belief that public office is a trust and not a windfall,” Tinubu said.

He recounted his political journey with Buhari, decorating him as a consistent patriot whose honesty was acknowledged even by critics, adding that their political partnership taught the value of cooperation across differences.

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Prominent Kano Politician Ibrahim Little Sues Danagundi, Ibn Sina Over Hisbah Establishment

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A chieftain and leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin “Little,” has filed a legal action at the Kano State High Court challenging the establishment of an Independent Hisbah body in the state.

It will be recalled that Little had earlier written to the concerned parties, urging them to suspend the move in the interest of peace and stability in the state. A copy of the letter, addressed to former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, was also sent to the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf; Baffa Babba Danagundi; Haruna Ibn Sina; and the Department of State Services (DSS).

According to his Executive Assistant and Media Aide, Adnan Mukhtar, Little decided to seek legal redress following what he described as the respondents’ persistence and insistence on proceeding with the establishment of the Independent Hisbah.

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“Dissatisfied with their recent actions and continued insistence on moving forward with the establishment process, Little approached the Kano State High Court to seek redress,” Mukhtar said.

Those listed as respondents in the suit include the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, the Kano State House of Assembly, the Attorney General of Kano State, the Kano State Hisbah Board, Baffa Babba Danagundi, and Haruna Ibn Sina.

In an official statement posted on his Facebook page, Little said:

“I have today instructed my lawyers to file an action challenging the establishment of an Independent Hisbah in Kano State. This follows my recent letter to the parties concerned and their insistence on proceeding with the establishment of the Independent Hisbah.

 

“I believe this move is an attempt to disrupt our peaceful coexistence at a time when the state is facing security challenges.

 

“The peace of Kano State remains our utmost priority.

Kano Sabuwa, In sha Allahu.”

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