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Police arrests Dala LG vice chairman over demolition of Kofar Ruwa market shops
By Mukhtar Yahya Usman
Kano Police command has arrested Dala Local Government Vice Chairman, Ishaq Tanko Gambaga for leading the demolition of shops at Kofar Ruwa market.
KANO TODAY gathered that the shop owners reported Mr Gambaga to the police station, accusing him of spearheading the demolition of their shops, which they claimed were built legally.
The shop owners said they spent huge amount of money in building the shops, but Mr Gambaga led their demolition, promoting the traders to report him to Police headquarters in order to seek for justice.
Reacting to the accusations, Mr Gambaga confessed that he led the demolition of shops, but denied being arrested by the Police, saying he was invited to answer some questions over the demolition.
He said he spearheaded the demolition in order to bring sanity and avoid conflicts among traders in the market, stressing that his action was in order.
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KANO TODAY recalls that traders at the market had kicked against the overnight building of new shops in front of their stalls.
This newspaper also recalled that Gambaga once announced the immediate revocation of all such plots allocated by the administration of former chairman, Ibrahim Sulaiman Dan-Isile.
He then directed all affected individuals to report to the local government secretariat with genuine copies of their allocation letter as well as other relevant documents for verification.
The acting chairman also announced the temporary suspension of all revenue collection in the market.
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.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
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