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The Chairman of the Kano Online Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abubakar Abdulqadir Dangambo, has urged online journalists in the state to remain committed to ethical practice and uphold the principles of professionalism. Dangambo made the call during a chat with newsmen in Kano on Friday. He expressed concern over the rising cases of online newspaper editors engaging in blackmail, misinformation, and the use of pseudonyms to malign individuals and institutions. He described the trend as unethical and contrary to the ideals of responsible journalism. “There is balancing in journalism. You cannot report only one side of a conflicting story; doing so portrays bias. Unfortunately, some people are hiding under the name of Kano to publish unethical and blackmail-driven reports,” he said. Read Also: Kano Govt Explains Progress, Debunks Misleading Budget Claims Poor Capital Spending Exposes Governance Failure in Kano — Garba ICPC Grills Former Director Over Alleged Irregular Contract Appointment at FCCPC The NUJ Online Chapel chairman noted that journalism remains a pillar of societal development, stressing that progress is only possible when practitioners maintain integrity and sincerity in their work. Dangambo also appealed to online journalists operating outside the chapel’s membership to regularise their registration. He warned that unprofessional conduct by unregistered practitioners risks tarnishing the reputation of ethical and responsible online journalists in the state. “These online newspapers know themselves. They should register with us as soon as possible. We will not fold our arms while misconduct continues, and we will soon publish the names of our registered members,” he added.

The Nigerian Police Force arrested Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, former chairman of the Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, at his law firm on Zaria Road in Kano on Friday. Eyewitnesses described the arrest as dramatic, with police arriving in a truckload, fully armed and allegedly threatening to shoot anyone who intervened. Rimingado reportedly asked to see the arrest warrant or reasons for his detention, but the police declined. Read Also: Kano Govt Explains Progress, Debunks Misleading Budget Claims A lawyer present at the scene, Ridwan Zakariyya, said police tried to seize his phone and threatened to shoot him. The police team has since left the Bompai Police Headquarters for an unknown destination. Kano Police Command Spokesman CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa has requested time to verify the arrest details. (SOLACEBASE)

The Kano State Government has dismissed recent claims by the Chief of Staff to the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who also served as Commissioner for Information during the Ganduje administration, alleging weak sectoral performance in the 2025 third-quarter budget implementation report. This clarification was issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Alhaji Musa Sulaiman Shanono, during a press briefing held on Wednesday at the Ministry. He stated that the interpretation of the budget review published by an online newspaper in Kano was misleading, selective, and taken out of context. Shanono explained that the report, which suggested that sectors such as Water Resources, Health and Education recorded less than 40 percent capital performance from January to September 2025, failed to compare the figures with performance under the previous administration. He pointed out that a review of the 2022 third-quarter budget report—publicly available on the state’s budget portal—shows that the same sectors performed significantly worse under the previous government. Read Also: Poor Capital Spending Exposes Governance Failure in Kano — Garba ICPC Grills Former Director Over Alleged Irregular Contract Appointment at FCCPC Kano Police Arrest Former Anti-Corruption Chief Muhuyi Rimigado He noted that in 2022, the Ministry of Health, despite having a capital allocation of ₦18.8 billion, implemented only ₦468.6 million, representing just 2.5 percent. He added that the Ministry of Higher Education recorded zero capital performance during the same period. In contrast, the 2025 third-quarter performance shows progress under the current administration. Health recorded 12 percent, Education achieved 32.2 percent, while Water Resources posted 13.4 percent, figures that he described as signs of improvement rather than decline. The Commissioner further said that the Yusuf administration inherited deep-rooted structural and financial challenges, particularly in the power and water sectors. He highlighted the restoration of the Tiga Hydropower Project and the backlog of liabilities at the Challawa Power Plant, which included a one-million-dollar offshore debt and a ₦7 billion domestic obligation. He explained that the state’s power distribution grid previously stopped at Tamburawa without adequate off-takers, a gap that has now been addressed by extending the grid to Hadejia Road to boost distribution capacity. On water supply, Shanono disclosed that the government has procured ten advanced raw-water pumps—six for Challawa and four for Tamburawa—to improve water production across the metropolis. He also mentioned ongoing capacity-building efforts for Water Board engineers and technical staff. He added that similar improvements are underway in the education sector through renewed investment in infrastructure, teacher development, and learning facilities aimed at reversing years of decline. Reaffirming the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability, the Commissioner noted that Kano State continues to publish its quarterly budget performance reports within the required timeframe, giving the public full access to fiscal information. He assured residents that the Yusuf administration remains focused on rebuilding critical infrastructure, enhancing service delivery, and improving the overall socioeconomic wellbeing of the state.

Former APC’s deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 election in Kano state, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, has congratulated statesman Alhaji Tanko Yakasai on his 100th birthday. Murtala Sule Garo described Alhaji Tanko Yakasai as a towering figure in Nigeria’s political history and a beacon of wisdom for younger generations. According to Garo, Yakasai’s courage and unwavering commitment to national unity has continued to inspire leaders across the country. Related: Murtala Sule Garo Mourns Passing of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Dear President Tinubu, Murtala Sule Garo Matters Buhari: Nigeria lost a true patriot – Sule Garo He said, ”Alhaji Tanko Yakasai is a rare statesman whose contributions to nation-building spans decades. “His courage, forthrightness and patriotic convictions remain unmatched. We celebrate him today and pray for Allah’s continued blessings, protection and good health. “His contributions to the development of Kano state will forever be remembered. He is one of the leading figures who redefined politics in Kano state and Nigeria in general.” Garo prayed that Allah grant the nonagenarian more years of wisdom and impactful life.

Zone One Police Headquarters in Kano has announced the appointment of DSP Abdullahi Hussaini as the new Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, following a routine administrative reshuffle in the command. This was conveyed in a statement signed by CSP Bashir Muhammad, the outgoing PRO of the zone. DSP Hussaini succeeds CSP Bashir Mohammad, who has now been posted to serve as Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) in the Zonal Operations Department. Before this new role, DSP Hussaini served as the 2nd-in-Command (2IC) Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kano State Command. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Police Academy, Wudil, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Physics in 2018. Read Also: Kogi Police Commissioner Kankarofi, NBA Lokoja Strengthen Partnership on Justice Delivery The new ZPPRO has also completed specialized training, including the Operational Leadership and Command Course (OLCC) at the Police Staff College in Jos, which he completed in November 2025. Upon assuming duty, DSP Hussaini pledged to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and transparency, emphasizing the importance of building trust and cooperation between the police and the public. He assured the public of timely and accurate information dissemination and encouraged citizens to contact him at 07033093437 for police-public relations matters. The Zone One Headquarters urged the public to extend full cooperation to DSP Hussaini in his new role, aiming to strengthen effective communication and relations within the Zonal Headquarters.

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC), chaired by Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, has taken major disciplinary decisions following its 88th meeting held on December 1, 2025. In a statement on Wednesday, the spokesperson of the Kano State Judiciary, Baba Jibo Ibrahim, said the Commission adopted the findings and recommendations of the Judiciary Public Complaint Committee (JPCC), which investigated several petitions involving judicial personnel. According to the statement, Upper Shari’a Court Judge Umar Bala Musa of USC Dambatta was found to have delayed the release of the record of proceedings beyond the constitutionally mandated seven days, despite repeated requests over a three-month period. The Commission issued him a formal warning and directed him to ensure strict adherence to judicial ethics and constitutional obligations. Read Also: Kano Judiciary Gets New Acting Chief Registrar, Approves 30 Shari’a Court Judges The JSC also reviewed a petition involving Saifuddeen Mukhtar Abdullahi, a Principal Registrar at the Kano Multi-Door Courthouse, who was found to be entangled in a financial scandal linked to alleged misappropriation of cooperative investment funds. The probe uncovered forged witness signatures and conflicting financial records. The Commission accepted the JPCC recommendation for Saifuddeen’s referral to the police and placed him on interim suspension without pay pending investigation. In a related disciplinary case, the Commission received the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s investigation report indicting Kamal Ado, a Senior Clerical Officer attached to Kurna Sharia Court. He has been charged before the Federal High Court in Kano for alleged conspiracy to deal in illegal drugs, assaulting law enforcement officers, and tampering with exhibits. Findings showed he participated in an attack that vandalised an official vehicle and facilitated the unlawful release of a suspect. The Commission suspended him without pay pending the outcome of his criminal trial. The Commission also reviewed the disciplinary status of Ibrahim Adamu, who had earlier completed a six-month suspension. Having shown remorse and improved conduct, the Commission lifted the four-year promotion deferral previously placed on him and directed that he be considered for promotion when due, subject to passing the required examinations. Baba Jibo added that the Kano State Judicial Service Commission reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on misconduct and remains committed to integrity, discipline, and public accountability within the judiciary.

The Northern Youth Assembly (NYA) has strongly criticised a recent publication titled “Kano New Bandits Frontier”, describing it as sensational, misleading, and lacking empirical evidence. In a statement signed by NYA President Aliyu Mohammed and Secretary General Hafiz Garba, the group faulted the article authored by Clement A. Oloyede and published on December 2, 2025, saying it misrepresented the security realities in Kano State. According to the NYA, the report appeared designed to create unnecessary panic and smear the image of a state that has historically demonstrated resilience and resistance to insecurity. The assembly said the security challenges affecting border areas are rooted in historical failures under previous administrations, including the neglect of border intelligence, withdrawal of police personnel from vulnerable communities, and failure to address youth unemployment—factors they argued created fertile ground for criminal activities. Read Also: ACF Denies Endorsing Amnesty or Payments to Terrorists, Clarifies Comments by Bashir Dalhatu The NYA also alleged that police officers were redeployed away from known flashpoints to guard the Nassarawa royal graveyard, which was converted into an illegal refuge by a deposed emir, leaving several communities exposed to criminal infiltration. The group commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for adopting what it described as more coordinated and humane security strategies, particularly the SAFE CORRIDOR PROJECT, which has profiled and engaged over 5,000 repentant youths in community security and intelligence activities. It also highlighted the governor’s continued support to security agencies through logistics funding, surveillance tools, rapid-response structures, and the rehabilitation of abandoned security facilities. The statement further accused certain political actors of sabotaging the government’s efforts by exploiting the emirate crisis and influencing selective withdrawal of security personnel for political gains. These realities, it said, were ignored in the publication. The NYA urged members of the public to disregard what it described as a politically-coloured narrative and encouraged citizens to continue supporting the state government’s initiatives aimed at safeguarding peace and stability across Kano State.

The Chief of Staff to the immediate past APC National Chairman and former Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs in Kano State, Comrade Muhammad Garba, has criticised the NNPP-led administration over what he described as poor budget performance in the first three quarters of 2025. Garba was reacting to a budget review published by SOLACEBASE, which showed that key sectors such as water resources, health, and education recorded less than 40 per cent capital budget performance between January and September 2025. He said the findings revealed a wide gap between the administration’s public promises and its actual performance, describing the figures as evidence of what he called an administration that prioritises propaganda over governance. According to the report, the Ministry of Water Resources recorded only 13 per cent capital performance after spending ₦2.7 billion out of its ₦21.1 billion allocation. The review also indicated that the Kano State Water Board, which received ₦5.6 billion for capital projects, did not utilise any part of its allocation within the period. Read Also: Kano Announces School Closure, Releases Updated 2025/2026 Academic Calendar Garba described the development as “a shocking dereliction of duty,” noting that residents continued to suffer water scarcity across several local government areas. “It is tragic that a government which declared a state of emergency on water supply has failed to invest even one per cent of the Water Board’s allocation,” he said. He accused the administration of abandoning several ongoing projects initiated by the previous government, including the Tiga Hydropower Project designed to support water pumping and street lighting. The former commissioner further claimed that after discarding the more efficient IPP model, the government continued to pay millions of naira to KEDCO monthly for electricity — a situation he alleged may be benefiting certain individuals. Garba also faulted the administration’s performance in the education sector. He said that despite declaring a state of emergency and allocating the highest share of the budget to education, the results remained discouraging. According to the figures, the Ministry of Education recorded 32.2 per cent capital performance, while the Ministry of Higher Education achieved only 7.7 per cent. He said the administration’s focus on sponsoring selected students abroad appeared more like political patronage than a genuine strategy to strengthen the state’s education system. “Local schools remain underfunded, overcrowded, and poorly equipped, while completed projects like the Mega Secondary School along Court Road have been abandoned,” he said. Garba also expressed concern over the health sector’s performance, noting that only ₦7.9 billion of the ₦65.7 billion capital budget for health had been utilised by September 2025. He described the underinvestment as unacceptable for a state battling recurring cholera outbreaks and high infant and maternal mortality rates. “Failure to fund primary healthcare and water infrastructure is costing lives,” he added. He went on to criticise the quality of ongoing road projects, saying many of the works were hurried and poorly coordinated. He said the surface-scraping and overlay approach had created traffic congestion due to inadequate planning. Garba said the figures raised doubts about the state government’s ability to manage the proposed ₦1 trillion budget for 2025. “When a government cannot implement even half of its approved budget, proposing a trillion-naira budget becomes nothing more than a political performance,” he said. He urged the state government to prioritise transparency, fiscal discipline, and effective project execution in the remaining months of the fiscal year.