By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has commended the Nigerian Navy for its sustained investment in the training and capacity development of personnel, describing it as critical to strengthening national security and operational effectiveness. The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, gave the commendation on Thursday while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the combined graduation ceremony of the Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Dawakin Tofa. The event featured the graduation of officers and ratings from five different courses, including the Logistics Officers’ Basic Course 37, Petty Officers Qualifying Course 48, Leading Seaman Qualifying Course 48, Basic…
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By Abubakar G. Danmalam In politics, structure beats slogans and in Jigawa ADC, one name consistently comes up whenever structure is mentioned: Hon. Bashir Adamu (Matawallen Kazaure). Political insiders call him “Jumbo” not only because of his stature, but because of the political antecedents and weight he carries. While ADC was still an unfamiliar acronym across most of Jigawa’s 27 local government areas, Bashir was already on the ground, building ward structures, funding party Secretariat, and recruiting members door-to-door as far back as 2025. The petition he filed against the party’s primary process reflects his frustration, he did not merely…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has condoled with a former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Gambo Sallau, over the death of his wife, Hajiya Maryam Dogara. The governor’s condolences were conveyed on Tuesday by his deputy, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, during a visit to the deceased’s family residence in Kwanar Dangora, Kiru Local Government Area of the state. Hajiya Maryam died on Saturday after a brief illness at the age of 49. She is survived by six children. Speaking during the condolence visit, Garo said the state government shared in the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Forum of Former Heads of Parastatals, Departments and Agencies in Kano State has pledged its support for the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, assuring the state government of its readiness to contribute to governance and development initiatives. The pledge was made on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, at his office in Kano. The delegation, comprising former managing directors, director-generals and executive secretaries of various government agencies, also congratulated Garo on his emergence as deputy governor. Speaking during the visit, Garo expressed appreciation for the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Sule Garo, has congratulated Muslims on the commencement of the Islamic New Year 1448AH, urging them to embrace the values of peace, unity and devotion to Allah. Garo made the call in a message issued to mark the beginning of the new Hijrah year, where he also extended his felicitations to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Muslim Ummah. He described the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a significant event that offers lessons on faith, sacrifice, patience and steadfastness. According to him, Muslims should use the occasion to reflect…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday stood as marriage guardian and gave out the daughter of Alhaji Nasir Isa, popularly known as Jarman Karaye, in marriage to Ibrahim Sa’id. The wedding Fatiha was solemnised at about 11:00 a.m. at the Old Site of Bayero University, Kano, in the presence of family members, Islamic scholars, political associates and other dignitaries. The groom, through his representative, paid a dowry of N300,000 as part of the marriage rites. Speaking at the ceremony, Garo congratulated the newly married couple and prayed for a peaceful, successful…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that every child in the state has access to quality education, healthcare, protection and opportunities for growth, regardless of gender, religion, disability, ethnicity or socio-economic background. The Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, stated this on Saturday while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the 2026 International Children’s Day celebration held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano. The event was held under the theme, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child.” Speaking at the occasion, Garo said the theme underscored the need to invest in…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Sunday paid condolence visits to several bereaved families in Kabo and Nasarawa Local Government Areas of the state, praying for the repose of the deceased and urging their relatives to accept the losses as the will of Allah. During the visits, Garo first visited his hometown of Garo in Kabo Local Government Area, where he condoled with the family of a former Chairman of the Community Reorientation Council in Kabo, Alhaji Auwalu Usaini Garo, over the death of his 12-year-old son, Aliyu, popularly known as Haidar.…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Prominent personalities, including the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday attended two wedding ceremonies in Kano, urging the newly married couples to build their homes on the principles of love, mutual respect, patience and the fear of God. Garo served as the marriage guardian (Waliyyi) of Fatima Shehu Aliyu, daughter of Hon. Shehu Aliyu Ungogo, former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kano Central. The wedding ceremony, held at the residence of the former APC chairman in Ungogo Local Government Area, attracted family members, political associates, friends and well-wishers. During the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade .Murtala Sule Garo, has received an Award of Excellence from the Association of Qur’anic Memorizers in Nigeria in recognition of his support for the association and its members. The award was presented on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by a former governorship aspirant in Kano State, Alhaji Inuwa Waya, alongside the leadership of the association. The Triumph reports that the association honoured Garo for his contributions to the development and welfare of its members over the years. Speaking after receiving the award, the deputy governor expressed appreciation to Inuwa Waya…