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NUJ wants KAROTA personnel deployed to rural areas
Nazifi Dawud
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kano state council has called on the Kano state government to deploy operatives of the Kano Road Traffic Agency to rural communities across the state so as to check frequent accidents caused by reckless drivers.
The union revealed this as part of resolutions adopted following a congress held on Saturday.
In a communique jointly signed by the council’s chairman Comrade Abbas Ibrahim and Secretary Abba Murtala, the union also called on the management of KAROTA to “train and retrain its staff to ensure professionalism in road traffic management”.
Also, the NUJ advised broadcast media to always exercise professional conduct and desist from reckless and irresponsible comments especially on political programs, calling on Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to be responsive to its responsibility to safeguard the prestige of the media industry.
Other resolutions contained in the communique are:
- The congress commends the state government on the implementation of the new minimum wage of thirty thousand six hundred naira and called on the government to address discrepancies in payment of teachers and local government staff.
- The Congress while commending the state government for implementation of free and compulsory education, called on parents to also support the government’s effort for the success of the policy.
- The congress in session, also calls on the state government to direct local government councils to support the National Identity Management Commission NIMC with logistics to facilitate easy access for registering of Kano residents, also charged the commission to ensure speedy issuance of the cards.
- The congress appeals to politicians to desist from inflammatory comments that may heat the polity and caused disaffection among the electorates, at this time of elections.
The Congress calls on the state admission drive committee responsible for securing admission into tertiary institutions to ensure that Kano candidates fill their quota in all the tertiary institutions across the country. - The congress calls on local government councils to provide support to the National Population Commission to conduct accurate Area Demarcation which will make it possible for a credible Census.
- The union commends the state government for the appointment of the first female Head of Civil Service in the state, Hajiya Binta Lawan Ahmed and also condoled the state fire service over the death of its Director, Sagir Madaki.
- The congress urged the state government to prevail on the Federal government to ensure speedy renovation of the Kano-Kaduna Express way to avert incessant accidents.
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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