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EFCC arraigns woman for N13m investment fraud in Kano

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Nasiru Yusuf

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kano Zonal Command on Monday arraigned Rashida Ibrahim Usman before Justice Maryam Ahmed Sabo of the Kano State High Court sitting in Milla Road, Bompai.

KANO FOCUS reports that the defendant was arrested by operatives of the Commission following a complaint by one Hajiya Wasila who alleged that sometime in April 2018 she was introduced to the defendant by her sister, Pricia Shaaibu with the information that she is a well-connected businesswoman who runs a business called Golden Premier Club.

Subsequently, the defendant invited the complainant to Abuja where she explained the details of the business to her.

The complainant showed interest in the business and invested the total sum of N13, 780,000 in five instalments through the defendant’s account domiciled in Diamond Bank Plc with account N0. 0099629622.

However, after investing the money, the defendant neither gave any dividends to the complainant nor returned her capital.

The charge reads, “that you Rashida Ibrahim Usman sometime in the year 2018 at Kano, Kano State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court with intent to defraud, did obtain the sum of Thirteen Million Seven Hundred and Eighty Thousand Naira Only from one Hajiya Wasila Shuaibu via your account No. 0099629622 bearing Rashida Ibrahim Usman, under the false pretence that the said sum will be invested in the business of buying and selling Coupons, fact which you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(1)(a) and punishable under Section 1(3) of Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud related offences Act, 2006.”

The defendant pleaded “not guilty” to the charge.

In view of her plea, prosecuting counsel, Zarami Muhammad, asked the court to remand the defendant in custody and fix a date for trial to commence.

But the defence counsel, Abdullahi Muhammad, informed the court that he has filed an application for the bail of his client, and urged the court to grant her bail.

Justice Sabo granted bail to the defendant in the sum of two million Naira and two sureties in like sum.

The sureties must have movable or immovable properties worth five million Naira within Kano.

The matter has been adjourned till October 25, 2021, for trial.

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Dangambo Leads as NUJ Inaugurates Kano Online Media Chapel

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, has inaugurated the Kano Online Media Chapel, marking a new chapter for digital journalism in the state.

The inauguration ceremony, held on Sunday at the NUJ Secretariat, was attended by top government officials, media executives, and stakeholders, including the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ambassador Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, and the NUJ Kano Council Chairman, Comrade Suleiman A. Dederi.

During the event, the following officials were sworn in to lead the new Chapel:

Chairman: Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo (Publisher, Independent Post)

Vice Chairman: Kahdija Aliyu (Publisher, Paradigm News)

Secretary: Isiyaku Ahmad (Publisher, Stallion Times)

Assistant Secretary: Zahrau Nasir Ahmed (Publisher, Daily Watch 24)

Financial Secretary: Zainab Abdurrahman Mai Agogo (Publisher, Kakaki24)

Treasurer: Abbas Yushau Yusuf (Publisher, Nigeria Tracker)

Auditor: Musa Ahmad Durumin Iya (Publisher, Alifijir News)

In his acceptance speech, Chairman Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve, emphasizing that the Online Media Chapel would not compete with traditional media but complement it.

He stressed the importance of promoting ethical, responsible, and impactful journalism in the digital era, pledging to uphold the highest standards of truth, fairness, and integrity.

“We are committed to fostering professionalism, unity among practitioners, and building the capacity of online journalists to meet global standards,” Dangambo said.

Commissioner Waiya described the inauguration as a historic moment for Kano State, reaffirming the government’s commitment to supporting media reforms. He called on all online practitioners to embrace unity and professionalism, promising that all necessary support would be provided to strengthen the Chapel.

The formation of the Kano Online Media Chapel is seen as a major milestone aimed at uniting online journalists under one umbrella to ensure the delivery of authentic, reliable, and development-driven information to the public.

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NDLEA Intercepts over 2 million pills of tramadol in Kano

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday nabbed a 60-year-old grandma Safiya Shamsu at Samegu area of Kumbotso LGA with 5.6kg skunk, a strain of cannabis. 

 

KANO FOCUS reports that the Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA Headquarters Femi Babafemi announced this in a statement issued on Sunday.

 

The statement added that another suspect Muntari Labaran, 35, was taken into custody following the seizure of 100 litres of codeine syrup from him at Yalwa quarters of Dala LGA.

 

“In another major interdiction in Jigawa state with a follow up operation in Kano, NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence on Wednesday 23rd April seized consignments of opioids being moved from Kano to Niger Republic and Yobe state through Jigawa.

 

“The psychoactive substances were being moved in a Toyota Sienna vehicle marked ABJ 182 NW at about 2:30am on Wednesday along Kano- Ringim road, Gumel town when anti-narcotic officers on patrol intercepted them with two suspects: Abba Ibrahim, 28, and Shuaibu Umar, 29 arrested.

 

“Recovered from the Sienna vehicle were 200,000 pills of tramadol 250mg and 217,500 capsules of pregabalin. A swift follow up operation in Kano led to the arrest of the supplier, 41-year-old Jamilu Muhammad, at his residence located at Mil Tara, Layin Technical area of Kano while additional 1,584,000 pills of tramadol 250mg stacked inside a Nissan 18-seater bus marked DAL 372 XA and a room in his house were discovered and evacuated. This brings the total number of the recovered opioids to 2,001,500 pills,” the statement added.

 

While commending the officers and men of Kano,and some Commands of the Agency for the arrests and seizures of the past week, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) equally praised their counterparts in all the commands across the country for ensuring a fair balance between their drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts.

 

 

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Kano Pilgrims board to Begin Airlift to Saudi Arabia May 13

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The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the airlift of pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise will officially commence on May 13, 2025.

The Chairman of the Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, revealed this during an inspection visit to Hajj training centers in Ungogo and Bichi Local Government Areas.

The visit was part of the state’s preparations for a smooth and successful Hajj operation this year.

Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u stated that, according to the schedule released by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Kano State will be among the first to begin the airlift of pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, using Max Air airline.

He emphasized that the Board had concluded all necessary arrangements ahead of time to guarantee a seamless transportation process and to ensure the welfare of pilgrims throughout the exercise.

Speaking during the visit, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Yusif Lawan, urged intending pilgrims to consistently attend the Hajj training sessions organized across the state.

He explained that the training was crucial for educating the pilgrims on the rites of Hajj and ensuring they perform the religious exercise properly.

Alhaji Yusif also cautioned pilgrims to comply fully with the guidelines set by both Nigerian authorities and Saudi Arabian officials to avoid any disruptions during the pilgrimage.

The Chairman, alongside board members, committee members, and directors, participated in the visit to assess the level of preparedness at the training centers.

The Board reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Kano pilgrims and ensuring a successful 2025 Hajj operation.

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