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Group Seeks Government Intervention On Over #500 Dispute

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A group of business women, have appealed to Kano state governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and the emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, to assist them, concerning the ongoing case at upper shari’a court Kofar Kudu, of over 500 million naira dispute.

The case between Halima Ibrahim (Leema) and Habiba Tijjani and 30 others commenced in September 2022, .

The group, claimed to have paid millions of naira to one Halima Ibrahim popularly known as Leema, for a joint order from China in respect of furnitures, kitchen utensils, toys and house hold items,but are yet to recieve the goods.

 

They explained that, the said Women refused to refund them and there by resort to taking the matter to Kofar Kudu upper shari’a court presided by Ustaz Khadi Ibrahim Sarki Yola.

Some of the women who spoke to radio Nigeria, Fatima Abdullahi Shehu , Rashida Kardam, Aishatu Abubakar, Aisha Rabi’u and Habiba Tijjani, Hassana Bello from Abuja,Adamawa, katsina,Gombe, Kaduna highlighted that,most of those affected reside in neighbouring states, and had to travel to Kano,each time there’s a court sitting.

They noted that,most of them, were arrested, others divorced by their husbands while about five out of those who ordered for goods, lost their lives due to tension as their customers keep pressuring them to refund the money.

 

They noted that, the huge amount of money was paid to Halima’s bank account in instalments, as she advertise products in her wattsapp group,then later demand for clearance fee, claiming that uncleared goods would be sold if the fee is not received within a short period.

The group stressed that,the Leema kept pledging to distribute the goods but after some months it became obvious that she is not ready to do so.Adding that,all efforts to get their money back proved abortive.

 

They stressed that, Halima Ibrahim has never appeared during the court sitting,which was adjourned several times as they were in court on Thursday where both the Judge and Halima’s lawyers were absent.

 

They appealed to Khadi Ibrahim Sarki Yola to assist them by expediting judgement,saying that as a Judge with proven integrity they believe that he would get to the root of the matter.

“We appeal to governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Khadimul Islam and Kano emirate council to come to our aid as we are in a tight situation,many people are threatening us, we lack peace of mind”

Radio Nigeria contacted Halima Ibrahim’s lawyers,Barrister Aliyu and Barrister Yunusa, but as at time of filing these report they are yet or respond to phone calls and text messages sent to them.

 

 

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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.

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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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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.

 

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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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

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The governing council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been dissolved by President Bola Tinubu.

The president dissolved the council and approved the removal of the institution’s vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh and the university registrar, Rosemary Nwokike.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said the action by Tinubu follows allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.

He also said that the council led by Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin was accused of bypassing due process to appoint an unqualified candidate, prompting federal intervention.

Onanuga said, “The sacking of the governing council and officials followed reports that the council illegally appointed an unqualified vice-chancellor without following due process.

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He added that following the controversial appointment, the Federal Government stepped in to address the rivalry between the university’s Senate and the governing council of the institution.

“The government expressed concern over the council’s apparent disregard for the university’s governing laws in its selection process”, Onanuga added.

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