The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has officially suspended Malam Rabi’u Yusuf, the Village Head of Rikadawa, following accusations of his involvement in the illegal sale of farmland in the Madobi Local Government Area. The suspension was declared on Wednesday during a hearing held by the Kano Emirate Council, with the notice delivered by the District Head of Kano, Alhaji Ali Ibrahim Ahmad Matawalle, and the Waziri of Kano, Alhaji Sa’ad Shehu Gidado.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Details of the Allegations

• The investigation began after complaints were filed against the village head and Isah Dahiru, the son of a district head.

• Both individuals are accused of selling farmland formerly belonging to the late District Head of Madobi, Alhaji Sale Musa Kwankwaso, without his authorization.

• Evidence presented to the council linked the village head to the unauthorized transaction, which officials stated violated the trust and responsibilities expected of traditional leaders.

• Complainant Muddasir Dahiru testified that he submitted a petition after discovering that the suspects had allegedly sold parts of the land to him without the rightful owner’s consent.

The Kano Emirate Council has confirmed that their investigation into this matter remains active.

A tragic accident on the Yola-Song highway in Adamawa State has resulted in the deaths of at least six individuals, including four members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and one soldier. The collision occurred this past Wednesday near Barikin-Sajo, a location known for its hazardous road conditions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to reports, the crash involved a commercial Hummer bus traveling from Kano to Mubi and a military gun-truck. Eyewitness accounts suggest the military vehicle was attempting a high-speed overtake at a dangerous bend when it collided with the oncoming bus. The force of the impact triggered an immediate fire that engulfed the commercial bus, leaving witnesses describing the scene as “too gory” to document.

While some witnesses speculated that the death toll could be as high as 10, authorities have officially confirmed six fatalities.

Official Statements

• Police Confirmation: Adamawa State Police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, reported that all five passengers on the Hummer bus perished in the fire, four of whom have been identified as serving NYSC members. Additionally, one soldier involved in the collision was confirmed dead.

• Emergency Response: Abdulrahman Tukur, spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), stated that emergency teams and security personnel were deployed to the scene to conduct rescue operations and clear the debris from the roadway.

Mahadi Aliyu Gusau, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Zamfara State, has officially debunked rumors suggesting he has withdrawn from the upcoming election. In a statement released Wednesday by his Press Secretary, Salisu Mohammed, the campaign labeled these reports as “false, baseless, and mischievous,” attributing them to political rivals aiming to create public confusion and undermine the democratic process. Gusau maintains that he remains the authentic candidate for the party and has neither withdrawn from the race nor authorized any individual to make such claims on his behalf. Supporters, stakeholders, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are urged to disregard any information suggesting otherwise.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Zamfara State’s ADC governorship candidate, Mahadi Aliyu Gusau, has firmly denied allegations that he has stepped down from the gubernatorial race. Addressing the speculation through his spokesperson, Salisu Mohammed, Gusau dismissed the claims as malicious propaganda designed by desperate political actors to mislead voters. The campaign emphasized that Gusau’s candidacy remains intact and valid. Consequently, the public and the electoral body have been advised to ignore any unauthorized reports or social media posts regarding a withdrawal.

Option 3: Narrative Style Following the spread of rumors regarding his status in the Zamfara State governorship race, ADC candidate Mahadi Aliyu Gusau has set the record straight: he is not dropping out. His press secretary, Salisu Mohammed, issued a statement on Wednesday characterizing the reports as a calculated attempt by political opponents to stir up confusion. Describing the rumors as entirely baseless, the statement confirmed that Gusau has neither pulled out of the contest nor given anyone authority to speak for him on the matter. The camp has called for the public and INEC to disregard any claims of his withdrawal.