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Malam Aminu Kano International Airport: What is the sin of Kano people?

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By Alhassan A. Bala

It is not doubting the fact that Malam Aminu Kano International Airport is the oldest in Nigeria, Nigerians from different parts of the country use the airport to travel to different parts of the world.

In fact, in the last two decades almost all northern states use the airport for the airlift of their pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.

The relationship between Kano and North African countries and Arabia countries saw many of flights traveling to Middle- East tipped the airport as the take off one.

It is on record that the administration of Olusegun Obasanjo delibratly abandoned the Aminu Kano International Airport, which is the major cause of its current deteriorating state. Late Yar’adua’s administration had a plan to do something about the airport, but death took him.

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Then came the Jonathan administration; just like Obasanjo delebratly abandoned the airport despite the administration’s plan to renovate international airports across the country. Stella Odua the then minister of Aviation removed Aminu Kano international airport from the list of international airports to be renovated.

Many international airlines announced their decision to suspend landing in Kano, though after a cry out government did some touches in the airport.

The present administration of president Muhammadu Buhari after the appointment of Senator Hadi Sirika as minister of aviation, has, admittedly brought many innovations and changes in the aviation sector, though so far the airport that benefited from all his effort seems to the Nnamdi Azikewe international airport, Murtala Muhammad international airport Lagos, the Port Harcourt international airport in south south and Ikanu Abiam International airport in South east.

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Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, in what I can described
as a dilebrate action of the minister since the opening of airports after the covid-19 lockdown remains hanging in the balance.

The airport currently having more people using it, due to the problem of kidnapping along Abuja-Kaduna expressway. Despite that the top government officers who use the airport more do not even care about the state of the airport, though we always compare us with other countries.
It was a funny and pity that in 2019 when a member of House of Representatives, Hon. Gudaji Kazaure while speaking in the floor of the house of representatives demonstrated the practical experience of how it is when you land in Kano airport though at that time he is contributing to the issues of the closure of Abuja airport.

With the current minister of aviation Hadi Sirika who happens to be a pilot and came from Kano state’s neighbouring state Katsina which conincidently must use the Aminu Kano international airport since their state-owned airport is less qualified, it is very surprising that his action and body language shows he doesn’t care about the state at which ones most busies airport in Africa (MAKIA) is currently in.

President Buhari landed in that same airport several occasions but didn’t say anything either.

Both the president and the minister are putting more attention on Nmandi Azikiwe international airport Abuja and Murtala Muhammad international airport Lagos with no single attention to any northern airport.

The deteriorating state of Aminu Kano international airport and also now that only operates domestic will definitely affect the state development as commercial city since roads are no longer safe. Domestic and international investors will also became scared of investing with reference to nonchallant attitude of the government towards infrastructures.

Many will now asked the minister of aviation Hadi Sirika what is the sin of Kano people that in all his works in the aviation Kano is excluded? And to what reason MAKIA is not allowed to receive international flights.

Why is it difficult for him to do something about Kano airport to meet international standard so that international airlines can start landing and taking off from Kano?

It is right time for Notable Kano people to draw the attention of president Buhari on the current state of the oldest airport in Nigeria and the must busy one in northern Nigeria. And show him how important it is to have an international standard airport In the commercial centre of the northern Nigeria.

Alhassan A. Bala balahassan2007, wrote this article from Abuja.

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BREAKING: Supreme Court Nullifies Status Quo Ante Bellum Order, Restores David Mark-Led ADC Executive

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Supreme Court has set aside the status quo ante bellum order previously granted by the Court of Appeal in Abuja in the ongoing leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The ruling effectively restores the executive committee led by Senator David Mark, reversing its delisting by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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Delivering a unanimous judgment on Thursday, a five-member panel chaired by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba held that the Court of Appeal’s order was unwarranted. The apex court also found that the appeal challenging jurisdiction had been improperly filed—it was based on an ex parte order inviting parties to show cause, without first obtaining the requisite leave of the appellate court.

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Supreme Court Nullifies Turaki-Led PDP Ibadan Convention

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Supreme Court has nullified the national convention held by the Turaki-Led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025.

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In a split judgment delivered on Thursday, three of the five justices of the apex court ruled that the appeal brought before it by the faction led by Tanimu Turaki lacked merit.

Delivering the lead majority judgment, Justice Stephen Adah held that the appellants acted in violation of a subsisting order of the Federal High Court which restrained them from proceeding with the planned convention.

The court consequently invalidated the convention conducted in Ibadan.

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Tinubu Removes NMDPRA Boss, Nominates Rabiu Umar as Replacement

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Mr Saidu Mohammed.

He has also nominated Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of the agency, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

The announcement was contained in a State House press release issued on Wednesay by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), in the public interest,” Onanuga said.

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According to the statement, the decision was taken in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 and is aimed at strengthening regulatory effectiveness in the midstream and downstream petroleum sector, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Umar is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience across the energy, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. He holds a degree in Accounting from Bayero University and is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School.

Pending Senate confirmation of the nominee, the most senior official in the NMDPRA will oversee the affairs of the authority in an acting capacity.

The Presidency thanked the outgoing chief executive for his service and wished him success in his future endeavours, while reiterating its commitment to appointing competent leadership in key regulatory institutions.

“The President remains committed to ensuring capable leadership in key regulatory institutions to advance energy security, sector reform, and sustainable economic growth,” the statement added.

The change in leadership at the NMDPRA followed the exit of its pioneer Chief Executive, Farouk Ahmed, who stepped aside in December 2025.

He was subsequently replaced by Saidu Mohammed, who assumed office as Authority Chief Executive of the NMDPRA.

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