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Maukibi: Ganduje names flyover project after Qadriyya leader Qaribullah
named a N1.9 billion flyover project executed at Kofar Mata area, after Sheikh Qaribullah Nasiru Kabara.
Kano Focus reports that Mr Ganduje announced the gesture in his remarks at the 69th Annual Qadiriyya Maukib held in Kano city.
The project, which was awarded few weeks ago with a deadline of six months has reached 35 percent completion level, according to a statement by Ameen Yassar, head of Media and Publicity at the Government House, Kano.
“The project, among others, consists of a subway to link the main Murtala Muhammed Hospital complex with the adjacent Accident and Emergency department of the hospital,” he said.
“The project was named after the religious leaders to honor him and to encourage Muslims to adhere to the path of spirituality,” Mr Yassar quoted Mr Ganduje as saying.
He added that the project “would not only enhance the status of the premier hospital but also beatify the area and facilitate transportation in the every busy axis of the heart of the city.”
“Let me appeal to followers of the Qadiriyya movement and all people of Kano state to support the government in the state implementation of its policies and programmes, especially the free and compulsory education policy, which aims to, among other things, integrate Qur’anic schools in the scheme of affairs”, the governor said.
Mr Ganduje also “thanked Islamic Religious scholars in the state for their support and prayers which he said were largely responsible for the prevailing peaceful atmosphere in the state, hoping the spirit would remain alive.”
On his part, Sheikh Qaribullah, who leads the Qadiriyya Movement in Africa, thanked the state government “for reconstructing the historic mosque at Darul Qadiriyya in the state capital.”
He also “assured that religious scholars would support the implementation of the government’s free education policy to ensure a more enlightened society,” Mr Yassar said.
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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