Headlines
Ganduje to convert Triumph building into Forex market

Mukhtar Yahya Usman
Kano state governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is considering a proposal by a private company to convert the premises of Triumph Publishing Company into a Foreign Exchange market.
A statement issued to Kano Focus by the Director General Media and Public Relations, Government House, Aminu Kabir Yassar on Wednesday said Mr Ganduje is also considering another proposal to convert the former Daula Hotel into a residential complex.
The statement said two companies – LAMASH Properties Limited and FARI Properties Limited – presented the proposals to the Kano state Executive Council on a “Build-Operate-Transfer” basis.
Speaking on behalf of LAMASH Properties Ltd., Rabi’u Sa’id said his company will use the “Gidan Sa’adu Zungur” complex of the Triumph Publishing Company to create “Yan Canji Forex Market”.

Abba Kabir sues Ganduje for allocating Daula Hotel, Shahuci Park to Mudatex, El-Samad
No going back on N340 billion loan – Ganduje replies Kwankwasiyya
Kwankwasiyya sues Ganduje over N340 billion Chinese loan
Mr Sa’id, an engineer said the company will provide full security and other infrastructure as obtained in vibrant commercial cities like Lagos or Dubai.
Also the representative of FARI Properties Ltd., Abdulkadir Abdulkadir, proposed developing a luxury housing project for 57 families with ancillary facilities, on the grounds of Daula Hotel.
“While the government will provide the land as its equity, our company will provide the financing and technical expertise for the project to be delivered”. Mr Abdulkadir said.
Welcoming the proposals, Mr Ganduje said he was disturbed with the security situation at WAPA Forex market, in the vicinity of Triumph Publishing Company, which is operating under a fragmented arrangement.
“Triumph Publishing Company needed more compact space in a serene environment and modern equipment, to make it a resilient public enterprise.” He added.
It could be recalled that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Kano state 2019 gubernatorial election, Abba Kabir Yusuf has dragged the Ganduje administration to court over plans to award public properties to private individuals.
In an apparent reaction, Mr Ganduje said his administration is converting abandoned public structures into purposeful infrastructure.
“Instead of allowing economically viable structures to lay fallow, we are considering proposals on how to make them projects that will change the physical landscape of Kano as well as revenue earners for the state.”
“We need to be innovative in ensuring that such abandoned structures are converted into edifices that will ensure the sustainability of Kano city.
“Therefore, critics will not lead us to derail from our goal”.

Headlines
Rurum, Rogo finally dump NNPP for APC


The gale of defection from opposition political parties intensifies as two members of the opposition New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Abdullahi Sani Rogo and Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
KANO FOCUS reports that both lawmakers represent Rano/Bunkure/Kibiya and Karaye/Rogo federal constituency of Kano State.
Both lawmakers announced their defection at plenary presided over by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen.
On hand to witness the defection on the floor of the House was the national chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, accompanied by some members of the national working committee of the party.
However, the Minority Whip, Isa Ali JC, faulted the defection of the lawmakers on the basis that it was against constitutional provisions.
As of Thursday, no fewer than 30 members of opposition political parties have dumped their parties to join the APC.

Headlines
Power Shift in Kano: Ganduje Family Bows to Emir Sanusi as Nephew Gets Turbaned

In a dramatic political twist that may redefine Kano’s traditional power matrix, former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has thrown his weight behind Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, as the monarch turbaned Ganduje’s nephew, Alhaji Jamilu Sani Umar, as the new Village Head of Ganduje.
This development signals a major shift in political allegiance, coming from a family that once stood at the heart of Emir Sanusi’s 2020 dethronement.
The former village head, Alhaji Sani Ganduje — who was removed from office — had openly challenged the Kano Emirate over the legitimacy of his removal, deepening the rift between the Gandujes and Sanusi’s loyalists.
However, following the recent reinstatement of Emir Sanusi II by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, political equations in Kano have shifted rapidly.
In what many see as a move to realign with the prevailing tide, Dr. Ganduje reportedly convened a strategic meeting with his extended family and directed full support for the new appointment.

Rather than sending a delegate, the entire Ganduje family physically accompanied Jamilu to the Emir’s palace, a powerful public gesture of submission and allegiance to Sanusi’s throne.
Political analysts interpret this as Ganduje’s calculated pivot — recognizing Emir Sanusi’s regained influence and perhaps seeking to reposition himself within Kano’s changing political terrain.
The move also draws a clear contrast with the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, who enjoyed close ties with Ganduje during his administration but is now increasingly sidelined.
By endorsing the turbaning and realigning his family under Sanusi’s leadership, Ganduje appears to be reading the political handwriting on the wall — that Emir Sanusi’s return is not just ceremonial, but a restoration of deep-rooted traditional authority with growing political resonance.
As Kano continues to balance tradition and politics, the Ganduje family’s public allegiance to Emir Sanusi may be the clearest indication yet that the old guard is adapting to a new power order.

Headlines
Kano legislator, Masu dumps NNPP for APC

Kano legislator Masu dumps NNPP for APC

A member of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and a member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Sumaila Constituency, Hon. Zubairu Hamza Masu, has defected from the NNPP to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
KANO FOCUS reports that Masu addressed his resignation letter to the Speaker, Ismail Falgore, and it was read during Monday’s plenary session.
However, Masu cited internal crises bedevilling the NNPP, including factional disputes and ongoing litigations, as his reasons for leaving the party.
He specifically emphasised the multiple claims of leadership within the party at both state and national levels, naming Dr Suleiman Hashim Dungurawa and Senator Mas’ud El-Jibrin Doguwa as those claiming control at the state level, while Dr Ahmed Ajuji and Dr Agbo Major were also asserting authority at the national level.
Masu’s resignation takes effect from 12 May 2025, and he pledged his full allegiance to the APC leadership at all levels.
