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Lawmaker Alerts Nigerians of Cameroon’s Plan to Cede Parts of Adamawa State
By Tom Garba, Yola
In an effort to avert crisis between Nigeria and Cameron communities, the member representing Madagali/Michika Federal constituency in the green chambers of the national Assembly, Rt Zakaria Dauda Nyampa have alerted Nigerian government of Cameron plans to seize part of Adamawa state.
Dauda made the complain on a motion of public interest at the floor of the house that in Sini, a border community under Kamale ward, Michika Local area of Adamawa State that Cameronians are putting pillars.
Dauda’s petition before the hallow chamber made the house to sent a delegation to a fact finding led by the Chairperson adhoc community on international boundary dispute.
Dauda said the committee which was formed by the Honorable speaker Tahudeen Abbas were in Yola and paid a courtesy to the Governor of the state, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
He said Fintiri during the visit revealed also to the committee that some parts of Mubi, in Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government areas of the state the people of Cameron are making the same advances to claim those areas by encroach in their lands.
Dauda during an interview with our correspondent that his people are Nigerians and they want to remain so and he will not want to see sini ceding to the republic of Cameron.
He said the court judgment in 2003 of Sini to remain in Nigeria Republic still valid and cameroon Republic should respect the court’s decision.
He therefore urged the National boundary commission never to adjust the country’s map in favor of cameroon.
Barr Aji Abubakar Kamele who spoke on behalf of the people of Sinigari told the Lar’s delegation that the historical and geographical background to the dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon dated back in 15th November 1893 Germany Berlin conference.
The Sina Community solicitor said the position of the People of Sinagali/Sinaghwate villages under contention due to the demarcation activities of the Nigeria Boundary Commission (NBC) and Nigerian-Cameroon Mixed Commission (NCMC) responsible for the beaconing of the boundaries between the two countries, in Michika, Mubi South and Fufore Local Government of Adamawa State Nigeria is a long decision taken by them.
“In those plebiscites, held in February 1961, the population of the Northern Cameroons (Sinagali/Sinaghwate included) “decided to achieve independence by joining the independent Federation of Nigeria”, whereas the population of the Southern Cameroons (now a disputed Ambazonia) “decided to achieve independence by joining the independent Republic of Cameroon” (General Assembly resolution 1608 (XV) of 21 April 1961). By this UN resolution No: 1608 (IV) Sina village being freely chosen Nigeria and others have pledged sovereignty to the independent Nigeria. ” Kamale said
He continued to say that Nigeria claims sovereignty over areas in Lake Chad which include certain name villages to include Aisa kura, Ba Shaka Chika’a, Darak, Darak Gana, Doron Liman, Doron Mallam (Doro Kirta), Dororoya, Fagge, Garin Wanzam, Gorea Cahnji, Gorea Mutum, Chika’a, Darak, Darak Gana, Doron Liman, Doron Mallam (Doro Kirta),Dororoya, Fagge, Garin Wanzam, Gorea Changi, Gorea Gutun, Jribrillaram, Kirta Wulgo, Koloram, Logon Labi, Loko Naira, Mukdala, Murdas,and Sokotoram. It is now clear on records that Sina village was not listed as an area without definitively boundary.
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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
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
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
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.
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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President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar
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Exclusive: How Kano Govt. Withdraws Accreditation of 14 Journalists Covering Government House
Northern Power Outage: Kano Manufacturers Lose Over 100 Billion Naira, May Lay Off Workers
Government Declares Public Holiday
Civil Society Situation Room Applauds KANSIEC for Peaceful Conduct of Elections
Kano Assembly Describes Power Outage to North as Economic Sabotage
Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
Kano APC Youth Coalition, Nasir Ja’o’ji and Party Survival
Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93
President Tinubu Sacks UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor, Registrar
Boost for Nigeria’s Oil Production, As NNPC’s Utapate Crude Grade Hits Global Oil Market
Exclusive: How Kano Govt. Withdraws Accreditation of 14 Journalists Covering Government House
Northern Power Outage: Kano Manufacturers Lose Over 100 Billion Naira, May Lay Off Workers
Government Declares Public Holiday
Civil Society Situation Room Applauds KANSIEC for Peaceful Conduct of Elections
Kano Assembly Describes Power Outage to North as Economic Sabotage
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