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Kano Anti-corruption seeks support of Police, judiciary in fighting corruption
The Kano Anti-graft Commission has urged the Nigerian police and Judiciary to continue supporting the agency in ensuring that justice is served to people irrespective of their status.
KANO FOCUS reports that the agency’s boss Barrister Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado said this during the commemoration of the fifth 2023 International Ombuds Day.
The event was organized by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) on Thursday.
Mr, Rimin Gado said the commission has resolved so many public complaint cases most especially related to the poor who are indebted to individuals.
“We have resolved so many corruption and public complaint cases, especially the poor who are indebted by individuals and companies to ensure Justice for the weak,” said Mr Magaji-Rimingado.
On his part, the chief commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), Abimbola Ayo-Yusuf, urged Nigerians to channel their grievances to the appropriate authorities and not to engage in violence.
“Nigeria, our country is confronted with colossal challenges. The ombudsman is the steering wheel of democracy. It is our responsibility to ensure that the people’s right to raise issues is fully available to all sectors of the public. The fundamental business of the ombudsman is to detect corruption. Improper conduct of officials, eliminate maladministration, and ensure the rule of law.
“Our common goal is to improve the quality of democracy, provide an unending prospect to have an effective review of complaints, allay fears about service delivery, and provide a remedy for injustice and unfairness.”
He noted that the institutions represented an effective instrument that promotes the right to good administration and the right to a government that reveres human rights, is accountable, and is devoid of corruption.
PCACC executive chairman Muhyi Magaji-Rimingado said the event was apt and well-timed considering the current situation of insecurity and creating awareness of an out-of-court settlement.
He urged the Nigerian police and Judiciary to continue to support the agency in ensuring that justice is served to people irrespective of their status.
Mr Magaji-Rimingado hinted that the state government and other stakeholders would ensure the payment of street sweepers who owned 16 months’ salary of N10,000 per month.
“We have resolved so many corruption and public complaint cases, especially the poor who are indebted by individuals and companies to ensure Justice for the weak,” said Mr Magaji-Rimingado.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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