By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The 5th Kano Social Influencers Summit (KANSIS24), organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), held from September 18-19, 2024, in Kano, concluded with key observations and recommendations on the ethical deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in elections and governance. CITAD 5th KANSIS this year gathered over 1,000 participants, including national and international experts. In a communique signed by Engr. Yunusa Zakari Ya`u, Convener, KANSIS/Executive Director of CITAD, Chiamaka Okafor, Executive Director at MILID, Prof. Abdulhamid Abdullahi from ABU Zaria and Danlami Nmodu, Publisher of NewsDiary Online, participants identified several challenges and solutions revolving…
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From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Coalition of Plateau State Youth Council (PYC) has demanded the total nullification of the election conducted on the 25th of September 2024. They also demand for the square nullification of all the districts and local government elections conducted before today. Comrade Nanskok Peter, who was the spoke person of the PYC, said the PYC Aspirants gathered to express their utmost dissatisfaction and disillusionment with the electoral process leading up to the PYC elections, slated for September 25, 2024. According to him, the events unfolding before our eyes threaten the very fabric of democracy and the…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has successfully completed projects in 272 out of 361 wards across the state, as part of its commitment to ensuring equitable distribution of social amenities. This announcement was made by the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawal Faruk Jobe, during a one-day event aimed at strengthening partnerships between the government and civil society organizations (CSOs). The event, themed “Strengthening Partnerships for Progress,” was organized by the Katsina State Development Management Board. Jobe emphasized that the projects executed within a year were a fulfillment of the government’s electoral campaign promises. He further assured that…
By Rabiu Sanusi The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje yesterday lose 1,331 members of party to the ruling New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) at home town in Kano. The decampees who are mainly from 11 wards of Ganduje’s Dawakin-Tofa local government area of Kano state vowed to work against the return of APC in Kano. Prominent among the former APC leaders now embrace NNPP include former Vice Chairman, Dawakin-Tofa local government area, Malam Isyaku Dahiru Kwa; former state House of assembly aspirant, Hon. Audu Magaji Tumfafi; Bashir Musa Sani, APC Youth Leader for Takai…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola In the just concluded Edo gubernatorial election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the governorship election alleged full of manipulation. This is contained in a statement condemning the alleged manipulation of the Edo Governorship Election held on September 21, 2024. The chapter claims that the election results presented by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Chairman of the Edo PDP National Campaign Council, clearly indicate that PDP candidate Dr. Asue Ighodalo garnered the highest votes. Disclosed by the State Chairman of PDP, Barrister Tahir Shehu during a Press Conference in Yola, that Adamawa PDP strongly denounces the…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has filed fresh charges against the wanted former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, accusing him of N110bn fraud. The EFCC had initially filed 19 charges against the former Kogi governor, along with his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Suliman, and Abdulsalam Hudu, for money laundering offences amounting to N80,246,470,088.88. However, in the fresh 16 charges dated September 25, a copy which was obtained by our correspondent on Wednesday the total sum of the same money laundering offences rose to N110,446,470,89.00. Bello, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu were listed…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has intensified surveillance at border areas to stop the influx of small arms and light weapons into the country. The Custom Coordinator Zone B, Gumbo Dangaladima who spoke in Katsina state said the measure taken is to end the insecurity problem. Dangaladima who addressed officers and men of Katsina state Command assured that the insecurity problem facing the country will soon be over. He further said NCS has taken strategic measures at the nation’s border to fight against economic saboteur and criminality. “We are committed to protecting our borders and…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Supreme Court after being declared wanted. Bello faces a 19-count charge related to an alleged N80.2 billion money laundering scheme. He was scheduled to appear in the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday for his arraignment. However, when the case was called, his legal team, led by Mr. A. M. Adoyi, informed Justice Emeka Nwite about the pending appeal at the Supreme Court, noting that an affidavit had been filed on September 23. Adoyi stated…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu In a continued effort to provide relief to flood victims in Yobe State, the state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has announced that over N80 million in cash stimulus, food, and non-food items will be distributed to 536 households in Geidam Local Government Area (LGA), of the state. The relief aid, which is part of the government’s response to the devastating floods that have affected many parts of the state, will be distributed to registered flood victims from Geidam LGA. The distribution will be based on the severity of the impact, availability of resources, and…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Kachalla Tukur Sharme, the mastermind behind the kidnapping of 121 students from Bethel Baptist High School in Kujama, has been eliminated. Sharme’s death brings relief to Kaduna residents, as security forces intensify the hunt for fleeing gang members In a statement issued by Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner of the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Sharme’s death occurred during a fierce gun battle at ‘Hambakko’ in Rijana and Kaso Forests. “Sharme’s gang was responsible for numerous attacks, killings, and kidnappings in Millennium City, Maraban Rido, Kujama, Kajuru, Maro, and surrounding villages,” Aruwan stated. The statement…