Ganduje storms Kano on condolence visit, draws massive crowd Kola Oyelere, Kano Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and immediate past governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Tuesday stormed the ancient city of Kano on a condolence visit that drew an overwhelming turnout of supporters. Ganduje, who arrived alongside his wife, was received at the Aminu Kano International Airport by top APC stalwarts, including Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, Abdullahi Abbas, Abba Dabo, and hundreds of enthusiastic party loyalists. The atmosphere at the airport on Tuesday ,was electric as chants of “Sai Uban Abba!” filled…
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Governor Yusuf committed to press freedom, journalists’ welfare — Bature Kola Oyelere Kano The Director-General of Media and Publicity to the Kano State Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, has assured that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf will continue to uphold press freedom and prioritize the welfare of journalists working in the state. He dismissed insinuations that journalists were being harassed or gagged under the present administration, describing such claims as “false narratives propagated by elements of the opposition.” According to him, Governor Yusuf has consistently provided journalists the freedom to perform their constitutional duties as members of the Fourth Estate of…
Kano Special Advisers pass vote of confidence in Governor Yusuf — Forum hails transformational reforms, Endorses second term bid Kola Oyelere, Kano The Special Advisers Forum of Kano State has passed a vote of confidence in the Executive Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, commending his administration’s visionary leadership, accountability, and commitment to people-oriented governance. This is just as the forum ,said going by the laudable friendly projects executed across every nook and crannies of the state,they will rally around him to achieve a second term bid comes 2027 Speaking during a press conference held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at…
Kano Government reforms ex-thugs with skills, cash, hope By Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its determination to rehabilitate and empower youths who have renounced thuggery under its Safe Corridor Peace and Reintegration Programme, offering them new opportunities for skill acquisition, financial support, and social reintegration. However, over 1,600 ex-thugs have already been screened and enrolled into the programme, while another 2,100 are expected to join in the coming weeks. Making this known during a reception organized for reformed youths in Kano, the Commissioner for Information and Home Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the initiative reflects…
Stakeholders call for overhaul of Kano Pillars FC management amid poor NPFL performance Kola Oyelere, Kano Mounting concerns are trailing the performance and governance of Kano Pillars Football Club, as stakeholders and fans intensify calls for a total overhaul of the club’s management board following what many describe as one of the team’s worst spells in recent years. The calls, articulated in a detailed analysis by sports analyst Shehu Adamu, underline structural, managerial, and administrative lapses that have crippled the once-dominant side’s competitiveness in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. According to Adamu, Kano Pillars — historically one…
Takai’s appointment will uplift Kano’s poor masses — APC Kwankwaso Kola Oyelere, Kano The appointment of former All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP) governorship candidate, Mallam Salihu Sagir Takai, as Kano State Coordinator of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, has been described as a major step towards improving the lives of the state’s poor and vulnerable population. Reacting to the development, Alhaji ( Dr(Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, Director of Finance at the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, praised both President Tinubu and the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, for facilitating Takai’s appointment. Kwankwaso expressed optimism that…
29 Police officers promoted in Kano, CP Bakori urges dedication integrity Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, has decorated 29 newly promoted officers of the Command, charging them to rededicate themselves to professionalism, integrity, and selfless service in the discharge of their duties. Speaking during the ceremony held at the Command Headquarters in Kano, CP Bakori expressed pride in the officers’ achievements, describing the promotion as a recognition of their dedication, hard work, and commitment to duty. According to him, the promotions were approved by the Police Service Commission (PSC) on the…
Prof. Fage refutes genocide claims, urges U.S. support against insecurity in Nigeria Kola Oyelere, Kano A renowned political analyst and of department of political science,Bayero University Kano,(BUK) Professor Kamilu Fage, has dismissed recent allegations of genocide against Christians in Nigeria, describing the claims as misleading and unfair. He explained that both Muslims and Christians have been victims of the persistent insecurity and banditry ravaging different parts of the country. Speaking in Kano, Professor Fage emphasized that insecurity in Nigeria does not target any particular religion or ethnic group, but rather affects communities across all divides. He said, “It is wrong…
Aliko Dangote University ASUU threatens strike over alleged mismanagement Kola Oyelere Kano The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike over alleged administrative misconduct and poor management practices by the university’s leadership. In a statement issued after its Congress meeting on Thursday, the union expressed deep concern about what it described as “insubordination, lack of transparency, and accountability” on the part of the institution’s management. According to the statement jointly signed by the branch Chairman, Dr. Aliyu Yusuf Ahmad, and Secretary, Dr. Abubakar Ibrahim Tukur,…
Kano Govt empowers 5,200 women, with N260m grant Kola Oyelere Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,in his effort to promote economic inclusion and uplift families across the state, has launched a major empowerment initiative providing N50,000 monthly support to 5,200 women,which amounted N260 million Making this known during the flagged off at the Government House, Kano, the governor said is aimed at l reducing poverty, strengthening small-scale enterprises, and promoting self-reliance among vulnerable women. He noted that ” Some of the measures taken included the state government setting up a 20-member committee in each LGA, comprising traditional rulers,…