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BUK Student Wins Young Historian National Competition
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Abdulmalik Abubakar Isa, a Level 500 Law student from Bayero University, Kano has emerged overall winner of the 2023 Young Historian National Competition.
KANO FOCUS reports that the competition which was organized by an Abuja based nongovernmental organization, Restored Heart Foundation was designed to make Nigerian youth to acquaint themselves with national and African history.
Presenting the award to the Vice Chancellor in his office on Wednesday, Mr Isa said the competition had about 3000 entrants but were gradually trimmed down to only 100 and subsequently reduced to 30 with five each from geographical zones and later the best six.
He said the competition had stages which include intraregional, inter-regional and quarter final which took place at the University of Calabar and Bayero University respectively.
The grand finale took place at Nile University, Abuja on Sunday, 1st October, 2023 in which he beat his opponent from University of Ilorin.
Following his victory, he was given a N500, 000 cash in addition to a one week expenses paid trip to Kenya, a plaque in addition to other amazing prizes from the competition partners as well as crowned as “The Keeper of African History 2023.”
The winner who is from Nasarawa Local Government in Kano State, is also the President of BUK Branch of the Law Students Association of Nigeria. He told the Vice Chancellor that his passion about history made him to participate in the competition despite being a Law student.
He charged his fellow students to widen their horizon so as to be multi-disciplinarian, saying knowledge has no boundry and limitation.
He thanked the Vice Chancellor and management of the university as well as all the staff and lecturers of the Faculty of Law and Deanary of Student Affairs for their support and encouragement, without which he could not achieve the feat.
Responding, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, congratulated young Abdulmalik Isa for the feat and said the success was not for him alone but to the entire University. “I feel honoured and delighted for the feat recorded. You indeed made all of us proud.”
The Vice Chancellor announced a cash donation of N250, 000 by the university to the winner so as to boost his morale as well as inspire other students. He also presented branded sovenours and promised to organize a befitting reception in recognition of his wonderful performance.
Professor Abbas said the university management is always willing to support and encourage staff and students to participate in any competition within and outside the country.
He charged students to always commit themselves in the pursuit of their studies and never indulge in any anti social vices. He assured that the management of the university is very much committed to improving the well-being of the students.
Earlier, the Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Shamsuddeen Umar, while presenting the winner, said the candidate had exhibited high sense of discipline, humility and good character throughout the duration of the competition thus, earning him a special respect from the participants and the organizers alike.
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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