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A group of Kebbi State’s Warra District residents and community leaders have lodged a direct criminal complaint against ElTahdam Exploration Limited and its director of operations Abdulhakeem Nuhu over allegations of criminal conspiracy, public disturbance, and inciting disturbance.

The defendants are accused of violating Sections 60 (2), 76, and 79 (1) of the Kebbi State Penal Code Law, 2021, in a complaint filed under Section 105 (3) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (2021) of Kebbi State and the court’s inherent jurisdiction.

The complaint was brought by 27 people, including village leaders, religious leaders, and concerned residents from the Warra District’s Libata, Kabirba, and Kwanga communities.

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The complainants allege that ElTahdam Exploration Limited’s representatives, under the direction of Mr. Nuhu, entered their communities without proper consultation, involvement, or consent in 2024. Apparently, local residents erupted in unrest and tension because of the company’s activities and presence.

A team of attorneys made up the case, including Y. T. I. Mukoshy, B. Aminu, and B. On behalf of the members of the community who were affected, A. Idris Esq. They want the company’s director to be summoned to court.

Further, the court filing adds that concerns about the possibility of violent clashes have been raised by concerns about how the defendants’ actions have heightened anxiety and confusion, particularly among the youth.

The filing urged urgent court intervention, warning that “the disciplined members of the communities have now started responding and that the chances of physical conflict between the landowners’ ignorant children and the general public are growing.”

The Chief Magistrate Court I has granted an interim injunction to prevent Abdulhakeem Nuhu and ElTahdam Exploration Limited from settling the dispute in the Warra District.

The defendants were noticeably absent during the most recent court hearing. In order to advance justice, the complainants’ lawyer requested an adjournment and a prorogation of the current restraining order, which was first issued on August 6, 2025.

The court granted the request and confirmed that the interim injunction, which would preserve the status quo and stop disruption, will continue in effect until September 16, 2025.

Malam Dikko Radda, the governor of Katsina State, reiterated on Sunday that his administration is committed to upholding the culture and traditions of the people of the Katsina and Daura emirates.

The governor made this known while attending the annual Durbar in Daura, also known as “Sallar Gani,” a grand celebration held every year to honor the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in style.

Radda further stated that his administration would continue to support the traditional institutions to raise awareness of the Durbar holiday and raise the standard of living among the populace.

He cited the recent passage of a new Emirate Council Law, which raises the salaries of village heads to Level 10 and above and increases district heads to Level 16.

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He added that traditional leaders, who are closer to the people than any other group, are important in restoring state peace and tranquility.

The governor thanked Umar Faruq Umar, the Emir of Daura, for upholding Hausa tradition and culture.

The governor’s efforts to advance the welfare of traditional rulers and advance the state’s cultural traditions were commended by top government officials, including district heads and religious and traditional leaders present.

They expressed confidence in the governor’s plan to improve stability and development in the state.

Friends, families, and well-wishers from both within and outside Nigeria gathered at the Daura Emirate’s Kangiwa Square to formally establish their relationship at the Hawan Magajiya, a durbar that is regarded as the sallar Gani Festival’s climax.

Sons and daughters of Daura emirate origin, from all walks of life, travel home every year to take part in the prestigious festival during Eid al-Maulud, which occurs on the 12th day of Rabiul Awwal in the Islamic calendar.

Sallar Gani, a traditional holiday observed only in the Daura Emirate, commemorates Prophet Muhammad PBUH’s birth anniversary.

The festival’s name comes from the Hausa word “here I am” (gani), which means “here I am).

Over the years, the festival has grown to become a tourist attraction hotspot, drawing visitors from all over the world to witness the spectacle.

A special durbar, which serves as the event’s climax, is observed during this festival.

Prior to the festival’s celebrations, between 10 and 14 days were used, but now, between two and three days are used.

The emirate’s 20 district heads took turns displaying their cultures and traditions.

Traditional title holders from the emirate were riding horses while drummers played various traditional songs during a colorful display of Daura’s rich cultural heritage.

A critical transport link connecting Kano to several Nigerian states has been severed following the collapse of the Yaryasa Bridge in Tudun Wada Local Government Area, triggering major travel disruptions and safety concerns.

The bridge, which serves as a vital gateway to Kaduna, Plateau, Benue, and Nigeria’s southeastern states, gave way after days of torrential rainfall.

Authorities say the structural failure has brought traffic to a standstill and poses a serious risk to road users.

The Kano State Police Command confirmed the incident in an emergency advisory, urging commuters to avoid the area and follow rerouted traffic channels.

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“This is not just a local bridge — it’s a strategic link between Kano and several regions of the country.

” We have cordoned off the area completely, and no vehicle will be allowed near the collapsed site for safety reasons, “said the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Saturday.

Emergency Response

The police, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA), and transport union officials, have mobilised teams to manage traffic and assist affected commuters.

Barricades and warning signs have been erected, and alternative routes are being enforced with the assistance of the motor traffic division officers.

” We understand the inconvenience this causes, but safety must come first. We urge the public to be patient, cooperate with our officers, and strictly follow detour instructions, “said Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori.

The collapse has disrupted not only local movement but also long-distance commercial transportation across Northern and Eastern Nigeria.

Dozens of commercial vehicles, buses, and trucks have been diverted, and businesses reliant on interstate movement are already counting the cost.

” I was on my way to Makurdi with agricultural produce when we were turned back. It means delays, losses, and extra fuel costs — but risking our lives is not an option, “a truck driver, Auwalu Musa, said.

Local residents say the bridge had shown signs of deterioration for months, raising questions about infrastructure maintenance and state response to seasonal flooding.

” We’ve complained several times about erosion near the bridge. Maybe now something will be done, “said Halima Yunusa, a resident of Yaryasa village.

While the police have managed the immediate safety concerns, attention is now turning to the government for a swift engineering response and long-term reconstruction.

” We are in close coordination with emergency services and the Ministry of Works. Updates will be communicated to the public as more assessments are carried out, “CP Bakori assured.

In the meantime, motorists have been advised to use alternative routes through Garko and Sumaila and stay informed through official channels.

At the death of five soldiers and 58 civilians in Daral-Jamal, a village along the Bama-Banki Road in the Sambisa Forest, former vice president Atiku Abubakar has condemned the Boko Haram attack in Borno State.

The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party candidate for president described the killings as senseless violence and called for an end to the killings in a statement on Sunday.

He expressed condolences to Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno State, and the families of the attack’s victims.

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“The tragic killing of numerous people, including brave soldiers, in the most recent Boko Haram attack on Darajamal, Borno State, deeply saddens me. He said in a statement on X that this senseless violence is a painful reminder of the high price our citizens still have to pay.

“Governor Zulum, whose swift compassion in visiting the affected community is commendable, extends my sincere condolences to the bereaved families, the resilient people of Borno, and to the bereaved families. May Allah grant the loved ones’ comfort and the departed Al-Jannah Firdaus.

He argued that Nigeria must resolutely combat the threat.

We must rise up and confront this threat with renewed resolve and unity as a people. He further stated that the sacrifices of our soldiers and civilians must lead to stronger community security, greater collaboration, and a unwavering commitment to peace.

In addition to the resettled Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), the insurgents also burned down over 20 homes, vehicles, foodstuffs, and other valuables during the most recent attack.

Last Saturday, Governor Zulum visited the area to offer comfort to the 63 victims of the insurgents’ murders.

He condemned the brutal attack and expressed his grief.

The UN also denounced the attack.

The Nigerian authorities were requested to have the attackers detained by the UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Mohamed Fall, in a statement.

He expressed his condolences to the victims’ families.

The tragic murder of numerous people, including brave soldiers, was a recent Boko Haram attack in Darajamal, Borno State, and I find it deeply heartbreaking. This senseless violence serves as a painful reminder of the high price that our citizens still have to pay for fear of terrorism.

My sincere condolences…

The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has filed a lawsuit against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for its proposed salary increase.

The President, Vice President, Governors, their deputies, and members of the National Assembly are among those who are included.

Mohammed Shehu, the chairman of the RMAFC, made the announcement last month that the commission’s proposed salary increase was “paltry.”

Shehu claimed that President Bola Tinubu currently makes N1.5 million per month, which he described as absurd for a country of over 200 million people, adding that the figure hasn’t changed since 2008.

However, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP’s deputy director, claimed RMAFC had been taken to court in a statement released on Sunday, even though a hearing date has not yet been determined.

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He explained that SERAP is suing the court to decide whether the proposed salary increase for the president, vice president, governors, their deputies, and lawmakers is unlawful, unconstitutional, and contrary to the rule of law in the case FHC/ABJ/CS/1834/2025, which was filed last week at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The group wants the court to rule that the proposed salary increase for politicians is unlawful, unconstitutional, and contrary to the rule of law because it violates the RMAFC Act and the 1999 Nigerian Constitution (as amended) in its entirety.

An injunction prohibits RMAFC, its agents, privies, and the president’s, vice-president’s, governors, and their deputies, from raising salaries in Nigeria.

According to Oluwadare, an order directing RMAFC, its agents, to reflect the country’s economic realities on the salaries and benefits of the president, vice-president, governors, and their deputies, as well as lawmakers in Nigeria, is required.

In the lawsuit, SERAP claimed that the commission’s legitimate public interest would be protected by preventing these individuals from arbitrarily raising their salaries.