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KPF:Expert Links Nigeria’s Security Challenges to Neglect of Indigenous Values

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A Professor of History at Bayero University, Kano, Tijjani Naniya, has attributed Nigeria’s lingering security challenges to the neglect of the core values of traditional administration.

Naniya made the assertion on Sunday during the second anniversary celebration of the Kano Patriotic Front, popularly known as Rundunar Kishin Kano, held at the Kano Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair Complex.

According to him, the modern political system has sidelined traditional rulers, with political leaders no longer recognising them as partners in the administration of public affairs.

He argued that the exclusion of traditional institutions from governance has weakened grassroots administration and community-based security mechanisms, thereby worsening insecurity across the country.

Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the occasion and Chairman of the Northern Reform Organization, Alhaji Gidado Mukhtar, urged Kano residents to reflect on how the state’s long-standing values have been eroded.

Mukhtar recalled that under the former Native Authority system, Kano recorded significant achievements in governance and service delivery. He said the Native Authority owned and managed public institutions such as native courts, police, printing press, schools, agricultural and grazing reserves, abattoirs, industrial zones, hospitals, cattle vaccination centres, water treatment plants, and forest resources, all under the supervision of the Kano Emirate system.

He attributed the success of the Native Authority system to trust, justice, accountability, and contentment among leaders at the time, noting that traditional rulers now largely serve ceremonial roles, as many of their responsibilities have been transferred to constitutional governments.

Mukhtar called on the public to re-examine past governance structures in order to identify where mistakes were made and how recurring problems can be addressed.

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Also speaking, a private security expert, Dr. Yahuza Getso, said Nigeria’s security challenges have not been given the attention they deserve.

He advocated strengthening local and community policing to curb drug abuse and trafficking, stressing the need for residents to monitor activities within their communities and report suspicious movements to security agencies.

Getso noted that security is a collective responsibility and urged citizens to know their neighbours and remain vigilant. He cited examples from some Asian countries where community-driven development and local security structures have proven effective in addressing crime.

He also raised concerns over security threats in some Kano markets, including Kurmi Market, and certain motor parks, while commending the Kano State Government for taking steps to address the situation.

In his presentation, Dr. Sulaiman Isyaku Muhammad of the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, Federal University Dutse, called for a return to traditional security systems as a viable strategy for addressing Nigeria’s persistent security challenges.

He explained that indigenous security structures, which were rooted in community participation and local intelligence, played a significant role in maintaining peace in the past. According to him, adapting these traditional mechanisms to complement modern security frameworks would strengthen crime prevention and enhance grassroots security across the country.

In his address, Major General Ibrahim Sani (rtd.) said the Kano Patriotic Front was established to restore Kano’s historic role as a major economic, commercial, and cultural hub in sub-Saharan Africa, recalling the state’s past prominence as a key trade centre in Africa.

He explained that the association focuses on interventions in security, water and sanitation, education, healthcare, tree planting, and digitisation. He noted that the group has made progress in curbing Daba activities in parts of Kano metropolis through youth empowerment and skills acquisition programmes.

Sani added that the association has also supported agricultural activities, water projects, women empowerment, and environmental sustainability, while urging residents to preserve the legacy of late General Murtala Mohammed and embrace digitisation for relevance in the modern era.

Meanwhile, Khalifa Aminu, a beneficiary of the Kano Patriotic Front, said the Chairman of the association played a crucial role in nurturing his innovation skills. With the encouragement and mentorship of the retired military officer, he was able to develop sensor-based space glass and other technological solutions, describing the support as vital to his personal growth and creative development.

He further urged wealthy individuals and government officials to emulate this gesture by supporting the younger generation, noting that such initiatives would help address community challenges and empower youths to become self-reliant.

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‎China, Nigeria Mark Friendship with Joint Cultural Mural

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‎A colourful mural celebrating both China’s National Day and Nigeria’s Independence Day has been unveiled at an overseas project site, serving as a vivid symbol of the enduring friendship between the two nations.
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‎The artwork, jointly produced by Chinese and Nigerian staff, features builders dressed in traditional Chinese costumes and Nigerian ethnic attire holding hands and dancing together.
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Above them, fireworks and white doves of peace illuminate the sky, while the inscription “10.1” highlights the dual significance of October 1, the China’s National Day and Nigeria’s Independence Day.
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‎On the left side of the mural, ancient Chinese architecture, red lanterns and auspicious cloud motifs showcase Chinese heritage.
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On the right, red earth, coconut palms and African drums reflect Nigeria’s cultural identity. Flowing ribbons weave across the painting, symbolising unity and shared destiny.
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‎Project officials described the mural as a “living testament” to cooperation at the frontline of development. They said it embodies mutual trust and support as workers from both countries overcome challenges together.
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‎The initiative underscores cultural integration and partnership, with both sides pledging to continue working hand in hand to strengthen ties.
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“Celebrating two festivals as one, we march forward with one heart,” a statement read, emphasising the commitment to write new chapters of friendship along the path of cooperation.
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‎The mural, rooted in the overseas project site, stands as a reminder of the brotherly bond between China and Nigeria, and the shared vision of building together for a brighter future.

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Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso Celebrates Senator Lado @60, Says Is A Political Dogma

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From Muhammad Kabir Kano

The spokesperson of Political Appointees Forum from Kano State, Dr. Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has described Senator Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on National Assembly Matters (Senate), who also doubles as the Chairman of the Appointees, on his 60th birthday, as a Political Blog who plays the game with maturity and respect.

Kwankwaso who also describes Senator as Political Dogma, praised his contributions to democratic governance, humanitarian services and national development.

“Senator Lado is a dependable public servant and accomplished legislator whose experience had helped strengthen relations between the Executive and the Senate and also steer ship the activities of the Political Appointees with huge respect and understanding”,

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He said it is on notice that Lado served in the Senate for four years before his by late President Buhari on Relief agency and subsequent appointment as Tinubu’s liaison officer in the upper chamber of the National Assembly.

Lado represented Kano Central Senatorial District in the Seventh National Assembly from 2011 to 2015, where he served as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works.

Lado facilitated several constituency projects, including the Kundila Bridge, popularly known as Gadar Lado, in Kano State. His contributions to humanitarian services through his previous roles as Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, and Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).

He said Lado contributed to protecting vulnerable Nigerians, combating human trafficking and improving the welfare and rehabilitation of displaced persons.

Kwankwaso further commended the senator’s humanitarian initiatives through the Ladon Alheri Foundation, particularly in education, healthcare, women’s economic empowerment, rural water supply and support for disadvantaged communities.

” Lado’s contributions across public service reflected his commitment to national development and the welfare of Nigerians”, he added.

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EFCC Reopens Atiku’s Alleged Financial Crimes Probe

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened its investigation into allegations against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following a petition by former House of Representatives member, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, seeking his prosecution over alleged financial crimes.

The petition seeks to revive a case dating back to 2006, asking the anti-graft agency to revisit its investigation under former chairman, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and consider a subsequent report by a United States Senate subcommittee.

Speaking on the development, Agbonayinma said the EFCC had acknowledged his petition, dated August 27, 2026, and received on September 1. Filed through his lawyer, Chief Hannibal Egbe Uwaifo, SAN, the petition asks the commission to reactivate its earlier report and act on the allegations.

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The former lawmaker appeared at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, where he adopted the petition and answered questions from investigators.

Agbonayinma said the matter should not be allowed to remain unresolved.

“I want to thank Nigerians, the EFCC, and those praying for me in this struggle. The laws are meant for both the rich and the poor. After the EFCC has done a fantastic job, it should not be kept under the table,” he said.

In the petition, Agbonayinma urged the EFCC to revisit its September 2006 report on Atiku and a February 4, 2010, report by the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, arguing that both documents should form the basis for renewed action.

The petition alleged that the EFCC had previously indicated that Atiku could face prosecution after leaving office as vice-president, when his constitutional immunity ceased to apply, but that no prosecution followed.

Agbonayinma described the alleged failure to act as a dereliction of duty and argued that pursuing the matter would demonstrate the commission’s resolve to hold politically influential figures accountable.

He also disclosed that he had petitioned US President Donald Trump over the allegations.

The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, had yet to respond to messages seeking an update on the investigation as of the time of filing this report.

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