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.

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.

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Tanimu Turaki, undertook a consultative visit to former Vice President Namadi Sambo at his Abuja residence on Tuesday. The move is part of broader efforts to reposition the party.

Following a closed-door meeting, Turaki informed journalists that the visit served to introduce the newly elected NWC members to Sambo and to brief him on the party’s current prospects and challenges in the wake of its recent National Convention in Ibadan.

He described the engagement as a critical step in restoring the PDP to its former stature as Africa’s largest political party and returning it to its “winning days.”

Turaki noted that the former Vice President offered substantial advice and guidance on rebuilding the party into a formidable platform. He highlighted Sambo’s continued commitment as a particularly significant outcome of the meeting.

“The most important assurance from His Excellency is that he is, and will remain, a dedicated member of the PDP,” Turaki stated. “He has promised to become more active in party affairs and has assured us of his availability whenever his attention is required.”

“We are encouraged that the leaders instrumental in the PDP’s past successes are firmly behind us,” he added.

Expressing confidence in the party’s revival, Turaki said that with the support of its founding figures, the PDP is poised to succeed in forthcoming elections, including the FCT Area Council polls and the off-cycle governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States.

When questioned about the possibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan contesting on the party’s ticket, Turaki reaffirmed the party’s decision to zone its presidential candidacy to Southern Nigeria.

He clarified that while the specific candidate is yet to be determined, the selection process will be “open, transparent, fair, and equitable.”

“Should anyone express interest in contesting, we assure Nigerians that they will be the ultimate deciders of who becomes the candidate,” Turaki said.