By Isah Idris Rugoji
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kaduna has dismissed preliminary objection filed by Uba Sani on the timeliness of the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Isah Mohammed Ashiru.
Sani had, through his legal team, argued that the petition of the petitioners was filed outside the 21 days allowed by the law.
The court affirmed that the petition was filed on 10th April 2023.
The three-man panel led by Justice Victor Oviawe, therefore dismissed the petition of Sani who is the second respondent in the case.
The tribunal is currently deciding on another motion filed by the defendants, which asked the court to dismiss the PDP and Ashiru’s petition for abandoning their petition.
It also dismissed another preliminary objection filed by Sani and APC to seek the dismissal of the petition filed by the PDP and its Candidate.
Sani and the APC, who are the 2nd and 3rd respondents in the case had through their legal team argued that the petitioners had abandoned their petition.
In the judgment being delivered via zoom, the tribunal however dismissed the motion.
The tribunal is now delving into determining the main petition.
Lawamakers distribute motorcycles in Katsina
By Ibrahim Saminu
Over 240 people benefit with motorcycles from the member representing Mashi and Dutsi in the national house of representative, Hon. Salisu Yusuf Majigiri.
On Thursday 28/09/2023, Hon Salisu Majigiri, launch the donation of 48 motorcycles which will benefit 240 people to alleviate the suffering of his constituent .
Delivering his speech, Hon Salisu Yusuf Majigiri said, He is grateful to Allah SWT for showing him this day on which he have come to launch this good thing.
He stated that, As people know, the election of Mashi and Dutsi comes with many things, but as long as God does it , the court decides his victory. He assure that, this is a matter of course and God willing.
At last, Majigiri ask Almighty God to give us peace, and unity.
Speaking in the event, the elder in the PDP Alh. Sani Yellow Garo praised Hon majigiri for this good thing he did for their community. He also call on the people not to be upset when someone gets it and if you don’t get it,he said, everyone should be patient, God willing.
Some who have benefit with the support given by the member of parliament have expressed their happiness and thanks. They wish him the best.
The launch of the motorcycle support which took place in Mashi town was attended by PDP leaders of Mashi and Dutsi, politicians and the rest of the community.
The Maulud celebration was held in Kusada local government
By Ibrahim Saminu
Today, Thursday 28/9/2023, different groups of the Muslim community celebrate the birth of the Messenger of God, Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).
In the town of Kusada, many groups of Muslims spent the night reading the Salat of the Prophet from Wednesday night to Thursday morning, some feed the poors during the celebration
Some of the famous Islamic praise singers started to climb from the area near the model primary school to kofar Fada . The singers dress and sitting on a car, his male and female lovers follow them , while the sound of the Prophet’s praise songs is rising.
There is no specific place where some speeches are going, but all the main streets and lines of the town are crowded with people. some of them share water, sweets, biscuit and others to their lovers.
By Zaharaddeen and Ibrahim
Arc. Ahmed Musä Dangiwa Cup Competition Complete in Kusada local government
By Basiru and Ibrahim
Yesterday evening, Wednesday 27/9/2023, the Dangiwa unity cup was completed At the football field of Government Day Secondary School Kusada.
The cup was initiated to motivate the youth on Sports to show their support for the Arc. Ahmad Musa .
The game wasplay between Kusada United and Golden Boys, all in kusada. where the golden boys football team beat the football team of kusada United with one goal.
Many people were able to watch the game and it was ended in peace. Among the guests who attended the closing ceremony of the competition was the representative of Arc. Ahmad Musa Dangiwa, Member representing Kankia Local Government in katsina states house of assembly Hon. Salisu Hamza Rimaye, Alhaji Ali Jemi and many others.
The commissioner of works Engr. Sani Magaji visited hospitals in his town
By Muhammad Bashir
The katsina state Commissioner of Works, Engr. Dr. Sani Magaji PhD. visit some towns in his Ingawa Local Government including Yandoma.
During the visit, the Honorable Commissioner was accompanied by some of the senior leaders of the APC in Yandoma town. Then, he was able to go to hospitals to check the sick and console them.
In addition, the Commissioner was able to visit ingawa local government general hospital where he went from room to room and checked on the sick who were admitted in the hospital and consoled them and prayed to God for their health. And he helped a lot of the sicks financially.
Speaking during the visit, The all progressive congress chairman party, Ingawa local government said, Now we know that we have good representatives in Ingawa government, that’s why we are grateful to the Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Radda based on the selection of Engr. Dr. Sani Magaji as a Commissioner in his Governorate.
UMYUK University dismissed 5 lecturers for allegedly breaking the school law
By Zaharaddeen Usamatu
The Katsina State Government University, Umaru Musa Ya’ardua has dismissed some of its five lecturers following the report of a committee established by the University to investigate the lecturers on their allegations of committing crimes that violated the University’s law.
This is included in a press release with the signature of the Secretary of the school, Muhammad Yusufu Abubakar.
According to the statement, the people who were dismissed include Mr Ayaka Simon Silas from the Department of Political Science, Abubakar Rabiu from the Department of Physical Planning & Development, and Umar Shehu from the Department of Economic.
Other professors who were dismissed by the university include Nura Hamisu Mohammed from the Department of Economic and Umar Abubakar Aliyu also from the Department of Economy and Finance.
President Bola Tinubu has urged Muslims to use the period of Eid-el-Maulud celebration for deep introspection and fervent prayers for the country
By Abdulrahman Salisu
President Tinubu made the call in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in Abuja.
The President, while congratulating Muslims in Nigeria and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, urged them to live by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Àcording to the President there are great lessons of devotion, perseverance, tolerance, humility and selflessness that all can learn from the life of the great Prophet.
He said the government was taking all necessary measures to make the country secure and economically viable, and needs the full support of the citizenry in the form of patriotism, patience, and prayers.
The President also urged Muslims celebrating the Maulud festival to extend their hand of fellwship to the needy and vulnerable in the spirit of the season while praying for the country and its leaders at all levels.
celebrate Eid-e-Maulud an-Nabi, which is observed as the day when the Prophet Muhammad SAW was born and it
is commemorated in Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar.
The federal government has carpeted Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, for accusing it of secretly negotiating with some bandits who abducted some school girls in the State
By Muhammad Bashir
It described Lawal’s accusations as “false and misleading”, saying the ministry has not mandated any body or group of persons to negotiate on behalf of government with the criminals.
The Zamfara government had said it has enough facts to expose the agents of the federal government behind the purported secret negotiation with bandits.
The governor, who had consistently ruled out the option of negotiating with bandits, had earlier raised the alarm that the government at apex level had entered a secret dialogue with the criminals.
But reacting to the governor’s allegations, the Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, said the federal government was only carrying out the marching order given by President Bola Tinubu to rescue the victims.
Badaru, in a statement issued by the acting spokesman of the ministry, Attari Hope, maintained that the efforts of the federal government have started yielding results.
The Minister debunked the claim and allegation by the Governor pointing out that the federal government is working assiduously round the clock to ensure that the girls and others return home.
The rector of Hassan usman katsina polytechnic malam Aminu kallah has urged students to shun examination malpractice, cultism and other forms of social vices
By Abdulrahman Salisu
He made the appeal at the matriculation ceremony of newly admitted students into the polytechnic.
Malam Aminu kallah who was represented by the chief librarian of the polytechnic malam Umar Mai wada masanawa, advised the students to always abide by the rules and regulations of the institution.
He called on the students to always have the fear of Allah in their minds and work hard to achieve academic excellence.
Among the dignataries who attended the ceremony include the former rector Dr. Ibrahim mudi kurfi, former special adviser on higher education Dr. Bashir Usman ruwan godiya and the district head of Batagarawa Alhaji Musa Dalhatu.
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has approved the appointment of additional 94 Senior Special assistants
By Basiru Abdulsalam
In a statement by his Press Secretary, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, only five women were among the 94 newly appointed Aides.
This latest appointment by the governor which takes immediate effect, is the second in September.
Yusuf had earlier in the month appointed 14 additional Special Advisers and 44 Senior Special Reporters to various ministries, departments, and agencies in the state.
As against the five in this latest appointment, 10 women were among the 44 Senior Special Reporters and two as Special, Advisers.