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Speaker of Kano’s assembly wins APC House of Representatives primary

Nasiru Yusuf
The Speaker, Kano State House of Assembly, Hamisu Chidari, has emerged unopposed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate to contest the House of Representatives seat for Dambatta/Makoda Federal Constituency in next year’s National Assembly election.
KANO FOCUS reports that the assembly’s spokesperson, Uba Abdullahi, in a statement on Monday, said the speaker was elected unopposed at the party’s primaries held at Dambatta Local Government Secretariat.
Announcing the result, the head of the election committee, Aminu Sani, said Engr Hanisu Chidari got 98 votes.
Sani said the total number of votes cast stood at 105 while seven votes were invalid.

In his acceptance speech, Chidari thanked the party’s delegates from both Dambatta and Makoda council areas as well as the party representatives, for conducting a credible primary election.
He said he appreciated the confidence placed on him and promised to do his best in representing the constituency if elected to the House of Representatives next year.

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Edo Killings: Gov Okpebholo visits Kano, pledges compensation for travelers

Edo Killings: Gov Okpebholo visits Kano, pledges compensation for travelers
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Monday Okpebholo, accompanied by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, paid condolence visit to the families of the 16 northern travelers killed in Uromi, Edo State.

KANO FOCUS reports that youths and women on Monday took to the streets in Bunkure Local Government Area, welcoming the visiting governor accompanied by governor of Kano.
At Torankawa, Governor Okpebholo assured the families that compensation would be provided and reiterated his commitment to ensuring that justice is served.
On his part, Governor Yusuf pledged cash assistance and food supplies to the affected families, though he did not specify the exact amounts or quantities.
Both governors reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to justice and that such incidents do not occur again.

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Kano develops 2025 AOP for education sector

Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
To harmonise activities of agencies and parastatals under its supervision this year, the Kano state Ministry of education, in collaboration with development partners, organised a ‘3-Day Education Sector 2025 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) Harmonization.’
In his remarks the Permanent Secretary in the state ministry of education Alhaji Bashir Baffa


Bashir Baffa and Yushau Hamza
He urged participants to pay attention in order to comprehend what it is all about.
Director Planning, Research and Statistics in the state Ministry of education Malam Yushau Hamza Saleh said the workshop aim at supporting the development of 2025 AOP for the education sector.
Saleh added that the workshop also build the capacity of the sector planning teams on the preparation and utilisation of the AOP in implementing the annual budget and achieving the expected outcomes.

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Emir Sanusi II Warns Against Internal Betrayal and External Meddling in Kano

Mukhtar Yahya Usman
In a fervent Eid-el-Fitr sermon at Kofar Mata Eid Ground the Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, delivered a stern sermon prayer to individuals within Kano collaborating with external forces to destabilize the city’s peace and stability.
He decried such acts of betrayal and disloyalty, urging the populace to remain vigilant and united against these threats.
The Emir condemned those conspiring with outsiders to foment unrest in Kano, asserting that divine justice would prevail upon them. He said.
“There are people among us who have sold their conscience, joining hands with outsiders to threaten the peace of Kano. Let me remind them—Allah (SWT) will deal with them just as He dealt with those who betrayed Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in his time.”

These emphatic remarks come amid escalating political tensions, with reports of external interference in Kano’s traditional and governance structures.
The Emir urged citizens to dismiss provocations, remain steadfast in prayer, and stay alert to the machinations of traitors.
He emphasized that Kano’s strength lies in its unity and cautioned that anyone plotting against the state would face both divine and communal repercussions.
Concluding his sermon, the Emir invoked Allah’s protection over Kano and called on the people to remain resolute in faith and resistance.
He implored, “May Allah expose and disgrace those who conspire against our peace. May He strengthen the righteous and silence the voices of division.”
