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(APC) in Kano State, Aminu Dabo, has resigned as the party’s caucus chairman in Dambatta Local Government Area and withdrawn his membership of the ruling party.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.

Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

The management of Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies has denied allegations that it prevents female students wearing the niqab from entering its premises, describing the reports circulating on social media as false and misleading.

KANO FOCUS reports that the Provost of the college, Dr Ali Tamasi, stated this in a press release issued to clarify the institution’s position amid public concerns over its treatment of Muslim women who cover their faces.

According to the statement, the college has introduced security screening measures for all students and staff following reports of indiscipline and the smuggling of prohibited items onto the campus.

The management said the measures were designed to safeguard lives and property, maintain discipline and protect students’ moral upbringing.

It explained that female students wearing the niqab were only required to briefly uncover their faces at the security checkpoint to verify their identities before being allowed into the premises.

The statement added that the students were also required to open their bags for inspection, just like other students, before gaining entry.

“Female students wearing the Niqab are only being requested to unveil their faces at the checkpoint to confirm that the person is indeed a female student and not a male disguising himself as a female,” the statement said.

It stressed that the procedure did not require female students to permanently remove their niqabs or subject them to harassment.

The management further maintained that, to its knowledge, no female student or staff member had been denied entry into the college on account of wearing a hijab or niqab.

It described claims to the contrary as baseless and alleged that some individuals were exploiting the issue to pursue personal interests and create tension within Kano State.

The college also cited its existing security arrangements, including the restriction of vehicles with tinted windows from entering the premises, as evidence of its commitment to campus safety.

The statement recalled an incident in 2014 when security personnel reportedly became suspicious of a woman wearing a niqab who sought to enter the college and denied her entry after questioning her.

According to the management, the woman subsequently went to the gate of the neighbouring Kano State Polytechnic, where she detonated a bomb in a crowd, killing several people.

The college said the incident underscored the importance of vigilance and thorough security checks in preventing attacks and protecting members of the academic community.

It added that the current screening measures applied to all students, male and female, irrespective of whether they wore the niqab.

The management reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the provisions of Islamic Sharia, which it described as the foundation upon which the institution was established, while continuing to promote discipline, knowledge and security.

The provost appealed for peace and tranquillity in Kano State and prayed for the success of the state government and the continued development of the institution.