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Commassie advocates more funding for Immigration Service
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Global Vice Chairman of International Commission for Peace and Good Governance, Ambassador Hussaini Haruna Commassie, has advocated for Independence of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) from the Ministry of Interior to allow the Service perform its functions and operations better without bureaucratic hitches.

Ambassador, Hussaini Haruna Commassie
KANO FOCUS reports that Ambassador Commassie, who is also the Head of.Mission, International Peace Commission, Nigeria, decried the under-funding of NIS, and called for improved budget allocation and logistics to enable the Service discharge its duties effectively.

He spoke to a selected group of journalists in Kano while accompanying the Comptroller-General of NIS, Kemi Nana Nandap, on a fact-finding tour to Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states.
According to him, “Immigration is a very important government agency, but it has been neglected over the years in Nigeria.
” Most of these insurgents operating in the North-West infiltrate the region as a result of porous borders. Both the recognized and secret borders are unmanned.”
He listed schedules of the NIS Comptroller-General’s visit to include looking at NIS formations in Kano state and capturing border conditions and situations in Jigawa and Katsina states.
According to him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu tasked the NIS Comptroller-General to secure the borders, “she has visited Kebbi. Now it is Kano, Jigawa and Katsina. Her next visit is Borno, Adamawa, down to Calabar.”
He, however, insisted that, ” what the Immigration needs now is the support of the Federal Government. Immigration is the first mirror of this country—coming in and going out.
“But the Immigration is not properly equipped. The Federal Government should come to the aide of Immigration, like it used to be in the 1980 to 1983. That time, the border operations were directly under the presidency.
“The work of the Interior Ministry is to make policy, but Immigration is operational. So, the Immigration is supposed to be well-funded directly from the Presidency.
“Immigration’s job is wide. The Federal Government should come to the aide of Immigration. It is high time the Immigration be removed from the Interior Ministry. Look at a lot happening in the E-border. The Interior Ministry has taken over the E-border.
“So, I will call on the Federal Government to make Immigration independent from the Interior Ministry.”
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Kwankwaso commends IGP over probe into Dadiyata’s disappearance
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.
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Cameroon telecom regulator visits NCC for benchmarking exercise
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.
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Dangote Refinery maintains ex-depot price of PMS
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.
