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AKTH donates microscopes to ARTV clinic
By Nasiru Yusuf
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) has donated two sets of microscopes to the Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV) clinic in Kano state.
Presenting the microscopes, Assistant Director Information, Hauwa Muhammed, said the donation was in fulfilment of a promise made by the Professor Aminu Zakari, the hospitals Chief Medical Director, during a programme at the ARTV.
The donation was received by a representative of the ARTV Alhaji Abdulkadir Koguna, on behalf of the Director-General, Hajiya Sa’a Ibrahim.
The ARTV clinic was initially established to cater for the medical needs of the station’s members of staff and their families.
But shortly after its establishment, Mrs Ibrahim, saw the need to extend the services of the clinic to the general public as a way of appreciating their support over the years.
Records at the clinic’s registry showed that the clinic, which was established just over two years ago, has witnessed an influx of over 30,000 patients from neighbouring communities, according to Mrs Ibrahim.
She said, “I have noticed in some of the places of work that I visited that they have their clinics and that usually impresses me. But I have long forgotten about it until when I was sitting in my office and someone rushed in to tell me that a youth corps member who was serving here was in a serious state of stomach pain and needed medical attention.
“We rushed to her and met her crying and rolling on the floor, but unfortunately there wasn’t even a first-aid box in the premises at that time to help the girl. Then it suddenly occurred to me that we really needed to do something and that was when the idea of having something like a health facility came back to my mind and since then I was determined to provide something that would help the people working in the premises because ARTV is far away from any of the medical facilities in the city.”
The DG then set up a committee that would advise her on how to go about the idea, and they came up with the idea of the clinic, though initially the proposal was for a staff clinic that would cater for the company’s staff who run shifts. So, after the clinic was set up she felt that the company needed to give back to the community surrounding ARTV.
“The ARTV has been in existence for almost 36 years and the community surrounding the station should benefit from anything good that comes out of the company,” she added.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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