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Kano-Based Civil Society Organizations Back Suspension of Live Radio Political Programme

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A coalition of 107 Civil Society Kano-Based Civil Society Organizations Back Suspension of coalition of 107 Civil Society Kano-Based Civil Society Organizations Back Suspension of Live Radio Political Programme (CSOs Radio Political Programme (CSOs) in Kano State has thrown their weight behind the recent decision by media executives in Kano State to suspend live radio political broadcasting due to widespread criticism over unethical and unprofessional practices that are responsible for escalating political tensions in the state.

“We commend the leadership of the Media Executive Forum for taking the courageous and principled step to suspend live political programme broadcasting, which has deviated from responsible journalism and ethical broadcasting standards on numerous occasions.”

The CSOs noted that the suspended live political programme had become a platform for unverified claims, personal attacks, and provocative language that is tantamount to inciting division and disrupting public peace, especially in Kano’s already delicate political climate.

“Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democracy,” the statement continued, “but it must be in tune with responsibility, truth, and respect for the rule of law. When media platforms are used recklessly, they become tools of division rather than instruments of enlightenment.

The CSOs called on other media houses in Kano and beyond to review their editorial policies and ensure that their platforms do not serve as vehicles for misinformation, political manipulation, or hate speech.

We urge the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), and all relevant stakeholders to support ethical broadcasting and to prioritize capacity building for media practitioners. Let us work together and advocate for regulation to safeguard the role of the media as a pillar of democracy and peace

Long Live Kano Civil Society !!!
Long Live Kano State Government !!!
Long Live Nigeria !!!

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Hassan Ibrahim Gama Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma
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Co- signatories:
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Name
Organization

1
Farouk Umar
Citizens for Development and Education (CDE)

2
Peter Hassan Tijani

Network for Empowerment and Development Initiative (NEDIN)

3
Yahaya A. Yahaya
National association of persons with physical disabilities Kano Chapter (NAPWPD)

4
Hassan Ibrahim Gama.
Masses First International Organization -MFI

5
Wali Ado Rano
Voice of the Hopeful Enlightenment and Development
Initiative (VOHEDI)

6
Abdulrahman Abdu

Youth Empowerment and Human Development Initiative (YEHDI)

7
Dr. Kabir Hamisu Kura.
Community Development Initiative

8
Rakiya Abba Tahula
Interfaith Peace Foundation

9
Dr. Ramatu Garba
Support for Women and Teenage Children (SWATCH)

10
Maimuna Umar Sheriff
Centre for Gender Base Violence Advocacy

11
Samuel Eneojo,
Merit Kano

12
Bashir Suleiman Baba
Rural – Urban Slums Development Initiative (RUSDI)

13
Abubakar Jaddah
Society for Women and Child Health Initiative (SWACHI)

14
Saratu I. Maigida

Lifeline Initiative For Widows Empowerment and Economic Development (LIWEED)

15
Ali Suleiman
Friends of the Community Organization (FOCO)

16
Halima Titi Bello
Women Gender Developers (WOGEND)

17
Dr. Yahaya Danjuma
International Peace and Secure Society (IPSS)

18
Safayanu Bichi
Kano Budget Working Group

19
Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma
Community Rights Initiative of Nigeria (CORIN)

20
Abdulrahman Uba Daushe
Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN)

21
Rakiya Ladi Musa
Ansar Women Development

22
Sabo Bello Madaki
Kiru Community Development Association

23
Sunusi Hashimu

Society for Child Support and Economic Empowerment (SOCSEE)

24
Samaila Namadi Ahmad
Yadfulde kiru local government Association and development

25
Asaju KolawoleKola
Kola and Funke Care Foundation

26
Adeniyi Simeon Ayodeji
Green Pasture and Home Initiative (GPHI)

27
Bashir A Bashir
Diamond Youth For Community Development

28
Salisu Gambo Ditol
Youth mobilization by media

29
Fatima Umar
Adolescents Girls, Children and Research Project – GCRp

30
Dr. Tanimu Adam Ibrahim
Gwarzo Initiative Forum

31
Ola Taiwo

Mari-Care Foundation for Widows, Single Parents, Orphans and Vulnerable Children Nigeria. (MARI-CARE)

32
Suleiman Idris
Northern Youth Assembly

33
Sa’adatu Shehu Uba
Apnan Foundation

34
Mohammed Hussaini
Nigerian Democracy Working Group

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35
Hauwa Mohammed
Women Democracy Monitors

36
Fatima Ibrahim
Women Advocacy for Inclusive Democracy.

37
Rabi Alhassan
Movement for Women in Democracy.

38
Maijidfa Yahaya.
Eyes on Democracy

39
Aishatu Isah Sa’id
Youth and Women in Governance

40
Amb Dr Abdulrahman Kitilly Hudu ( PhD)
Empowerment for Vulnerable Women and Children International (EVWACH International)

41
Gharzali Ibrahim Ungogo
Ummatee Centre for the Promotion of Public Education, Accountability and Social Safety (Ummatee-C4PASS) –

42
Rabi Yusuf Gezawa MON
Center For Empowerment Of Older Persons And The Vulnerable (CEOPAV)- Formally know as GADIAC

43
Zainab Muhammad Bello
Accelerated Learning and Life Long Development Initiatives (ALALDI)

44
Dr. Auwalu Halilu
Non-formal Development for Education and Health Initiatives ( NDEHI)

45
Prof Muhammad Bello Shitu

Inclusive Community Education and Development Association ( ICEADA)

46
Ismail Kanye
KABO Local Government Development Forum

47
Bello Karaye
Karaye Initiative Forum

48
Sani Bello Madaki
Kiru Community Development Association

49
Hassan Musa Yaro
Cardinal and Development Support Initiative

50
Saadatu Hashim
Concerned Mothers Association of Kano

51
Khadija Mahmoud
ChangeAagent for Empowerment in Community Development

52
Tijjani Baraya
Social Awareness and Community Development Initiative (SACDI Nigeria)

53
FOUNDER/CEO

Human Rights Watch And Youths Empowerment Foundation, Nigeria.

54
Ruth Stephen
Touch And Care Foundation,

55
Abdulmumini Bin Yusuf
Association Of Adult And Non Formal Education (AANE)

56
Maimuna Shu’aibu
Muna Helping Hand Foundation

57
Amb. Idris Tahir Yakubu

Upward Youth Accountability, Peace And Human Rights Initiative (YAPHI)

58
Musa Abdullahi
Emagency Peace Security Committee (EPSC)

59
Ibrahim Adam
Nigeria Peace, Unity And Progress (NPUP)

60
Ibrahim Mustapha
Arewa Health Trust Initiative

61
Ramatu Tijjani
Health and development Initiative

62
Aisha Halliru
Halliru Memorial Youth Development and Empowerment initiative (AYDI)

63
Yusuf Muhammad Anas
Dawaki Youth Network for Better Tomorrow Initiatives

64
Abdurrashid Salisu Baba
Tsakuwa Mu Farka Development Association

65
Umaima Muhammad.
Aminci Multipurpose Development Association.

66
Hassan Jibril
Gano Development Association

67
Nusaibatu Muhammad
Iyayen Giji Development Association.

68
Adamu Balarabe Sarbi
Sarbi Development Association

69
Abdurrazak Ayuba usaini
Minjbir East Community Development Association(Mecda)

70
Zubairu Bala
Kwarkiya Youth Mobilization Forum

71
Ismaila Abdullahi
Gidan Kankara City Community

72
Audu Saidu
Mu Tallafi Juna Kadawa (B)
Gwale Local Government

73
Umar Iliyasu Madobi
Madobi Youth Development Forum

74
Nura Lambu
Tofa Youth Development Forum

75
Shehu Isah
Gajida Youth Development Associations

76
Abdulaziz Habibu Bello
Yanoko Youth Development Association

77
Suleiman Lawan
Gulu Community Development Association

78
Ubale Yusuf
Kofar Gabas Development Association

79
Dalhatu Jibrin Dalhatu
Karaye Initiative Forum

80
Abubakar Auwal Ahmad

Diso Self Help Group ( DISHEG)
Gwale Local Government

81
Murtala Muhd Rabiu

Hannu Dayawa Youth development Association Bachirawa – Ungogo Local Govt

82
Habibu Barau Ruwantsa
Ruwantsa Youth Development Association, Dambatta

83
Sulaiman Yusuf Maitama
Dambatta Reporters

84
Kabiru Balarabe Dambatta
Dambatta Academic Forum

85
Auwal Idris Dorayi
Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ

86
Garba Lawan
Rano Development Association

87
Adamu Umar
Rano Youth Enlightenment Forum

88
Auwal Ayuba
Toranke Educational care & support Association.

89
Aminu Sa’ad
Consolidated Ajingi Development Association.

89
Saminu Yusha’u Chula
Chula Area Development Association.

90
Abdullahi Madaki
Kunkurawa Youth Development

91
Sunusi Garba Shehu Gajale

Kafin maiyaki Community Development Association (KACODA), Kiru Local Government Area.

92
Ahmad Tahir
Doguwa Tailoring association.

93
Abdulrazaq Ado Zango
Kano Initiatives Of Persons With Special Needs (KIPSN)

94
Maryam Muhammad
Anniswan Women Health Initiative

95
Nworisa Michael
Stand For Peace Initiative

96
Hadiza Bala Fagge
Women Widows And Orphans Development Initiative (WWODI)

97
Aliyu Salihu
Spaces for Societal and Sustainable Development Initiative (3SDI)

98
Farida Ahmed Tahir
Mata Iyayen Al’umma Foundation

99
Dr. Mustapha Mukhatar
Danbatta Development Forum (DDF)

100
Aliyu Salihu
Spaces for Societal and Sustainable Development Initiative (3SDI)

101
Sani Shuaib Rogo
Rogo Concern Citizens

102
Dr. Tanimu Adam Ibrahim
Gwarzo Initiative Forum

103
Abbas Abdullahi
Beyond Border Alliance

104
Khadija Shehu Muhammed
Save the Future Initiative (SAFI)

105
Abubakar Abdulkadir
One Voice Development Initiative (OVID)

106
Comfort Omownmi Williams
Green Pastures

107
Abdulrahman Abdu
Youth Empowerment And Human Development Initiative (YEHDI)

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Kano APC Chieftain Calls For Re-election Of President Tinubu, Governor Yusuf

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A philanthropist and prominent APC chieftain in Kano from Fagge Local Government Area, Hon. Haruna Kabiru Wakili, has called on Nigerians to re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all APC candidates at every level in the 2027 elections.

Speaking, Hon. Wakili said as loyal members of the APC, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a leader with “focus” and “target” on the things he wants to achieve.
“He has not turned a blind eye like past leaders who understood the problems but refused to take proper action because they feared losing votes in an election. So they did nothing about it,” he said.

He added that history shows that anyone who tried to remove fuel subsidy did so in their second term.
“For example, former President Olusegun Obasanjo tried to remove the subsidy in his second term. At that time, Adams Oshiomhole was NLC President and organized protests, and Nigerians came out and said they did not agree.
The same thing happened to Jonathan in 2012. Even President Buhari, before he won the election, asked, ‘Who is subsidizing who?’ Is it the Nigerian Government that is giving Nigerians subsidy, or are Nigerians giving the Nigerian Government subsidy?”

Hon. Wakili said even when Buhari got into office, he realized there was a fundamental problem affecting the country’s economy, but he could not solve it because of fear of protests. “In his second term he said he would remove the subsidy, but he could not remove it completely.”

“But when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came in, he said, ‘Let us tell ourselves the truth. There is no way we can continue walking with a broken leg. One day if we fall, we will not get up.’ On the very first day he was sworn in as President, he announced the removal of fuel subsidy. It was a painful decision. Even we did not understand it at first and we opposed it. But now we understand where he was headed.

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“Today, anyone with knowledge of Nigeria’s economy knows that the problem has already been addressed. This fracture that was troubling the country, President Tinubu has fixed. What remains is for the leg to heal completely. Once we are fully healed, we will get up and run. No one will be able to catch us in Africa in terms of economic strength.”

He added that Tinubu has reformed the foreign exchange market. “Before, if you went to look for US Dollars you would be in distress. There were different rates everywhere. Some people were just sitting doing nothing and they were given dollar ‘allocations’ and were making billions without adding any ‘value’. Now the rate has been unified. Businessmen are seeing progress. Investors are coming in every day because the economy is improving.”

Hon. Wakili also commended the work of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. He said since Kano State was created, there has never been a Governor who turned it into a modern city comparable to major cities in the world except Abba.
“In places where you did not think a road would be built, new roads have now been constructed in the city and rural areas. Even the 5-kilometer roads abandoned by past governments are now being completed. Work is also ongoing on quality drainage systems and solar-powered streetlights.”

Wakili said that in the upcoming 2027 election, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has strong acceptance and stands a good chance of winning a second term under the APC.
“The party will defeat all governorship candidates of the opposition parties, especially *NDC* candidates who have no record of assisting the development of the people in all the political positions they have held.”

Hon. Wakili expressed optimism about the success of Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin of Kano North in the 2027 election.
“If it were not because Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf joined the APC, Senator Barau I. Jibrin would be our governorship candidate. When the APC had no Governor in Kano, he was the one sustaining the party for almost 3 years. As a Senator and Deputy President of the Senate, he has given people jobs and appointments, and is distributing empowerment funds to thousands. That is why the people of Kano North will vote for him again.”*

He said in Kano Central they have Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, a highly respected person, a former Governor and former Senator, who is also the current APC Kano Central Senatorial candidate.
“He played a major role in developing Kano when he was Governor. When he was Senator he brought many constituency projects. Unlike Kwankwaso who, when he became Senator, did not bring even one brick in the name of constituency projects.”

In Kano South, he commended *Senator Kawu Sumaila* for working harder in his first term than the one who spent 16 years in the seat. He urged the people of Kano South to re-elect Kawu Sumaila as Senator for a second term in 2027 to continue enjoying the dividends of democracy.

Hon. Haruna Kabiru Wakili called on the people of Kano and Nigeria to vote for APC candidates in 2027.
“Because President Tinubu has the intention to improve the economy and solve the security problem. This is not about politics. It affects everyone. Let us support the Government at every level.”

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ADC Urges INEC to Bar Partisan Lecturers from Serving as Returning Officers in 2027 Elections

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review the appointment of politically exposed academics as Returning and Collation Officers for the 2027 general elections.

In a press statement issued on Monday, the party expressed concern over a newspaper report revealing that over 600 senior lecturers from public universities across Northern Nigeria have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election.

The ADC argued that this development raises fundamental questions regarding electoral credibility and conflict of interest, noting that university lecturers and vice chancellors are routinely entrusted with the sensitive responsibility of collating election results and declaring winners.

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While acknowledging the constitutional right of every Nigerian, including academics, to support or endorse any political candidate, the party insisted that no individual who has openly taken a partisan position should be entrusted with determining the outcome of an election involving that candidate.

“The principle is straightforward,” the ADC stated. “You cannot campaign for a candidate and then be entrusted with counting the votes and declaring winners in the same election that your candidate is contesting in.”

The party, therefore, urged INEC to establish and publish clear criteria disqualifying academics and other prospective election officials who have publicly endorsed candidates, participated in partisan political activities, or otherwise demonstrated an obvious political affiliation.

Additionally, the ADC called on INEC to publish the names of proposed Returning and Collation Officers sufficiently ahead of the elections. This, the party said, would allow political parties and the public to identify and raise legitimate conflict-of-interest concerns.

“The integrity of an election does not begin when the first ballot is cast,” the statement read.

“It begins with the neutrality of the people entrusted to administer, collate, and declare its outcome. Nigerians must never be placed in a position where those who have publicly chosen a side are subsequently presented as neutral arbiters of the contest.”

The statement was signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress.

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Male Heir Not My Priority ; My Daughters Are Doing Well, Says Dangote

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Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says having a male child to sustain his family name and business empire is not his priority.

He noted that he has three daughters doing well.

Mr Dangote, 69, who is the president of Dangote Group and Dangote Refinery, made the statement during an interview on Arise TV, on Tuesday.

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Asked if he was making efforts to have a son to sustain his legacy, Mr Dangote said, “That’s not really my priority. Let me say it blurntly. It is not really my priority. God controls everything. Sometimes you can pray to have a son but the son could be the one to drag the family name down.”

The Africa’s richest man further said he didn’t think a son would do better than the three girls he already has.

“Sometimes when God does give you a something don’t push it. I don’t think a son would have done better than the three girls I have,” he said.

Mr Dangote’s three daughters; Fatima, Halima and Mariya are holding key executive and leadership positions in the Dangote Group.

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