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Kano Focus publisher tasks journalists on consistency in reporting
Aminu Abdullahi
The publisher of Kano Focus online Newspaper Dr Maude Rabiu Gwadabe has tasked journalists on consistency in reporting for effectiveness.
KANO FOCUS reports that Dr Gwadabe gave the task on Tuesday at a one day media engagement meeting on the proposed Local government administrative and financial autonomy.
Dr Maude Gwadabe, a former lecturer at the Department of Mass Communications, Bayero University Kano, explained that for any report to make maximum impact, there were some points to be considered.
The lecturer advised journalists to be strategic and consider good timing for their reports.
According to him, “For maximum impact of reporting, journalists must be very responsible in reporting issues.”
He however, highlighted the need for spotlighting on specific issues to be noted, saying that the journalists must keep updates of the issues they report on.
Dr Gwabade further tasked the journalists to be cautious in reporting sensitive issues that may generate controversy.
The Kano state Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Abbas Ibrahim, also challenged the media on massive advocacy for the passage of the Bill.
Comrade Abbas Ibrahim
Mr Ibrahim described the union as a pressure group, known to have made impacts for the best interest of the people.
Earlier, Nafisa Murtala, a journalist with Kano Express Radion, made a presentation on the role of the media in pushing for the implementation of the local government autonomy Bill at state level.
She highlighted the key role of all stakeholders on mobilising for the successful passage of the Bill for the benefit of the people.
Nafisa Murtala
Also, Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim of Abubakar Rimi Television in Kano, made a presentation on the amendments of the 1999 constitution, with focus on the local government autonomy.
He highlighted the need for the media to play active role in advocating for the passage of the Bill.
KANO FOCUS reports that the one-day media engagement was supported by Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL).
The project is a five-year Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) funded governance programme to support Nigerian states and Federal government to develop and implement policy.
A cross section of participants
It assists in tracking and accounting for how policies, plans and budgets are used in delivering public goods and services to promote growth and reduce poverty.
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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