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Football Triangle: See Those Killing Kano Pillars

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Kano Pillars Fans during Football Match

 

By Abdulgafar Oladimeji

Kano state government, lawmakers , Kano born sports administrators, Kano state Football Association, KSFA , Kano Pillars fans club, the media , former players and regimented section of Kano football supporters constitute the hydra headed demon that is destroying Kano Pillars.

The like hydra headed demon destroying Kano Pillars is an twin semblance of the hydra headed demon in the Greek mythology, when one head is cut off, it is replace by two others.

Kano Pillars is the most fancied club side in the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, no doubt.

Sai Masu Gida posses the potentials to excel to the level of the most successful football economy in Nigeria, ask those who know, they will affirm this assertion.

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Since the club ‘s envious maiden continental glorious campaign , Pillars despite wining the country’s league title in an historic back to back famous achievement , it is now a shadow of it’s former self, it is always one day , one trouble for Kano Pillars.

If not for the hydra headed demons at work, why would Pillars continue to live and exit from the valley of failure at intervals.

The following demonic heads have possessed Kano Pillars and had defy various sports tricks, magic and left to suffer from the political trial and error methods been imposed on the club by the owners .

Kano state Government.

The owners of the club are the chief culprits behind the myriads of problem being suffered by the club.

The state government led and has continued to champion the mission of those scavengers that have succeeded in turning the club into a football carcass .

The club is confirmed to be registered with CAC as a Limited liability company.

The state government has refused to inject life into the club by not allowing it to comply with the laid procedures of cooperate governance.

Kano state government in the past nine years have continued to treat this precious asset with levity and non chalant attitude.

Kano state government in recent years is confused over how to manage the club, it resorted to converting the club into a dumping ground, for out of tune football administrators and former athletes cum politician, to thank them for being good party boys.

A then serving Kano lawmaker was widely reported in the media, citing the facilitation of the recruitment of an unamed player from his constituency, into the club as one of his well executed constituency projects.

CORRUPTION.

Another canker worm destroying Kano Pillars is corruption, government officials have and are allegedly conniving with those in the club system to steal from government coffers.

The lean resources been channeled to the club from the state government coffers, is now a victim of kill and divide.

There is a racketing in the sales of tickets, illicit players transfer deal s and misappropriation of the proceeds from such deals.

One of the mother of all corruptions in the club, is in the buying of equipment’s, how on earth will a club with the highest prospects in sports branding and merchandizing continue to budget and spend millions on the purchase of equipments, this submerges football business imaginations, in an sane clime.

The club is swimming in over inflated receipts from away trips.

Recruitment of players for the club is now a conduits pipe, recruitment process and contractual terms of coaches and the salaries of the players and other officials stinks.

SABOTAGE

Some section of Kano born sports administrators, since they are not in charge and their close allies are not in charge, invoke the heavens to fall on the club.

Hatred and envy have continued to inspire some persons, who feel, it is either they are in charge or no one else is good enough , they don’t hide their hatred and vigorously continue to work against the interest of the club, these clique, whenever outside the management of Pillars will work hard and stop at nothing to sabotage the club , they care less to ruin the efforts of those in charge to pave way for their return to take charge directly or by proxy.

Kano Pillars is now a spoil of war, the winner takes all.

MEDIA.

The most abused, disjointed, ill equipped football media brand in Nigeria is Kano Pillars.

A good number of media practitioners in the city have suddenly turned football expert dishing out misguided, polluted and fetish concocted opinion polluting the air enveloping the club with toxic.

We need not get it wrong, Pillars is a darling club, it deserves all the mention, the worries here, is how some journalists have sold out by prostituting around the club.

Media practitioners around the club lack the courage to engage those assigned with the task of running the club, whenever the chip are down, those few who take bold step and have the courage to engage the club are branded as either white or blue enemies, by the self appointed vuvuzelas.

Some journalists have continued to fall over themselves to be in the good books of the club management or the state government to see how to satisfy their lust of seeing to their been enlisted into the club media crew, lacking the bravery to speak truth to sports authorities in the state.

Seekers want to become the Media Officer of Kano Pillars, even at the cost of ethics and self pride.

FANS CLUB

Kano Pillars fans club has failed to claim its economic, political and spiritual share holding in the club.

FORMER PLAYERS

A clique of former players see Kano Pillars as their birth right, nobody, no matter how good your capacity , you are not welcome, if you find your way to the club, you will be caught in their web, you can not operate without the blessings of these players, who will not hesistate to mobilize local forces against any perceived foe.

KANO STATE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

KSFA has failed in playing it supposed role as the football think tank in the state, KSFA is supposed to be the reservoir of Kano Pillars, herein today , that is not the case.

The state FA is always busy with the war with imaginary and real enemies of the game, seeing Kano Pillars as its greatest foe.

Kano Pillars does not and has continue to reject the superiority of the state FA over the club.

KSFA seem lost in understanding its powers over the affairs of Kano Pillars.

Today , Kano Pillars is assumed to be bigger than Kano FA, imagine a son becoming bigger than his paternal uncle , this undisputedly has created an unwarranted, unhealthy rivalry between the two Kano football super powers

This cold war between Kano FA and Kano Pillars has cost Pillars so much pains, those who know knows, what this is all about.

What bothers you is that Kano state government is the oga at the top over these two football giants, rather than call them to order, Kano state government officials past and present have continued to exploit the war to pursue their various nefarious agenda within the system.

WAY FORWARD

Kano state government must sit down and have a rethink, if possible contract independent minded football technocrat, locally and abroad, who will be willing to offer their services pro bono, they abound , because the club is well loved, they will be willing to offer their services for free.

Kano state government must decide on whether it wants a Kano Pillars that is a private, commercial or social club side.

The state government must proceed to give the club a disciplined and properly knitted system of governance to deliver on the set mission and vision behind the establishment of the club.

Appointment of all kinds of people into the club management in the name of political compensation to run the club must stop.

If the club is to be redirected towards been commercially driven, technocrats drawn from sports administration, hospitality industry , merchandizing, branding, sports media sectors must be drafted to govern the club

If the mission of the state government is to run the club as a social entity for the purposes of public relations, then appoint a board of five man that would be a mixture of politicians and sports digital technocrat not analog sports technocrat, then ensure adequate funding for the club to project the image of the government and also win laurels to make the people happy.

If Kano state government wants a Kano Pillars that is truly a limited liability company, it should contract football investment experts to help unbundle , then sell shares worth billions of naira to football happy Kano people and football investors from far and wide, who will be forever happy and grateful to own the smallest ownership portion of their darling club, the state government could also keep a good chunk of the ownership to itself.

Then the media, medical security units of Kano Pillars will go haywire.

The fans club will take their rightful place in the affairs of the club.

All loop holes presently demonizing the club will be beheaded and buried.

Pillars will proceed to be the role model club that it was destined to be, since its inception.

To they that have ears, let them hear.

.. SAHEL SPORTS NEWS

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Kano State Government Welcomes Court of Appeal Judgment on Emirate Council Dispute

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The Kano State Government has expressed profound satisfaction with the recent judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, regarding the Emirate Council matter involving His Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II and other parties. This was announced during a press conference jointly addressed by the Hon. Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Hon. Commissioner for Information, Kano State, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the NUJ Press Centre, Kano.

“On behalf of the Kano State Government, we express our profound satisfaction with the Judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, regarding the Emirate Council matter involving His Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II and other parties,” stated the Hon. Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice.

The verdict overturns earlier decisions by the Federal High Court and validates the government’s lawful actions regarding chieftaincy appointments and reforms in the state’s traditional institutions. “This ruling reaffirms the government’s commitment to justice, fairness, and adherence to due process in our efforts to modernize traditional structures while preserving the cultural heritage of Kano State,” added the Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

The judgment further clarifies the rightful jurisdiction over chieftaincy matters, underscoring the constitutional boundaries of the courts in such affairs. “The decision by the appellate court to void previous judgments that questioned the state’s lawful appointments underscores the correctness of our actions and strengthens our resolve to continue reforms for equitable representation and inclusive governance,” emphasized the Hon. Commissioner for Information.

For the avoidance of doubt, all decisions, pronouncements, and orders made by the Federal High Court Kano have been quashed and set aside by the Court of Appeal. “Furthermore, the law enacted by the Kano State House of Assembly relating to Emirates and all actions taken by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State pursuant to that law have been fully upheld and legalized by the Court of Appeal,” the Hon. Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice clarified.

The Kano State Government extended its appreciation to the Judiciary for upholding the principles of justice and fairness. “We extend our appreciation to the Judiciary for upholding the principles of justice and fairness. The Kano State Government remains committed to working with traditional institutions, ensuring harmony, and fostering development across all emirates,” stated the Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

The government urged all parties to respect the court’s judgment and join hands with the government to promote peace, unity, and progress in Kano State. “We urge all parties to respect the court’s judgment and join hands with the government to promote peace, unity, and progress in our beloved state. Let us continue to prioritize the collective good of Kano State above all individual interests,” concluded the Hon. Commissioner for Information.

 

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Governor Yusuf set to disburse N3bn to flood victims

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

 

 

Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has completed arrangements to flag off distribution of three billion naira (N3b) to victims of flood in last rainy season in the affected areas.

Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this while declaring opened the 23rd State Executive Council Meeting held at Kano Government House today.

A statement issued by Governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday said, Governor Yusuf revealed that the amount was donated by the Federal Government to the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory as intervention for the 2024 flood disaster.

The governor further revealed that the money was remitted to the state treasury few months ago in preparation for onward distribution the the affected victims.

He added that the administration kept the money appropriately to identify the real victims who will benefit from the gesture of the Federal Government and ensure produnce, accountability and responsiveness in the process.

“Now that we are ready, we have all the lists of the victims, we know how much each victim will collect, so the distribution will commence,” the governor assured.

He said already a main and sub committees for the distribution of the donation were set up and would go accross the 44 local government areas to disburse amount to real victims. Gov. Yusuf affirmed

It could be recalled that National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) with support from Intentional donor organisations have tracked the areas and people affected by the flood in Kano state.

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Censorship organised First Hausa Novels Competition among authors  

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By Salisu Baso

An author of Bahaushiyar Al’adu, Malam Zubairu Musa Baban Naji has emerged the winner of the first Kano State Censorship Board Hausa Novels Writing Competition organised by the Board in collaboration with the Association of Nigeria Authors (ANA).

The chairman organising committee of the competition, Alhaji Ado Ahmad Gidan Dabino announced the outcome of the result in a grand celebration to mark the first historic competition at the presentation and awards ceremony to the winners and participants of the occasion.

He further said the runner up was Danladi Zakariyya Haruna, the author of Gado Gida da horo who came second while a female author, Hauwa Shehu written Bahaushe Mai Arziki took third place to clinch N200, 000, while the winner and his runner ups received N500,000 and N300,000 respectively.

In his welcome address the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Censorship Board, Alhaji (Dr) Abba Al-Mustapha said the competition amongst the novelists was to revive the reading culture and also to encourage the young writers and improve their wealth talents.

He assured the readiness of the administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf to continued its efforts in restructuring the film production and publication of novels towards changing the society according to moral values.

In his remarks, Professor Abdallah Uba Adamu called on the film producers to seize opportunity of utilizing the novels into the scripts writing for films production.

He charged the Senior Special Assistant to Governor on Youth and sports and film producer to lead the film producers to sponsor the first ten novels and produce a series of films.

Also speaking Alhaji Sani Danja commended the Executive Secretary of the State Censorship Board Abba Al-Mustapha for his effort to improve the relationships between the members of Kannywood and Authors in the state, adding the two parties have the same goals of educating and entertaining the society as wee as promoting culture and tradition of the Hausa cultural heritage.

Those attended the occasion includes the representative of Commissioner of Tourism and Culture, representative of Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, Executive Secretary History and Culture, Managing Director Kano State Tourism Board, Managing Director Radio Kano as well as Chairman, El Samad, Alhaji Sammani Ahmad and Shehu Hassan Kano.

 

 

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