“Replacing Abdullahi Adamu with ex-Gov. Ganduje as APC Chairman suicidal” – APC Vice-Chair, Salihu Lukman

The National Vice-Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for North-West, Salihu Lukman, has said replacing Abdullahi Adamu with former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, would be suicidal. According to reports, some APC insiders had indicated that President Bola Tinubu had tipped Ganduje for the office of national chairman following Adamu’s resignation. However, in a statement yesterday, Lukman said anointing Ganduje for the seat ahead of the Party’s convention was the height of insensitivity. The vice-chairman, who was one of the strong voices that opposed Adamu said, “Regrettably, however, many of…

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Slap Threat: “You can’t look me in the face”, Kwankwaso replies Ganduje

Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed assault threats made by Ex-governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Recall that shortly after Ganduje visited President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa on Friday evening, the ex-governor while addressing State House correspondents stated that he would have slapped Kwankwaso had they met at Aso Rock, Abuja. Ganduje’s statement comes following the recent demolition of several buildings in Kano State by the Abba Yusuf-led administration, a move he accused his predecessor, Kwankwaso,…

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Police arraign Ganduje critic, Mu’azu Magaji in Kano

The Kano State Police Command, yesterday, arraigned a former Commissioner of Works and Infrastructure in the Gov. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje-led government, Mu’azu Magaji. Magaji was docked before Justice Aminu Gabari, of a Senior Magistrate Court, No-mans-land, on a 4-count charge. The charges, according to the Police First Information Report, nFIR), borders on defamation of character, injurious falsehood and others. The Police spokesman, SP Haruna Kiyawa, said, “We are currently investigating charges of defamation of character, intentional insult, injurious falsehood and inciting disturbance against Muzazu Magaji”. However, reports have it that…

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APC governors celebrate Ganduje at 72

Godwin Amunde The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) – the umbrella body of Nigerian Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) – has described Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State as the shining light that represents Nigeria’s politics as he celebrates his 72nd birthday. Kebbi state governor and Chairman of the PGF, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, in a statement also commended Ganduje’s “vision and commitment to a united prosperous Nigeria.” “The PGF joins Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano State to celebrate his 72nd birthday. “Along with the people of Kano…

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Kano bans unauthorised sale, renting of houses over insecurity

Kano has stated that no property should be sold or rented out to any individual or group until there is clearance given by a District Head or his representatives. This was contained in a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Kano secretary to the State government, (SSG), Musa Tanko Muhammad. Muhammad said the measure is to keep the lives and property of Kano residents safe. “Government has directed that no house, property or land should be rented out or sold to any individual or group without prior due…

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Ganduje orders headcount of cattle herders from Kano

Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has ordered a headcount of cattle herders in the State as well as those who are outside but of the State’s origin. Ganduje announced this at an interactive session during a television programme on Monday.  According to a statement by his spokesperson, Abba Anwar, yesterday, Ganduje said the measure is part of his effort to see that Kano State remains peaceful. “We want to know how many herdsmen we have in Kano; that is why we set up a Fulani and other stakeholders Committee,…

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Kano Govt arrests, repatriates 500 beggars

The Kano State government says it has arrested 500 beggars for allegedly violating the law that bans street begging in the state. The State’s Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Zahra’u Muhammad-Umar, made the disclosure while repatriating the beggars in Kano on Friday. Muhammad-Umar said that the beggars were arrested in Kano metropolis with 70 per cent being women and children, and 30 per cent men. “Those arrested included women, children, men and Almajiris. The children don’t go to school and have no good food to eat,” she…

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Gov. Ganduje approves 3 appointments

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the appointment of Dr Yusif Musa as the Provost RMK College of Advanced and Remedial Studies (CARS), and Saminu Bello as Registrar of Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education (SRCOE). The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, who made the disclosure on Sunday in Kano, said the governor also approved the appointment of Garba Bako Gezawa as Permanent Secretary/Clerk, Kano State House of Assembly.  He said in a statement that all the appointments were with immediate effect and directed all the appointees to…

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President Buhari urges Nigerians to pray for peace, unity

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to continue to pray for peace, unity and stability in the country. The president made the call in an address at the 70th anniversary of the Qaddriyya on Saturday in Kano. Buhari, represented by Alhaji Sabo Nanono, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said the call was imperative to foster unity and address security challenges in the country. He enjoined the youth to avail themselves of the opportunities of agriculture and economic empowerment programmes initiated by the Federal Government to learn trades, become self-reliant…

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Eight Permanent Secretaries redeployed in Kano, four new ones appointed

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the redeployment of eight Permanent Secretaries and the appointment of four new ones in the state civil service. Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, gave this indication in a statement issued in Kano. According to him, the redeployed permanent secretaries are as follows – Balarabe Karaye, moved from the Ministry of Budget and Planning to Agriculture and Natural Resources. Adamu Faragai, from Agriculture and Natural Resources to the Ministry of Environment. Binta Bala was redeployed from the Ministry of…

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