By Mustapha Muhammad Politics is often judged by the quality of leadership it produces. While appointments sometimes generate controversy and uncertainty, others quickly earn public acceptance because the choice reflects competence, experience, and the confidence of those entrusted with making such decisions. The appointment of Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor of Kano State belongs to the latter category. On April 27, 2026, following his confirmation by the Kano State House of Assembly, Garo assumed office as Deputy Governor, becoming the second-highest-ranking public official in Nigeria’s most populous state. His appointment was not merely another political development; it marked…
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By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Engr. Yusuf Abdullahi (Baba), a respected engineer, Islamic scholar and community leader, who passed away recently. The deceased was the immediate younger brother of the Kano State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and the Disabled, Hon. Amina Abdullahi Sani, and a close associate of renowned Islamic scholar, Professor Sheikh Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan. Engr. Yusuf Abdullahi was also a dedicated member of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), where he contributed immensely to the propagation of Islam and community development. In a…
By Usman Usman Garba The Spiritual Leader of the Qadiriyya Islamic Movement, Sheikh Qaribullah Sheikh Nasiru Kabara, has paid a historic solidarity visit to the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, in Abuja. The visit, described as the first official meeting between the two leaders, was aimed at strengthening the relationship between religious leadership and government in promoting peace, unity and development. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Qadiriyya leader congratulated Governor Yusuf on the achievements recorded by his administration and prayed for wisdom, good health and continued success in steering the…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Government and people of France on the country’s National Day, expressing the state’s readiness to deepen cooperation with France in critical areas of development. The governor made the remarks during an interactive session held at the French Embassy in Abuja to mark the celebration. He was accompanied by a delegation of senior officials from the Kano State Government. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf conveyed his goodwill message to the French Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Marc Fonbaustier, wishing France…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intensified counter-terrorism operations in Borno State following the failed attempt by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters to infiltrate Cross Kauwa in Kukawa Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of a suspected foreign ISIS operative. Security sources said the arrest followed a successful military response that repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on Cross Kauwa, forcing the insurgents to retreat and abandon vital operational equipment. Following the attack, troops launched aggressive search and pursuit operations along the routes used by the fleeing terrorists. During the operation, troops recovered…
By Abdulaziz Ismail In today’s world of social media and instant reactions, many people struggle to differentiate between criticism, honest opinions, and harmful comments. While criticism is often misunderstood as an attack, the reality is that constructive feedback can be one of the greatest tools for growth. Criticism and honest opinions are not bad comments. Anyone who wants to improve in life, business, or career must be willing to listen to feedback, because it provides new perspectives, highlights areas for improvement, and helps people become better versions of themselves. However, there is a clear difference between constructive criticism and offensive…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC) has commenced a series of far-reaching reforms aimed at strengthening consumer protection, improving service delivery and curbing the circulation of fake and substandard products across the state. The Executive Secretary of the Council, Dr. Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, disclosed this while highlighting the achievements and reforms introduced since assuming office, noting that the agency is being repositioned into a modern and efficient regulatory institution. Dr. Muhammad said the Council’s priority is to ensure effective protection of consumers’ rights while promoting fair and responsible business practices among traders and manufacturers. He explained…
Daga Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Hukumar Tara Harajin Cikin Gida ta Jihar Katsina (KTIRS) ta fara aikin binciken takardun babura da motoci a fadin jihar domin tabbatar da bin doka da oda tare da kara inganta harkokin tsaro. Shugaban hukumar, Alhaji Muhammad Isyaku, ne ya kaddamar da aikin a kofar Soro, inda ya bayyana cewa binciken wani bangare ne na ayyukan hukumar da ake gudanarwa domin tabbatar da sahihancin takardun ababen hawa da kuma kara kudaden shiga ga gwamnatin jihar. Ya ce aikin zai gudana ne na tsawon kwanaki biyar, kuma zai ratsa sassa daban-daban na jihar. “Wannan bincike yana…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Special Adviser on Political Affairs for the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Wilson Ekpenyong, has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating landslide and heavy rainfall that affected parts of Calabar, particularly the Ikot Awatim community in Calabar Municipality. In a statement issued to our reporter in Calabar by Comrade Saviour Asuquo, Ekpenyong condoled with the families of victims and described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy. The disaster, which followed days of persistent rainfall, reportedly caused a fatal landslide that claimed the lives of five persons, including four siblings from…
By Christiana Gokyi, Jos The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Prof. Ayo Omotayo, has paid a courtesy visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, where he formally apologised to the Berom nation and the people of Plateau State over his earlier remarks. According to Prof. Omotayo, it was never his intention to blame the Berom people or cast aspersions on any community. He acknowledged that his remarks had been interpreted in a manner that caused concern and distress. Speaking shortly…