Politics 24

  By Muhammad Umar An umbrella platform of hundreds of Northern Youth Groups, from the 19 Northern states, commends the Emir of Daura Alhaji Umar Farouk, for his conferment of Hon Nasir Bala Ja'oji, member Governing Board, Federal College of Education (Technical) Potiskum, Yobe State, as the Adon Garin Kasar Hausa.  In a letter sent to Ja'oji by the umbrella body, signed by the Regional Chairman, Makama Dan Kaduna, after an emergency meeting in Kaduna, they all agreed Ja'oji's contributions to youth development, cut across many states of the federation. Assuring that, he is one of the Top Ten youth leaders in the North.  While appreciating how the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) identifies itself with Ja'oji, quoting the National Chairman of the party, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje CON, who signed APC's Message of Fecilitation, who said, "This conferment by the Daura Emirate in Katsina State is truly a befitting one for an accomplished businessman and an...

By Suhaib Auwal   APC Chieftain, Barr. Ismaeel Idris Kumbotso, Visits Minister Hannatu Musawa to Strengthen Youth Empowerment in Northern Nigeria A prominent politician from APC Kano Barrister Ismaeel Idris Kumbotso, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy Hajia Hannatu Musa Musawa, in her office, in Abuja. The high-level engagement focused on fostering strategic collaborations aimed at improving the lives of youth in Northern Nigeria, with a special emphasis on Kano State and Kumbotso Local Government Area. During the meeting, both leaders exchanged ideas on practical steps to empower young men and women through digital skills, education, innovation hubs, and community-based development programmes. They jointly acknowledged the pressing challenges of unemployment and limited educational opportunities, and pledged to work together to bridge these gaps. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Barr. Ismaeel emphasized the need...

  By Suhaib Auwal   In a significant move to boost development in the North-West region of Nigeria, the Managing Director/CEO of the North-West Development Commission (NWDC) Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Ma'aji met with Mr. Ren Shaoshuai, Executive Director of the Northern Regional Office of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), to explore partnership opportunities aimed at enhancing infrastructure and investment. During the high-level meeting, both leaders discussed potential areas of collaboration, with a strong focus on infrastructure development, investment facilitation, and the transfer of technical expertise.  The Managing Director/CEO of the North-West Development Commission (NWDC) Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Ma'aji emphasized their commitment to fostering sustainable growth in the region. Mr. Ren highlighted CCECC’s extensive experience in large-scale engineering projects across Nigeria and reaffirmed the corporation’s interest in supporting initiatives that...

  By Abba Anwar   Being from the Legislative arm, with outstanding performances, the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin, makes extra effort to remind Nigerians the salient achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, after rigorous and cumulative legislative engagements by the National Assembly.  This singular act from the DSP, of showcasing deliverables from Tinubu's executive responsibilities, speaks volumes of amplifying federal government feats, being achieved and at the same time, promoting cohesion, in many instances, between the two arms, legislature and the executive.  Without abandoning his legislative territory and responsibilities, he clearly understands the need for helping the executive to tell the electorate and beyond, how commendable and stressful are democratic dividends trickling down to the citizenry, in a globally challenging spaces. Of which Nigeria is a political entity.  In his un-paradoxical analysis of trending dis...

By Suhaib Auwal   The APC Kano bigwig Barr. Ismaeel Idris, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development at his office in Abuja on Monday, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration towards improving the lives of young people in Northern Nigeria. The high-level meeting focused on strategic initiatives aimed at empowering youth, particularly in Kano State and Kumbotso Local Government Area.  Both leaders expressed a shared commitment to addressing the pressing challenges facing young people in the region, including unemployment, limited access to education, and the need for greater community-based programs. Speaking after the meeting, Barr. Ismaeel emphasized the importance of partnerships between government agencies to deliver tangible results.  “This is a critical time for our youth. We must go beyond policy and move into practical actions that will uplift and transform lives, especially in communities like Kumbotso where the youth ...

By Abba Anwar   Before any note on the barbaric Uromi mob action, let me begin with prayer for The Almighty Allah to Bless and Forgive the gentle soul of Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, the son of the late Emir of Kano and Grand Khalifa of Tijjaniyya, Sir Muhammadu Sanusi and the father of the Kano State Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Abbas.  Whenever I sighted the late Galadiman Kano, my mind naturally recollects the face of his respected and revered father, our Tijjaniyya guide, beacon of hope, an epitome of greatness and scholarship, Sir Sanusi, whom I was privilege to visit in both Azare and Wudil, with my parents, when I was much younger, but not toddling.  We had a tradition back in the family, that the younger ones were included in such visits turn by turn. So I was included in two visits to Azare and two visits to Wudil. Where the blessed hands of Sir Sanusi were on my head full with prayers. Alhamdulillah.  ALLAH YA JIKAN GALADIM...

  By Danlami Salisu It is imperative to address the misleading and disrespectful response by one Muhammad Abdulrahman Jikan Sallaman Kano Dako, Dan Ciroman Sallama, to the open letter authored by Inuwa Waya and directed to His Highness, Emir Aminu Ado Bayero. While the intention was to ignore the baseless remarks from an individual evidently ignorant of the subject matter, the need to clarify and correct falsehoods has become necessary. Firstly, it is crucial to highlight that Inuwa Waya, a respected elder and accomplished individual, is far beyond the age and standing of the writer. The unwarranted disrespect exhibited in the response underscores a lack of proper upbringing, internal discipline, and appreciation for cultural values. Such conduct does not reflect the esteemed norms of Kano’s traditional institutions, which are anchored on respect, dignity, and decorum. Furthermore, the poorly articulated response by Muhammad Abdulrahman reveals a clear misunderstanding of the origi...