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Kano Guber: Tension As NNPP, APC Trade Blames, Police Read Riot Act

By Eric Elezuo
There’s palpable tension in Kano State as residents await the Supreme Court judgement on the governorship election result tussle involving the incumbent governor, who is a member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, who both the Election Petitions Tribunal and the Appeal Court have declared winner.
Consequently, the Nigeria Police Force, Kano Command, has again vowed to take strong measures against any planned protests and anything that would truncate the peace being enjoyed in the state.
Speaking as the two major political parties, the New Nigerian People’s Party, NNPP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, were made to re-sign a peace accord, the Police Commissioner, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, minced no words in telling the parties that the full weight of the law would be unleased on any individual, no matter how highly placed, who is found to have sponsored, participated or engineered others to cause a breach of peace.
The Commissioner further hinted that the State Joint Security Committee was in place to make sure that anybody under any guise that went against the signed peace accord would surely have himself to blame.
The police chief expressed anger that despite the peace agreement, some faceless groups were hellbent on creating chaos and uncertainty in the ancient city.
“We will not allow anybody, no matter his place in the society, to cause disharmony and violence among Kano citizens who are peace loving people,” he said.
Speaking, the Chairman of the NNPP, Hashimu Dungurawa and the State Deputy Chairman of APC, Shehu Maigari, disagreed on who was responsible for what happened after the first and second signing of peace accords in the State.
Hashimu Dungurawa, the NNPP State Chairman, accusing the APC members as those inciting violence, said his party and indeed the State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf have been working in tandem with the security to ensure peace.
However, the APC Deputy Chairman, Shehu Maigari, said everyone was aware of who to blame for the loss of lives and the violent protests in the state, adding that his party had nothing to worry about.
It would be recalled that protests and tensions have remained the hallmark of the ancient city since the Tribunal on September 20, 2023 ruled that Kabir was not election by the lawful votes. The verdict was upheld by the Appeal Court on November 17 thereby escating the protests.
On November 25, when it was discovered that the pronouncements of the Appeal Court justices and the official Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment, were at variance, more protests were witnessed in the metropolis and its environs with the demonstrators denouncing the recent judgment of the Court Appeal that sacked Governor Yusuf
The News Agency of Nigeria reported that uneasy calm pervaded the state capital following a reported contradiction.
Following the reported discrepancies, the city witnessed violent protests on Wednesday, during which the police arrested seven.
There had also been threats by political parties to troop to the streets in protest, which the police strongly warned against.
In what appeared like a coordinated action, The Punch reported that a huge crowd of protesters stormed strategic positions in the city, a situation that resulted in temporary hiccups in commercial activities.
The protests were held in spite of warnings by the police earlier in the day that protests were not allowed.
The Kano-Zaria Road, Maiduguri Road by the Muhammadu Buhari’s Interchange, and Kantin Kwari (Kano textile market) were taken over by hundreds of youths who called for justice for Governor Yusuf.
The protesters carried placards, some of which had inscriptions such as “Kano my city, my state;” “Justice for Kano;”“Justice for Abba;” “Abba’s mandate was stolen in 2019, we will not allow it happen in 2023;” among others.
The protest came on the heels of the discovery by the police that “some faceless group is bent on unleashing violence in Kano,” stressing that the police were on top of the situation.
The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Hussaini Gumel, had earlier told newsmen in Kano that already seven suspects had been arrested and would be arraigned soon.
“We have the understanding with the leadership of the contending political parties, and they have signed a peace pact, in view of that therefore, anyone found outside this arrangement will be treated as common criminals,” Gumel had said.
Gumel also called on residents to ignore calls for the closure of markets and streets by some ‘troublemakers.’
He said the police had received intelligence on plans by ‘some unpatriotic citizens to foment trouble under the guise of gathering to offer special prayers.’
“It was also brought to our notice that some people were circulating letters on social media calling for the closure of markets and other commercial activities in the state,” he added.
Gumel said the same group of people “are trying to begin the use of social media in sending negative and poisonous messages against police and other security agencies on the ongoing peace efforts we are embarking on.
“I appeal to residents not to hesitate to report any person or group found circulating any form of information that could cause violence to the nearest security outfits for prompt action.”
However, normalcy later returned to the ancient city following the peaceful protest that lasted several hours.
While the Police battle to keep the Police in the state, it is still not known the magnitude of protests that will erupt if the Supreme Court upholds the judgments of the lower courts.
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70th Birthday: Davido Gifts Timi of Ede Brand New Luxurious GAC Car

Renowned musician and pop star, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has presented a brand-new GAC GS8 4WD car to HRM Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, the Timi of Ede, in celebration of his 70th birthday.
The luxurious vehicle was presented at an eleborate ceremony by the Chief of Staff, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, on behalf of Davido.
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Meet Nigeria Customs National Public Relations Officer, ACC Abdullahi Maiwada

They come as ready as they are prepared. They are the efficiency of paramilitary and security endeavours. They secure border integrity. They are the Nigeria Customs Service, and one man is at the forefront of projecting their hard earned glorious image. He is Assistant Comptroller of Police Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada.
In December 2024, Maiwada, who is the National Spokesman of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) was elevated to office Assistant Comptroller of Customs. His promotion was a consequence of efficiency, doggedness, hard work and ability to exhibit all the qualities of one with an eye to details.
Maiwada was among many officers who benefitted from the recent promotion by the Customs board.
His trajectory in the Service and beyond, is captured as follows:
A prolific image manager, AC Maiwada was born on January 12, 1987 in Katsina State.
He attended his primary and secondary school education in Bayero University Kano.
He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education/Geography and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Management from Bayero University Kano.
He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in mass communication from Crescent University Abeokuta. He is currently a Doctorate Researcher specialising in Internal Communication at the University of Abuja.
AC Maiwada was enlisted into the Nigeria Customs Service as Cadet ASC II in 2011. He had a long stint as the Zonal Public Relations Officer Zone ‘B’ Headquarters, Public Relations Officer Ogun Command (now Ogun I & II Area Commands).
AC Maiwada was deployed to Headquarters in 2020 as the pioneer Liaison Officer of Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network and later deputised the immediate past National Public Relations Officer from January 2022 to February 2023. He was appointed substantive spokesperson of NCS in April 2023, a position he holds to date.
To fully embrace the service of Public Relations and its dynamics, AC Abdullahi Maiwada is a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and a member of the African Public Relations Association (APRA).
He also holds full membership with the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), and the Association of Media and Communication Researchers of Nigeria (AMCRON).
He has attended numerous courses relating to Customs Operations, Trade Facilitation, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, and Leadership.
As a consummate and seasoned Officer, he is a recipient of the 2020 World Customs Organisation (WCO) meritorious award. He recently bagged the Best Spokesperson of the Year award organised by Image Merchant Limited.
Under his watch, the Public Relations Unit recently received the WCO Meritorious Award during the 2024 International Customs Day Celebration (ICD). He also received the 2024 Best Spokesperson Award from the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.
He has several published conceptual and empirical papers relating to Public Relations in Customs and other areas in the field of communication.
He is happily married with three kids.
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Glo Partners Samsung to Offer Customers the Exclusive Galaxy S-25

Digital solutions company, Globacom, has teamed up with Samsung, world’s leading manufacturer of electronic devices, to bring a new offer to Glo subscribers. This tantalising deal allows Glo customers to pre-order the highly sought-after Samsung Galaxy S-25 smartphone and enjoy unique benefits.
Samsung Electronics unveiled its newest flagship smartphones: the Galaxy S25 series which comes with cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and was designed to elevate user experience and set new standards in the industry on January 22, 2025.
The pre-ordering exercise kicked off on January 22 and closes on February 18, 2025 at Gloworld shops across the country. It gives customers the opportunity to select from the Galaxy S25 lineup, including the S25 Ultra, the top-tier and most sophisticated model, as well as the S25+ and the standard S25. They, however, come with different processors and storage options.
Customers who pre-order the Galaxy S25 or S25+ will receive complimentary gifts, including a Buds FE, a suit cover, and Samsung Care, while those opting for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, will receive a free Buds 3, a standing grip case, and Samsung Care.
Globacom is also delighting customers who purchase any model from the Galaxy S25 series with 18GB bonus data for 6 months under smartphone festival data plans, while they can also secure their pre-order at any Gloworld shop with an advance payment of ₦500,000. Pre-ordered phones will be delivered to customers from February 19 onwards.
“We are thrilled to bring this offer to our subscribers, who will enjoy unparalleled benefits, including innovative packaging. This partnership with Samsung reinforces our commitment to providing value-added services that cater to the evolving needs of our customers”.
The company advises other phone lovers who are yet to pre-order the new device to visit any Gloworld outlet close to them and join the list of the new owners of the Samsung S-25 phone before the expiry date.
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