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Owners of Kuyan Tainna Layout in Kano Allege Taking Over of Their Lands by Federal Government for Railway Without Compensation
The Association of Kuyan Tainna layout owners has decried the takeover of their lands, which they bought years ago, for railway construction without prior consultation with them or their legal representatives.
The chairman of the association, MIKAIL Kuyanta Inna, made this statement today in Kano while addressing the owners on the possible course of action and to inform whoever is involved to desist or face legal action.
Parts of the layout
The chairman mentioned that since last year, they have been hearing rumors that the Federal Government is taking over their lands for railway construction without consulting them. Thousands of owners were unaware of the issue until this week when they observed some people digging on their lands for the erection of a standard gauge railway line.
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Some victims of the alleged land seizure, including Rukayya Yau, stated that her land is among the areas where contractors have commenced digging. They learned about the issue over the radio and subsequently, there was a meeting announced to discuss the way forward.
MIKAIL, the chairman of the association, emphasized that if not addressed promptly, the issue could escalate, as thousands of affected landowners have their lands valued from 2.5 million to 3 million and above. The Federal government appears unyielding on the matter.
He added that the contractors have not engaged with anyone since they assessed the site last year.
MIKAIL expressed dismay that the contractors stated they would not compensate anyone who did not develop their land, which he deemed unfortunate.
Kuyan Ta Inna
They appeal to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to intervene and resolve the situation.
The association also informed journalists that they are prepared to pursue their rights through legal means if necessary.
The affected layouts include Kuyan Tainna 338 A and B.
Kuyanta Inna is a residential layout established by the Kano state government around 2013 and 2015 in Kumbotso local government area under the former Governor of Kano state, Engineer Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. It was later owned by private individuals, with 70 to 80 percent already developed as residential areas.
The previous federal government under President Muhammadu Buhari decided to construct a railway, affecting the residential area of Kuyan Tainna, with no plans for compensating the owners.
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Dep. Sen. President Received Kano SSG, Commissioner Sacked By Gov. Yusuf
Deputy Senate President Senator Barau I. Jibrin has received Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi and Muhammad Gambo Diggol, former SSG and Commissioner of Transport, recently sacked by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The Deputy Senate President thanked them for the visit.
Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin ,middle flanked by former Commissioner of Transport from right Muhammad Gambo Diggol and Abdullahi Baffa Bichi from right the former SSG
Their discussion remains sketchy at the time of filing this report.
Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, the sacked Secretary to the Kano State Government, was a staunch supporter of the Kwankwasiyya movement who ensured the victory of the NNPP.
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Biafran Rebels Kill Cameronian Soldiers In Bakassi
Five members of Cameroon’s Rapid d’Intervention Battalions (BIR) were reportedly killed Friday morning, March 14, 2025, in the Bakassi Peninsula during an attack by Biafra separatist groups.
Sources close to the groups revealed that the assault was carried out by the Black Marine, the largest faction and the Dragon Fighter Marine afiliated with the Biafra Nations League (BnL).
“At around 6:00 am on Thursday, the group launched explosives, hitting their targets and neutralizing two warships,” the sources claimed.
This marks a violent resurgence months after the arrest of Simon Ekpa, with insiders citing lack of funds as a reason for the group’s previous inactivity.
Reacting to the attack, a source said, “The warships have been withdrawn. The situation is tense, and our men are fully back in action.”
BnL leader, Princewill Chimezie Richards said, “Biafra has come to stay in Bakassi not even Cameroon can stop us.”
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Pro-Wike lawmakers adjourn indefinitely ahead of Fubara’s budget presentation
The faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Awaehule has adjourned its plenary indefinitely.
The decision was taken during a plenary session held at the assembly quarters in Port Harcourt on Friday.
The move comes just 24 hours after Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers state, wrote to the assembly, requesting a new date for the presentation of the 2025 appropriation bill.
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