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Gov. Yusuf Names New Solicitor-General, Forwards Commissioner Nominees

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Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has forwarded the names of two nominees to the Kano State House of Assembly for confirmation as Commissioners and members of the State Executive Council.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mr Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday in Kano.

The nominees are Barr. Abdulkarim Kabir Maude, SAN-designate, from Minjibir Local Government Area, and Dr. Aliyu Isa Aliyu, an Associate Professor of Mathematics.

Maude, 40, is scheduled for investiture as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) at the Supreme Court on Sunday.

He holds an LLB from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, a BL from the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, an LLM in International Economic Law from Maryam Abacha American University of Niger, and a Master’s degree in Business Commercial Law from Bayero University, Kano.

Maude has over a decade of legal experience covering corporate practice, legal drafting, court proceedings, and property management.

He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of Nigeria.

Also nominated is Dr. Aliyu, 41, who obtained his B.Sc. in Mathematics from Bayero University, Kano, M.Sc. from the Jordan University of Science and Technology, and Ph.D. from Firat University, Turkey.

He began his academic career at the Federal University, Dutse, in 2014 and rose to the rank of Associate Professor at North West University, Kano.

He also served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Sun Yat-Sen University, China, and as an Associate Adjunct Researcher at the Near East University, Cyprus.

Since 2023, Dr. Aliyu has been the Statistician-General/Director-General of the Kano State Bureau of Statistics. He is also a beneficiary of the Kwankwasiyya foreign scholarship and served as the Financial Secretary of the NNPP Kano State Chapter.

In a separate development, the governor approved the appointment of Barr. Salisu Muhammad Tahir as the new Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice.

Until his appointment, Tahir was the Director of Public Prosecution at the Ministry of Justice.

The Head of Service has been directed to ensure all administrative processes are concluded for his formal assumption of duty by Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.

Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to entrenching competence, professionalism and integrity in public service as he injects young and vibrant technocrats into his cabinet.

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Ex-Lawmaker Sharada Joins Kano Central Race, Calls for Level Playing Field

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Former member of the House of Representatives, Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada, has declared his intention to contest the Kano Central Senatorial District seat, urging the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure free and fair primaries.

Sharada, who represented Kano Municipal Federal Constituency in the immediate past National Assembly, made the appeal on Thursday when he visited the APC State Secretariat in Kano to formally announce his ambition.

“I appeal to the national leadership of our great party to, for the sake of Allah (SWT) and His Prophet Muhammad (SAW), ensure fair play in our forthcoming primary election,” he said, drawing loud applause from his supporters.

Popularly known as Dan Karamin Sauro (small mosquito), Sharada said his decision was driven by a desire to contribute to the growth and development of Kano Central, leveraging his legislative experience and political connections.

“By the grace of Allah (SWT), I will be the next Senator to represent Kano Central in the National Assembly, and I promise that I will not fail my constituents,” he pledged.

He also assured of his commitment to strengthening the APC and supporting the re-election of President Bola Tinubu alongside Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to sustain ongoing developmental programmes.

Welcoming the aspirant, APC State Chairman, Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa, described Sharada as a grassroots politician who had consistently worked for the progress of his people.

Doguwa further assured that the party would provide a level playing field for all aspirants in the forthcoming primaries.

 

 

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Katsina Commissioner resigns to contest Funtua Senatorial seat

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The Katsina State Commissioner for Environment, Hamza Sule-Faskari, has resigned to contest for the Funtua Senatorial seat.

The decision was in compliance with the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for public office holders intending to contest in the 2027 elections.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the electoral body has directed all public office holders intending to contest to resign their positions on or before March 31, 2026.

Sule-Faskari announced his decision on Monday in Katsina when he visited the office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Garba-Faskari, to formally submit his resignation letter.

He expressed appreciation to the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, for the opportunity to serve the people as a commissioner.

The former commissioner also reaffirmed his commitment to remain loyal and continue supporting the governor and the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Sule-Faskari further thanked the people of Katsina State for the support and cooperation they have given him during his tenure as commissioner.

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APC stakeholders warn against factional politics in Adamawa 

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The concerned stakeholders and committed members of All Progressives Congress, APC in Demsa, Numan and Lamurde Local Government Areas of Adamawa have warned against factional politics for the unity and progress of the party in the state.

The stakeholders made the call during a joint press conference in Numan, led by Mr Paul Zidon, describing the recent defection of Gov Ahmadu Fintiri and his teaming supporters through due process to APC as welcome development.

He equally condemned the process followed by Hon. Kwamoti Laori, Member House of Representative for violating the due process.

According to him, Laori sidelined the duly recognized Local Government Executive Committee that represents the backbone of the party but selected three wards executive members each from Demsa, Numan and Lamurde to work with.

“This singular action is unacceptable. It undermines party structures, disrespects loyal members, and risks introducing dangerous factional politics into a party that our people have worked tirelessly to build.

“Let us be clear: APC in Numan, Demsa, and Lamurde is not a private political project belonging to a few individuals. It is a collective movement belonging to the people.

“Any attempt to bypass party structures, ignore elected executives, and create parallel political arrangements will only breed division and disunity.

“And we say today with one voice: “We reject factional politics. We stand for unity. We stand for party supremacy”, he said.

According to him, the strength of the APC lies not in individuals, but in the collective will of its members.

Zidon called on all party faithful to remain calm, united, and committed to the principles that brought them together-the shared vision of building a stronger Adamawa State and a better Nigeria under the APC.

The group appreciated the National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu and other stakeholders for his sacrifice and effort put in stabilizing the party and ensuring the realignment with defectors in the state.

“We wish to also use this opportunity to sincerely appreciate the visionary leadership of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose Renewed Hope Agenda continues to inspire millions of Nigerians and strengthen the foundation of the APC across the country” he said.

Mr Simon Ismael one of the stakeholder described the act as violation of the constitutional provision and urged the party to section ward executive that partake in violation of the due process.

All efforts to reach Laori to comment on the allegation label against him probe abortive.

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