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Hoodlums carted away Ganduje’s corruption trial documents
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has paid an on the spot assessment visit to Kano State High Court that was vandalized by thugs during the nationwide protests some few days ago.
The Governor was conducted round the court premises by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Haruna Isah Dederi, Chief Registrar of the High Court, Alhaji Abdullahi Ado Bayero, and other High Court Judges of the State.
This was contained in a Press statement made available to newsmen in Kano by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa today.
The statement described the vandalization as a master-minded and staged-managed mission in which the hired miscreants carted away corruption charges documents on former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje who has been facing multiple charges before the state High Court.
“It is very unfortunate that enemies of Kano State hired undesirable elements to vandalized one of the historic public buildings with a mission of averting corruption charges against the Ag. National Chairman of APC and former governor of the state Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his family and aides.”
The statement added that the miscreants destroyed virtually all units of the High Court including the office of the state Chief Judge with loss accuring to more than one billion naira through stealing of office equipment, destroying offices, burning cars and other relevant materials crucial to the dispensation of justice.
Alhaji Abba Kabir called on youth in the state to desist from being used by detractors to engage in violence, rather they should concentrate in skills acquisitions for better future emphasizing that government will not relent in securing the lives and property of people of Kano State.
The Governor assured that Jiduciary as the last hope of the common man must be protected at all cost, he therefore directed for the immediate rehabilitation of the building with immediate effect and deployment of adequate security for effective justice delivery.
He commiserated with the Chief Judge, Dije Abdu Aboki and the entire Judiciary family for the ugly incident urging them to brace up to cover what was lost in the courts proceedings for the benefit of the common man.
Alhaji Abba Kabir commended people of the state for their support and cooperation to present administration, and prayed for sustenance of the tempo for peace, stability, and prosperity, and economic development.
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Breaking:Government Declares Monday As Another Public Holiday
Kano state Government North Western Nigeria has declared Monday 23rd September as public Holiday .
The signing of the Holiday was contained in a statement from the office of the Head of civil service.
In a statement signed by Abba Danguguwa Permanent secretary Human resources office of the Head of civil service Abba A Danguguwa said its in commemoration of the 7th day of the birth of the holy prophet .
Kano people celebrate it as Ranar Takutaha
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Shettima To Lead Nigeria’s Delegation To 79Th UN General Assembly
President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year.
The President has thus directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation.
President Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip to China and the United Kingdom, wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding.
At UNGA 79, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement to the General Assembly, attend important sideline events, and hold bilateral meetings.
In a statement by Special Adviser to the President on information and strategy Bayo Onanuga The high-level General Debate, with the theme “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations,” will run from Tuesday, September 24, through Saturday, September 28, 2024.
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Hon. Bichi Sponsors 200 Postgraduate Scholarships in Constituency
The Kabir Abubakar Bichi Foundation led by Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi, the member of the House of Representatives for Bichi Federal Constituency from Kano State and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, has sponsored 200 constituents for postgraduate studies in various Nigerian universities.
The secretary General of the Foundation Zahraddeen Bello stated this to newsmen in Kano
He said among the beneficiaries of the scholarship program are 37 PhD candidates and 163 students pursuing master’s degrees.
According to him ,the lawmaker has allocated over N46 million (N46,171,792.50) to fund the scholarships. His sponsorship initiative also includes providing support for students from Bichi Local Government Area studying in various Nigerian universities. Additionally, he sponsors all science and technical boarding students from Bichi and the distribution of educational and instructional materials to all SS 1 students of the constituency.
The distribution of beneficiaries spans several institutions, including:
1.Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (ATBU) – 3
2.Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – 19
3.Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil – 26
4.Al-Qalam University, Katsina – 3
5.Bayero University, Kano – 95
6.Federal University Dutse, Jigawa – 3
7.Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina – 22
8.Federal University of Technology, Minna – 5
9.Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola – 3
10National Open University of Nigeria – 1
11.Sa’adu Zungur State University, Gadau – 1
12.Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina – 2
13.University of Benin – 1
14.University of Ibadan – 1
15.University of Jos – 1
16.Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto – 1
17.Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano – 13
He pointed out that the initiative is part of Honourable Bichi’s broader commitment to enhancing educational opportunities in his constituency.
Accordingly ,the distribution of the postgraduate scholarship by Rep. Bichi through his foundation is a yearly gesture since his election as member of the House of representatives in 2019 and 2023 respectively .
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Hon. Bichi Sponsors 200 Postgraduate Scholarships in Constituency
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