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Kano State Government on Saturday hailed the Court of Appeal judgement on the emirate council dispute involving the dethroned 15th Emir of Kano Aminu Bayero and the reinstated 16th Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II.

This was made known in a joint brief by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mohammed Tajo Othman

Commissioner, and that of Information, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya.

Also at the briefing were all the chairmen of the state’s 44 local government councils as well as the Special Adviser on the Emirates Council, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad Naniya.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday set aside the June 20 order by Justice Abubakar Liman of the Federal High Court, Kano, nullifying the steps/actions taken by the Kano State Government pursuant to the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024, including the appointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano.

Speaking at the NUJ Press Centre, Kano, the Commissioner for Justice said the verdict overturns earlier decisions by the Federal High Court and validates the government’s lawful actions regarding the chieftaincy appointments and reforms in the state’s traditional institutions.

“This ruling reaffirms the government’s commitment to justice, fairness, and

adherence to due process in our efforts to modernise traditional structures

while preserving the cultural heritage of Kano State.

“The judgment further clarifies the rightful jurisdiction over chieftaincy matters, underscoring the constitutional boundaries of the courts in such affairs,” he said.

He urged all public and private institutions, as well as individuals, to comply with the Court of Appeal decision and act accordingly to give full effect to the Judgment.

Dederi said: “The decision by the appellate court to void previous judgments that questioned the state’s lawful appointments underscores the correctness of our actions and strengthens our resolve to continue reforms for equitable representation and inclusive governance.

“For the avoidance of doubt, all decisions, pronouncements, and orders made by the Federal High Court Kano have been quashed and set aside by the Court of Appeal.

“Furthermore, the law enacted by the Kano state House of Assembly relating to Emirates and all actions taken by the Governor of Kano State pursuant to that law have been fully upheld and legalised by the Court of Appeal.”

He added that the State Government was grateful to the judiciary “for upholding the principles of justice and fairness,” assuring the Abba Yusuf administration’s commitment to  working with traditional institutions, ensuring harmony, and fostering development across all emirates.

“We urge all parties to respect the court’s Judgment and join hands with the

government to promote peace, unity, and progress in our beloved state.

“Let us continue to prioritise the collective good of Kano State above all individual interests,” he said.

The cow milk market in Fagge local government area of Kano state has increased its sales to over N200 million per day.

The development excites traders of the product, as the business is booming following the intervention of the Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project (KSADP), supported by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).

Chairman of the Cow Milk Marketers Association, Muhammad Ahmad Lawan Allarama, who briefed reporters on New Year Day in Kano, said the milk industry in the state, particularly the branch in Fagge, is now operating on international standard.

Allarama said the State Government, in collaboration with the IsDB donated to them over 100 generating sets, grinding and blending machines that they distributed to association’s over 200 members.

The chairman said the machines have smoothen their storage systems.

He disclosed that Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project has provided 40 Milk Collection Centers across the State.

Allarama called on the government to kick start the usage of the 40 already built Milk Collection Centers across the State which would ease the storage as well as exportation of their products.

He said, “the 40 Milk Collection Centers across the state were fully equipped and completed for a long time, however we don’t understand why the government refused to start operating the places.

“If the 40 Milk Collection Centers are fully operational, I’m betting you that in the next few months, we will be transporting our products to international markets”.

“Today, our storage facilities are the only problems we have, as our milk often time become waste as a result of lack of proper storage systems like cold rooms”.

The Chairman added that with the Milk Collection Centers their businesses would surely be improved to a greater height, with over 20,000 members across the State benefiting.

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The Secretary of the Kano State Cow Milk Marketers Association, Sunusi Abdullahi Sunusi, said on daily basis they transport over 2 million liters of cow milk, so they want cooling trailers so that the product does not spoil while transporting it.

“We transport cow milk from across the Northern region, so we are calling for the installation of solar energy and provision of water and sanitation facilities.

“We are also calling on the state government and the Islamic Development Bank to support us with cash grants and loans to expand the market more,” Sunusi said.

 Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State says his administration is determined to reduce maternal and child mortality in the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that Yusuf made the declaration while launching the second phase of the 2024 Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNCH) Week at Kumbotso in Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state on Monday.

To this end, the spokesperson of Yusuf, Sanusi Bature, said the state government had reinstated routine immunisation services which were abandoned for 18 months.

“From the start of his tenure in 2023, Gov. Yusuf prioritised maternal and child health, expressing grave concern over the suspension of immunization programmes by the former government,” he said.

According to him, the governor  has ordered the immediate restoration of these essential services and guaranteed timely funding for all immunisation exercises at both the state and federal levels.

“As you all know, health is our second priority after education.

”Within this sector, we are focusing on maternal and child health to prevent the avoidable loss of lives among pregnant women and their children,” the spokesperson quoted the governor as saying.

He highlighted that the 2024 state’s budget included robust provisions for immunisation services, ensuring sustainability and accessibility for all.

“Gov. Yusuf’s intervention reflects his administration’s resolve to address pressing healthcare challenges and improve the lives of Kano’s most vulnerable residents,” Bature said.

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Earlier, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran, announced that Yusuf would Inaugurate a state-of-the-art clinic dedicated to providing free and comprehensive care for patients living with sickle cell disease.

The commissioner said the specialised care centre was located at the Murtala Muhammad Specialists Hospital.

Labaran  said the facility would offer a wide range of free services, including diagnosis, consultations, medication and surgical operations for sickle cell disease patients.

He reiterated Yusuf’s unwavering commitment to addressing the burden of sickle cell anaemia in line with his campaign promises and as outlined in his blueprint for healthcare reform.

The commissioner said the governor had signed into law a groundbreaking premarital health screening bill.

According to Labaran, it prohibits marriages between intending couples with similar genotypes in the state, thereby preventing the birth of children with sickle cell anaemia.

“With this initiative, Gov. Yusuf is not only tackling the root cause of the disease but also ensuring that those already living with it receive the care and support they need.

“This special care centre is a testament to his administration’s determination to provide relief and hope for the victims while fostering a healthier future for the people of Kano State,” he added.

The Kano state government announced on Saturday that it will begin prosecuting tax defaulters in 2025 as part of its major tax administration reforms.

The state also aims to generate over N80 billion through Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) next year, with a target of raising more than N20 billion in IGR each quarter of 2025.

In a statement issued by Governor Abba Yusuf’s Spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, it was revealed that Dr. Zaid Abubakar, the Executive Chairman of the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), made the announcement during a presentation at the ongoing High-Level Retreat for top government officials.

Dr. Abubakar emphasized that the reform is not about increasing taxes but about enhancing tax collection efficiency and ensuring better compliance with tax regulations.

Dawakin Tofa said: “It is worth recalling that Governor Abba Yusuf had relieved the immediate past chairman of the revenue service and appointed a new management structure.

“This decision has significantly improved the agency’s performance in the third and fourth quarters of 2024.

“To ensure effective reforms in revenue generation, the governor will commission a new model for tax collection.

“This model is expected to substantially increase revenue generation for the 2025 fiscal year, to enable the administration fulfill its campaign promises across various critical sectors of development.”

Kano state government on Wednesday announced that the recertification of landed properties in the state will end on January 31 next year, after which the current Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-Os) will become invalid.

Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Alh. Abduljabbar Mohammed, who gave the deadline at a press conference in his office called on all those holding interest in land across the state, to “immediately proceed to the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning to register their properties.”

“As part of this transformation, all current C-of-Os will be rendered invalid at the expiration of this exercise on the 31st of January, 2025,” he stated.

He reminded that the Abba Yusuf administration has provided state of the art infrastructure at the Kano State Geographic information System (KANGIS) to provide an avenue for obtaining land documents affordably and seamlessly, as well as securing and strengthening land titles in the state.

The land commissioner said he was reinforcing the announcement earlier made by Governor Abba Yusuf when he (governor) commissioned the Kano State Geographic Information System (KANGIS) building in November.

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He said the new system of certification is digital and will offer a lot of benefits including provision of accurate and reliable records while eliminating manual processes, and thereby minimising errors, manipulation of land files and titles, and delays in processing transactions that make land ownership verification and updates more straightforward.

“The new certificates are designed with advanced security features, rendering them virtually impossible to forge. This will ensure the integrity of property rights while significantly reducing incidents of fraud by criminals.

“All landowners across Kano State should promptly initiate the recertification of their titles. This process guarantees that ownership records are accurate, secure, and protected from future disputes, thereby safeguarding the Investments and aspirations of our people,” Mohammed said.