287 kidnapped Kaduna Schoolchildren Freed

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Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Uba Sani has made an important announcement regarding the release of the over 200 Kuriga school children who were kidnapped by suspected bandits.

The Governor’s announcement came late Saturday night, confirming the liberation of the school children.

“With utmost gratitude, I am pleased to announce that the children from our Kuriga school have been safely released”, he stated.

“Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for prioritizing the safety and security of Nigerians and particularly ensuring that the abducted Kuriga school children are released unharmed.

“While the school children were in captivity, I spoke with Mr. President several times. He empathized with us, provided solace, and tirelessly collaborated with us to ensure the children’s safe return.

“Special mention must also be made of our dear brother, the National Security Adviser, Mal. Nuhu Ribadu for his exemplary leadership. I spent countless nights working closely with Mal. Ribadu, refining strategies and coordinating the efforts of the security agencies, which ultimately led to this positive outcome.

“The Nigerian Army also deserves special commendation for showing that with courage, determination and commitment, criminal elements can be degraded and security restored in our communities.

”We also thank all Nigerians who prayed fervently for the safe return of the school children. Today is truly a cause for celebration. We give Almighty Allah all the glory.“

BREAKING: Appeal Court Sacks Kano Gov

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State.

The panel upheld the verdict of the tribunal led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan Osadebay which sacked Yusuf on September 20, 2023.

The lower court had declared 165,663 votes of Yusuf, who contested under the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), invalid on the grounds that they were not signed or stamped by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The governor’s votes were then reduced to 853,939 while those of Nasir Ganuwa, his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, remained at 890,705.

Yusuf had rejected the tribunal verdict, which he described as “unfair” and “a miscarriage of justice”, and headed to the appeal court.

The lower court had declared 165,663 votes of Yusuf, who contested under the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), invalid on the grounds that they were not signed or stamped by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The governor’s votes were then reduced to 853,939 while those of Nasir Ganuwa, his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, remained at 890,705.

Yusuf had rejected the tribunal verdict, which he described as “unfair” and “a miscarriage of justice”, and headed to the appeal court.

At the court, Wole Olanipekun, SAN, lead for Yusuf, asked that the judgement of the tribunal be set aside.

Kicking against the ruling on ballot papers, the senior lawyer said that was the first time in the history that a tribunal would annul an election over non-signing of the back of ballot papers.

He had said the tribunal erred, arguing further that, that was the first time that a political party would file a matter without joining its candidate as a party in the petition and the candidate would declared winner of the polls.

But Akin Olujimi SAN, counsel for APC, countered him saying the Appeal Court stated emphatically that the non-signing of ballots amounted to electoral malpractice.

Appeal Court Affirms Election Of Datti As Kano NNPP Rep

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The Court Of Appeal Sitting In Abuja On Monday Affirmed The Electoral Victory Of Kura, Madobi, And Garun Malam Federal Constituency Representative, Of Kano State, Yusuf Datti Of The NNPP.

This paper reports that the appellate court nullified the election tribunal judgment that gave victory to Musa Ilyasu Kwankwaso of the APC.

It could be recalled that INEC had declared Yusuf Datti the winner of the election which Musa Ilyasu Kwankwaso was dissatisfied and went to the tribunal to challenge the victory.