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Katsina State Government Drops N11bn Suit Against Ex-Gov Shema
The Katsina State Government has retracted its N11 billion lawsuit against the former Governor of the state, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, and former Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Ibrahim Lawal Dankaba, that it had previously filed with the state High Court.
Abdulrahman Umar, the state Director of Public Prosecution, announced to journalists at the Government House on Monday evening that the state government had filed a nolle prosequi before the court, leading to the withdrawal of the lawsuit against the two defendants.
Former Governor Shema was accused of criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse of office, and converting public funds totaling over N11 billion during his time as governor. He was arraigned in 2016 before the late Justice Ibrahim Maikaita-Bako at the state High Court 3.
Former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Sani Hamisu Makana, former Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Lawai Rufai, and former ALGON Chairman Dankaba were also brought before the court alongside Shema.
However, the former governor, who served under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from 2007 to 2015, pleaded not guilty to all the charges filed against him by the Governor Aminu Bello Masari-led government.
During the media chat, Umar confirmed that during Monday’s proceedings, the court accepted the Nolle Prosequi and cleared the former governor and Dankaba of all corruption charges brought against them by the state government.
Umar said: “Today being Monday the 13 of February, 2023, we were in High Court number 3 where the trial of the former Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, is being conducted.
“We went with a nolle prosequi, which is a power of any state attorney-general to either institute an action or criminal case against any person in Nigeria before any court of law or take over any criminal proceedings against any person and as well as power to discontinue any case at any stage of the proceedings before judgment is entered.
“The attorney-general exercised that power and we went with it and the court gladly accepted that position of the attorney general to discontinue the case.
“To that effect, the former governor and Lawal Dankaba were discharged from all charges against them. That is the position of the state government at the moment but the EFCC’s case is still ongoing.” He added.
Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa has been signed up by Jaiz Bank as a brand ambassador.
An elated Musa made the disclosure in a statement on his verified handle on micro-blogging site, X on Thursday.
The Kano Pillars striker urged his fans to troop to Jaiz Bank to do business for trusting him with the new role.
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On November 20, 2024, Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto, celebrated her 56th birthday and her husband President William Ruto publicly expressed his love and appreciation for his wife on this special day, wishing her well.
The birthday celebrations were marked by an outpouring of goodwill from political figures, media, and citizens across Kenya, who praised her for her grace, leadership, and significant contributions to society, particularly through initiatives like the Joyful Women Organisation, which aims to empower rural women.
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The day was characterized by a collective acknowledgment of her role as a national figure dedicated to community upliftment.
In a heartfelt message, President William Ruto took to social media, writing, “Happy birthday my love, @MamaRachelRuto. Continue being a blessing to me and our children. Mungu akubariki sana,” which translates to “God bless you abundantly.”
Other prominent leaders also extended their wishes to the First Lady, with Anne Waiguru, EGH, OGW, Governor of Kirinyaga County, tweeting, “Happy Birthday First Lady,” further showing the respect and admiration for Rachel Ruto’s leadership and impact.
A gas cylinder explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has resulted in significant damage to six vehicles, according to a statement from the Katsina State Police Command.
The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, November 15, 2024.
He explained that a loud explosion alerted police operatives from the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters. Responding promptly, the Divisional Police Officer led a team to the site, supported by military personnel.
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“Upon arrival, operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames at Tamal filling station, along Kagadama-Magamar Jibia Road,” Sadiq-Aliyu stated. The joint team acted swiftly, deploying measures to protect lives and limit property damage. Their efforts successfully extinguished the fire.
The spokesperson added, “Six motor vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately, no life was lost.”
State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, has directed a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Updates on the findings will be provided as investigations progress.
This incident highlights the need for heightened safety measures at gas filling stations to prevent such occurrences.
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