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Sheikh Abdulwahab calls FG, ASUU to end university strike
Nasiru Yusuf
A prominent Islamic Scholar in Kano State, Sheikh Abdulwahab Abdallah has appealed to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to find a lasting solution for the ongoing ASUU strike.
The Islamic Scholar made the call during a Town Hall meeting tagged ‘Struggle: In Defense of Nigerian Public Universities’ held on Saturday in Kano.
According to him, there is the need for the urgent reopening of the Universities because the seven months strike has generated a lot of security challenges.
He added that the long strike has pushed soany students into committing different crimes, especially robbery and girls roaming the streets across the country.
Sheikh Abdulwahab also want the Federal Government to look into the demands of the lecturers so that the students can returned to classes and continue their studies.
He also appealed to the National Assembly to intervene on the issue so that the strike should come to an end, saying it is mostly affecting the children of the mercies.
In his remarks, the Kano Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Mahmud Lawal said the meeting was to engage the public and create better awareness on why they are on strike.
“We think there is the need we engage the communites where the Universities are located so that they should appreciate the reasons for the strike as it affects their children also.
“The meeting was also to hear their views on the strike and their suggestions on how to resolve the problem between us and the Federal Government.” He said.
He further explained that on many occasions, the Union has softened its demands for the betterment of the education sector.
According to him, “on different occasions we had agreements with the government, but many of them were not respected by the government.”
Speaking during the meeting, Sani Garba, President Students Union, Bayero University Kano (BUK) Chapter said students are tired of the strike.
He appealed to the Federal Government, ASUU, National Assembly and all stakeholders to do everything possible so that they can go back to school.
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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