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Kano students body disowns NNPP, backs APC’s Yusuf Gawuna
The umbrella body of all Kano state indigenes studying in universities and other tertiary institutions in Nigeria and abroad, has thrown its weight in support of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2023 general election, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, saying he was the choice of the people during the election.
The students body also disassociated itself from any planned protest plotted by the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP and the state Governor, Abba Yusuf, saying all young people in Kano state want only peace as they await the outcome of the election’s dispute now with the Supreme Court.
In a statement he read to journalists, the President of the body, Comrade Yahaya Usman Kabo, also commended the Nigerian judiciary for standing firm on the part of justice rather than being swayed by public sentiments.
The statement reads- “Members of the press, Students representatives present here with me, good day to you all.
“I am Comrade Yahaya Usman Kabo the National Leader of Kano Students studying at home and diaspora. Im here to make a public statement containing information over the Kano Gubernatorial Election Judgement concerning Students.
“Sequel to the ongoing Court Judgment, I commend the Nigerian Judiciary for preserving Justice, perfection, professionalism and fair play in all the 2023 Election Petitions. No doubt, you have renewed my hope for the better Nigeria.
“I will like to make it clear to the public that Kano Students are not taking part in all NNPP Kwankwasiyya Protest activities including all their Petitions to EU, AU, and ECOWAS.
“This’s nothing but a planned machinations and their will to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere of our State. So we are condemning all their negative moves and regarding it as an image tarnishing to Kano State and Nigeria at large.
“Lastly, im using the opportunity to call on the attention of our Students to continue directing their energy in supporting Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna as he promise to improve our Educational sector and we have full confidence in him, he will not betray us.
“We appreciate you the good Students of Kano for your law abiding and co-operation towards maintaining Kano’s title; the most peaceful state in Nigeria as claimed by Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR Khadimul Islam.
Long live Nigeria! Long live Kano! Our city our pride! Center of Commerce in West Africa.
Sign;
Yahaya Usman Kabo
National President
19/12/2023
Myesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has sacked the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, FCT-IRS, Mr Michael Ango, of his duties.
The announcement was contained in a statement late Friday by the minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.
The statement added that the decision takes immediate effect.
Olayinka said the minister directed the most senior official of the FCT-IRS to immediately assume leadership of the agency
“The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has sacked the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, Mr Michael Ango,” he stated.
He added that “the most senior official of the FCT-IRS has been directed to take over the running of the revenue agency with immediate effect.”
The statement did not provide reasons for the removal.
15 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Amaewhule disclosed the lawmakers’ decision during Friday’s plenary, attributing their defection to what he called a “clear division” within the PDP.
“Distinguished colleagues, very happily, let me announce that your Speaker has decided, and has indeed written to my ward chairman of my decision, to leave the PDP. APC is my new party,” Amaewhule said.
Amaewhule’s Deputy, Dumle Maol, is one of the 16 lawmakers that joined APC as well.
All the lawmakers, who have jumped ship, are core loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Chief Nyesom Wike.
The Central Bank of Nigeria,has rolled out a new framework ito expedite handling of fraud accusations and refund victims.
Customers must report suspected fraudulent transactions within 72 hours under this draft guideline, and financial institutions have 16 working days to look into the matter and repay money.
The action comes in the wake of a dramatic increase in banking sector fraud.
According to data from the Financial Institutions Training Center, losses in the first quarter of 2025 increased to ₦3.29 billion, a startling 603 percent increase over the previous year. In the same time frame, reported cases also increased to 12,347.
The November 26, 2025, proposed regulations seek to improve bank accountability, expedite reimbursements, and boost prevention.
Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department Rita Sike signed the circular, which describes stricter regulations intended to prevent fraud before it occurs.
The apex bank’s ongoing fight against financial fraud has advanced with the adoption of this guidance. To enhance cooperation between operators, it established the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum in 2011.
It directed banks to establish specialized fraud bureaus four years later. By requiring BVN or NIN for account opening, it reinforced Know Your Customer checks in 2023.
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