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Kano records 4,000 cases of rape in five years
Nasiru Yusuf
Over 4000 cases of violence against women and children have been recorded in Kano in the last five years by the WARAKA Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Kano state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Chairperson of Kano state chapter of International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Huwaila Muhammad Ibrahim disclosed this on Thursday at a press conference for the commemoration of 16 days of activism for elimination of Gender Based Violence Kano State.
The event in collaboration with the GBV Response Team, Free Legal Aid Service Providers and also in partnership with Rule of Law and Anti Corruption (RoLAC) program.
“Since inception the centre has recorded over 4000 and still counting cases of sexual violence mostly against young children below the age of 13 years.
“With its growing population which has made Kano state cosmopolitan, thereby increasing the tendencies of exposing the most vulnerable members of the society comprising of women and girls at risk of being abused.
“For example, Dala LGA which the most populous in the state, in recent times has recorded high rate of incidences of violence against women and children especially rape cases.
“This is closely followed by Kumbotso, Nasarawa, Tarauni and other metropolitan LGAs in the state” she stated.
Also speaking on the challenges in the fight against sexual violence, the chairperson mentioned how silence and stigma as a result of such incidence have worsen the situation while he called on the Kano state government to establish special courts for sexual violence cases to enhance the fight against the crime.
“Yet for far too long, impunity, silence, stigma, have allowed violence against women to escalate to pandemic proportions.
“I will like to use this opportunity to call on the administration of Kano state government under the leadership of Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to establish special courts to handle SGBV cases” she stated.
Annually, the global community marks the 25th November, as the International Day for the elimination of Violence against Women and Girls.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has disowned a purported list of candidates being circulated as the results of its recent teachers’ recruitment examination, describing it as fake and misleading.
In a statement issued by the Acting Director of Public Enlightenment, Alhassan Hassan Abba, the Board said it had received reports of a list being shared among the public and falsely presented as the official outcome of the recruitment exercise.
The Board clarified that the list did not originate from SUBEB and has no connection whatsoever with the release of the teachers’ recruitment examination results.
SUBEB therefore urged members of the public, particularly applicants who participated in the examination, to disregard the circulating list, assuring that the official process for checking results would be duly communicated.
The statement added that the Board would announce the appropriate procedure through which candidates would be able to independently verify their results once they are officially released.
The Board reiterated its commitment to transparency and due process in the recruitment exercise.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State is reinforcing its position as a hub for climate innovation and investment through strategic support for local startups under the Climate Innovation Ecosystem Development (CIED) project.
KANO FOCUS reports that the initiative, implemented by Startup Kano – Centre for Innovation Development under the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) programme and funded by the United Kingdom in Nigeria, is aimed at enhancing the capacity of startups to access climate finance and scale sustainable solutions.
As part of the programme, a Demo Pitch Day was held, where 13 startups showcased innovative ideas focusing on climate adaptation, clean energy, and waste management. The event attracted key stakeholders, including government representatives and potential investors such as Jaiz Bank, Sabou Capital, and other industry players.
In a major boost to the initiative, the Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change announced a ₦2 million cash commitment to support the participating startups. The gesture underscores the state government’s commitment to promoting innovation and unlocking opportunities in climate finance.
The event also witnessed the unveiling of a Climate Innovation Startup Toolkit, designed to guide entrepreneurs in Kano and across Nigeria on how to build investment-ready and climate-smart businesses.
Stakeholders at the event noted that the CIED initiative highlights the importance of collaboration among government, innovators, and the private sector in driving sustainable solutions, creating economic opportunities, and enhancing climate resilience in the state.
Ibrahim Khalil
The Kano State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has allocated 60 per cent of its leadership structure in the state to former governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and his supporters.
KANO FOCUS reports that the power-sharing arrangement was reached at a stakeholders’ meeting where party leaders deliberated on the composition of the new leadership structure.
Kwankwaso disclosed the development in a video shared on Sunday by his media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, explaining that he was initially allocated 80 per cent of the leadership positions, while 20 per cent was reserved for legacy members and other political groups joining the party.
However, he said he voluntarily ceded 20 per cent of his share to existing ADC members, leaving his Kwankwasiyya bloc with 60 per cent, while other party members retained 40 per cent.
The former governor clarified that no specific allocation was made to former Deputy Governor Nasiru Gawuna, noting that Gawuna had aligned with his camp and would be accommodated within the Kwankwasiyya bloc.
Kwankwaso added that the remaining 40 per cent of positions would be shared among legacy ADC members and new entrants from other political platforms, including the Labour Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), as well as individuals previously not active in politics.
“One thing you can take home is that every group and every member is happy about the sharing formula. Secondly, all positions from this congress will be reached by consensus. There will be nothing to regret,” he said.
He also noted that the same sharing formula would be replicated at the local government level, with his bloc controlling 60 per cent of executive positions in 34 local government areas, while other party members would take the majority in 10 local government areas.
Kwankwaso further stated that the ADC has witnessed a surge in membership across Kano State, with many new entrants joining from various political parties and previously inactive groups.
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