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Kano Anti-Corruption Commission Boss Awarded Honorary Peace and Humanitarian Ambassador to the United Nations

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The Chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kano State, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, has been honored with the title of Honorary Peace and Humanitarian Ambassador to the United Nations. The award was presented during a sideline meeting at the United Nations CSW69 (2025) held at the UN Secretariat in New York, USA, organized by Prezens for Charity as part of this year’s CSW69 event titled: Digital Inclusion as a Catalyst for Gender Equality. The award presentation was to be conducted by Ecoma Alaga, Senior Political Affairs Officer and West African Team Leader. However, due to her unavailability, Elizabeth Amanda Chen of Dedimus Potestatem , UN Women’s CSW69 Moderator, presented the award on behalf of Global Humanitarian Excellence, alongside Ambassador Catherine Utsalo, Vice President of Prezens for Charity. Speaking at the event, Ambassador Utsalo described Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado as a trailblazer, stating: "His unwavering ...

Anti-Corruption Agency Cracks Down on Land-Grabbing Syndicate in Kano, Arrests Key Suspects

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The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has uncovered a major land-grabbing syndicate, recovering over 1,200 plots of land and arresting several key players. The commission has launched an extensive investigation into the syndicate, accused of manipulating legal and administrative systems to fraudulently acquire public and private lands. Addressing journalists, the Chairman of the PCACC, Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado, revealed that the syndicate allegedly operated with the assistance of judiciary staff, lawyers, and land officials. "Preliminary findings have exposed a well-organized network of fraudsters exploiting loopholes to forge documents, backdate agreements, and obtain fake court judgments," he said. Modus Operandi of the Syndicate Rimingado detailed the group's operations, explaining how they colluded with influential individuals to legitimize their fraudulent activities. "They target properties of deceased individuals, a...