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Appeal court reverses CCT’s suspension of Kano anti-corruption chairman
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Friday, set aside the Code of Conduct Tribunal judgment, suspending the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appellate court, in a lead judgment delivered by Justice Umaru Fadawu, agreed with the arguments of Rimingado’s counsel, Adeola Adedipe (SAN), that the tribunal’s order was prejudicial and amounted to a denial of fair hearing for his client.
Justice Fadawu ordered that the matter be reassigned to another panel of the CCT.
Recall that a three-member tribunal, headed by Justice Danladi Umar, on April 4, in Abuja, ordered the suspension of Magaji from office.
The tribunal gave the order following allegations of misconduct brought against Magaji by the Code of Conduct Bureau.
Justice Umar in his ruling, held that the tribunal had the competence and jurisdiction to hear the case and dismissed Magaji’s motion.
The tribunal also ordered Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State and the Secretary to the State Government to appoint the most appropriate officer to take over as acting chairman of the PCACC, pending the hearing and determination of the case.
The tribunal declared that Magaji cannot continue to discharge duties and responsibilities of the office while facing trial, to avoid any interference with the case.
Dissatisfied with the ruling of the tribunal, Magaji, through his counsel, Adedipe, approached the Appellate court in Abuja.
In the notice of appeal dated and filed April 5 through his counsel, Magaji, gave five grounds why his appeal should be allowed and the CCT’s ruling be set aside by the appellate court.
He argued, “The CCT erred in law when it denied him a right to fair trial, fair hearing, and right to be presumed innocent by making an order directing him to step aside as the chairman of PCACC, thereby determining his guilt at an interlocutory stage.”
Among others, he described the ruling as “a miscarriage of justice.”
He also contended, stating, “The tribunal erred in law when, without the requisite jurisdiction, it granted the reliefs sought by the CCB, giving specific orders to Gov. Yusuf and SSG, knowing full well that they are not parties to the present charge as constituted; it thereby occasioned a miscarriage of justice.”
He further said that the tribunal erred in law when it adjudged him as capable of interfering with CCB’s witnesses in PCACC, even though no material evidence was put forward to support such a speculative claim.
He also argued that the tribunal erred in law when it acted without jurisdiction and denied him a right to fair trial by making far-reaching findings which were speculative and prejudicial in nature.
He further argued that the CCT erred in law, acted without jurisdiction, and denied him a right to fair hearing, when, suo motu, it raised and determined issues of purported contradictions in his counter affidavit and further insisted he concede to the speculative facts in CCB’s further and better affidavit.
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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