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Court stops reinstatement of Emir Sanusi
The Federal High Court in Kano has issued an ex-parte order preventing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from reinstating Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II until a substantive suit against the reinstatement is resolved. This order also opposes the abolishment of the four emirates—Bichi, Gaya, Karaye, and Rano—which was part of the recent legislative changes.
This decision follows a bill passed by the Kano State House of Assembly, prompting immediate legal challenges by Sarkin Dawaki Babba and Aminu Babba-Dan’Agundi. Justice A.M. Liman mandated all involved parties to maintain the status quo ante, effectively suspending any action on the bill until the court hears the case.
The plaintiffs are allowed to serve their motion and other court documents on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Abuja and outside the court’s jurisdiction. The defendants in this case include the Kano State Government, the State House of Assembly, the Speaker of the State Assembly, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, the IGP, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Department of State Services.
Justice Liman’s order underscores the need to address the constitutional and jurisdictional issues before moving forward. The court scheduled the hearing of the Fundamental Rights application for June 3, 2024, emphasizing the necessity to maintain peace and security by restraining any enforcement or implementation of the contested bill.
Governor Yusuf had officially announced Emir Sanusi’s reinstatement on Thursday, but the court’s order now puts this action on hold pending further judicial review.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), for an initial term of four (4) years, effective from April 16, 2026 in accordance with the provision of Section 5 of the National Biosafety Management Agency, 2015.
Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu is a Public Health professional and policy strategist with a proven track record of driving impactful national programs.
The President tasks the appointee to contribute her expertise to the agency for the good of the nation.
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JAMB releases Thursday’s UTME results
In a statement issued by the Board on Friday, and signed by its spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with a total of 632,788 results now available for viewing.
In a statement issued by the Board on Friday, and signed by its spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.
JAMB clarified that at this stage, candidates can only view their results, as printing options are not yet available.
It also issued a strong warning against attempts to manipulate or alter result messages received from official channels, stressing that such actions constitute a criminal offence.
The Board added that it is already taking action against offenders, revealing that some suspects are currently in custody.
“Currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means. Any candidate found culpable will face the full consequences of the law,” it stated.
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Arise TV Deputy Director News Win Editor of The Year Award
The award’s: “In recognition of your exceptional editorial prowess, insightful journalism, and outstanding contributions to media excellence in Nigeria.”
Deputy Director of News, Arise TV, Ohi OIdiai, has won Editor Of The Year 2026 Awards category, courtsey of The Industry Newspaper.
In a statement, the organiser said that the award was: “In recognition of your exceptional editorial prowess, insightful journalism, and outstanding contributions to media excellence in Nigeria.”
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