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Kofa converts film village site to mosque, modern market
Nasiru Yusuf
The New Nigerian People Party NNPP candidate for Kiru/Bebeji federal constituency Alhaji Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, has constructed a befitting Juma’a Mosque at the site he earlier planned to set up a film village.
KANO FOCUS reports that besides Juma’a Mosque, the politician has also established an agriculture market and trade centre designed to create about 500 direct jobs in the state.
Speaking during the commissioning of the market on Saturday in Kofa, Bebeji local government area, Kofa said the market is a one-stop shop, with 200 stores.
The market, he said, is situated at Kofa, his hometown, which is 65 kilometres from Kano, on the Kano-Zaria road.
The modern market
Kofa further said the project, conceived and commenced 10 years ago, would offer 24-hour services to customers.
He further explained that the market would create additional 1,000 indirect jobs in the near future.
Kofa revealed that the project was borne out of the desire to bring development to people by complementing various government efforts.
According to him, the place has steady water and electricity supply, parking space for about 100 trailers, and space for loading and offloading.
Others, he said, are efficient car park, hostels, inter-state car park, eateries, among others.
KANO FOCUS reports that the place has a filing station, police and security station, Mosque, bank, clinic and fire service, among others.
Filling station
In his remarks, the Chairman, Dawanau Grains Market, Alhaji Murtala Isa, commended the proprietor for the efforts, which, he said, would assist in boosting socio-economic activities in the state.
He also urged wealthy individuals in the state to emulate Jibrin-Kofa by providing more opportunities for job creation for the people.
Musa Aliyu, a dealer in textile materials in the market, expressed delight and called on the people to patronize the market.
Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, Femi Gbajabiamila and Abba Kabir Yusuf
KANO FOCUS reports that the occasion was graced by thousands of people, including the speaker of House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila, NNPP governorship candidate Abba Kabir Yusuf, Chairman of Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board Sheikh Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan, Islamic clerics, businessmen, politicians within and outside the state.
The Juma’a Mosque
The aborted film village
It will be recall that Kofa had in June, 2016 announced the federal government plan to establish a world-class film village in Kofa town, with a view to standardizing local film production and creation of jobs.
He told Bebeji/Kiru stakeholders that the 20-hectare centre would be equipped with state-of-art facilities and equipment for film-making similar to an Indian film city and a Chinese film centre.
However, a week after the announcement some Islamic clerics opposed the establishment.
They described the project as a plot to undermine Muslims and their religion by creating a hub for immorality.
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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