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.

Fresh panic has gripped Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, following a suspected gas leak at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, near Epe Garage, which left multiple students and staff hospitalized.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶