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Gagging The Press :Kano Govt. Expels Journalist Hit by Stray Bullet ,13 Others

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

Kano state Government has withdrawn the accreditation of 14 journalists covering the government house with immediate effect.

Spokesman to the governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa in a message to the affected pressmen, on Monday, directed them to report back to their respective offices for replacement to be forwarded by their various organisations.

Although no reason was given for the withdrawal of their accreditation, but in the message posted on the Whatsapp group of the government house crew by Sanusi Bature urged them to abide by the directive that takes effect from today, Tuesday.

List of Members of the Crew Due for Replacement from Govt. House

1Aliyu Yusuf, Director Public Enlightenment

2. Sani Suraj Abubakar, PRO

3. Adamu Dabo, Chairman Crew-FRCN

4. Naziru Yau, ARTV

5. Sadiq Sani AA, ARTV

6. Rabiu Sunusi, Triumph

7. Umar Sheka, Freedom

8. Jabir Dan’abba, Nasara

9. Labaran Ado Soron Dinki ,Ministry of Information

10. Simon AIT Cameraman

11. Nasiru Danhaki, NTA

12. Abdullahi Sule, Driver

13. Murtala Baba Kusa, Express Radio

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14. Ibrahim Muazzam, Radio Kano

The above members of staff are expected to report back to thier respective organizations for re-assignment, pls.”

It was gathered that some of the issues that occurred last week that was used as reasons to call for the replacement of the media professionals but not stated in the message include an altercation between the government house crew with DSS operatives at the Jigawa Government House when the governor Abba Kabir Yusuf went on condolence over the petrol tanker incident that left over 170 dead.

”The DSS insisted that not all pressmen would be allowed into where the two governors were but the Kano government house crew were not comfortable with this and it led to a shouting match, ”a source said.

Also, SolaceBase was informed that Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed was in Kano over the weekend for a Kadirriyya religious sect event, (Maukibi) in which governor Abba Kabir Yusuf was scheduled to be there.

However, Governor Abba did not later attend the event but some of the government house press crew were said to have gone to the Hotel where the Bauchi State governor was, requesting for an audience with him.

It was gathered that this did not go down well with the authorities at the government house who felt they should not have used the government house press crew vehicle for such an assignment.

Hence a list of those involved was compiled and the action taken over them.

However, credible sources told  that the issue for the withdrawal of the pressmen accreditation was beyond those issues of last week.

The sources said since the issue of a stray bullet that pierced through a journalist occurred months back which was denied despite evidence that avails and other leaked information of happening around the Kano seat of power where journalists were mostly asked not to report, there has been moves to rejig the press crew of the government house

This newspaper contacted the governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature through WhatsApp call since he is out of the country but there was no response.

Some also accused a top echelon in Governor Abba Kabir’s circle   of having a hand in the Press men’s ordeal .

Source /Solacebase/Other Sources

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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November 21, 2024

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

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The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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November 21, 2024

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Late Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi

 

A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

 

Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

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November 20, 2024

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The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.

The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.

He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.

Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.

“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.

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