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Anti-corruption agency gets conviction of two criminals who defrauded Aminu Dantata, ex-minister

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Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission has secured the conviction of two criminals who defrauded elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata and former minister, Alhaji Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo.

The commission also recovered the N5m the convicts swindled the business mogul and N1m that of the former minister.

Speaking to journalists shortly after the court session, the prosecution counsel Zahraddeen Hamisu Kofarmata said, that the duo of Bukar Galadima and Sulyman Ahmed perfected a plan and carried out the action.

Mr Bukar Galadima pretended to be former FCT Minister, Mohammed Abba Gana who is ill and medical assistance from the business mogul, Aminu Datata and requested for N5m.

Alhaji Dantata asked him to send his account details in which that of his wife was forwarded, Sadiyya Abba.

Subsequently, N5m was sent to the account by the businessman to support him.

He said that the main culprit who resides in Kano, later sent N500,000 to his accomplice who stays in Abuja while he pocketed the balance of N5m.

He said that Aminu Dantata later called the former minister to inquire about his health situation only to discover that he was swindled.

He subsequently reported the matter to Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission which began investigation upon receiving the complaints.

The duo were later arrested and arraigned before a magistrate court in Kano.

The Chief Magistrate Court no 24 sitting at Gyadi Gyadi sentenced the two fraudsters to 4 years imprisonment each last week.

The duo were arraigned for the offences of Criminal Conspiracy, impersonation, criminal breach of trust and cheating.

When the First Information Report (FIR) was read to them, they both pleaded guilty to all 4 offences as such the prosecution counsel Barr. Zahraddeen Hamisu Kofarmata applied for a Summary trial under section 129 (8) of the ACJL 2019 they were tried and Convicted Accordingly.

The court presided over by Umma Sani Kurawa sentenced them to 6 months imprisonment for the offences of criminal conspiracy or a fine of N30,000 each, 3 months imprisonment for impersonation or fine of N20,000 each, 1 year imprisonment for the offences of cheating or N30,000 fine each and lastly 6 months imprisonment for the offences of criminal breach of trust or N20,000 each.

Similarly, they were also ordered to pay compensation of N 5, 000, 000 or in default to serve additional 2-year imprisonment upon application by prosecution counsel Zahraddeen Hamisu Kofarmata

Meanwhile, the two criminals also deployed the same tactics to defraud a former minister of state for housing, Alhaji A.T. Gwarzo of N1m.

The commission said though there was no official complaint from the former minister, but it was discovered in the course of investigation that the duo defrauded him in the same way.

Presently, the commission has recovered the defrauded sum from the convicts which will be returned to Aminu Dantata and Alhaji A.T. Gwarzo.

They were also ordered to sign a bond of good behaviour

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

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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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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.

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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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