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  By Abba Anwar  The history of the Constabulary in Nigeria dates back to 1861 when the British colonial administration established the Lagos Constabulary. For maintaining law and order within the Protectorate. In 1861 Lagos Constabulary formed with 30 men to maintain law and order in Lagos Colony. As time went on, the need for more hands in the art of maintaining law and order in Lagos arose, in 1879 the Constabulary expanded to 100 men. Due to the good performance of Lagos Constabulary and the need to replicate similar security architecture in other regions, in 1890s to be precise, Constabularies established in other Nigerian territories, including the Royal Niger Company Constabulary. The need for the expansion of this security agency for maintaining law and order, came handy, which necessitated its consolidation between 1900 to 1960.  For example in 1906, Northern and Southern Nigeria Constabularies merged to form the Nigerian Police Force. Meaning, Nigeria Police For...

By Suhaib Auwal  The APC Kano youths group has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Abdullahi Ata as the new minister representing Kano State in the federal cabinet.  In the statement, signed by the Chairman of the group, Sadiq Ali Sango, the group described Abdullahi Ata as a dedicated party member and a staunch supporter of President Tinubu.  He emphasized Abdullahi Ata's longstanding commitment to the APC and his significant contributions to the party, both at the state and national levels.  Abdullahi Ata, who previously served as Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, has been an influential figure in Kano’s political landscape, known for his loyalty to the APC and his alignment with the President’s vision for Nigeria. “We are immensely grateful to President Tinubu for recognizing the contributions of Abdullahi Ata and entrusting him with this ministerial role. This appointment is a testament to the President's commitment to rewarding loyalt...

  In a landslide victory, Yusuf Imam Ogan Boye has emerged as the chairman of Nasarawa Local Government in the ongoing Kano local government elections.  The results, officially declared by the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, revealed that Ogan Boye garnered a total of 314,517 votes, solidifying his win against opponents. The election, which saw high voter turnout, was part of the broader local government polls across Kano State. Ogan Boye’s victory underscores strong support from Nasarawa constituents who are hopeful his leadership will bring significant improvements in infrastructure, education, and healthcare within the local government area. Ogan Boye, in his acceptance speech, expressed gratitude to his supporters and reiterated his commitment to prioritizing the welfare of Nasarawa’s residents.  "I am honored by the trust placed in me, and I assure all residents of Nasarawa Local Government of my dedication to serving and bringing positive change," Boye ...

  By Abba Anwar   This piece reflects on the opinions and arguments surrounding the survival strategy of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano state beyond 2027. Many moves, employed strategies, conspiracy theories and political calculations are, but build ups to 2027. Believe it or not, APC is still a force to be reckoned with in Kano. Whether Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is a National Chairman of the party or not, his consolidation of solid foundation when he captained the affairs of the party for Eight consecutive years as a governor, gives the party a life saving effort, which it still enjoys. Fragmentation is still in view within the purview of party structures as embedded in the hearts of some party members. And potential members joining the party with genuine intention, as time passes by. As many envisage, APC's victory in Kano hangs on the neck of who becomes its gubernatorial flagbearer and his running mate, how candidates are filled in other positions come 2027. Among...

By Suhaib Auwal The Nasarawa local government chairman candidate under the New Nigeria Peoples Party NNPP Amb. Yusuf Imam Ogan Boye, has inaugurated his campaign committees ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Speaking at the event held at NNPP Nasarawa local government headquarters, Ogan Boye reassured the people of Nassarawa Local Government that his team is committed to implementing development projects aimed at improving the local economy and enhancing the well-being of the community. He expressed his gratitude to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the national leader of the NNPP, Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the local party leaders for endorsing him as their candidate for the forthcoming elections. The newly inaugurated committees include the Election Campaign Committee, Finance Committee, Planning Committee, Media Committee, Security Committee, Voters' Consultation and Awareness Committee, Women's Affairs Committee, and Electoral Committee. In...

  By Abba Anwar Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to tackling insecurity and promoting economic growth through the domestication of the National Policy on Nano, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (nMSMEs).  Katsina state, under Radda, is the first state in the country that domesticates the National Policy on nMSMEs. This bold move underscores his administration's dedication to empowering youth, fostering entrepreneurship, and stimulating economic development. With this unwavering move he beats the imagination of many of his colleagues, governors across Nigeria.  Few months into the domestication period, governor Radda recently celebrated the unveiling and graduation of 217 young entrepreneurs from Katsina State Employability Project, purposely designed to address youth restiveness, criminal activities and creating corridor for growth and development.  During the graduation celebration, that took place a...

By Sule Sani Sule  Today, His Excellency Senator Ibrahim Shekarau led a delegation of the League of Northern Democrats to Borno State on a sympathy visit following the devastating flood disaster. The visit was a gesture of solidarity with the people of Borno State, who have been severely affected by the floods. During the visit, Senator Shekarau presented a cash donation of N50 million to the Borno State Governor on behalf of the League of Northern Democrats. This generous donation aims to provide relief to the affected flood victims and support their recovery efforts. The League of Northern Democrats is a prominent Northern political movement focused on promoting good governance, addressing security challenges, and tackling other pressing issues in Northern Nigeria. The movement has been engaging in consultations with key stakeholders, including leaders of the North, former military personnel, and other dignitaries. This sympathy visit and donation demonstrate the League's commitm...

By Labaran Dantala In the midst of whispers and speculation, one question echoes through the corridors of Kano's political landscape: Where is Murtala Sule Garo, the APC's deputy gubernatorial candidate in 2023 governorship election in Kano? Some party supporters lament his perceived elusiveness. That he is no longer in the public eye. But can this be true?  First and foremost my question is and remains, are we in an election period or electioneering campaign period, where you expect to see Garo going round campaigning for his party? But for any right thinking persons, know that, closer examination can reveal Garo's unwavering commitment to the people, unshaken by the ebbs and flows of politics.  His reputation as a straightforward, grassroots politician with a genuine passion for youth empowerment and inclusion speaks volumes. He deceives not and he doesn't make empty promises, no matter whose ox is gored.  His independent mind and political sagacity have earned him ad...

By Suhaib Auwal  The Coalition of APC Kano Youth Movement has unveiled its new leadership and rolled out an empowerment program for its members across the 44 local government areas of Kano State.  This initiative is a crucial step toward enhancing youth involvement in the state's political activities and bolstering the party's strength in Kano. A total of 25 state members, 45 zonal members, 220 local government members, 102 directorate members, and 10 advisory members benefited from the program, which is designed to empower youth at various levels within the party structure. In his address, Hon. Adamu Mukhtar Unguwar Gini, Chairman of the Coalition of APC Youth Movement, emphasized the need to support their members during this period of economic hardship, especially with APC being the opposition party in Kano State.  He reiterated that the coalition would continue to involve youth in all activities to ensure the party remains strong leading up to the 2027 elections. The A...

By Hafiz Sani Liman It is with immense joy and pride that we at Progressives Youth Intellectual (PYI)  extends our heartfelt congratulations to our Grand Patron,  the Deputy President of the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Distinguished Senator (Dr) Barau I. Jibrin, on his conferment with the prestigious national honor of Commander of the order of the Federal Republic (CFR) by His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. This recognition is not just a personal milestone for Senator Jibrin but also a testament to his commitment and dedication to the service of the Nigerian people, his exemplary leadership, and his distinguished career as a legislator and administrator which placed him far above his contemporaries and which made us at PYI to recognize him as our mentor, patron and inspirational political icon. Senator Jibrin has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and competence in all the administrative and legislative positions he occupied...