A Kano High Court sitting in Gezawa has granted an order restraining a businessman, Tajudeen Olalekan Adeoye from selling or transferring a multi-million naira house situated at Plot 382, Divine Estate in Kano pending the hearing and determination of the motion on Notice.

SolaceBase reports that the suit was instituted by Hajiya Kudirat Shuaibu Akaje against Tajudeen Olalekan Adeoye as first defendant, AVM A.M Sadiq(RTD) as the Second defendant and Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning as the third defendant.

The presiding judge, Justice Musa Dahiru Mohammed on October also ordered the pasting of a caveat on the conspicuous part of the property situated at Divine Estate, Jaba, Fagge local government of Kano State covered by C of O No. LKN?RES/2010/4431.

The court granted the order after listening to counsel of the plaintiff, Barr. AbdulHafees D. Khalid.

The matter was later adjourned to November, 1st, 2024.

Nine people, including a primary school pupil and her mother, lost their lives, and several others were critically injured in an early morning road crash at Oke-Elesin, Amuloko, in the Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State on Monday.

The accident involved two trucks loaded with soda drinks and tiles, along with two tricycles popularly known as “Keke Marwa.”

According to eyewitness accounts, one of the trucks lost control while descending the popular Oke-Elesin hill and ran over other vehicles, including the Keke Marwa.

It was reported that six of the victims died on the spot, while the injured are receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital.
An eyewitness added, “The accident occurred early this morning. It was caused by brake failure on the truck as it descended the slope of the road. After losing control, it crushed a tricycle, or Keke NAPEP. Another lorry, carrying soft drinks, was following closely behind and, in an attempt to avoid the truck in front, collided with and crushed another Keke MA PEP.”

We learned that six people died, while five others were injured. They have all been taken away from the scene.”

Giving his account of the incident, the Managing Director of Amuloko City Hospital, Dr. Raji Wale, confirmed that four patients were brought to his hospital.
Giving his account of the incident, the Managing Director of Amuloko City Hospital, Dr. Raji Wale, confirmed that four patients were brought to his hospital.

“The accident occurred early this morning. Six victims were brought in with varying degrees of injuries, and some were taken to other hospitals. We managed to treat those brought here. Two were treated as outpatients and have been stabilized and discharged. Two children are still here. I was informed that one of the children was in the Keke NAPEP with his mother, who died.”
“The other two, with severe injuries, have been admitted and are being treated. They have been stabilized, and we are continuing their care,” Dr. Raji added.

When contacted, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Oyo State, Mrs. Rosemary Alo, confirmed the accident.

However, she stated that the accident would be officially confirmed after receiving a briefing from her officers in the field.

Kano reporters

In recognition of his enduring commitment to the media and his administration’s friendly policies towards journalists, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has been appointed as the Grand Patron of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The honor was conferred upon him during a ceremony held at the Kano Government House.

The National President of the NUJ, Chief Chris Isiguzo, presented the letter of appointment to the governor, lauding his efforts as one of the most media-friendly governors in the country. Isiguzo praised Yusuf’s long-standing relationship with journalists, citing his role during his tenure as Commissioner for Works in the Kwankwaso administration, where he led the renovation of the Kano Press Center, including the interlocking of the premises.

This appointment is a recognition of your unwavering support for the media community, not just in Kano but across the country,” Isiguzo remarked. “Your rapport with journalists has been exemplary, and we hope this relationship continues to grow stronger.”

Chief Isiguzo also called on Governor Yusuf to reinvest in the press center and support further development of the journalism profession. He urged the governor to enhance the capacity of journalists through training programs, both domestically and internationally, and to support Kano’s delegates as they prepare for the upcoming National Triennial Delegates Conference in Owerri, Imo State.

Responding to the honor, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed his gratitude to the NUJ for appointing him as their Grand Patron. He emphasized the critical role of the media in democracy, referring to journalists as “partners in progress” and recognizing their place as the “fourth estate of the realm.”

We acknowledge the vital role journalists play in our democracy, and I assure you of my administration’s continued support at both the state and national levels,” Yusuf said. “Our goal is to provide a conducive environment where journalists can carry out their duties without fear or favor, and we will continue to work together for the benefit of our state and the nation.”

Governor Yusuf’s pledge to strengthen the relationship between his administration and the media was well received by the NUJ delegation, which included key officials such as Comrade Alhassan Yahaya, Deputy National President and candidate in the upcoming NUJ national elections, Comrade Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi, Chairman of the Kano NUJ Chapter, and Sayyada Bahijja Malam Kabara, Chairperson of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Kano.

Also present at the event was Kano State Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, MON, who highlighted the governor’s longstanding dedication to media development in Kano.

The appointment of Governor Yusuf as NUJ Grand Patron underscores his administration’s efforts to maintain an open and productive relationship with the media, further cementing his status as a leader who values the importance of a free and responsible press in fostering national development.