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BUK Hosts National Conference on Youth, as VC Cautions Students Against Being Misled by Politicians
Nasiru Yusuf
The Centre for Economic, Social and Population Research (CESPOR), Bayero University, Kano has conducted a national conference with the theme: The Future is Youth.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Conference was organized to x-ray the myriad challenges bedeviling the Nigerian youth with a view to proffering far-reaching recommendations that should be adopted by government and all other relevant stakeholders to address those challenges.
The Chairman of Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrashid Bawa, warned the Nigerian youth to desist from committing financial crimes and other related vices that will jeopardize their future. He said more than 50% of the world’s population constitutes the youth and that the figure in Nigeria has reflected this percentage.
The Chairman, who was represented by the Head of Research in the commission, Abiodun Adebanji, emphasized that it has been projected that by 2050 the world population would be dominated by the youth and because of this increasing population, the United Nations came up with many programmes targeting the youth in order to address the challenges facing them.
The EFCC Boss, who presented a keynote speech, expressed worry that the National Bureau of Statistics has released its statistics in the last quarter of 2021 which indicates that 38.5% of the Nigerian youth are unemployed.
This he said has generated a lot of concern giving that majority of the yahoo boys and inmates at correctional facilities are the youth.
He clarified to the gathering that the recovered loot by the EFCC is being kept at the Recovery Account domiciled at the Central bank, pointing out that the commission does not keep a single kobo after the discovery.
He advocated the need for government to take pro-active measures through reorienting the youth at all levels and that entrepreneurship programmes should be strengthened in schools from primary to tertiary institutions so that they will be occupied with entrepreneurship mindset. He said when they become employed; the crimes will be drastically reduced.
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, who was represented by the Chief of Staff in the Ministry, Abba Yola, said the conference was apt in view of what the Ministry is doing, saying that it is the belief of the President that investing in the youth and positioning them to be patriotic, productive and selfless citizens is worth the effort.
He said sports development is another area where the Nigerian youth are making the country proud.
In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Sagir Adamu Abbas cautioned the students against being used by money bag politicians especially that the elections come up in next year. He charged them to desist from jeopardizing their future and concentrate on their studies.
The Vice Chancellor explained that the future of any nation depends on the youth, stressing that no policy or programme will succeed without involving the youth.
He commended the Ministry for successfully hosting the National Youth Conference which will go down in the annals of history.
Abbas called on the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to collaborate with CESPOR in order to critically analyze the proceedings of the conference with a view to formulating blue print that will address the challenges of the youth.
Chairman of the occasion, Ismaila Zango admonished the participants to take the advantage of the conference proceedings and use the advantage extensively.
Earlier in his remarks, the Director CESPOR, Nu’uman Habib said the workshop is expected to interrogate the challenges facing the Nigerian youth with a view to proffering workable solutions for the better future of the youth.
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has heartily congratulated Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo on his emergence as the Chairman of the newly inaugurated Online Media Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council.
This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Monday.
Governor Yusuf described Dangambo’s election as a significant step towards strengthening professionalism and ethical journalism in the digital media space.
He commended the leadership of the NUJ Kano Council under the able leadership of Comrade Sulieman Dederi for the successful establishment of the Online Media Chapel, which he said will complement the efforts of traditional media in promoting truth, fairness, and integrity.
The Governor expressed confidence that under Dangambo’s leadership, the Online Media Chapel would set a new standard for responsible and development-driven journalism in Kano State and beyond.
He assured of his administration’s continued support for initiatives that promote credible information dissemination, media development, and the unity of practitioners.
Governor Yusuf wished Comrade Dangambo and the entire executive council a successful and impactful tenure, urging them to work diligently in fostering professionalism, building capacity, and enhancing the role of online journalism in the state’s growth and progress.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken disciplinary action against two court registrars and two Upper Shari’a Court judges over misconduct.
KANO FOCUS reports that this is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the spokesperson of the Kano State Judiciary Baba Jibo Ibrahim, in Kano.
He said that the decision was part of the resolutions reached at the JSC’s 80th meeting held on April 22, 2025.
He said the commission, in line with its mandate, adopted the recommendations of the investigation carried out by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC) and resolved to suspend and issue formal warnings to them.
Those suspended are: Ibrahim Adamu, Principal Registrar II of the Kano High Court and Maigida Lawan, Principal Registrar of the Sharia Court of Appeal.
The commission has also issued a warning letter to Upper Sharia Court Judges Alkali Mansur Ibrahim and Nasiru Ahmad.
Ibrahim said Adamu, a Principal Registrar II of the Kano High Court of Justice, was suspended without pay for six months.
“His promotion is deferred after a finding that confirmed he verbally assaulted and attempted to use physical force against his superior officer, amounting to gross misconduct in violation of the provisions of the Kano State Civil Service Rules 2004 and the JSC Regulations.
“This is the second time Adamu has appeared before an investigative committee for violence-related actions at work, and he has been issued a series of queries.”
The commission found Adamu’s actions to be grossly unbecoming of his office and imposed the appropriate disciplinary sanctions.
The statement said Lawan, a Principal Registrar of the Kano State Sharia Court of Appeal, was suspended without pay for six months, immediately, after being found guilty of demanding and accepting improper gratification under false pretences.
“The commission adopted the recommendation of the JPCC, and Lawan was demoted by one grade level (from GL-13 down to GL-12).”
He said that the commission issued a warning to Malam Mansur Ibrahim, an Upper Shari’a Court judge, after evidence confirmed he used insulting and abusive language towards a litigant.
The JSC also issued a formal warning to Nasiru Ahmad, an Upper Shari’a Court judge, for ordering the detention of a judgment debtor in a manner that suggested personal interest and compromised judicial impartiality.
He emphasised that discretionary powers must be exercised with the utmost fairness and objectivity to preserve public confidence in the judiciary.
The JSC reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct and corruption.
“These measures underscore the State Commission’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and the rule of law.
“All judicial officers and staff are reminded to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the honour and trust vested in them by the people of Kano State.”
He warned all court staff not to engage in any corrupt practices, as anyone found engaging in corruption will be directed to proceed on compulsory retirement, as the JSC will not condone any act of corruption.
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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