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Man accused of divorcing friend’s wife
By Aminu Halilu T/Wada
A resident of Kabara ward in Kano city has been remanded in police custody for allegedly divorcing his friend’s wife without the knowledge of the friend.
Kariballah Yahaya Lawan is accused of divorcing the wife of Musa Dahiru resident of Kura town via a phone call.
Musa Dahiru told an Upper Sharia Court that he was in Lagos on December 11, 2018 when his wife called him to acknowledge the receipt of a message informing her that he has divorced her.
He told the court that he denied ever sending the message and when he traced the phone number he found that it belonged to his friend Kariballah Yahaya Lawan.
Thereafter he called Lawan who admitted that he had indeed sent the message, said Dahiru.
However after some days Lawan and some police officers visited the plaintiff and intimidated him to withdraw the allegation, Dahiru added.
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The defendant however denied the charge.
He said his friend was using the allegation to smear his name after falling out over a financial issue.
Lawan told the court that both of them work for an organisation called Human Rights Watch of Nigeria, which appointed Dahiru to set up its office in Kura.
Dahiru however misappropriated the money to other purposes, Lawan said.
The defendant called the plaintiff but Dahiru’s wife picked up the phone and told him that she would inform when he returned, Lawan said.
He added that he was shocked when Dahiru called him later accusing him of divorcing his wife.
He therefore took the case to Kura police station for resolution.
The presiding judge, Saminu Kamilu, adjourned hearing and ordered the defendant to be remanded until the police got a recording of the traced phone call.
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The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
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In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
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