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ICYMI: Here’s How Maltina Spun the Happiness wheel Last Ramadan & Eid-el-Fitr Seasons
We hope it’s not too late to say, “Eid Mubarak!”
The last Ramadan and Eid-el-fitr celebration was an extraordinary experience that muslim faithfuls cannot forget in a hurry because maltina shared and ignited happy moments that sparked up the celebrations. Woosh!!! We’re still trying to hold onto our hijabs and catch our kufis from the whirlwind of fun, excitement and thrills of it all. It was an experience muslim consumers cannot forget in an hurry. Why?! Because Maltina shared Happiness!
The impact of the season was felt on & offline as consumers nominate their favourite mosques for an iftar with Maltina and shoppers enjoyed juicy offers and branded items from Maltina.
Young Muslim faithfuls were not left out of the excitement as Maltina in conjunction with some islamic schools organized a quaranic quiz completion in 4 states to engage the young minds and rewarded them for their efforts and devotion.
Then came the EID Celebration! If you were at the Folawiyo Eid ground at the Teslim Balogun stadium, Lagos, Eid ground at Sabon Gari stadium Kano, and 12 other EID grounds across the country to pray, you’ll probably have an idea of what we are talking about.
What’s more? The Sallah celebrants indeed got their choice refreshment as Chilled Maltina Drinks were available for sale at the prayer grounds. A great number of Muslim faithfuls could be seen sipping chilled cans of the Happiness drink while some took home Maltina drinks of different flavors in packs of 6 and 12 respectively.
In the true spirit of Ramadan, Maltina kept up the tradition of giving and sharing love to the less privileged with its visits to the FOMWAN orphanage, Ibadan and Heritage Home, Abuja in partnership with Foodco & SPAR. The brand extended wide open arms of love to the orphanages’ children by celebrating Eid-el-fitr with them and donating valuable items, gifts, and of course, packs of Maltina to the homes.
After a long period of fasting, what should Muslim faithfuls look forward to? Party of course!!!
Maltina wrapped up Ramadan with a bang, with its massive sponsorship of the Arewa Sallah Festival held in Gidan Zoon, Kano State. The festival was a week-long, mega event full of pomp, fanfare and of course thrills and excitements for family and friends who gathered to celebrate the end of the holy month. Attendees could be seen sipping chilled cans of the happiness drink as they were greatly entertained by foremost Northern Artistes including the popular Yakubu Mohammed, Nura Sharif, Adam Zango, Maryam among others. Indeed, it was an experience that will linger for so long!
At each touchpoint, Maltina’s Ramadan and Eid initiatives were a most pleasant surprise to the Muslim faithfuls who had gathered to pray with no previous idea that they would be recipients of the brand’s generosity. For the brand, it was a fulfilling exercise putting smiles on the faces of its consumers and making every moment shared during the season.
That’s not all! Maltina brand will be spreading some more region-wide happiness this Eid-el-Kabir celebration during the Durbar Festival in Kano! Be on the lookout for all the latest updates regarding this event.
As Nigeria’s number one malt brand, Maltina continues to top the charts in running events and initiatives that deliver on the brands’ values of sharing happiness and giving consumers that extra special dose of extravaganza.
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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