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Kano Governorship: No deal with Tinubu – NNPP dismisses
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Hashimu Dungurawa, has dismissed speculations that the party has struck a deal with President Bola Tinubu in a bid to retain the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the speculations followed a meeting between NNPP leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Tinubu in the Presidential Villa.
Dungurawa, while describing the speculations as baseless, said the NNPP does not need anybody to sustain its mandate in Kano State.
He noted that in 2015, Tinubu met with Kwankwaso because of his understanding that he (Kwankwaso) has what it takes to ensure the victory of the All Progressives Congress, APC, “and together they won Kano and Nigeria for former President Muhammadu Buhari”.
“That time in 2015, Kwankwaso ensured that all political seats – Governor, Deputy, 40 State House of Assembly, 27 House of Representatives and 3 Senators – were won by APC in Kano, and the same thing repeated itself in 2023 with NNPP winning everything with only one minor Senate seat slipping out to APC.
“Therefore, because of these facts and many more, President Tinubu who is gradually freeing himself from the shackles of Ganduje, now believes that his alliance with Kwankwaso is much more needed than any other person,” the NNPP Kano chairman said.
“We are aware of so many negative moves by Ganduje and his cohorts ahead of the Supreme Court judgement, but they have forgotten that power belongs to God and whether they like it or not if he says Abba would continue to be the Governor of Kano State there is nothing they can do.
“President Tinubu is so attracted to our peoples oriented projects in Kano and he agreed to see us to discuss matters of governance, but because the APC in Kano are so aligned with negativity, they are thinking we were there to secure our mandate,” he added
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
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.
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