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Sex-for-marks: How we caught Kano Poly lecturer–Muhuyi
By Mukhtar Yahya Usman
Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) Muhyu Magaji has explained how the commission organized a sting operation that led to the arrest of Ali Shehu, a lecturer at the Kano State School of Technology, who pleaded guilty to sexually harassing a female student.
Speaking to journalists at his office, Mr Magaji said his agency first received a complaint from the female student (name withheld), who alleged that Mr Shehu had been pestering her for sex in exchange for passing her in her exams.
He said the female student reported that the lecturer, who is attached to the Computer Science department had been communicating with her through online messaging platform Whatsapp and threatening her if she did not accept his sexual demands.
Mr Magaji added that the student recorded all the conversations she had with the lecturer and reported him to the commission after he asked her to meet with him in person.
“That was when the commission arranged its men and attached them to the student to follow her to where he asked her to meet him.
“When our people arrived at the meeting point, they saw the lecturer already waiting for the student, with her exams booklet in his hands, ready to award her marks once she accepted his amorous demands,” he said.
Earlier, Mr Magaji noted that his agency had gotten the support of Mr Shehu’s employers on the activities of the randy lecturer and the efforts to arrest him.
Kano Focus recalls that the sex pest was nabbed at Ummi Plaza by the anti-corruption agency officials, who caught him red handed allegedly inserting his hands in his victim’s private part.
Meanwhile, the Kano State Polytechnic (to which School of Technology is attached) has set up a committee to investigate Mr Shehu, who was remanded in prison custody by a magistrate court after he pleaded guilty to sexual harassment and breach of trust.
Rector of the Polytechnic, Mukhtar Atiku Kurawa told Kano Focus in an exclusive interview that the committee would also investigate another lecturer Aminu Chedi who is accused of extorting money from students.
Mr Chedi is standing trial for a one count charge of collecting gratification in the course of carrying out his official duty.
Mr Kurawa a professor of Chemistry urged all staff of the Kano state Polytechnic to desist from all evil acts that may tarnish their image, and their reputations.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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