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Kano Academics join tax justice campaign
Nasiru Yusuf
The Kano office of Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn PERL in collaboration with Fiscal Discipline and Development Advocacy Centre (FIDAC) has take tax justice campaign to Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education.
KANO FOCUS reports that the academics said they would embark on advocacy for tax justice to bridge the gap between tax payers and tax collectors.
The dialogue held Weekend, was to promote dialogue in tax justice matter and demystifying the proposed Kano state Medium Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS).
The Head of Economics Department of the College, Aminu Harbau in an interview, disclosed that the academia has a vital role to play in taxation matters.
He explained that lack of information and sustainable advocacy created a lot of misunderstanding on the subject matter.
Harbau stressed that the dialogue was a wake up call for the academia to wake into the issue to bridge the communication gap.
On his part, the Chairman Joint Consultative Forum of Tertiary Institutions Kano Chapter, Kamal Sulaiman, said it was obligatory for the union to begin educating citizens on the taxation.
Sulaiman said, “At a time when the world economy faces a lot of challenges, there is absolute need for collective responsibility to economic diversification and through taxation.”
Also speaking at the dialogue, the Chairman Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, Sa’adatu Rimi branch, Inuwa Ishaq said the academia is a bedrock in the society.
He said, “Tax is all about governance without which no government can survive, being the major source of revenue generation.”
He sighted an example with the inability for governments to pay salaries at states’ level without depending on Federal government subvention.
He pledged the union’s commitment to assist the government in advocating to citizens to pay tax, and also to follow up on the government to ensure tax for service.
Abdussalam Kani also of Economics Department if the College, highlighted on the role of the academia in changing the narratives around taxation for governance.
He said academia is all about research to provide facts and the department would intensify efforts to ensure quality research to be used for advocacy.
Kani said, “Our basic responsibility in the academia is research, teaching and offering community services.”
“We are expected to give much attention to research than teaching because its only with research new knowledge can be established and gaps can be bridged.”
In a presentation, Saied Tafida of the National Team Lead Follow Taxes, highlighted on the need for corporate responsibility in accounting for tax.
He explained the need for tax payers to pay taxes on time and to follow up on what the tax they paid was utilised for.
Tafida further advocated for people to identify their rights as citizens and as tax payer and be responsible in paying their dues.
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Kano State Head of Service Denies Claims of Political Rift Behind Senior Civil Service Postings
The Office of the Head of Civil Service in Kano State has strongly rejected a recent news report that linked the appointment of new Permanent Secretaries and Directors to an alleged rift within the ruling party.
In a statement issued on November 6, 2024, Abdullahi Musa, the Head of Civil Service, categorically dismissed the claims as “false, mischievous, and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.”
Musa clarified that the recent postings were part of routine administrative procedures aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the state’s civil service. He explained that the moves were necessary to fill vacancies created by the imminent retirements of senior civil servants, particularly the Permanent Secretaries and Directors affected by the annulled tenure elongation plan, set to take effect in December.
“These postings were not influenced by political considerations or interpersonal conflicts,” Musa emphasized. “They are standard administrative actions designed to improve the functionality of our Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).”
The Head of Service also condemned the media report for suggesting that the reshuffling of senior officials was a reaction to a political divide, asserting that such claims were unfounded and aimed at creating unnecessary discord within the state’s leadership.
Musa reaffirmed that the civil service in Kano State remains apolitical and committed to functioning independently of political dynamics. He urged the public and media outlets to rely on verified information and avoid spreading rumors that could undermine the state’s stability.
“The Office of the Head of Civil Service remains fully committed to ensuring the smooth operation of the civil service and fostering a harmonious relationship among all branches of government,” he concluded.
Musa also called on media outlets and citizens to focus on factual reporting and refrain from amplifying false narratives that could erode public trust in the administration’s decisions.
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Cour order mental evaluation for Kano woman after strange theft case testimony
By Mukhtar Yahya Usman
Kano Woman Facing Theft Charges Claims She’s “Above Theft,” Demands 200,000 Naira, and Alleges Stolen Belongings Taken from Her Stomach.
On Tuesday a theft case took an unusual turn at the Sharia Court in Kano’s Kurna area after the defendant, Hajara Ibrahim, made a series of perplexing statements, leading the court to order a mental health evaluation.
Hajara, who was brought before the court on theft charges, declared that she was “above committing theft” and insisted that she would only respond to the accusations if her case were taken before the Emir of Kano.
As the proceedings continued, her behavior grew stranger.
When asked if she had any mental health issues, she ignored the question.
In another exchange, when the judge asked her to identify the ceiling fans in the courtroom, she retorted that no one had the authority to make her look at a fan.
Hajara further shocked the court by demanding 200,000 Naira for “medical expenses” and claimed that some of her belongings had been mysteriously taken from her stomach.
The case took a new twist when a man identified himself as Hajara’s brother and told the court that she had a history of mental health issues.
Based on this information and her erratic behavior, presiding judge Shamsudden Ado Abdullahi instructed the court clerk to send a letter to Dawanau Psychiatric Hospital, requesting a mental health assessment for Hajara.
The judge then adjourned the case to December 9, 2024, awaiting the results of her evaluation.
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Cour order mental evaluation for Kano woman after strange theft case testimony
By Mukhtar Yahya Usman
Kano Woman Facing Theft Charges Claims She’s “Above Theft,” Demands 200,000 Naira, and Alleges Stolen Belongings Taken from Her Stomach.
On Tuesday a theft case took an unusual turn at the Sharia Court in Kano’s Kurna area after the defendant, Hajara Ibrahim, made a series of perplexing statements, leading the court to order a mental health evaluation.
Hajara, who was brought before the court on theft charges, declared that she was “above committing theft” and insisted that she would only respond to the accusations if her case were taken before the Emir of Kano.
As the proceedings continued, her behavior grew stranger.
When asked if she had any mental health issues, she ignored the question.
In another exchange, when the judge asked her to identify the ceiling fans in the courtroom, she retorted that no one had the authority to make her look at a fan.
Hajara further shocked the court by demanding 200,000 Naira for “medical expenses” and claimed that some of her belongings had been mysteriously taken from her stomach.
The case took a new twist when a man identified himself as Hajara’s brother and told the court that she had a history of mental health issues.
Based on this information and her erratic behavior, presiding judge Shamsudden Ado Abdullahi instructed the court clerk to send a letter to Dawanau Psychiatric Hospital, requesting a mental health assessment for Hajara.
The judge then adjourned the case to December 9, 2024, awaiting the results of her evaluation.