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After Nomination, Garo Pledges Loyalty to Gov Yusuf, Seeks Party Unity

After Nomination, Garo Pledges Loyalty to Gov Yusuf, Seeks Party Unity

APC Ex-Councillors Back Garo’s Nomination, Commend Gov Yusuf

APC Ex-Councillors Back Garo’s Nomination, Commend Gov Yusuf

Ranchers Bees Return to NPFL After 16-Year Absence

Ranchers Bees Return to NPFL After 16-Year Absence

2027 Elections: PDP Faction Opens Sale of Forms, Female Aspirants Get Waiver

2027 Elections: PDP Faction Opens Sale of Forms, Female Aspirants Get Waiver

Tinubu Points to Past Errors in Power Sector as Blackouts Persist

Tinubu Points to Past Errors in Power Sector as Blackouts Persist

Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, Dies at 50

Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, Dies at 50

Coup Plot Case: Families, Lawyers Finally Reach Detained Officers

Coup Plot Case: Families, Lawyers Finally Reach Detained Officers

ASUP ABCOAD Chapter Elects New Executives, Pledges Stronger Unionism

ASUP ABCOAD Chapter Elects New Executives, Pledges Stronger Unionism

Pro-Democracy Group Endorses Garo, Urges Unity Ahead of Confirmation

Pro-Democracy Group Endorses Garo, Urges Unity Ahead of Confirmation

Tinubu Reshuffles Education Agencies, Appoints Adelabu, Salako, Others

Kano

Abuja, Kano, News

FCT Minister of State Bunkure Pushes Women’s Economic Inclusion at UNGA80

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Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, has reiterated that empowering women economically remains one of the most effective pathways to reducing poverty, achieving equity, and fostering sustainable peace. She made the declaration in New York while attending an economic empowerment forum for women political leaders and economic experts, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Read Also: Ganduje’s Dual Commitment to Education and Faith in Kano Dr. Mahmoud expressed delight that under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Renewed Hope Agenda has prioritized gender inclusion, youth development, and the creation of opportunities that enable women to thrive as innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. She reaffirmed the commitment of the FCT Administration to building an enabling environment where women can access finance, acquire relevant skills, and participate in markets, thereby contributing fully to national development. Commending the organizers of the forum, the Minister described the platform as a vital space where ideas, policies, and strategies could converge to accelerate global progress on women’s empowerment. According to her, strengthening women’s economic independence is not only critical to national growth but also central to creating a more equitable and peaceful society.

Abuja, Kano, National

Ganduje’s Dual Commitment to Education and Faith in Kano

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It has been a week of contrasts for Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In Kano, the former governor’s presence has been felt not only in the halls of academia but also in the quiet hum of prayer gatherings at his residence. Together, these moments sketch a portrait of a man whose influence continues to straddle education, faith, and community life. At the Amani Event Centre, the spotlight was firmly on Bayero University, Kano (BUK). It was a farewell to the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sagir Adamu Abbas, and a warm welcome for his successor, the 12th Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa. The ceremony, fittingly tagged “Grand Academic Salute: Celebrating Academic Excellence, Transformative Leadership and Legacies of Prof. Sagir Adamu Abbas, and Ushering in the 12th Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa,” was organized by Prof. Hafsat Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Here, Ganduje spoke as a statesman, warning that governance suffers when leaders abandon projects midway. “Cancelling or abandoning existing projects and programmes weakens governance and slows progress,” he cautioned, his words drawing nods from scholars and dignitaries. By the evening’s end, Ganduje and his wife, Prof. Hafsat Ganduje, had been presented with honours for their contributions to education and their longstanding support for the university. Related: Abba Ganduje: Reshaping Kano’s Political Landscape Through Empowerment But just days later, the atmosphere shifted. At Muhammad Gauyama Hall, inside Ganduje’s Kano residence, the mood was deeply spiritual. Rows of clerics, community leaders, and faithful gathered as the Ganduje Foundation announced the conversion of 280 new Muslims — 202 women and 78 men. For the family-led Foundation, this was more than a statistic; it was the continuation of a legacy that blends faith with philanthropy. “We found many rural farmers who already shared our way of life but had not embraced Islam. Today, they are part of the faith, and we pray Allah keeps them steadfast,” Ganduje said, his voice carrying both pride and hope. To each convert, the Foundation offered a bag of fertilizer, clothing, a financial token, and Islamic books, alongside the promise of mentorship from its Da’awah team. For Ganduje’s daughters, Dr. Asiya of the North West Development Commission and Dr. Amina, the moment was personal. Both paid tribute to their father’s lifelong commitment to combining religious outreach with development projects — from mosque building to borehole drilling, from medical outreaches to community education. “This is what we grew up watching,” Asiya noted, calling it a tradition worth sustaining. Together, the two events captured Ganduje in full: the politician who speaks of continuity in governance, the community leader who prays for peace, and the philanthropist whose Foundation has recorded more than 45,000 conversions since its inception. For his admirers, these are the marks of a legacy built beyond politics. For his critics, they are reminders of the blurred lines between influence, faith, and power. Yet, whichever way one reads it, the story of Ganduje today is not just that of a former party chairman or governor. It is of a man standing firmly at the crossroads of academia, faith, and community, still shaping the narrative of Kano in his own way.

Kano, National

Governor Yusuf Announces Minor Cabinet Reshuffle in Kano

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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle and senior staff postings within the civil service, aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery. The announcement was contained in a statement issued late Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa. According to the statement, the reshuffle affected key ministries including Justice, Transport, Environment, and Humanitarian Affairs. Read Also: A New Dawn for Learning: How Kano is Leading under governor Yusuf Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Isa Dederi, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Transport. The Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Mustapha Nuruddeen Muhammad, was reassigned to the Ministry of Environment as Permanent Secretary. The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, who had been supervising the Ministry of Transport in an acting capacity, will now return to his substantive role. Governor Yusuf directed all affected officials to hand over to the most senior officers in their respective ministries, with the process to be concluded by the close of business on Tuesday, September 23. He explained that the redeployment was designed “to maximize capacity, align responsibilities, and ensure government delivers effective results on its mandate to the people of Kano State.” The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to “accountability, efficiency, and purposeful leadership,” and called on civil servants and political appointees to fully cooperate with the redeployed officials to ensure seamless transitions.

Kano, News, Religious

Ganduje Leads Prayer Session as 280 Converts Join Islam in Kano

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The Ganduje Foundation, chaired by the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has facilitated the conversion of 280 people to Islam during a prayer session held at Muhammad Gauyama Hall in his residence in Kano. The event, which brought together Islamic scholars from different sects, was organized as part of a regular prayer session aimed at seeking divine intervention for Nigeria’s peace, stability, and guidance for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies. Addressing participants, Dr. Ganduje explained that such sessions had been ongoing since his time as Deputy Governor and were sustained to promote unity and spiritual growth. He noted that the Foundation discovered through outreach programmes that many rural farmers in parts of Kano had shown interest in embracing Islam, which encouraged its Da’awah (preaching) team to intensify efforts. Related: Ganduje Attends BUK Send-Off for Outgoing VC, Welcomes Successor “You can see many of them are women — 202 women and 78 men. Most of these women are married, and we hope they will carry their children along into the Islamic religion. May Allah accept this intention and keep them steadfast in the faith,” Ganduje stated. He further announced that each of the new converts would receive a bag of fertilizer to support their farming, atamfa fabric for women, shadda for men, a financial token, and Islamic books for guidance. He added that members of the Da’awah team would continue follow-up visits to provide mentorship and teaching on Islamic practices. The Director at the North West Development Commission (NWDC), Dr. Asiya Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who also contributed to the exercise, commended the initiative, describing it as a legacy the family grew up observing from their father. She urged others to embrace similar efforts, citing the spiritual rewards of expanding the faith. Similarly, Dr. Amina Abdullahi Umar Ganduje offered prayers for her father, highlighting his wider philanthropic activities, including mosque construction, medical outreach, and the provision of boreholes, which she said would count as his lasting legacy. The ceremony was attended by Islamic clerics, political associates, community leaders, and members of the Ganduje family. According to records, the Ganduje Foundation has overseen the conversion of 45,280 people to Islam since its establishment.

Education, Kano, News

Ganduje Attends BUK Send-Off for Outgoing VC, Welcomes Successor

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Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, has attended a send-off ceremony in honour of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Prof. Sagir Adamu Abbas, while also welcoming the institution’s new and 12th Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa. The event, held this week at the Amani Event Centre in Kano, drew dignitaries from within and outside the state. It was tagged “Grand Academic Salute: Celebrating Academic Excellence, Transformative Leadership and Legacies of Prof. Sagir Adamu Abbas, FMAN, FSAN, and Ushering in the 12th Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa.” The ceremony was organized by Prof. Hafsat Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. In his remarks, Dr. Ganduje underscored the importance of continuity and consolidation in governance, stressing that cancelling or abandoning existing projects and programmes undermines progress and weakens governance. Read Also: Abba Ganduje: Reshaping Kano’s Political Landscape Through Empowerment On the occasion, Dr. Ganduje and his wife, Prof. Hafsat Ganduje, received special honours in recognition of their contributions to education and support for Bayero University. Among the dignitaries in attendance was the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, alongside academics, government officials, and community leaders. Photo News:

Kano

A New Dawn for Learning: How Kano is Leading under governor Yusuf

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Two years ago, Kano’s schools stood like forgotten relics — classrooms without roofs, children without uniforms, and parents stripped of hope. Fires razed seven schools, teachers abandoned their posts for lack of pay, and entire communities spoke of an education system trapped in chaos. Today, a new story is being written. In a dramatic turnaround, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has not only declared an education emergency but is rolling out what may be the boldest recovery plan in Kano’s history. Read Also: NECO 2025: A Triumph for Kano’s Children, A Challenge for the Future And nowhere was this more visible than at the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) event held in Kano. When Volunteers Became Teachers For years, thousands of volunteer teachers carried chalk into classrooms without certainty, pay, or recognition. Today, that changed. Governor Yusuf confirmed 4,315 of them as permanent, pensionable staff transforming volunteers into full-fledged civil servants overnight. This is not the first batch. In fact, the Governor had earlier approved the absorption of 5,500 BESDA teachers in 2023, 5,632 in 2024, and 4,000 in May 2025. With the latest addition, a remarkable 19,447 BESDA teachers have now been recruited into the state’s permanent and pensionable workforce — a scale never before seen in Kano’s history. Alongside this, he ordered the recruitment of 2,616 more qualified teachers, an unprecedented mass intake designed to correct Kano’s chronic teacher-pupil imbalance. For many in the hall, it was more than a government announcement; it was dignity restored and a promise fulfilled. Billions for Bricks, Uniforms, and Renewal But the governor’s war on education neglect does not end with teachers. Just days earlier, the state unveiled a ₦4.3 billion intervention fund for schools — a package that reads like a manifesto of renewal: ₦429.9m to clear feeding debts and keep pupils in boarding schools nourished. ₦705.8m to rebuild Government Secondary School, Kwankwaso. ₦1.14bn to provide uniforms for every Primary 1 pupil in the 2025/2026 academic session — a great leveller for rich and poor. ₦1.62bn to restore seven schools gutted by fire. ₦84.1m, ₦254m, and ₦281.8m for renovations in Kawon Alhaji Sani, Giginyu, and Government Girls Secondary School, Badawa. In addition, Governor Yusuf approved ₦3 billion for the reopening and upgrading of boarding schools across the state, a move aimed at restoring a tradition of discipline and quality learning. Through the CRC initiative, thousands of classrooms and new buildings have also been renovated across all 44 Local Government Areas, ensuring safe, modern, and conducive spaces for learning. Earlier this year, Kano also settled over ₦3bn in NECO fees for all eligible SS3 students — lifting a huge financial weight off families and guaranteeing equal opportunity for thousands of children. Results Already Showing The results of these bold steps are beginning to show. In the 2025 NECO examinations, Kano students emerged with the best results in Mathematics and English nationwide. Observers and educationists link this historic achievement to the governor’s decisive interventions — proof that when classrooms are repaired, teachers rewarded, and pupils supported, learning thrives. A Celebration of Hope At the BESDA event, the air was thick with emotion. Teachers ululated, parents shed tears of joy, and civil servants hailed the moment as a turning point in Kano’s education journey. For the first time in years, hope returned to the classrooms. From Empty Coffers to Education Glory When Governor Yusuf assumed office on May 29, 2023, he inherited an education sector in crisis and state coffers that were not only empty but overdrawn, with a debt of just ₦9,000 in one account. Two years later, billions are flowing into schools, thousands of teachers are being recruited, and children who once studied under broken ceilings are now receiving a second chance at learning. Leading a National Revival Kano’s strides are now being hailed across Nigeria as a model of political will and people-centered governance. By combining bold financial commitment, massive teacher recruitment, and direct student support, Governor Yusuf has placed education at the heart of his administration’s legacy. For Kano, long counted among Nigeria’s most troubled in education, this is more than just reform. It is a new dawn for learning — one that promises to inspire generations and position the state as a national leader in education revival. Ibrahim Adam is a Special Adviser on Information to the Kano State Governor.

Education, Feature, Kano

NECO 2025: A Triumph for Kano’s Children, A Challenge for the Future

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Tears of joy, cheers of pride, and hearts swollen with gratitude such was the atmosphere across Kano State as news broke, Kano has emerged as the best-performing state nationwide in the 2025 NECO Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination. This is not just a statistical victory, it is a seismic shift in the educational landscape a validation of hope, a moment of healing for years of neglect, and a thunderous confirmation that when purposeful leadership meets the will of the people, greatness is inevitable. Let us pause and savour this milestone: 68,159 students in Kano State scored five credits and above, including Mathematics and English. These are not just numbers. These are the children of farmers, traders, artisans, and civil servants, who just two years ago sat on bare floors in broken classrooms, forgotten by a government that treated their future as expendable. Read Also: WAEC 2025 Result Glitch: A Technical Flaw or a Deeper Educational Crisis? Today, they are champions. And so are their teachers, their parents, and every stakeholder who refused to give up on public education. But above all, we must honour the man who dared to dream differently His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for stepping into the ruins of a failing system and choosing the harder path reform over rhetoric. This success didn’t fall from the sky. It was not a coincidence, nor the fruit of previous negligence. It was painfully earned, grounded in policy courage, and fuelled by a relentless commitment to restore dignity to public education. When Governor Yusuf assumed office in 2023, he inherited a devastated sector: Vandalized schools and classrooms converted into shops. Over 4.7 million children without proper sitting arrangements. A demoralized teaching workforce. Millions in exam debts and collapsing infrastructure. Instead of turning away, he declared a state of emergency in education and took decisive action: ₦3 billion was spent to pay NECO and WAEC fees for over 141,000 students. ₦748 million cleared inherited exam debts. Tens of thousands of teachers were promoted, some after years of neglect. School infrastructure began to rise from decay. Free uniforms, books, furniture, and hygiene kits were distributed. And critically, education received a historic 31% of the 2025 state budget the highest by any subnational government in Nigeria. This is not politics. This is leadership. This is prioritizing the future over propaganda. REWRITING HISTORY? NO WE REMEMBER. It is therefore laughable no, shameful that some now attempt to claim this victory as theirs. The former Commissioner for Education, Hon. Muhammad Sunusi Kiru, in a recent statement, suggested that this glory belongs to the Ganduje administration. This is not only dishonest, it is an insult to the intelligence of the people of Kano. Under the past administration, the education sector witnessed its worst deterioration: School lands were sold to private developers. Classrooms rotted. Teachers were denied promotion. And the hopes of millions of children were mortgaged. This success is not theirs to claim. You do not reap what you worked hard to destroy. FROM VICTORY TO VIGILANCE: Sustaining the Momentum As we bask in this national achievement, we must not fall into the trap of complacency. This is not the end of the journey,it is just the beginning. To sustain this progress, I respectfully urge His Excellency to consider a bold but necessary next step: Constitute an Independent Standing Committee on Education Accountability and Quality Assurance This committee should comprise respected, non-partisan Kanawa educationists, religious leaders, civil society voices, and community representatives. Its mandate must include: Conducting unscheduled school visits. Monitoring the implementation of educational programs. Evaluating teacher performance, student welfare, and infrastructure quality. Reporting directly and independently to the Governor’s office, free from political interference. Such a body will serve as a booster to the declared state of emergency and provide real-time oversight, ensuring that reforms are not only implemented but sustained.   INFRASRUCTURE STILL CRIES OUT. The Governor’s eye-opening visit to Bilingual College in Kwankwaso earlier this year was a jarring reminder that many schools remain in dire condition. Crumbling walls, broken furniture, overcrowded classrooms these are not anomalies, they are widespread. We cannot afford to let infrastructure be the weak link in this progress. Furniture provision, classroom renovations, water and sanitation upgrades must be accelerated, especially in rural communities where decay is often hidden from headlines. A child cannot learn effectively on a broken desk under a leaking roof. A Time for Unity, Not Bitterness Let this moment not be tainted by bitter politics. Let us come together government, communities, and citizens to protect and build upon this fragile but inspiring progress. To the students: You have risen from the dust. Your success tells us that poverty is not destiny, and you are more than your circumstances. To the parents: Your sacrifices, often unseen and unthanked, have yielded gold. To the teachers: This is your medal. You stood when the system was collapsing. And to His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Thank you. Kano will remember this moment not just because we won, but because you showed us it was possible to win with integrity, vision, and courage. CONCLUSION: The Journey Continues As someone who has persistently advocated for deeper reform eduction sector in writings such as “Strengthening Education Through Community Engagement: A Call for Accountability” (October 2024), VISIT OF SHOCK AND DISAPPOINTMENT: Governor Abba Kabir Yusif’s Eye-Opening Tour of Bilingual College in Kwankwaso Town (June, 2025) “Turning a Moment of Shock into a Movement for Reform” (July 2025), I urge us all: Let us not treat this moment as a trophy on a shelf, but as a torch lighting the path forward for generations to come. The fight for education is not over. But for once, we know it can be won. Tijjani Sarki Good Governance and Public Policy Analyst Executive Director, Responsive Citizens Initiative responsivecitizensinitiative@gmail.com 18th September 2025

Kano, News

Kano Emirate Mourns as District Head of Kabo, Idris Dankabo, Dies in Road Accident

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The District Head of Kabo and Sarkin Gabas of Kano Emirate, Alhaji Idris Dankabo, has died in a motor accident in Kano. Dankabo, 48, reportedly passed away on Thursday night after the accident, which occurred within the Kano metropolis. His death was announced by the Kano Emirate Council in a statement posted on its official Facebook page, Sanusi Dynasty, on Friday morning. Family sources confirmed that the funeral prayer was held on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Kano Emir’s Palace. Read Also: FCT Minister of State Mourns Passing of Head of Service Grace Adayilo The deceased was the eldest son of the late Alhaji Muhammad Adamu Dankabo, Jarman Kano and founder of the defunct Kabo Air. The Dankabo family is regarded as one of the most influential in Kano. The late patriarch, Adamu Dankabo, was a notable businessman, politician, and philanthropist, who established Kabo Air in 1980. The airline operated domestic, regional, and international flights before later focusing on charter and Hajj services. The late Idris Dankabo held the traditional title of Sarkin Gabas, one of the senior offices in the Kano Emirate, with significant cultural and administrative responsibilities. His death at a relatively young age is seen as a major loss to the emirate and is expected to leave a vacuum in its traditional leadership structure.

Kano

Stallion Times Mourns Sarkin Gabas, Idris Adamu Dankabo

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Stallion Times has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Sarkin Gabas, Idris Adamu Dankabo, who died in a car accident at the age of 48 on Thursday. In a condolence message issued on Friday, the Editor-in-Chief of Stallion Times, Isiyaku Ahmed, described the late Sarkin Gabas as more than a traditional leader, noting that he was also a true friend of the organization. According to the message, Sarkin Gaba will be remembered as a God-fearing man who lived a life of humility, integrity, and service to his community. Read Also: FCT Minister Bunkure Urges Easter Pilgrims to Pray for Nigeria’s Peace, Unity “He relates freely with people from all walks of life, without regard to creed, status, or background, and earned respect and affection wherever he went,” the message added. Stallion Times extended its condolences to his family, the Kano Emirate Council, friends, well-wishers, and the people of Kano over the irreparable loss. “We pray Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him eternal rest in Jannatul Firdaus, and give his loved ones the strength and fortitude to bear this painful departure,” the message read.

Abuja, Kano, National, News

Mariya Bunkure: Abuja Records 200 Road Projects Completed Under Tinubu

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The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, has disclosed that more than 200 road construction projects have been completed across Abuja under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at a press briefing in her office, Dr. Bunkure said the achievements reflect the president’s commitment to infrastructure development in the FCT. “The administration met some unfinished projects. But the Hon. Minister, Nyesom Wike, and myself have been working hard to ensure their completion,” she said. Related: FCT Minister Flags Off Reconstruction of Karu Road According to her, the president specifically directed the FCT Administration to complete inherited projects while also initiating new ones across the six area councils and 62 wards of the territory. Dr. Bunkure appealed to Nigerians to continue supporting the president, stressing that cooperation was key to sustaining development efforts. “Let me use this opportunity to call on Nigerians to continue their support for President Tinubu’s administration. If given a second chance, Nigerians will witness even greater achievements than what we are seeing today,” she added.

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