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Kano anti-corruption agency insists on probing Emir Sanusi despite court order
Nasiru Yusuf
Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has vowed to continue with an investigation against Emir Muhammad Sanusi II despite a federal high court judgment that voided the preliminary report on the monarch’s probe.
Reacting to the verdict, Executive Chairman of the commission Muhyi Magaji Rimingado told journalists on Monday that the court ruling did not prevent the PCACC from proceeding with its investigation on Mr Sanusi and submitting a report after hearing from him.
According to him, the Commission will explore the two available options of either appealing the judgment “as there are numerous grounds of appeal” or inviting the emir in compliance with the court ruling.
“I wish at this juncture to remind gentlemen of the media that the whole essence of the report under reference is on the basis of obstruction of the Commission’s investigation by the applicant which hinders the progress of the process.
“Finally the Commission is exploring suitable options available at its disposal as the matter is still under investigation,” Mr Rimingado said.
The state ant-graft commission is investigating Mr Sanusi for alleged misappropriation of public funds, which it said amounted to N3.5 billion and also recommended the emir’s suspension pending the outcome of its probe.
However, the monarch had filed a lawsuit against PCACC, the governor of Kano State and the state Attorney-General in suit No. FHC/KN/CS/102/2019.
Mr Sanusi had asked the court to declare that the findings of PCACC contained in its preliminary report issued on June 6, 2019, were a breach of his fundamental right to fair hearing and contrary to the rules of natural justice.
Granting the emir’s prayers, a federal high court dismissed the preliminary report released by the commission recommending the suspension of the emir pending the outcome of the final investigation.
The court ruled that the PCACC did not give Mr Sanusi an opportunity to be heard before releasing the report on him, adding that such an omission was against the principle of fair hearing.
Therefore, the presiding judge, Justice O.A. Egwuata quashed the interim investigation report on the basis of non-invitation of the emir which he said, had violated Mr Sanusi’s fundamental human right to fair hearing.
Justice Egwuata also awarded a sum of N200,000 to the emir as cost of instituting the suit against the commission.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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