Murtala Adewale

Kano

Journalist at The Guardian (Nigeria)

A Journalist with The Guardian

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Articles

Food security: FG pledges to address post-harvest losses

1 week ago | guardian.ng | Murtala Adewale |Olayide Oluwafunmilayo Soaga

[adsense ad_id="inarticle"]The Federal Government said it has renewed its determination to strengthen modern innovation to curb post-harvest losses and boost agricultural production in the country. The Minister of State for Industry and Investment, Sen. John Owan Enoh, gave the assurance while flagging off a modern Onion Storage facility established by a commercial company in Dawakin Kudu area of Kano State.
Police must provide lawyers for poor suspects, Falana insists

2 weeks ago | guardian.ng | John DOE |Jimisayo Opanuga |Murtala Adewale

[adsense ad_id="inarticle"]By Murtala Adewale, KanoA lawyer, Femi Falana, has faulted the prolonged detention of suspects in police custody without contact with relatives or access to legal aid. Besides, the Senior advocate insisted that suspects are permitted under the law to demand a lawyer before police interrogation and when taken to court.
Uromi killings: Kano deputy governor leads Kano delegates to Edo

2 weeks ago | guardian.ng | John DOE |Jimisayo Opanuga |Murtala Adewale

[adsense ad_id="inarticle"]By Murtala Adewale, KanoKano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on Thursday led a high-powered delegation on a fact-finding mission to Edo State following the recent killings of 16 Kano indigenes in Uromi. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced the constitution of the delegation to interface with the Hausa/Fulani community in Edo to evaluate the situation that led to the attack on the 27 hunters in Uromi while traveling from Rivers to Kano.
Mahmoud advocates devolution of powers for effective justice system

2 weeks ago | guardian.ng | John DOE |Kareem Itunu Azeez |Murtala Adewale

By Murtala Adewale, KanoFormer President of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) AB Mahmoud, has advocated restructuring of institutions in the administration of justice system, essentially to devote powers to state government. AB Mahmoud, a senior advocate of Nigeria, who believed the concentration of judicial powers, “where all matters of interest are anchored in Abuja” is not justifiable in a complex system the country operates.
Yusuf named governor of the year award for education

2 weeks ago | guardian.ng | John DOE |Segun Adewole |Murtala Adewale

By Murtala Adewale, KanoKano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the education sector. The award was presented during the 17th Leadership Newspaper Awards held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
POLAC warns against drug abuse, cultism as 819 new cadets matriculate

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Murtala Adewale |David Meshioye

The Nigeria Police Academy, (POLAC), Kano cautioned cadets against drug abuse, cultism, and other social vices on campus, and insisted anyone found culpable would face instant dismissal. The academy warned the cadets to shun examination malpractice, and offenses prohibited under the “Code of Conduct” expected to guide their daily activities to avoid losing their hard-earned admission.
Barau assures justice for 16 slain hunters, donates N16m to families

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Saxone Akhaine |Murtala Adewale

• M’Belt group cautions against retaliationDeputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, yesterday, visited Bunkure Local Council of Kano State to sympathise with families of the 16 hunters murdered in Uromi, Edo State. He met with the families, drawn from Bunkure, Kibiya, Rano and Garko council areas, at the At-Taqwa Mosque in the Sabon Fegi area of Bunkure council, where he reassured them that justice would be served.
Uromi killings: Barau donates N16m to victims' families

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Murtala Adewale |Kareem Itunu Azeez

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, on Wednesday, visited the Bunkure Local Government area of Kano State to sympathise with the families of the 16 hunters gruesomely murdered in Uromi, Edo State. The Deputy President of the Senate met the families of the victims, drawn from Bunkure, Kibiya, Rano, and Garko LGAs, at the At-Taqwa Mosque in the Sabon Fegi area of the Bunkure LGA, where he reassured them that justice will prevail in the killings of their love ones.
Uromi: Yusuf lauds Tinubu, Okphebolo for swift action

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Murtala Adewale |Anthony Ufoh

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State said the marching order issued to security agencies by President Bola Ahmad Tinubu to fish out people responsible for the killing of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State has doused the rising tension. Besides, the Governor said the swift action taken by Governor Monday Okpebholo, including engagement with the Hausa community in Edo State and visit to families of the victims in Kano prevented the escalation of tensions.
Kano justifies Sanusi’s reinstatement as monarch pays Sallah homage

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Murtala Adewale

By Murtala Adewale, Kano 02 April 2025 | 4:09 am Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has said his administration reinstated Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II as 16th Emir of Kano due to his sterling leadership qualities. He explained that Sanusi was found worthy to occupy the palace of the Dabon dynasty Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has said his administration reinstated Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II as 16th Emir of Kano due to his sterling leadership qualities.