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Bello Isa Bayero dies at 85
Nasiru Yusuf
Bello Isa Bayero, a political associate of President Muhammad Bayero has died at the late hours of Thursday.
A member of his family told Freedom Radio that Mr Bayero died at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital after a brief illness at the age of 85.
A cousin to Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, Bello Isa Bayero is survived by two wives and eight children.
His funeral prayer is scheduled to take place at Emir’s palace, Kano after Juma’at prayer, according to family source.
Mr Bayero has contested for Kano central senatorial seat in 1998 under People Democratic Party PDP before he withdrew for late Kura Muhammad at the tail end of the party’s primary election.
He had also contested Kano central senatorial seat under CPC in 2011 but lost in party’s primary election.
The deceased was among the closest political associate of President Muhammad Buhari right from his days in CPC up to the time he became president.
Ganduje’s condolence
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has commisirated with the family and Kano Emirate over the death of an elder statesman, Mr Bayero.
A statement issued by his spokesperson Abbas Anwar described the deceased as an elder and astute politician.
“We received, with deepest shock, the death of Alhaji Bello Isah Bayero, who died when the state and the nation needed him the most. He was a gentleman par excellence, whose political leadership helped in the restoration of our democracy.
“As a gentleman who trained many in many human endeavors, we
missed him the most. His death is a great lost to Nigerian democracy, our traditional institution and political leadership.”
According to the governor, Mr Isa-Bayero was an embodiment of humility, excellence, productivity, openness, transparency, accountability and that he was a father to the state and Nigerian democracy.
“What remains for us now is to pray and continue praying for him. May Allah SubhanaHu Wa Ta’ala forgive all his wrongdoings and reward all his good deeds with Jannatul-Fiddaus,” he prays.
“On behalf of the government and people of Kano state, I am sending this condolence visit to his immediate families, our royal institution, friends and all other well wishers of the late elder statesman Alhaji Bello Isa Bayero,” governor Ganduje stated.
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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