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Judge threatens to Expose Kano Ombudsman over serial petitions against him

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A Federal high court Judge in Kano, Justice Simon Amobeda has threatened to expose Chairman Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Magaji Rimin-Gado’s attempt to influence a cause of justice under his jurisdiction.

Justice Amobeda also vowed to remain resolute in dispensing judgment and resist any intimidation.

The jurist raised the alarm on Friday at an open court session when he sighted the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Kano chapter Usman Umar Fari, who also doubles as a legal counsel for the state Anti-Corruption Commission.

Justice Amobeda before attending to the business of the day, confronted Fari with questions on legal procedures required of a client.

The Judge revealed how the Chairman of Kano anti-graft filed 5 petitions before the National Judicial Council, NJC against him.

According to Amobeda, the petitions accused him of passing a judgment against the interest of Kano anti-graft while taking seven months to deliver judgment.

But the Judge insisted his verdicts were passed not in the interest of any party but based on facts available to him.

He wondered why he would be made to respond to petitions on matters that were decided by five Judges against the anti-graft.

Justice Amobeda said he was petitioned “simply because he refused to be influenced”, and subsequently declared that ” I am not a state high court Judge, I am a Federal high court Judge. And God has brought me here, I refuse to be intimidated or cowed”.

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According to him, ” If there is anything I gained in Kano, it is the fact that I answered five petitions from a single person. I don’t have anything to say about it but in reply, it wasted my precious time that I would have used to write my judgment.

I delivered a landmark Judgment on the relocation of Sabon Gari drug market, I can’t count the amount of influence I refused. The Minister of Health came to Kano after the Judgment to meet with the Governor on the same issue. Nobody has ever told Amobeda you have done well but it is the one that did not favour them that they will go over the social media to blackmail.

” But by the grace of God, I am paid to do this work and I will do it very well, without fear or favour or ill will. All of us are answerable to God Almighty. If the case does not favor you today it will favor you tomorrow. That is the essence of life.

Amobeda accused the Kano anti-graft boss of disobeying several orders of the court and insisted that the Judiciary will not allow the “small power” of the Ombudsman to bring disrepute to the Justice system.

” In the petition, he said I have power to judge against the agency, yes when you exceed your powers. Your law does not envisage that you arrest somebody, detain and grant him bail. Why can’t you go to the state assembly to amend the law?

You created a department that is so empowered to breach the fundamental rights of the people of Kano. You have disobeyed the orders of the court several times. Because we are keeping quiet, you think you can continue to disgrace the system.

” Because you hold a small power today you want to use it against everybody including the Judiciary. I am not a Judge of the state high court, I am a Federal high court Judge and God has brought me here.

“I refused to be intimidated or cowed. Nobody can shake me. I have the resolution to this job and I will do it very well to the best of my ability,” Amobeda insisted.

Justice Amobeda is well known for several landmark Judgments including the sack of two serving Judges of Kano State High Court, who were sitting on two Judicial panels of enquiries and settled the dispute between the government and the Drug dealers after several years of litigation.

However, our Correspondent’s efforts to speak to the Chairman of the Commission, Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado were not successful but a lawyer at the Anti-Graft Agency who spoke anonymously said they could not comment because the case is before the NJC.

We will not comment on this matter because it is before the National Judicial Council and it is only they or their assigned agent who can talk on it”, he added.

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KANSIEC Chairman Advises Fruits Sellers Association to Modernize Business

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The Fruits Sellers Association, Kano State Chapter, has been advised to develop a strategic plan within a specific timeframe to modernize its business operations.

The Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC, Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi, gave the advice during a courtesy visit by members of the association to his office.

Professor Malumfashi stated that the fruit business anywhere in the world serves customers from all backgrounds, both rich and poor, due to the importance of fruits in food consumption.

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He maintained that the association should seek recognition across the three tiers of government in order to benefit from government policies and programmes.

The KANSIEC Chairman added that the present administration under the Executive Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is transforming Kano into a modern metropolitan city with many parks. He said fruit sellers should secure designated spaces around the corners of flyovers across the city.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Fruits Sellers Association of Nigeria, Kano State Chapter, Alhaji Safiyanu Abdullahi, said they visited KANSIEC to seek guidance on how to conduct free, fair, and peaceful elections within the association.

Bashir Habib Yahya
Media Aide to the KANSIEC Chairman
Date: 11/09/2026

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Breaking :Former PDP National Chairman Alhaji Bamanga Tukur Is Dead

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Former Chairman of the peoples Democratic party during Jonathan’s administration Alhaji Bamanga Tukur is dead .

A credible source in Yola the capital of Adamawa state informed Nigerian Tracker that Alhaji Bamanga Tukur passes on in Abuja.

The source said his body will later be conveyed to Yola the capital of Adamawa state for funeral at the palace of Lamidon Adamawa Alhaji Muhammad Barkindo .

 

Alhaji Dr. Bamanga Mahmud Tukur (CON) was a prominent Nigerian politician, businessman, administrator, and elder statesman who has had a towering impact on Nigeria’s socio-political and economic sectors for over six decades.

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He was widely recognized for his roles as the former Governor of the old Gongola State, the former Minister of Industries, and the former National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Early Life and EducationDate of Birth: Born on 15 September 1935 in what is today Adamawa State, Nigeria.

Higher Education: He obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from the University of Pittsburgh in the United States.

Honorary Recognition: He was awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree in Law (Honoris Causa) by Benue State University in Makurdi, Nigeria.

Traditional Titles: Reflecting his high regional and cultural status, he holds the distinguished traditional titles of Tafidan Adamawa and Wakilin Ganye in Adamawa State.

Career in Public Service & Governance
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA):
Served as General Manager/Chief Executive from 1975 to 1982, managing port congestion and modernizing seaports.

Governor of Old Gongola State: Elected during the Second Republic in 1982, serving a brief term before the December 1983 military coup.

Minister for Industries: Served under General Sani Abacha’s military administration from 1993 to 1995.

Business and Continental Leadership Founder of BHI Holdings (Daddo Group),

Tukur expanded his economic influence across Africa:

Africa Business Roundtable (ABR): Founder, past president, and Life Patron.

NEPAD Business Group: Elected Chairman in March 2002.

International Maritime Stature: First African Vice President of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH)

PDP National Chairmanship (2012–2014)Elected PDP National Chairman in March 2012.

 

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Nigeria’s Oil Output Hits 1.573m bpd as OPEC Production Rises–Report Says

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Nigeria’s crude oil production, excluding condensate, rose by 35,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.573 million bpd in August 2026, from 1.537 million bpd in July, according to the latest data from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

The increase, representing a 2.3 per cent month-on-month (MoM) growth, places Nigeria among OPEC members that recorded higher production during the month.

OPEC, in its latest monthly data based on direct communication from member countries, said Nigeria’s August output was its highest monthly production level in the data provided for 2026.

The August figure also exceeded Nigeria’s average production of 1.552 million bpd in the second quarter of 2026, indicating a gradual improvement in upstream output.

The development comes amid renewed efforts by the Federal Government and oil producers to boost production through improved security, fresh upstream investments, new projects and the rehabilitation of existing assets.

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Across OPEC, crude oil production increased by 346,000 bpd to 24.081 million bpd in August, from 23.735 million bpd in July.

Iraq recorded the largest increase among OPEC members, with output surging by 664,000 bpd to 3.378 million bpd. Kuwait followed with a 49,000-bpd increase to 1.894 million bpd, while the United Arab Emirates added 54,000 bpd to reach 3.835 million bpd.

Venezuela also increased production by 23,000 bpd to 1.145 million bpd.

However, some major producers recorded declines. Saudi Arabia’s output fell by 75,000 bpd to 7.276 million bpd, while Algeria and Libya declined by 8,000 bpd and 9,000 bpd to 999,000 bpd and 1.355 million bpd respectively.

Iran recorded the largest decline, with production dropping by 399,000 bpd to 2.086 million bpd.

Beyond OPEC, total production by the broader OPEC+ group, comprising OPEC members and participating non-OPEC producers under the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC), rose by 297,000 bpd to 38.055 million bpd in August.

Within the non-OPEC DoC group, Kazakhstan increased production by 159,000 bpd to 1.807 million bpd, while Russia cut output by 160,000 bpd to 8.718 million bpd.

For Nigeria, the latest production increase could provide some relief to government revenue and foreign exchange earnings, given the continued importance of crude oil exports to the economy.

Nigeria has set a target of raising crude oil production towards three million bpd by 2030, making sustained increases essential to achieving the ambition.

However, the country still faces significant challenges, including ageing fields, infrastructure constraints, crude theft, funding difficulties and the need to attract new investment into the upstream sector.

The August performance therefore represents progress, but maintaining the upward trend will be crucial if Nigeria is to close the gap between current production and its ambitious 2030 target.

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