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  By Suhaib Auwal   The Northwest Development Commission is set to be a game changer, directly tackling insecurity, poor healthcare services, agricultural setbacks, unemployment, and inadequate educational infrastructure through well-structured interventions. By prioritizing security, healthcare, agriculture, job creation, and youth and women empowerment, the commission promises to usher in a new era of development in the region. This followed a bold and strategic move, Senator Barau Jibrin has spearheaded the establishment of the Northwest Development Commission (NWDC), a visionary initiative aimed at addressing the region’s long-standing challenges. His unwavering commitment to restructuring the Northwest has now materialized, leveraging his influence in the National Assembly and the Presidency to birth, nurture, and actualize this transformative idea. One of the most commendable decisions in this process is the appointment of Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji as the Managing Dir...

  From Abba Anwar   The process of birth, death and rebirth, reincarnation, is what, in its political sense, according to some opinions, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), observed to certain extent. As the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the National Secretariat, Abuja, with Ganduje chairing the party from start to finish.  While according to the feeling of the advocates of this process, man passes through the three stages of human existence, Ganduje's political experiment suggests that, man can exist on only two stages, not three. That is birth to rebirth. Because, even his recent political life, showcases him as a proverbial political cat with nine lives.  Genuine loyalty, the way I see it, is what plays significant role in the Ganduje's lasting peace as National Chairman for another round of political tournament. Not to talk of how he managed to bring some states to the fold of APC recently....

By Ahmad Hamisu Gwale The deputy president of the Senate, Dr. Barau Jibrin, has expressed his strong desire for Barau Football Club to secure a Confederation of African Football (CAF) ticket this year. Senator Barau, who is the proprietor of the club, made this known while receiving the chairman of Barau FC, Ambassador Ibrahim Shitu Chanji, in Kano on Monday. He also commended the recent Kano State President’s Federation Cup (PFC) final between Kano Pillars and Barau FC, which took place on Sunday and ended 3-2 in favor of Sai Masu Gida (Kano Pillars). "I want to appreciate and commend the recent final between Kano Pillars and Barau FC in the Kano State President’s Federation Cup. It is a great achievement to have two strong clubs competing at this level in Kano," Senator Barau stated. "My primary focus and concern is to support Barau FC in every necessary way so that they can represent Nigeria in an African tournament. Our goal is to see the club participate in the CAF ...

    By Suhaib Auwal  The Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has commended the Arewa Women for Tinubu and Shettima for their pivotal role in ensuring the success of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2023 General Elections.  He lauded their dedication to the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasizing that their efforts have strengthened democracy and inspired women and youth to actively engage in nation-building. Senator Barau made these remarks during the official launch of the Sa’a Dogonbauchi Foundation and the empowerment initiative for the Arewa Women for Tinubu and Shettima.  The event, held at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja, was a celebration of resilience, unity, and the power of collective purpose in driving positive change. Represented by the Managing Director of the Northwest Development Commission, Professor Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji, Senator Barau stated that the launch of the Sa’a Dogo...

  By Abba Anwar  Not until now, when the Deputy Senate President, Distinguished Senator Barau I Jibrin, CFR, distributed 61 vehicles and 1,137 motorcycles, to party leaders and elders across all the 44 local governments of Kano State, alongside former Councilors and Local Governments Secretaries, he takes it upon himself, that, so long as he remains in the public domain people will continue to be enjoying goodies. No matter what.  His political journey is full of paying attention to human existence, humane approach to issues at hand and issues in mind, his strong understanding of existing political practice and special interest in uplifting people, especially the downtrodden elements.  Evidence of this was his previous intervention in the establishment of Federal Polytechnic, Kabo, in his Kano North Senatorial Zone, his role in upgrading the status of Federal College of Education, Kano, to Federal University of Education, Kano and his unwavering conception and effort...

  By Abba Anwar  Show of fearlessness, strategic coordination and enlightened engagement are some of the fundamental indicators of organized effort. Periscoping this from political standpoint, measures commitment, sincerity of purpose and responsibilities.  I know my readers will believe with me when I said, when it comes to engaging youth in Kano's All Progressives Congress (APC) for strategic party positioning, genuine commitment without any recourse to material benefit, true survival of the party against all odds and aiding youth visibility from within, the trio of His Excellency, Murtala Sule Garo, Honourable Alhassan Ado Doguwa and Honourable Baffa Babba Dan Agundi are forces to be reckon with.  The model I proposed earlier, calling on our leaders to fuse together these fearless political strategists under one umbrella for protecting the party, APC, in Kano against external aggression, is still relevant and timely. Not because they are the only people to do the ...

  By Abba Anwar   All praises be to The Almighty Allah, that my write - up on the above subject matter ignited discussions, displeasure, sensible and below sensible observations.  My friend Adamu Mukhtar Unguwar Gini, the author of the rejoinder, who chooses to behave as a gentleman, has raised some issues, that I cherish from the bottom of my heart.  My friend I am sorry if some of my answers do not recognize your position as one of the Protocol officers of the National Chairman of APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, and as Chairman Coalition of APC Youth Movement.  Or alleged self-assigned position of Protocol officer of the former Governor, Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna or an alleged self-assigned Protocol Officer of Hon Nasir Bala Ja'o'ji. But all my submission I assure you will definitely be centered around issues you raised.  While assuring that you wouldn't want join issues with me, you opined that, "The intention here is just to point at some salient issu...

  By Abba Anwar   As breakthroughs are unfolding in Kano politics, specifically within All Progressives Congress (APC), before one can correctly assess and conclude the fate of the party (APC) in 2027, there are factors that must be taken into consideration. The factors, according to my understanding of the situation are as follows: 1. National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje factor,  2. Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin factor,  3. Deputy Governorship Candidate, 2023, Murtala Sule Garo factor,  4. Gawuna - Garo factor, 5. State Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas factor,  6. Hon Alhassan Ado Doguwa factor, 7. Kano Emirship Tussle factor,  8. Garo - Baffa Dan Agundi factor, 9. Expectation of support from the above factor  There could be other factors in some people's eyes. But to me, I only look at those factors that can change the political direction of either the party or the state or both. The space is still open for further discussion. Under the Na...

  By Sule Sani Sule In a world where youthful exuberance is often marred by self-interest and fleeting passions, it's refreshing to come across individuals like Dahir M Hashim, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change in Kano State. His remarkable story serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us that the youth of today can indeed drive positive change. Hashim's journey is a testament to the power of dedication, hard work, and a genuine commitment to creating a better world. Long before he assumed his current role, he was already making significant contributions to the field of climate change and environmental affairs. His expertise and passion have not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by his appointment as Commissioner by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ¹. Under Hashim's leadership, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has undergone a remarkable transformation. His efforts have been instrumental in tackling environmental challenges, and his commitment to sustainabi...

  Residents of Rimin Zakara in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State have accused the Commissioner for Land, Abduljabbar Umar, of illegally demolishing their buildings, an action that has led to protests in the community. The residents staged a demonstration following the demolition, which took place on Sunday night. They also accused security agencies, Bayero University Kano (BUK), and the Kano State Government of being involved in the destruction of their properties. The incident reportedly resulted in the deaths of four people, while many others sustained injuries. A resident, Kabiru Sadi Salisu, alleged that the Kano State Government was fully behind the demolition.  However, a reliable source within the Ministry of Land revealed that the matter is currently on the governor’s table and that he will make the final decision. It was gathered that there has been a long-standing dispute between the residents of Rimin Zakara and Bayero University Kano over the ownership of ...

  In an effort to cushion the effect of the plaguing economic hardship facing the nation, former member of the House of Representatives, from Tarauni, Kano, Hafizu Kawu, has distributed varieties of cars to party leaders and followers. He also gave out cash grants to twenty people as the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000) was given to each. While 33 people went home with brand new motorbikes. Kawu said he decided to do this at this critical period of global economic transition, when every country in the world is being faced with peculiar economic challenges. Since the exit of COVID-19 pandemic era.  "In our own situation we need to compliment the effort of our President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is evolving ways and manners to cushion the effect of post COVID-19 era," he said. Leaders and elders of All Progressives Congress (APC), from Tarauni local government benefited from the gesture delivered by Kawu, as many of them were seen exchanging pleasantries assuring that...