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Kano Explosion: Igbo leaders beg  residents to remain calm, shun rumor mongers

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Igbo leaders  under the aegis of Igbo Community Association, ICA Kano, on Tuesday  has appealed  for restraints, in the aftermath of the explosion that rocked a residential building located at  Aba by  court road,in Sabon Gari axis of the ancient city of Kano.

The President General , ICA Kano, Donatus Nwugo in a chat with  our reporter  at the scene of the incident urged residents to remain calm in the face of daunting challenges  invoked  courtesy of the explosion.

According to him, relevant government agencies are vigilant and were on  top of the situation, while urging residents to go about their businesses with our fear.

In his words “ we are appealing to our people and all those conducting their  activities in the city of Kano to please go about their business in peace.

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“we ask them to shun fear, panic, or any moves that is targeted  to cause panic,  they should go about their activities with our fear.”

Nwugo reassured that traditional rulers, the ICA  in conjunction with all critical stakeholders  are working in a coordinated manner to ensure peace continue to reign across the ancient city.

He applaud the state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for the prompt response that was given to the unfortunate incidence that occurred in Sabon Gari, in the early hours of Thursday.

 

“our traditional ruler , Igwe Boniface Ibekwe as usual  has risen to the challenge to make sure all that needs to be done has been done, we are working with all other traditional leader to make sure all  issues are addressed squarely .

He applaud security agencies and their egg heads, alongside emergency relief service providers for their sacrifices

“our security agencies were timely in their response  and were highly professional in how they handled the situation today at Aba road by Court road, they  should be commended.

“in all we must warmly thank Kano state government under the leadership of governor Abdullahi  Umar Ganduje, and his deputy, Naisru Gawuna, who strongly stood by us in our hard moments.

He further urged Ndi-Igbo to refute any form of incitement, rumor mongering,  fake news and nefarious attempts to spread cheap rumor and blackmail to usurp public peace ,stressing that security agencies will continue to furnish the populace with relevant information on developments surrounding  the explosion..

The Igbo community leader prayed that God will grant repose to the soul of those who loss their lives in the Thursday explosion and grant their families the fortitude to bear the irreparable  loss.

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges NFF to Retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach

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Former international, Mutiu Adepoju, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep Augustine Eguavoen in charge of the Super Eagles.

Eguavoen took charge of the Super Eagles in interim capacity in September.

The 59-year-old guided the team to qualify for AFCON 2025 with three wins, two draws and one defeat.

The NFF are reportedly still planning to hire a foreign coach for the three-time African champions.

Adepoju however said his former teammate should stay in charge of the team.

“I would rate him very well. Number one, we’ve qualified for the AFCON, which is one of the objectives,” he told Brila FM.

“I would say he has done well and is still doing well.

“They should keep encouraging him. I believe he’s getting things done, I will rate him high, let just keep supporting him.”

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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Late Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi

 

A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

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Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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