The Kano State Censorship Board has summoned popular Kwankwasiyya praise singer, Tijjani Gandu, over an alleged violation of its regulations in connection with the release of a musical work.
Politics Nigeria reports that the board directed Gandu to appear before it to respond to the alleged breach.
This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by its Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman.
The invitation followed the board’s requirement that musicians, writers and producers of literary works submit their songs, scripts and other written materials for review and approval before making them available to the public.
Politics Nigeria reports that the board said the review process was intended to ensure that published works did not contain words, expressions or messages capable of inciting public disorder or disrupting peace and stability in society.
“The Board would not allow individuals to deliberately disregard its regulations under the guise of exercising freedom of expression,” it said.
The board reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the law and said its regulations would be implemented fairly, without discrimination or favouritism.
It also urged Gandu to respect the law and honour the invitation, warning that failure to appear could be regarded as non-compliance and may result in further action.
Gandu is associated with the Kwankwasiyya movement, a political movement linked to Rabiu Kwankwaso, the NDC vice-presidential candidate, in Kano State.
Meanwhile, the 2027 governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Delta State, Chris Iyovwaye, has called for greater accountability, transparency and job creation in the state.
Iyovwaye made the demand in a statement issued on Friday in response to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s Independence Day message, in which the governor urged Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, courage and patriotism.
The NDC candidate argued that Deltans had made significant sacrifices and called for leadership that would demonstrate a similar commitment through development programmes and policies.
“With respect, Your Excellency, Deltans have sacrificed enough. What is missing is leadership that sacrifices.
“The Governor speaks of sacrifice from the altar of our sacred church, but sacrifice must be seen in the budget. Let us face facts,” Iyovwaye said.
He called for greater transparency in the management of the state’s revenues and allocations from the Federation Account.
Iyovwaye specifically asked the governor to publish a breakdown of how his administration had spent revenues and allocations from the Federation Account between 2023 and 2026.
“So in the spirit of trust, can you publish a breakdown of how your administration has spent monies generated from revenues and allocations from FAAC from 2023-2026,” he asked.
He also questioned how much of the FAAC windfall in 2025 was allocated to capital projects that created jobs and how much went to recurrent expenditure and what he described as political settlement.
The governorship candidate further called for the revival of economic activities around Delta State’s ports, arguing that the facilities could contribute significantly to employment.
“We have four ports – Warri, Koko, Sapele, Burutu – that can give jobs to 50,000 Deltans,” he said.
Iyovwaye said government policies should translate into improved living conditions and greater opportunities for residents, arguing that patriotism should be reflected in practical development.
“If we love Nigeria, we must fix Delta. Patriotism is not a sermon. It is a job. It is a working port. It is a working hospital,” he said.
He also demanded stronger delivery of basic infrastructure and public services across the state.
“Democracy is not just elections. It is clean water in Ndokwa. It is good roads in Warri. It is schools where our children can sit on chairs, not on the floor. It is hospitals with doctors,” Iyovwaye said.
On workers’ welfare, Iyovwaye acknowledged the state government’s increase of the minimum wage to N77,500 but said rising living costs remained a concern.
“Governor Oborevwori, Deltans are not lazy. We are not unpatriotic. We are tired,” he said.
He consequently called for what he described as a “reset” centred on transparency, industrialisation, job creation and accountable governance.
