By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has pledged to personally authorize the execution of anyone convicted for the brutal murder of a housewife and her six children in Chiranci Dorayi. He stated, this commitment is essential to deliver justice and deter future atrocities.

The governor made the declaration on Wednesday during a condolence visit to the bereaved family, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature.

Governor Yusuf has instructed the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to expedite the prosecution of the suspects already in custody. He emphasized that his administration will pursue the case to its “logical conclusion.”

“I assure the people of Kano that once the courts convict those responsible, I will not hesitate to sign their death warrants,” the governor stated.

He further clarified that this firm stance extends to other major unresolved murder cases in the state, including the killing of Hanifa Abubakar and the deadly Gezawa arson incident, once judicial convictions are secured.

Beyond securing justice, Governor Yusuf announced a comprehensive welfare package for the bereaved husband and father. The support includes sponsorship for Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages, a new house, and full welfare assistance to help him rebuild his life. The governor also pledged government support should the man choose to remarry.

During his visit, Governor Yusuf commended the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies for their swift response and effective collaboration, which led to the prompt arrest of the suspects.

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The education ministry under the leadership of Dr. Tunji Alausa has announced plans to abolish the long-standing Higher National Diploma (HND) dichotomy by empowering polytechnics to award degrees.

The minister disclosed this in Abuja yesterday while addressing a high-level retreat of council chairmen, commissioners of education, rectors, registrars and bursars.

The minister said the move is a landmark policy shift that would end decades of discrimination against polytechnic graduates and elevate polytechnics into centres of excellence within Nigeria’s higher education system.

According to him, the reform would place polytechnic education on a stronger footing while preserving its core strength in hands-on, industry-focused training.

He noted that Nigeria’s future competitiveness depends on a workforce equipped to create, build and solve real-world problems.

The minister explained that the policy aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises job creation, industrial growth and human capital development.

Alausa assured stakeholders that the transition would be guided by clear standards, strong regulation and quality assurance mechanisms to ensure global competitiveness.

Speaking on the theme “Transforming Polytechnic Education in Nigeria: Innovation, Good Governance and Sustainability for National Development”, the minister said polytechnics are critical to building a skills-driven economy.

He charged participants to return to their institutions as agents of change, the minister said, “The future of our youth, our economy and our nation depends on the transformation we ignite here today.”

He stressed that the ministry has prioritised Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to ensure graduates are industry-ready, innovative and capable of driving economic growth.

He urged polytechnic leaders to entrench innovation through entrepreneurship centres, research hubs and robust industry partnerships, identifying renewable energy, agri-technology, digital manufacturing and climate-resilient solutions as priority areas.

On governance, Dr. Alausa warned that transparency, accountability and ethical leadership must define the new era in polytechnic administration. He called for fiscal discipline, timely audits, prudent resource management and zero tolerance for corruption.

The minister also emphasised sustainability, encouraging institutions to increase internally generated revenue through production and services, develop eco-friendly campuses and build resilient infrastructure.

He reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to supporting polytechnics through policy reforms, infrastructure upgrades and partnerships.

He further announced a special TETFund intervention this year to upgrade polytechnic engineering schools with state-of-the-art equipment, following a similar intervention for 12 medical colleges last year.

The APC in Kano State has appointed Baffa Babba Dan Agundi and Rabi’u Sulaiman Bichi as the Chairman and Co-Chairman of the E-Registration Membership Committee.

Inaugurating the 14-member committee headed by Engineer Rabiu Sulaiman Bichi, the Kano State APC Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, said other members of the committee include Abdul Adamu Fagge and Musa Ali Kachako.

The others are Shafi’u Abdullahi Darma, Ahmad Aruwa, Sanusi Sa’idu Kiru Majidadi, Khalid Ishaq Diso, Auwalu Ubale Minjibir, Fa’iz Alfindiki, Binta Rabi’u Spikin, Umar Muhd ​​Rabiu, Muhd ​​Tudun Wada Tweeter and Aminu Umar Dawakin Kudu as the Secretary.

Alhaji Abbas explained how the committee would function and urged the members of the committee to work hard to ensure the success of the project. He said the project would cover all the wards in the 44 Local Government Areas of the state.