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Kano Assembly Screens, Confirms Maude, Aliyu as Commissioners
The Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday screened and confirmed two commissioner-nominees forwarded to it by Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf.
The nominees are Dr Aliyu Isa Aliyu, the Statistician-General and Director-General of the Kano State Bureau of Statistics, and Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude (SAN), a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Their confirmation followed the governor’s submission of the nominees’ list to the Assembly on Sept. 29.
During plenary, the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini (NNPP–Dala), moved the motion for their confirmation, which was seconded by Abdulhamid Abdul (NNPP–Minjibir).
The lawmakers unanimously adopted the motion through a voice vote.
The Speaker, Ismail Falgore (NNPP–Rogo), thereafter announced the confirmation of the nominees and directed the Clerk of the House to communicate the resolution to the governor for further action.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after their screening, the nominees expressed appreciation to Governor Yusuf for finding them worthy of the appointments, and to the legislators for the rigorous but fair screening exercise.
They pledged to justify the confidence reposed in them by contributing their quota towards the development of the state and supporting the administration’s reform agenda.
They also assured that, if eventually assigned portfolios, they would bring their wealth of experience to bear in the discharge of their duties.
NAN reports that with their confirmation, the two nominees are expected to join the state executive council to strengthen governance and service delivery.
NAN
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2027: Gov Yusuf assures Tinubu of North support for his re-election
By Zubairu Idris
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State, has assured President Bola Tinubu of the support of Northern Nigeria for his re-election during the 2027 general elections.
Yusuf gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign office, in a statement issued by his Director-General Media and Publicity, Mr Sanusi Bature.
He said the governor expressed confidence that the North would stand behind President Tinubu in the forthcoming election.
Bature qouted his boss as saying that the A4A movement would serve as a platform for mobilising support across the Northern states and strengthening political engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Kano as the leading state with highest number of votes in northern Nigeria will Insha Allah lead all Nigerian states to ensure victory of President Tinubu with massive turnout in favour of the APC,” Gov Yusuf said.
He explained that A4A movement is aimed at coordinating support for President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima across the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Speaking at the event, Vice President Kashim Shettima said the North had demonstrated its support for President Tinubu.
He stressed that the political support must go hand-in-hand with accountability, good governance and tangible results that improve the lives of Nigerians.
The Vice President acknowledged the economic challenges facing citizens and emphasised the need for the administration to remain responsive to their concerns, while prioritising security, education, poverty reduction and economic opportunities.
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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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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.
NAN
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