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LG autonomy: Kawu Sumaila commends Tinubu’s intervention
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Senator Sulaiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South Senatorial District, has commended President Ahmed Bola Tinubu over his recent decosion on the Local Governments Autonomy.
KANO FOCUS reports that Senator Sumaila in a statement he signed, said the decision was timely, as according to him the Nigerian masses are in dear need of policies that will alleviate their sufferings.
Sumaila added that president Tinubu deserved commendation as the decision he took to ensure local government autonomy was in line with stand of the senators in their efforts to salvage the grassroots from the hardships they were facing.
“I am happy, Mr. President has begin to toe on our path to salvage our people by given the local governments autonomy to operate as enshrined in the constitution. The decision to compel the 36 states of the federation to give autonomy to local governments is a step to the right direction.
“This will surely help in bring developments to our people, particularly the grassroots in the rural areas. It will equally bost the nation’s economy by increasing our Internally Generated Revenue through agricultural value chain and other commercial activities that will come up after the local governments got their autonomy” said.
Senator Sumaila, however, appealed to President Tinubu to also look into the problem of local government election, as according to him is another problem affecting the progress of the grassroots under democratic governance.
“I would be glad if president Tinubu will also address challenges affecting the conduct of local government elections in the nation. The president should do something to stop politicians from messing up with processes of local governments elections for their personal interests.
“We are all aware how local government election is being conducted under the watch of states governors in this country. From the primary to the main stream election, the processes are always being manipulated by politicians for their personal interest against interests of the majority.
“That should not be so under democracy and I am appealing to Mr President to also do something urgently to address this problem. I am sure this will complement the autonomy of the local government, thereby paving ways for extending dividends of democracy to the grassroots,” he said.
Senator Sumaila affirmed that the Legislative and executive arms of government have done their own part, it is now over to the judiciary to appropriately exercise its constitutional rights in deciding in the case before it on the local government autonomy.
“We, at the National Assembly have rised the matter, supported the autonomy for local government and the executive has also reason with us. It is now over to the judiciary to make it’s stand.
“I thanked the Senate President, Mr. Godswill Alpabio and Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin for given me opportunity to table the matter before the Senate and my colleagues for supporting me on this issue,” the statement concluded.
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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.