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Kano Auditor General Hosts Maiden Local Government Audit Forum to Strengthen Transparency and Accountability

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In his efforts to ensure accountability, transparency, and open government policy, the Office of the Auditor General for Local Government Councils in Kano State held the maiden edition of the Audit Forum on the 44 Local Government consolidated financial report for the year ended 31st December, 2024.

Ahmed Tijjani Abdullahi, the Auditor General for Local Government in Kano State, said the forum marked a significant step in their collective commitment to strengthening accountability, enhancing transparency, and improving the financial management systems that guide service delivery at the grassroots level in the state.

“Local government remains the closest tier of government to our people, and their ability to plan, manage, and report on public resources has a direct impact on development outcomes in our communities. As such, the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of their financial statements are not mere administrative requirements; they are essential tools for informed decision-making, public trust, and sustainable development,” said Ahmed Tijjani.

He commended the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the Kano State House of Assembly led by Speaker Jibrin Ismail Fargore, as well as the Public Accounts Committee, for their cordial relationship and support at all times.

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In a remark, the Kano State Auditor General, Alhaji Rabi’u Yusuf, said the program was organized to analyze the audited 2024 financial statements of the 44 Local Governments, which had already been sent to the Kano State House of Assembly.

According to him, the program, which had in attendance all state and local government financial managers, civil society organizations, and journalists, thoroughly discussed all the nitty-gritty of public fund management.

“For six years, the Kano State Government has been holding the State Audit Forum. Now, with the commitment of the Executive Governor of Kano State, we are holding it at the Local Government level so that Kano residents will hold the managers of their funds accountable. As Nigerian Local Government autonomy is here to stay, this forum will support executives at the local level to ensure maximum utilization of people’s funds,” said Rabi’u Yusuf.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Ali Ben Umar, said the findings and recommendations contained in the Annual Report of the Auditor General are designed to strengthen Public Financial Management in the Local Government Councils of the State and help improve governance, accountability, transparency, and integrity in performance.

Ben Umar said the core objectives of the Annual Audit Forum include promoting transparency and accountability by ensuring that the Local Government Councils are accountable for their actions and use public resources responsibly; improving efficiency and effectiveness by identifying waste, promoting good practices, and evaluating performance; strengthening good governance by helping the Local Government Councils to improve service delivery; and enhancing public trust by instilling confidence among citizens and stakeholders that public resources are managed well and public services are delivered effectively.

Declaring the forum open, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Tukur Muhammad Fagge, assured the lawmakers’ commitment to supporting both state and local government auditors in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.

He said the Assembly will ensure standard practices of financial management, transparency, and accountability in running the affairs of the state.

 

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Group warns Kwankwaso Against Using Social Media Handlers To undermine security and public order in Kano .

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The Kano Peace Coalition Group, has uncovered a report on how the Leader of Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, allegedly manipulate Youth groups to create uncertainty and chaos in the ancient City of Kano.

The State Coordinator of the Group, Datti Datti Tukur, said in a release, Tuesday, that the Youth’s who are members of Kwankwasiyya Movement from the branches of the Social Media, have recently taken on their accounts attacking prominent political figures including the state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Abdullahi U GANDUJE and anyone that disagrees with his self serving political philosophy.
The group specifically singled out a case in which the Kwankwasiyya handlers degnirated the personality of Gov Yusuf depicting him in female attires wearing makeup.

Datti further added that, One of the characters involved in these atrocities was Abba Ibrahim Hussain aka Aiha, a notorious cyber stalker allegedly on the payroll of KWANKWASO.

“Available record shows that Hussain has been charged to a Magistrate Court 47 Zungeru Road, and reminded in Prison on 23 February 2026 for the offences of Cyber Bullying, Stalking and inciting public disturbances” by the DSS kano command.

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Similarly the Group also cited a case of one Abdulmajid Danbilki Kwamanda who was cautioned in the past by the security operatives for allegedly being used by Kwankwaso to denigrate the character of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and creat tension in the state.

The group further added that “Despite clear facts against him, Danbilki was neither detained nor harassed by the security Agency”.

They said, reports available to them, also identified one Samir Sani Hanga, Son of the Senator representing Kano Central, Sani Hanga, who was also accused of Cyber Bullying and Staking but cautioned by the security to desist from such criminal behavior in the presence of his father.

“Investigation also uncovered the involvement of one Abdullahi Aminu Warkal, another Kwankwasiyya social media handler who was alleged to have been harassed by the Security operatives.

“Report however indicated that Warkal was invited by the security agency to explain how he defrauded the government of N10 Million.

The Coordinator, appealed to Amnesty International who was said to have issued a statement alleging harassment of Political opponents in Kano to verify every claim with the spirit of fairness and professionalism before taking stand to avoid compromising the group’s reputation and credibility.

“That as a respected INGO, Amnesty International should not allow itself to be compromised by anybody but including KWANKWASO.”
The need to investigate and verify claims before rushing to the press is sacrosanct and complementary to the efforts of security agencies towards eradicating the menace of cyber bullying and disrespect for constituted authority.

He said, “Kano is a respected State with People of dignity, integrity and religious consciousness. No one will be happy to see some misguided individuals sponsored to disrespect elders and leaders. The Amnesty International should look at the issues of cyber bullying, stalking and incitement that clearly violates the law.

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President Tinubu Decorates Disu as New IGP

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decorated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, with his new rank at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The decoration took place during the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday and attended by top government officials and some family members of the new acting IGP.

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With the swearing-in, the Acting IGP, Disu becomes Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police.

His appointment follows the resignation of the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

The Presidency linked Egbetokun’s resignation to pressing family considerations.

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BREAKING: DSS Stalls Own Case Against El-Rufai, Claims Ex-Governor Not in Their Custody

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the scheduled arraignment of Nasir el-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State, until April 23.

Mr. el-Rufai is facing a three-count charge brought by the Department of State Services (DSS) related to the alleged unlawful interception of a telephone conversation. The charges stem from comments the former governor made during a television interview.

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The court had initially set Wednesday, February 25, for his arraignment. However, during Wednesday’s proceedings, Mr. el-Rufai was not produced in court.

Oluwole Aladedoyin, counsel for the prosecution, informed the court that the former governor is currently being detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in connection with a separate matter.

“Unfortunately, the defendant is with the ICPC, and I do not know how far the investigation with the ICPC has gone,” Mr. Aladedoyin explained to the court.

The charges against the former governor pertain to an alleged breach of the Cybercrimes Act.

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