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Kano Community Accuses Emirate Council of Plan To Convert Eid Ground To Plots
Darmanawa Community of Kano State in Tarauni Local Government have accused Kano Emirate council of making plans to convert the only Eid-Ground being used by the community for years into plots of land.
The Spokesperson of the community Tijjani Yahaya made the lamentation while addressing Newsmen in Kano.
He said for years the Eid-Ground was given as a public property by the Late Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero to be used for performing Eid-Congregational prayers.
He said the scenario started when representatives of Ado- Bayero Royal Trust fund came to tell them of cutting up the land and conversion as plots.
As a community, we did not agree on how can someone come from the Kano Emirate council that is supposed to protect the dignity of the Eid-Ground came to tell us of plans to convert the Eid Prayer Ground into plots
Then we sought an audience with the Emir of Kano to discuss the matter.
According to Tijjani Yahaya, the Emir asked the matter to be investigated and, later they sat with the Sarkin Shanun Kano and later Makaman Kano Abdullahi Sarki Ibrahim to sort out the issue for resolution.
Then we were told the Eid ground belongs to the Kano Emirate Council and they told us they will not stop converting the place into plots.
Tijjani Yahaya , The community Spokesperson
Tijjani Yahaya noted that they have been up and down on the issue since the 11th of November 2020 for the amicable resolution of the matter.
The spokesperson of the community said they later took the issue to Kano state Anti-corruption commission, with evidence of the number of the plot showing it as a public property with documents from Kano Bureau of land management.
But the state Anti-corruption told them that the Eid-Ground belongs to the Kano Emirate council.
When we heard the last issue from Kano Anti-corruption of saying the Eid ground belongs to emirate council we were scared despite the evidence we presented.
The community further called on the Kano State government to stop the Kano emirate council from converting the Eid-ground as a plot of land for building houses.
He said they assured the state government of their plan to continue utilizing the land for the use of the community as Eid-Ground.
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Tijjani Yahaya said they just wake up on 30th December and saw someone with aid of some police personnel cutting down the trees that provide shade to t Eid –ground which signifies the commencement of the Eid ground conversion as a plot of land.
When contacted by the Nigerian Tracker, The Sarkin Shanun Kano Shehu Muhammad said all available evidence has shown that the Eid Ground belongs to the Kano Emirate council.
He said the complainants should also tender their evidence that the land belongs to their community.
According to Sarkin Shanu the Divisional police officer has documented in possession the ownership of the land by the Kano Emirate council, and he has been waiting for the members of the community to tender their evidence too
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Journalist Hit by Metal Debris from Ongoing Construction – Kano Govt
The attention of Kano state government has been drawn to a one sided media report bya section of the media revealing that a journalist, with the state own Television station, attached to Government house was hit by a stray bullet.
The incident, which occurred amidst a flurry of misinformation, sparked widespread concern and speculation regarding the safety of journalists covering events at the government house.
However, the government will like to emphatically say that journalists are not under threat in Kano government house. It is however worthy of note to caution journalists to ensure credible source while reporting any development and avoid unnecessary sensational angle that can mislead the public.
For clarity purpose, Naziru Yau, the reporter of the state television station was not hit by any stray bullet.
Instead, he sustained injuries from the metal debris emanating from an ongoing construction at the Kano State Government House, an area that has been barricaded for caution.
The truth of the incident emerged when medical professionals at the government house clinic disclosed the true nature of Mr. Naziru’s injuries.
The journalist, Mr. Naziru, expressed gratitude for the prompt medical attention he received and thanked well-wishers for their concern during his recovery.
Let me emphasized the need for journalists to remain vigilant while carrying out their duties, especially in environments where construction activities pose potential hazards.
We thereby dispel any rumor that had sparked outrage and call for increased safety measures for journalists covering sensitive events.
We also need to underscores the importance of accurate reporting and thorough investigation in mitigating misinformation and maintaining public trust.
In response to the incident, Sanusi Bature the Director General Press at the Kano State Government House have assured the public of their commitment to ensuring the safety of all individuals within the premises and the state in general.
Additionally, have pledged to review and enhance existing safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
As investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident, we urge the public to refrain from spreading unsubstantiated claims and to rely on verified information from credible sources.
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Journalist Hit by Stray Bullet at Kano Government House
A stray bullet has struck a journalist from Abubakar Rimi Television, who was serving at Kano Government House.
The journalist, Naziru Idris Yau, confirmed the incident to NIGERIAN TRACKER. He recounted that while they were waiting after a function with some of his colleagues, chatting close to their usual gathering spot at the last Government House gate, he was hit by the bullet.
After an examination at the Government House clinic, the ARTV journalist confirmed to NIGERIAN TRACKER that he is hale and hearty, evident even from his voice.
No security agency or Government House public relations department has yet commented on the incident as of the time of filing this report or the origin of the bullet.
The incident occurred amidst the celebration of World Press Freedom Day, which is observed every 3rd of May by the United Nations.
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End of an era: Reader’s Digest UK closes after 86 years
Reader’s Digest UK has ceased operations after 86 years of publication. The monthly magazine, known for its health tips, financial advice, and recipes, closed due to the “unforgiving magazine publishing landscape” and the company’s inability to withstand the financial pressures.Once a market leader with a circulation of over 1 million copies per month in the UK in 2000, the publication’s readership had declined sharply in subsequent years, dropping to under 200,000 copies recently.The closure marks the end of an era for the iconic magazine, which was founded in the US in 1922 and first published in the UK in 1938.The editor-in-chief cited the “relentless change” in the media industry and the need for companies to “continuously seek out and implement innovations” to survive.The closure of Reader’s Digest UK serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of adaptability in the face of a rapidly evolving landscape.
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