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Gov. Yusuf Bans AIT, NTA, 12 Other Journalist Attached To Govt House From Covering It’s Activities, Orders Replacement

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The statement listed the 14 journalists affected, including directors, producers, and cameramen from various media organizations. Among those named were:- Aliyu Yusuf, Director Public Enlightenment- Sani Suraj Abubakar, PRO- Adamu Dabo, Chairman Crew – FRCN- Naziru Yau, ARTV- Sadiq Sani AA, ARTV- Rabiu Sunusi, Triumph- Umar Sheka, Freedom- Jabir Dan’abba, Nasara- Labaran Sound- Simon, AIT Cameraman- Nasiru Danhaki, NTA- Abdullahi Sule, Driver- Murtala Baba Kusa, Express- Ibrahim Muazzam, Radio Kano.

According to some sources, the decision to withdraw accreditation may have been linked to several incidents. One key event reportedly occurred during Governor Yusuf’s condolence visit to Jigawa following a petrol tanker explosion. A confrontation between the Kano government house press crew and DSS operatives at the Jigawa Government House over access restrictions led to a heated argument.

Another incident involved journalists seeking an audience with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed during a visit to Kano for a religious event without prior approval, which reportedly upset officials

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