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Tsakuwa community condoles with Bauchi Govt, Emirate over Emir of Ningi’s death
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Tsakuwa Mufarka Sustainable Development Association has commiserated with Bauchi State Government and the State Council of Chiefs over the death of the Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya.
KANO FOCUS reports that the community’s condolence message was conveyed in a statement by its chairman Alhaji Tasiu Alhassan, in Kano on Sunday.
The statement described the late monarch as “someone whose words of wisdom, nobility and decency will be sorely missed, especially at this trying moment”.
Alhaji Tasiu Alhassan prayed that the Almighty God would forgive the shortcomings of the Emir, remember his good works and grant his soul eternal rest.
Late Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya, died on Sunday three days after a medical trip to Saudi Arabia.
Ningi Emirate was founded by Islamic Scholars who migrated from Tsakuwa in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area in Kano State.
Ningi’s progenitor, Hamza and his other lieutenants were said to have left Tsakuwa because of their refusal to pay land tax which was imposed by the then Emir of Kano, Muhammad Bello.
He was a descendant of Ningi rulers who migrated from Tsakuwa town, Dawakin Kudu local government area in Kano State.
Emir Danyaya extended the royal milk of kindness to all and sundry during his 46- year reign.
After early education in the then Bauchi Province, he proceeded to the School of Hygiene, Kano in 1951 where he qualified as s Public Health practitioner.
The Emir began active contributions to his native Ningi Native Authority, the defunct Northern Region, former North East government and the present Bauchi State.
The late monarch also had a stint in the private sector at the Nigerian Tobacco Company and the Northern States Marketing Board.
His devotion, dedication and commitment to duties assigned were examplary. He chaired the Assets of the Marketing Board between other Northern States and theformer Benue- Plateau State when the latter pulled out.
Emir Danyaya represented the Bauchi State Council of Chiefs under the Shagari government’s National Council of States between 1979-83.
A recipient of the National Honour Award, the OON, the late Emir had been the Chair, Bauchi State Inter- Religious Council since 2005; and Chairman, Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria( EHORECON) since 2004. He was a member of the National Constitutional Conference in 1994-95.
A man of great honour and conviction, Emir Danyaya was the first and only leading public figure in Nigeria to have sent warning signals to Nigerian political office holders to steer- off traditional institutions when signs of apparent skirmishes began to manifest between the last Kano State Government and the Kano Emirate Council in 2019.
In 2023, he read the riot act to all traditional rulers under his domain not to harbour bandits or their accomplices in their areas or face dismissal.
The people of Ningi Emirate attest to the late Monarch’s sense of justice, fairness and equity.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Society for Family Health has appointed Dayyabu Mahmud Yusuf as Group Director, Impact Partnership and Engagement, as well as Managing Director of RevoHealth HMO Ltd., in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare access and sustainable health systems across Nigeria and Africa.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appointment was announced on the organisation’s official Facebook page on Saturday.
According to SFH, the new leadership appointment signals the beginning of a fresh phase focused on improving impact, expanding access to healthcare services, and advancing sustainable health transformation initiatives across the continent.
The organisation stated that the appointment reflects its commitment to building integrated health systems and promoting innovative platforms in healthcare financing, workforce development, advisory services, and sustainable health interventions.
SFH expressed confidence that Yusuf’s leadership would further strengthen the organisation’s impact and deliver lasting value to communities across Nigeria and beyond.
Yusuf is a seasoned public health professional with more than 18 years of experience in the design and implementation of public health, social marketing, and health systems strengthening programmes in Nigeria.
He is widely recognised as a health systems expert, health economist, programme management specialist, and community engagement practitioner, with extensive experience in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH), HIV/AIDS, malaria, child survival, and nutrition interventions.
He has also built strong technical expertise across the family planning and maternal, newborn and child health continuum, while leading large and complex teams on multiple development programmes.
Yusuf possesses strong advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills, having worked closely with senior government officials, lawmakers, and influential traditional and religious leaders to drive institutional and behavioural changes that support effective programme implementation.
A seasoned trainer, Yusuf has trained various cadres of health professionals and is known for his practical expertise in participatory community engagement approaches.
He holds a degree in Microbiology and a Master’s degree in Health Economics from Bayero University Kano, as well as an MSc in Microbiology from University of Abuja.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A former Governor of Kano State Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for ordering a fresh investigation into the disappearance of activist and lecturer Abubakar Idris Dadiyata.
KANO FOCUS reports that Kwankwaso made the remarks in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday following recent testimony by a former aide to an ex-state governor, who allegedly claimed that police officers were responsible for Dadiyata’s disappearance in Kaduna.
Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media commentator, was abducted in 2019, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
According to Kwankwaso, he and his associates have consistently advocated for a thorough investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
He described the Inspector-General’s directive for a comprehensive investigation as a “decisive and long-overdue action,” expressing hope that the process would uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
The former governor also urged police authorities to place individuals named in the allegations under close surveillance to prevent interference with the investigation.
Kwankwaso further called on the government to ensure that Dadiyata, if found alive, and his family receive adequate compensation for the trauma and hardship they have endured over the years.
He commended members of the public for sustaining advocacy efforts on the case and also praised Abba Hikima Fagge for what he described as his important role in the latest developments surrounding the investigation.
Kwankwaso expressed optimism that the renewed probe would ultimately deliver truth and justice in the case.
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.
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