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Kano warns ACF against parallel elders council

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The Kano State Government has cautioned the Arewa Consultative Forum against plans to establish a separate Kano Elders Council, warning that such a move would duplicate an existing structure already created by the state.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had in January 2024 announced the creation of the Kano Elders Advisory Council as a non-partisan platform for guidance on governance and development issues.

According to the government, efforts are ongoing to institutionalise the structure ahead of its formal inauguration.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the council is designed to serve as an apolitical body composed of highly respected personalities, including former governors, deputy governors, lawmakers, retired judges, traditional rulers, Ulamas, ex-service chiefs, and other distinguished elders of Kano origin.

Waiya stressed that the council was conceived as a neutral forum to provide wisdom, experience, and knowledge for the benefit of the people of the state.

“The Council is deliberately conceived as a neutral body without any political ambitions, standing instead as a collective forum for guidance, collaboration, and inclusive development,” the statement read in part.

The commissioner said the government appreciated the ACF’s intention to contribute to the state’s development but urged it and other interest groups to align with the already established framework.

“It is anticipated that the processes of formalising and institutionalising the Council’s structure will soon be concluded, after which Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf will officially inaugurate the Council,” he added.

Waiya reaffirmed the government’s commitment to an open-door policy and expressed readiness to work with partners to sustain peace, progress, and prosperity in Kano State.

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In January 2024, Yusuf announced the establishment of the Kano Elders Council as an advisory platform for the government.

According to a statement at the time by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, the council was designed to draw from the wealth of experience of Kano’s most accomplished figures.

The council’s membership includes former governors, deputy governors, Senate presidents, Speakers of the House of Representatives, Speakers and Deputy Speakers of the State House of Assembly, retired Supreme Court and Appeal Court justices, former chief justices of the state, and ex-secretaries to the state government.

Also listed were retired heads of the state civil service, traditional rulers, leaders of the Ulamas, business leaders, and former heads of security agencies from Kano.

Tofa said the elders “possess a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and experience, and his administration will deliberately seek to harness their versatile expertise.”

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Public officers are stealing Nigeria’s money every minute – EFCC boss

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says public officers steal funds every minute.

Olukoyede spoke in Abuja on Thursday at the 80th birthday celebration of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi.

He stated that the anti-graft agency receives over 20,000 corruption petitions every year, describing the scale of the theft detailed in many cases as shocking.

“I receive over 20,000 petitions in a year in respect to public corruption, all terrible. What is going on? Like every minute, public officers take money, and if you go through some of our case files you will weep.

“The way people take national resources and Nigerians are victims of these fraudulent activities. And we must come together for once in our lifetime and say no to the activities of some of our leaders,” Olukoyede said.

The EFCC boss noted that some public officers assume office with less than ₦100,000 in their accounts, but within three years, the agency traces millions of dollars to them.

He added that some individuals acquire hundreds of houses while in office, warning that corruption is crippling the nation.

Olukoyede stressed that public officers must be held accountable for their time in office, emphasizing that transparency must remain the guiding standard in public service.

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VIDEO: Police identify officer in viral video saying Obi can never be President

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an officer who appeared in a viral video making inappropriate remarks about Peter Obi and Igbo people while travelling on public transport.

The officer who has been identified as INSP. Osumah Frank, was filmed saying Obi or any Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

In a statement released today September 25, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola said the command has commenced appropriate disciplinary action against the officer in line with established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abimbola stated that the statements made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the position, views or official disposition of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.

She added that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated the position of the command that all its personnel are expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times. She further reaffirmed that wearing the Police uniform comes with a responsibility to uphold the dignity and integrity of the Force, and that the Command will not condone any conduct capable of bringing the Force into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Police.

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Court rejects suit seeking fresh police investigation into late singer Mohbad’s death

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fresh investigation into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation in a judgment delivered on Thursday, ruling that the foundation lacked the legal capacity to institute the suit.

The judge also described the application as speculative and lacking sufficient merit, noting that the foundation failed to produce the original police investigation report to support its claim that the earlier investigation was inadequate.

Justice Omotosho further cautioned lawyers handling ongoing cases against discussing matters before the court during media interviews or on social media, describing such conduct as professional misconduct.

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