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BIKOBA Opposes Upgrade of College to Higher Institution

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Retired Colonel Umar Malami former BIKOBA President

 

 

Birnin Kudu Old Boys Association (BIKOBA) has kicked against the idea of upgrading the school to a higher institution of learning, citing examples of other long-established schools such as King’s College, Barewa College, Rumfa College, and Queen’s College, among others.

BIKOBA National President Alhaji Jafar Usman Muhammed at the association’s 2024 annual general meeting in Kano noted that BIKOBA has made a great impact in the college, by providing boreholes, teaching and learning materials.

He also urged Jigawa state government to address the deteriorating condition of student hostels and staff houses at the college, with the goal of rehabilitating them effectively. ” We are made to be aware that Government of Jigawa State is aware of this capital intensive projects and will be tackled as soon as possible”

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Assemblage of BIKOBA Top executives and Topnotchs

Assemblage of BIKOBA Top executives and Topnotchs

The National President lauded the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority for bringing water to the college from a public water source, towards addressing the water scarcity that has plagued the college for years.

He said the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority action was sequence to the request during a courtesy visit to the Authority.

The President also said the effort was not enough to address water needs of the teeming population of about 2000 students.

He stressed the need to rehabilitate the existing solar powered mechanised borehole in the college, noting that the Association has reached out to the Chairman of BIKOBA Board of Trustees, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

He expressed his confidence that Dr. Ganduje will provide a lasting solution to water scarcity in the college.

Alhaji Jafar Usman pointed out that, “this year’s AGM marks the end of 3 year term in office, the year set aside for reelection of current National Executives of another 3 year last and final term in accordance with the BIKOBA Constitution as amended or elect new officers in case of existing vacant post, in case of death, ill-health or resignation.”.

Also in his speech the Former National President of BIKOBA, Colonel Umar Malami, (Retired) said, the essence of the AGM was to enhance unity and brotherhood

The highlight of the event was the launch of a book titled “Kwalejin Birnin-Kudu, Tsohuwar Zuma dake ake Magani”, authored by Mallam Zubairu Suleiman, a member of BIKOBA Class 86. The book provided a historical perspective on the college, reminding members of the Association of its rich heritage.

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Group warns Kwankwaso Against Using Social Media Handlers To undermine security and public order in Kano .

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The Kano Peace Coalition Group, has uncovered a report on how the Leader of Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, allegedly manipulate Youth groups to create uncertainty and chaos in the ancient City of Kano.

The State Coordinator of the Group, Datti Datti Tukur, said in a release, Tuesday, that the Youth’s who are members of Kwankwasiyya Movement from the branches of the Social Media, have recently taken on their accounts attacking prominent political figures including the state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Abdullahi U GANDUJE and anyone that disagrees with his self serving political philosophy.
The group specifically singled out a case in which the Kwankwasiyya handlers degnirated the personality of Gov Yusuf depicting him in female attires wearing makeup.

Datti further added that, One of the characters involved in these atrocities was Abba Ibrahim Hussain aka Aiha, a notorious cyber stalker allegedly on the payroll of KWANKWASO.

“Available record shows that Hussain has been charged to a Magistrate Court 47 Zungeru Road, and reminded in Prison on 23 February 2026 for the offences of Cyber Bullying, Stalking and inciting public disturbances” by the DSS kano command.

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Similarly the Group also cited a case of one Abdulmajid Danbilki Kwamanda who was cautioned in the past by the security operatives for allegedly being used by Kwankwaso to denigrate the character of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and creat tension in the state.

The group further added that “Despite clear facts against him, Danbilki was neither detained nor harassed by the security Agency”.

They said, reports available to them, also identified one Samir Sani Hanga, Son of the Senator representing Kano Central, Sani Hanga, who was also accused of Cyber Bullying and Staking but cautioned by the security to desist from such criminal behavior in the presence of his father.

“Investigation also uncovered the involvement of one Abdullahi Aminu Warkal, another Kwankwasiyya social media handler who was alleged to have been harassed by the Security operatives.

“Report however indicated that Warkal was invited by the security agency to explain how he defrauded the government of N10 Million.

The Coordinator, appealed to Amnesty International who was said to have issued a statement alleging harassment of Political opponents in Kano to verify every claim with the spirit of fairness and professionalism before taking stand to avoid compromising the group’s reputation and credibility.

“That as a respected INGO, Amnesty International should not allow itself to be compromised by anybody but including KWANKWASO.”
The need to investigate and verify claims before rushing to the press is sacrosanct and complementary to the efforts of security agencies towards eradicating the menace of cyber bullying and disrespect for constituted authority.

He said, “Kano is a respected State with People of dignity, integrity and religious consciousness. No one will be happy to see some misguided individuals sponsored to disrespect elders and leaders. The Amnesty International should look at the issues of cyber bullying, stalking and incitement that clearly violates the law.

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President Tinubu Decorates Disu as New IGP

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decorated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, with his new rank at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The decoration took place during the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday and attended by top government officials and some family members of the new acting IGP.

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With the swearing-in, the Acting IGP, Disu becomes Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police.

His appointment follows the resignation of the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

The Presidency linked Egbetokun’s resignation to pressing family considerations.

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BREAKING: DSS Stalls Own Case Against El-Rufai, Claims Ex-Governor Not in Their Custody

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the scheduled arraignment of Nasir el-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State, until April 23.

Mr. el-Rufai is facing a three-count charge brought by the Department of State Services (DSS) related to the alleged unlawful interception of a telephone conversation. The charges stem from comments the former governor made during a television interview.

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The court had initially set Wednesday, February 25, for his arraignment. However, during Wednesday’s proceedings, Mr. el-Rufai was not produced in court.

Oluwole Aladedoyin, counsel for the prosecution, informed the court that the former governor is currently being detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in connection with a separate matter.

“Unfortunately, the defendant is with the ICPC, and I do not know how far the investigation with the ICPC has gone,” Mr. Aladedoyin explained to the court.

The charges against the former governor pertain to an alleged breach of the Cybercrimes Act.

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