Politics 24

By Suhaib Auwal   The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and Kano governorship hopeful, Abdulkarim Abdussalam Zaura (AA Zaura), has condemned the renewed attacks by bandits in some parts of Kano State, calling on security agencies to intensify operations and restore peace in the affected communities. Reacting to the recent incursion by bandits in Yankamaye village in Tsanyawa LGA, where a woman was reportedly killed and three persons abducted, Zaura described the incident as disturbing and unacceptable, urging security operatives to “move swiftly and decisively” against the perpetrators. Zaura lamented that the attacks came barely days after a similar assault in Biresawa village, also in Tsanyawa LGA, stressing the need for urgent and coordinated action to protect residents. Zaura said “The reports of another attack in Yankamaye, leading to the death of an innocent woman and the kidnapping of three others, are deeply troubling. These communities have suffered repeated incurs...

  By Aminu Dahiru Ever since the All Progressives Congress (APC) lost the 2023 governorship election in Kano State, a highly contested race, which ended in the court, I have been expecting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to find a space within his cabinet or somewhere else to accommodate the APC deputy governorship candidate of the party in the state in the 2023 election in Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo. My readers may ask why I am bringing up the issue of Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo now and of what significance is this call to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political future. I have observed and analyzed the president’s political journey, what some call the political sagacity of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and have come to the conclusion that Tinubu takes grassroots mobilization or movements and their movers seriously. This is one reason which makes the president a political wizard of our time. And by every standard, Murtala Sule Garo is out to add a touch of vitalit...

  By Suhaib Auwal  In Nigeria’s complex and evolving security environment, loud declarations often overshadow quiet, strategic action.  Yet, in the Ministry of Defence, one figure stands out for deliberately choosing impact over noise, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence.  While some officials build their reputations through bold public statements, Badaru has steadily earned recognition as a silent achiever whose work is redefining Nigeria’s security architecture. Since assuming office, Badaru has adopted a low-profile yet highly effective leadership style. His focus has been on strengthening coordination among the military services, improving intelligence sharing, and ensuring that operations against insurgents, bandits, and criminal networks remain consistent and adaptive. Observers note that under his watch, the military has recorded significant operational breakthroughs across different theatres, from the North-East to the North-West and the M...

  The Kano State Vice Chairmen’s Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has received a ₦4 million donation from the party’s 2027 governorship hopeful and philanthropist, Abdussalam Abdulkareem Zaura (AA Zaura), to support the renovation of the forum's office and strengthen its ongoing activities. Zaura, known for his consistent financial and moral support to APC structures across the state, made the donation on Monday through his representative, Hon. Sani Ibrahim.  He said the gesture was part of his commitment to ensuring that the party remains strong, active, and united as it prepares for future political engagements. Receiving the donation on behalf of the members, the forum chairman  Ado Gambo Jaen, expressed gratitude to Zaura for what he described as another demonstration of loyalty and dedication to the party’s progress.  He noted that the contribution would go a long way in equipping the office and enabling members to continue working “day and night” to...

By Suhaib Auwal   In the bustling heart of Northern Nigeria, Kano State stands tall as a beacon of commerce, culture, and political vibrancy. Yet beneath its thriving surface lies a social crisis that threatens the moral and economic stability of the state, he scourge of drug abuse and political thuggery among the youth.  Amid this daunting challenge, one man has distinguished himself for his genuine passion and tireless commitment to confronting these issues: Abdulkarim Abdulsalam Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura. AA Zaura’s intervention in the fight against drug abuse and youth thuggery is not driven by political expediency but by a deep sense of social responsibility. He understands that the future of Kano rests in the hands of its youth and that empowering them is the most sustainable way to secure lasting peace and progress.  Through rehabilitation support, skill acquisition programs, and youth empowerment initiatives, Zaura has created avenues for transformation a...