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Kano Assembly set to honour young tricycle rider that returned N15m to owner
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The 40 members of the Kano House of Assembly (KNHA) would contribute a percentage from their salaries, to a 22-year-old Auwalu Salisu, a tricycle rider that returned the missing N15 million to a Chadian in Kano, to show their appreciation for his sincerity
KANO FOCUS recalled that the Chadian man boarded Salisu’s tricycle over the weekend but forgot the huge money when he came down from the tricycle.
However, just about some minutes after the Chadian alighted the tricycle, Salisu saw the money and immediately proceeded to where the Chadian man came down, but all. efforts to locate him was not successful.
When Salisu reached his house, he informed his mother and father about the money somebody had left inside his tricycle, his father quickly informed his senior brother, and they all directed him that he must find a way to return the money to the owner
However, a source close to the family revealed that Salisu’s father is an old man, and the family faced economic hardship when Salisu discovered this huge amount of money.
In the desperate move, for Salisu to return the money to the owner, an announcement was made over the radio, that a Chadian man had forgotten a huge amount of money inside a tricycle, and that whoever found the money should call the number dictated.
Salisu, after hearing the announcement over the radio, made a call to the Chadian man.
Salisu told him that since he had already heard over the radio, the best place to meet would be the very radio station and there and then Salisu went to the radio station and in the presence of everybody, Salisu handed the money to the head of the radio who gave the money to the Chadian man.
However, when the lawmakers learnt about the gesture and sincerity demonstrated by Salisu, they were impressed and resolved that something must be done for him( Salisu)
This then prompted the lawmakers to take the decision to compensate him, with part of the salary as widows mite to Salisu.
This was the sequel to a motion of personal explanation, sponsored by a member representing the Doguwa constituency, Alhaji Salisu Muhammad.
During the plenary, presided over by the speaker Alhaji Isma’il Jibril Falgore, Muhammad argued that the tricycle rider, 22-year-old Auwalu Salisu, has proven his integrity by returning the missing money, despite his family condition, and the economic hardship in the country.
Responding, the speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Isma’il Jibril Falgore, pointed out that, KNHA would invite the tricycle rider to present their donation.
All 40 members representing 44 local government areas in Kano supported the motion and pledged their support to Auwalu Salisu, motivating him and encouraging others to emulate his good character.
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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