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Kano Govt employs over 600 youth as tax collectors
Nasiru Yusuf
In its bid to reduce youth unemployment and the same time, reduce restiveness and boost socio-economic development of its citizens, Kano State Government has employed more than 600 youth for the State Internal Revenue Service KIRS to accelerate revenue generation policy for overall socioeconomic development of the State.
KANO FOCUS reports that the State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, stated this on Wednesday at the opening of a 3-day Retreat organised by the National Insurance Commission of Nigeria for the Kano State Technical Committee on the Enforcement of Compulsory Insurances in the State, holding at Rockview Hotel, Abuja.
The Governor, who spoke through the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, added that the move have greatly bolster the collection of additional revenue due to the State from so many sources that were before not being properly harnessed.
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje who commended the National Insurance Commission for organizing the Retreat for the state officials, said government will continue to identity itself with relevant federal governments departments and agencies that have signify their intention to support its economic and social developments projects for the overall progress of its citizens.
The Governor then used the occasion to announce the donation of a befitting house by the State Government at Sheikh Nasir Kabara Estate to serve as the Northwest Regional Office of the National Insurance Commission for all its official undertakings.
He reiterate the commitment of Kano State Government to continue to support National Insurance Commission of Nigeria, describing the Retreat organized for the Technical Committee as a noble cause that will be supported to achieve the set objectives.
Earlier, the National Commissioner for Insurance, Oludare Sunday Thomas expressed his appreciation to Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for making it possible for the Retreat to take place, with the setting up of an 18 Man Technical Committee on Enforcement of Compulsory Insurances in the State.
Mr. Sunday Thomas said organizing the Retreat was among his happiest moments since his taking over as the Commissioner for Insurance in the Country.
He then announced the decision of the Commission to provide the Technical Committee with necessary support in the areas of publicity in order to sensitize the public and arouse their interest to imbibe insurance policies especially the Islamic Takaful insurance for their respective business and financial undertakings.
The Commissioner then appeal to the Technical Committee to provide a workable and fashionable initiatives in implementing the compulsory Insurances in Kano and make the State assume its position as enviable in the path of economic greatness.
The Technical Committee on the Implementation of the Compulsory Insurances has the Secretary to the State Government as Chairman.
Other members included the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Commissioners of Finance, Commerce, Housing & Transport. The rest are Managing Director of KAROTA, Abubakar Rimi Market, Kantin Kwari and Singer Markets Management Boards, Special Advisers on Inter+Governmental Affairs, Internally Generated Revenue, Executive Chairman, Kano Internal Revenue Service, Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense, Kano, State Commissioner of Police, while Ibrahim Bawa is its Secretary.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Political allies and loyalists of former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Arc Aminu Dabo, have begun resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State following his withdrawal from the ruling party.
KANO FOCUS reports that the supporters, operating under the political group Dabo Alheri Ne, reportedly include members across Kano State’s 44 local government areas.
Barely two days after Dabo announced his resignation from the APC, a prominent stakeholder of the group, Garba Zakiru Dambatta, said members had welcomed the decision and were showing solidarity by submitting their resignation letters to their respective ward party chairmen.
Dambatta, a former APC chairman in Dambatta Local Government Area, said the group’s members were disappointed with what they described as the prolonged marginalisation of Mr Dabo and his supporters within the party.
According to him, despite Mr Dabo’s contributions to the APC and efforts to strengthen the party and manage disagreements among its members, some key stakeholders had continued to sideline him and his loyalists in party activities.
Dambatta reaffirmed the group’s commitment to standing by Mr Dabo’s political decisions and supporting his future political journey.
He also urged the former NPA managing director not to succumb to political pressure or reverse his decision to leave the party.
“This step you have taken, we have the conviction that it is the beginning of a new chapter of goodness in your life,” Dambatta said.
Among the prominent members of the group identified as supporting Mr Dabo’s decision are Abba Rabee’u, a former Senior Special Assistant on Political Awareness; Almustapha Jilani Danmalam, a former Senior Special Assistant on Education; Jamilu Abdullahi Zangon-Mata, a former Senior Special Assistant on Entrepreneurship; and Fahd A. Dabo, a former Special Assistant on Youth Mobilisation.
The individuals reportedly served during the second term of former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
The group also said several other party loyalists and supporters were backing Dabo following his resignation.
However, the statement did not provide the number of members who had formally resigned from the APC or indicate whether the party leadership had responded to the development.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Five players of Kano Pillars Amputee Football Club have been invited to the national camp of Nigeria’s Special Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico.
KANO FOCUS reports that invited players are Isah Yusuf, Abba Musa, Habu Friday, Emanuel Betel and Usman Ahmed. They are currently in Abuja with the national team as preparations intensify for the global tournament.
The Team Manager of Kano Pillars Amputee Football Team, Jamilu Uba Adamu, disclosed this in an interview with Ashiru Rabiu Gidan Tudu, Information Officer of the Kano State Sports Commission.
Adamu described the invitation as recognition of the players’ dedication, discipline and outstanding performances.
He expressed confidence that the players would represent Kano State and Nigeria with honour at the championship.
According to him, the call-up also demonstrates Kano Pillars’ commitment to nurturing talented amputee footballers and contributing to the development of the sport in Nigeria.
The 2026 Amputee Football World Cup is scheduled to take place from November 13 to 22 in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico. A total of 24 countries, including seven African nations, are expected to participate.
The Executive Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Muhammad Tukur Babangida, congratulated the five players on their invitation, describing it as well deserved.
Babangida expressed confidence that they would justify the confidence reposed in them by the national team selectors.
He assured the players of the commission’s continued support and urged them to remain focused, disciplined and committed to making Kano State and Nigeria proud on the international stage.
Ibrahim Khalil
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Aminu Dabo, has resigned as the party’s caucus chairman in Dambatta Local Government Area and withdrawn his membership of the ruling party.
KANO FOCUS reports that Dabo, a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), announced his resignation in a letter dated October 7, 2026, addressed to the APC chairman of Dambatta Gabas Ward.
In the letter, personally signed by him, Dabo said he took the decision after careful consideration of personal reasons and his future endeavours.
He confirmed his resignation during a telephone conversation from Abuja on Wednesday, saying he had formally submitted the letter to the appropriate party officials in Dambatta for necessary action.
“I remain grateful for the cordial relationship I enjoyed and appreciative of the experience gained during my time of service,” he said.
The former NPA managing director also thanked the party’s leadership for the opportunity and confidence reposed in him to contribute to its development and progress during his membership.
“I sincerely appreciate the support and opportunity I have received from the party leadership,” he added.
A statement issued by Abdullahi Othman, Media and Publicity Aide to Dabo Dabo, said the former NPA MD did not disclose further details about his reasons for leaving the APC in the resignation letter.
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