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Foreign Scholarship: Gov. Yusuf Visits Kano Students in India

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Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has applauded the exceptional academic performance of students sponsored by his administration to pursue higher education in India.

During a visit to the students at Sharjah University in India, Governor Yusuf expressed pride in their dedication and accomplishments, describing their success as clear proof of the benefits of investing in education.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor affirmed that the resources allocated to the scholarship program were wisely spent, as the students had surpassed expectations with their remarkable academic results.

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Governor Yusuf emphasized his administration’s unwavering commitment to advancing education, highlighting that nurturing young talents is central to his government’s vision for a prosperous Kano State.

The governor also revealed that his visit provided an opportunity to engage directly with the students, addressing their challenges and gathering valuable insights from the pioneer batch of over 400 students sponsored to various universities in Uganda and India as part of the 100:1 Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme.

According to the statement, the visit enabled the governor to conduct an on-the-spot assessment, aimed at enhancing preparations for the next set of beneficiaries, both for foreign and domestic scholarships, to ensure the completion of the 100:1 initiative before the end of his first tenure.

This initiative, Governor Yusuf noted, reaffirms his administration’s belief in education as a transformative tool for societal growth and development. His visit serves as an inspiration for students to strive for academic excellence, both at home and abroad.

 

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6 Kano Central Senatorial Aspirants Withdraw for Senator Ibrahim Shekarau

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Six Kano Central senatorial aspirants have withdrawn for Senator Ibrahim Shekarau in the forthcoming 2027 general election.

One of the senatorial aspirants and a former Kano State Head of Service, Alhaji Usman Bala Muhammad, stated this while addressing journalists at Aminu Kano House in Abuja.

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Those that Withdraw for Malam Ibrahim Shekarau are Dr Muhammad Zango,Alhaji Danyaro Yakasai,Usman Bala Muhammad ,Shaaban Ibrahim Sharada and Shehu Isah Direba.

 

The aspirants have already purchased their nominations forms and submitted to APC secretariat before they were called for a consensus by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

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Obi Thunders at NDC Convention: ‘Rethink Now, Tyrants! Nigerians Will Reclaim Power in 2027!

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

 

 

The presidential hopeful of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, vowed today at the party’s national convention in Abuja to reclaim power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with the support of Nigerians.

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In his words: “To the beneficiaries of democracy who have now turned themselves into agents of destruction, depriving Nigerians of the democracy they enjoy—who think we will not have a free and fair election in 2027—let them rethink now, because we are going to have a free, fair, and credible election.”

 

The party’s convention today officially unveiled the NDC as the country’s second most vibrant opposition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

With both Mr. Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in the NDC, and Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Hayatu-Deen in the ADC, the political atmosphere is set for a power play in 2027.

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INEC Monitors NDC Convention, Confirms Due Process as NWC Members Sworn In

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

 

At the national convention of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) today, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were present to monitor the electioneering process of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).

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The presence of the Commission’s officials has put an end to the debate over whether the NDC followed due process in its registration as a political party.

 

Furthermore, the officials’ presence has boosted the morale of Nigerians seeking a credible platform to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 general elections.

 

At the end of the convention, the elected NWC members of the party were sworn in right there, in the presence of the officials.

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