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Tarauni LG warns staff against absenteeism, threatens disciplinary action
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director of Personnel Management of Tarauni Local Government, Alhaji Tijjani Madaki Gulya, has warned that the council will take strict disciplinary action against any staff member who fails to report to work without a valid reason, particularly on Fridays.
KANO FOCUS reports that Alhaji Gulya issued the warning on Friday during an official inspection tour of offices within the Tarauni Local Government Secretariat, conducted to assess staff attendance and work performance.
The director, who was accompanied by the Information Officer of the council, the Acting Head of Personnel, Tijjani M. Lawan, and the Acting Head of Departments, Nazifi Bello Yakasai, expressed concern over what he described as poor turnout of staff at their duty posts.
According to him, many offices were found locked during official working hours, with only a few staff members present, a situation he described as negligence and a clear violation of public service rules.
He stressed that such conduct is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the local government council, adding that absenteeism and other forms of indiscipline undermine effective service delivery to the public.
Alhaji Gulya warned that any staff found absent from duty without proper justification would be sanctioned in line with civil service rules and regulations.
He also called on employees of the local government to be law-abiding, punctual and committed to their responsibilities, urging them to rededicate themselves to their duties in order to enhance service delivery. He reminded staff of their obligations not only to the council and the public, but also of their accountability in the hereafter.
The inspection tour, according to officials, forms part of ongoing efforts by the Tarauni Local Government to instil discipline and improve efficiency within the council.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A former Governor of Kano State Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for ordering a fresh investigation into the disappearance of activist and lecturer Abubakar Idris Dadiyata.
KANO FOCUS reports that Kwankwaso made the remarks in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday following recent testimony by a former aide to an ex-state governor, who allegedly claimed that police officers were responsible for Dadiyata’s disappearance in Kaduna.
Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media commentator, was abducted in 2019, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
According to Kwankwaso, he and his associates have consistently advocated for a thorough investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
He described the Inspector-General’s directive for a comprehensive investigation as a “decisive and long-overdue action,” expressing hope that the process would uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
The former governor also urged police authorities to place individuals named in the allegations under close surveillance to prevent interference with the investigation.
Kwankwaso further called on the government to ensure that Dadiyata, if found alive, and his family receive adequate compensation for the trauma and hardship they have endured over the years.
He commended members of the public for sustaining advocacy efforts on the case and also praised Abba Hikima Fagge for what he described as his important role in the latest developments surrounding the investigation.
Kwankwaso expressed optimism that the renewed probe would ultimately deliver truth and justice in the case.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
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.
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