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BUK promotes couple to rank of professor same day
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
In a heartwarming and historic moment, Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has promoted husband and wife to the esteemed rank of Professor, marking a rare and remarkable achievement in the academic world.
KANO FOCUS reports that Professor Suleiman Mainasara Yar’adua and his wife, Aisha Haruna, were both elevated to professorial ranks in their respective fields of Development Communication and Public Law, on the same day, after 24 years of marriage and dedicated service to the university.
The simultaneous promotion of the couple is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and passion for academic excellence. Their achievement is not only a milestone in their individual careers but also a celebration of their partnership and commitment to each other.
Professor Suleiman Mainasara Yar’adua
The university community is thrilled to see the couple achieve this remarkable feat together, and their promotion is being hailed as a double celebration.
Professor Yar’adua, a renowned expert in Development Communication, has made significant contributions to the field through his research and publications. His wife, Aisha, a distinguished scholar in Law, has also made notable contributions to her field, with a focus on human rights and gender studies.
Their research and academic endeavors have not only enriched the university but have also had a positive impact on the broader academic community.
The couple’s achievement is a shining example of the university’s commitment to academic excellence and its support for the professional growth and development of its faculty members. BUK has a long tradition of fostering a culture of academic excellence, and the promotion of the couple is a testament to the university’s success in nurturing and recognizing outstanding scholars.
As they celebrate their achievement, Professor Yar’adua and his wife, Aisha, are an inspiration to their colleagues, students, and the wider academic community. Their dedication to their work, their partnership, and their commitment to academic excellence serve as a model for aspiring scholars and couples alike.
Professor Aisha Haruna
The university community has congratulated the couple on their achievement, praising their hard work, dedication, and passion for academic excellence. The promotion of Professor Yar’adua and his wife, Aisha, is a celebration of their individual and joint achievements, and their contributions to the university and the broader academic community.
As they bask in the glory of their achievement, Professor Yar’adua and his wife, Aisha, are already looking to the future, eager to continue making significant contributions to their fields and to the university community. Their promotion is a demonstration to the power of partnership, commitment, and hard work, and serves as an inspiration to all who aspire to achieve academic excellence.
Speaking to BUK Bulletin, the Yar’aduas said this promotion will inspire them to be more committed to the University as the first couple in recent times to attain the fame of professorial rank same day and from this prestigious citadel of learning.
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.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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