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Ganduje directs anti-corruption commission to resume deposed Emir Sanusi’s probe
Nasiru Yusuf
Kano State governor Abdullahi Ganduje has directed the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission to continue probing the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.
Kano focus reports that Mr Ganduje gave the directive at an interactive media session held at Africa House, Government House, Kano, Monday.
“Our state Anti-Corruption Agency will continue probing the former Emir over the issues he has with them.
“When he took them to court to stop the Agency from probing him, the case was quashed. So they will continue probing him according to the set down law,” Mr Ganduje said.
The Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating the deposed Emir Sanusi over alleged N2.2 billion land racketeering at Gandun Sarki area of Kano.
Other Kano Emirate Council members being investigated by the commission over the alleged land racketeering are Sarki Ibrahim, the Makaman of Kano and Shehu Dankadai, the Sarkin Shanun Kano.
It could be recalled that, a Federal High Court in Kano, has on June 8 dismissed a case filed by the deposed Emir, seeking to stop investigation over alleged racketeering of landed property of the Kano Emirate Council.
The presiding Judge, Justice Lewis Allagoa, in a ruling, said that the commission did not violate the right of the emir by investigating the allegations against him.
The deposed Emir had filed an appeal against the ruling.
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Mr Sanusi, in an exparte motion sought the court to stop the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission from investigating him.
The suit also sought an order restraining the Commission’s Chairman, Muhuyi Rimingado, Attorney-General of Kano State and Mr Ganduje from investigating him.
Creation of New Emirates
The governor also criticized the deposed Emir and the Kano Elders Forum for opposing his decision to divide the Kano Emirate into five.
“When we wanted to bring on board reform to our traditional institution, the former Emir did not cooperate with the process of reform.
“The process was truncated, so the only option for him was to find his way out.
“And that was what happened,” he said.
He explained that, when the process started, there were some legal issues that slowed the process.
“That time there was this so-called Kano Elders Forum that tried to also frustrate the reform process.
“Their case was squashed by another court of competent jurisdiction.”
According to him in the absence of all legal issues, the process has already been concluded.
“And it is the sole aim of trickling down development to other parts of the state, particularly the communities that house the new Emirates, that they were created.”
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Kano State Commissioner of Finance and renowned academic, Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago.
KANO FOCUS reports that the governor’s reaction was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano.
Governor Yusuf described the late Prof. Dandago as a dedicated public servant and accomplished scholar whose contributions to education and governance left lasting footprints in Kano State.
He noted that the former finance commissioner served the state with integrity and commitment and was widely respected for his professionalism, humility and passion for knowledge.
According to the governor, Kano State has lost a valuable son whose experience and wisdom greatly enriched both public service and the academic community.
Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, the academic community and the people of Kano State over what he described as an irreparable loss.
He prayed that Almighty Allah forgives the shortcomings of the late Prof. Dandago, grants him Aljannatul Firdaus and gives his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The National President of the Government Arabic Teachers College Gwale Old Students Association (GATCOSA), Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago, is dead.
KANO FOCUS reports that Prof. Dandago, a renowned Professor of Accountancy at Bayero University Kano, died on Wednesday evening. His passing has thrown the academic community and associates into mourning.
In a message shared on GATCOSA’s WhatsApp platform, a Director at the Kano State Ministry of Higher Education, Alhaji Nura Dandago, announced that the funeral prayer for the late professor would be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at his residence in Rijiyar Zaki Quarters, Kano.
Until his death, Prof. Dandago served as the National President of GATCOSA and was widely respected for his contributions to education and public service. He previously served as Commissioner for Finance in Kano State during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Just last Saturday, the late academic presented a paper on economic challenges in Northern Nigeria at a Ramadan Lecture organised by the Islamic Forum of Nigeria, where he spoke passionately about strategies for economic reform and regional development.
Colleagues and admirers described Prof. Dandago as a dedicated scholar and public servant who was deeply committed to building a prosperous and self-reliant nation. His death marks the end of a distinguished career in academia and public service.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The basketball team of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has emerged champions of the Northwest 3×3 Basketball Championship hosted by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
KANO FOCUS reports that the victorious team presented the championship trophy to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa, following their impressive performance at the tournament, which featured six universities from across Northern Nigeria.
BUK went unbeaten throughout the competition, winning all six matches and sealing the title with a thrilling 20–18 victory over the host institution, ABU Zaria, in the final.
In the group stage, BUK recorded a 10–0 win against Northwest University, Kano, and defeated the Air Force Institute of Technology 33–20. The team also edged the Federal University of Education, Kano, 11–9, before securing another dominant 10–0 victory over the Federal University of Transportation, Daura. They capped their remarkable run with the narrow 20–18 triumph in the final.
The victory marks BUK’s second championship title in the history of the competition, reinforcing the university’s growing reputation in collegiate sports.
Receiving the team, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the athletes for bringing pride to the institution and urged them to sustain and surpass their current achievements. He reaffirmed the management’s commitment to strengthening sports development in the university and pledged continued institutional and individual support for the players’ sporting careers.
The presentation ceremony concluded with the formal handover of the trophy and cash rewards to the athletes in recognition of their discipline, teamwork and excellence.
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