The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.

The notice was presented yesterday during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action follows Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Dala said the allegations stem from Abdussalam’s tenure as Commissioner for Local Government (2023–2024) and his current role as deputy governor. He accused the deputy governor of diverting funds meant for the 44 local government councils.

According to the majority leader, Abdussalam allegedly received N1.5 million monthly from each council between June 2023 and January 2024, totaling N462 million. Between February and July 2024, he allegedly collected N3.255 million monthly from each council under the guise of special assignments, amounting to N726 million.

Dala also accused the deputy governor of abuse of office, claiming he facilitated payments of N10 million from each council to NovoMed Pharmaceuticals Limited, totaling N440 million, in violation of state procurement laws.

“The misuse of official capacity to confer undue advantage constitutes abuse of power and undermines public trust,” Dala told lawmakers, adding that the allegations amount to gross misconduct under the Constitution.

The impeachment notice was reportedly endorsed by 38 lawmakers, meeting the constitutional threshold to proceed. The Speaker has acknowledged receipt, and the House is expected to serve the allegations on the deputy governor.

If approved, a panel may be constituted by the state Chief Judge to investigate the claims.

As of filing, Abdussalam had yet to respond publicly to the allegations.

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

Disu took the oath of office at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

The President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two commissioners of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).

The ceremonies were witnessed by ministers, senior government officials and family members of the appointees.
The council meeting began shortly after the swearing-in.

In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs EsthMrs.Walson-Jack.

Disu was appointed acting IGP on February 25, 2026, by President Tinubu, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.

His appointment was subsequently endorsed by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC).

The former Assistant Inspector-General of Police assumed office last Wednesday.

He previously served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, after his promotion to the rank last year.

A former head of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Disu has pledged to deliver accountable, modern and professional policing.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has ordered electricity distribution companies to refund a total of ₦20.33bn in outstanding meter costs to customers under the Meter Asset Provider framework.

The directive was contained in Order No: NERC/2026/025, which amends a previous 2023 order. The order was signed by the NERC Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, and the Commissioner, Legal, Licensing and Compliance at NERC, Dafe Akpeneye, on February 27, 2026.

According to the commission, the distribution companies are to recover and fully disburse the outstanding sum to affected customers over a 12-month period beginning from March 1, 2026.

Under the Meter Asset Provider framework, customers pay upfront for meters, while DisCos are expected to refund them through energy credits spread over an approved amortisation period.

However, NERC noted that the pace of reimbursement had been slow over the years, prompting the issuance of a new order to enforce compliance.

The commission stated that as of December 31, 2025, DisCos had failed to fully reimburse customers for meters procured under the MAP scheme, leaving an outstanding ₦20.33bn.

It explained that the new order was aimed at preventing recurring delays in reimbursements, improving customer notification, and strengthening credibility and confidence in the electricity sector.

“In February 2026, the commission reviewed the level of compliance of DisCos with the expected reimbursement to customers who have paid for meters under the MAP framework,” the order read.

It added that all reimbursements for meters procured under the scheme would henceforth be fully automated on customers’ accounts.

“DisCos shall ensure that the total cost of a MAP meter is recognised as credit on the customer’s account upon activation of the meter and disbursed automatically as monthly credits over the approved amortisation period,” the commission stated.

The order also directed that meter reimbursement credits must not be offset against customers’ legacy debts.

“DisCos shall not offset meter reimbursement credits against customer legacy debts; the items must be treated separately,” it said.

For prepaid customers, the commission mandated that DisCos automatically generate monthly tokens representing the reimbursement. For postpaid customers, the reimbursement must appear as a distinct credit line item on their bills.

“For customers with prepaid meters, no later than the 4th day of every month, the DisCo’s billing system will automatically generate a token with an energy value equivalent to the monthly reimbursement which the customer is due to receive over the 120-month amortisation period based on the prevailing tariff for the customer.

“For post-paid customers, the monthly reimbursement of the cost of a MAP meter shall appear as a distinct credit line item which is expected to be subtracted from the customer’s total payable for the month,” the commission added.

NERC further mandated all DisCos to submit monthly compliance reports and establish dedicated complaint channels for affected customers.

“All DisCos shall file monthly reports with the commission detailing the total monetary value of the reimbursement to customers through energy credit, in accordance with the template approved by the commission.

“All DisCos shall establish a dedicated email address for the receipt of complaints from customers who have not received MAP meter cost reimbursements. Details of such complaints, including the status of their resolution, shall form part of the monthly compliance reports submitted to the commission,” it stated.

To recover the ₦20.33bn arrears, the commission directed DisCos to accelerate repayment over 12 months starting from March 1, 2026.

“To recover the sum of ₦20.33bn that was not reimbursed to customers as at 31 December 2025, DisCos shall accelerate the rate of recovery for the affected customers over 12 months commencing from 1 March 2026,” the order added.

The commission noted that during the accelerated repayment period, prepaid customers would receive two tokens monthly, while postpaid customers would see two reimbursement line items on their bills.