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Court of Appeal Restores Order as Kano Electoral Dispute Settled-Rilwanu Umar

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The Court of Appeal Abuja has set aside the judgment by a Federal High Court in Kano voiding the composition of the lower court’s decision.

In three unanimous judgments, a three-member panel, presided over by Justice Biobele Georgewill, held that the lower court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain cases bordering on the composition of states’ electoral bodies and the qualification of members of such bodies.

The Court of Appeal allowed the three appeals filed by the Kano State Attorney General, the Kano State House of Assembly, and KANSIEC, striking out the suits filed before the Federal High Court for want of jurisdiction, noting that the proper court with the required jurisdiction is the High Court of Kano State.

The Court of Appeal also reversed another judgment delivered by the same Federal High Court in Kano, rejecting the list of candidates submitted to KANSIEC by the Kwankwanso faction of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for the last local government election in Kano State.

Leading the NNPP’s legal team, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Rilwanu Umar, demonstrated unwavering commitment and maturity in his strategic approach to the case.

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“We have said it before, The federal high court lack jurisdiction over local government elections and can’t make judgment or order stopping the elections and members are properly constituted by executive Governor of kano state”

Dr Rilwanu Umar, A Veteran and Seasoned Legal Practitioner post_ judgement reiterated to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice was evident in his meticulous preparation and presentation of the case.

Umar described the judgement as welcoming and expected yearnings for all. According to the leading counsel “Kano is now safe and peaceful with this landslide victory” Said Lirwanu Umar SAN.

It could be recalled that, Justice Amobeda of Federal High Court, Kano declared that the composition of KANSIEC’s leadership was flawed, rendering them unfit to oversee local elections. He ruled that the chairman and members of KANSIEC were card-carrying members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), contravening constitutional and electoral requirements.

According to him “All actions taken by KANSIEC in preparation for the election, including the issuance of election guidelines and screening of candidates, were deemed null and void.

Amobeda’s judgement also instructed security agencies, including the police and DSS, not to provide security for the elections until KANSIEC is reconstituted according to legal standards.

However, the Court of Appeal Abuja later overturned this judgment, ruling that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction over cases related to state electoral bodies’ composition.

The NNPP’s legal team, led by Dr. Rilwanu Umar SAN, demonstrated unwavering commitment and tenacity throughout the legal proceedings.

Alongside his team, comprising Mustapha Osein Esq, Musa Abdullahi Esq, Muhammad Isa Umar Esq, and Muhammad Kelechi Nwabueze Esq, Dr. Umar SAN, also R I Yaura & A B Kura Esq tirelessly worked to defend the party’s interests, showcasing exceptional legal acumen and strategic brilliance.

According to him, Despite the complexity of the case, the team remained resolute, presenting compelling arguments and navigating the intricacies of electoral law with ease.

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JAMB Arrests Two, Parent over Result Falsification

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April 18, 2026

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the arrest of two candidates and a parent for falsifying 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results using Artificial Intelligence and other electronic tools.

The disclosure came as the board released scores for 632,788 candidates who sat the examination on Thursday, April 16.

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JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, in a statement, said the suspects were apprehended for manipulating official SMS result notifications to fabricate or alter scores with the intent to deceive others, including parents and guardians.

“Currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means,” the statement read.

Benjamin warned that such conduct constituted a serious criminal offence and that the board would pursue all culpable persons to the full extent of the law.

He also cautioned candidates against tampering with result messages from JAMB’s official SMS platforms, 55019 and 66019.

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Group asks Governor Yusuf to appoint Ganduje’s daughter as Kano Deputy Governor

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April 17, 2026

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A group has called on the Governor of Kano State to appoint the daughter of former Governor of Kano, Dr. Asiya Balaraba Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as Deputy Governor.

The group, known as Haɗin Kan Jam’iyyar APC ‘Yan Dangole from Kano State, expressed its support for Dr. Asiya Ganduje to become the Deputy Governor of Kano State.

According to the group, Dr. Asiya Ganduje is a woman committed to serving the people, especially the youth, through various programs that have improved their lives.

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They stated that she has demonstrated competence and dedication in politics, contributing to opportunities for youth and women in areas such as education, skills acquisition, and self-reliance.

The group also emphasized that Dr. Asiya Ganduje possesses compassion and vision for improving the lives of citizens, while encouraging women to participate in politics and economic activities.

Furthermore, they praised her cooperative character and loyalty to party principles, saying this has made her a role model for women and youth.

In conclusion, the group declared that her appointment as Deputy Governor would help bring progress, unity, and prosperity to the people of Kano State.

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UTME 2026: JAMB to Release Day 1 Exam Results Today Before Midnight

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April 17, 2026

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the results of all candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Thursday, April 16, 2026, will be released on Friday, April 17.

Spokesperson of the board, Fabian Benjamin, announced this in a post on X, noting that an announcement would be made when the results are available.

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“This is to inform all candidates who sat for the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16th April 2026, that their results will be released today before midnight. An official announcement will be made to the public and posted on this page as soon as the results are available. Thank you,” he wrote.

Scheduled to run through April 22, the examination is structured into four daily sessions beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m., a framework designed to manage the large volume of candidates and reduce congestion at Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.

This year, nearly 2.2 million candidates are participating across 966 accredited centres, each expected to meet operational benchmarks such as functional computer systems, stable internet connectivity and electricity as well as adequately trained personnel.

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