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APC Group Accuses Kano Government of Underperformance

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10 months ago

June 12, 2025

Alhaji Usman Alhaji addressing the Press

A group known as the APC Patriotic Volunteers has strongly criticized the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) government in Kano State, describing its two-year administration as a “total failure marred by mismanagement, lawlessness, and propaganda.”

Speaking at a press conference in Ka on Wednesday, the group, led by its National President, Alhaji Usman Alhaji (Wazirin Gaya), outlined a series of alleged failures under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

These include unfulfilled promises in education and infrastructure, as well as a blatant disregard for court rulings. “This administration has failed to honour the rule of law and has continued to operate with impunity,” the group alleged.

According to the APC Patriotic Volunteers, the NNPP-led administration has “virtually nothing to show” for the billions of naira received from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and other sources. They attributed this lack of visible achievement to “petty sentiments, lack of clear-cut policy direction, poor implementation, and the appointment of incompetent individuals to manage state affairs.”

The group expressed particular concern over the persistent water crisis. “The governor himself admitted failure in water supply, yet the Ministry of Water Resources claimed to have spent N1.68 billion on utilities in just three months,” they said. “Meanwhile, residents continue to suffer from acute water scarcity.” They accused the administration of insincerity and mismanagement.

The Volunteers also condemned the NNPP government’s widespread demolitions of buildings and structures across the state, describing it as a “gross violation of the rule of law.” They said the demolitions caused “loss of property worth billions of naira and several lives,” and noted that the government failed to respect court rulings on cases such as the K/Mata Eid Ground and Daula Hotel.

It was reported that on education, the group dismissed the state government’s declaration of an emergency and the allocation of 31% of the 2025 budget to the sector as “mere propaganda.” They claimed that public schools, especially in rural areas, remain in poor condition, with “overcrowded classrooms, overworked teachers, and a lack of learning materials.” According to them, “the so-called emergency on education is nothing but a deceit.”

They further criticized the NNPP administration for undermining local government autonomy, describing it as “a betrayal of President Tinubu’s efforts to strengthen governance at the grassroots.” The group alleged that local councils were recently forced to contribute funds for the reinstatement of Emir Sanusi II, “even though a court order had directed all parties to maintain the status quo.”

The group raised serious concerns over corruption and media suppression. “Despite uncovering ghost workers and diversion of Ramadan feeding funds, no serious action has been taken,” they said. They also condemned the government’s alleged attempt to silence dissenting voices by “banning live political programs on radio and ejecting media outlets from covering government activities.” The Nigerian Bar Association was commended for defending constitutional rights, with the group noting, “We appreciate the NBA’s courage in standing up for democracy.”

In addition, the Volunteers demanded accountability for $6.6 million in external loans secured between June and December 2023 and over N5 billion in ecological funds. “There is no evidence that these funds were used effectively, especially in addressing flood risks,” they said.

They criticized the handling of the Independent Power Project (IPP) initiated under the previous administration. “Instead of using the power to support water supply, it was diverted to Kwankwasiyya Housing Estate,” they claimed. “Meanwhile, key infrastructure was left to decay, worsening the water crisis.”

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Just In:President Tinubu Sacks Minister Of Finance

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3 hours ago

April 21, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council.

According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have been named.

Edun, until the latest development, was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. He has been directed to hand over to Mr. Taiwo Oyedele who is now to take over as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Oyedele was formerly a Minister of State in the ministry.

Also Mr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma (PhD .) has been named as the ministerial nominee and minister designate for the Housing and Urban Development Ministry.

The memo also directed Dangiwa to hand over to the Minister of State in the ministry.

The memo stated that “all handing over and taking over processes should be completed on or before close of business on Thursday 23rd April, 2026.”

Explaining the President’s decision, Akume said: “These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

He said the President, in approving the cabinet reshuffle, has fully exercised his powers as conferred on him by Sections 147 and 148 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended).

The President thanked the outgoing ministers for their services to the nation while wishing them the best in all their future endeavours.

The President, Akume noted, equally assured all cabinet members that “the process of reinvigoration shall be continuous.”

Signed:

Yomi Odunuga,
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation

21-04-2026

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JUST IN: FG Files 13 Count Charges Against Alleged Coup Plotters

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10 hours ago

April 21, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against individuals accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Among those named in the suit are a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three other suspects.

According to security sources, the coup was scheduled to be executed on Nigeria’s Independence Day. However, the plot was uncovered after preparations and plans were leaked, leading to its successful disruption.

The development prompted the Federal Government to cancel the Independence Day programme—a move described as highly unusual by political observers.

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BIKOBA Mourns EX-NFA Chairman, Ibrahim Galadima

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11 hours ago

April 21, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

The leadership, and the entire members of Birnin-Kudu Old Boys Association (BIKOBA) mourn the passing of the former president of the Association, and former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, who died Saturday, the 18th of April 2026, after a protracted illness.

Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, who died at the age of 78, was the fourth president of BIKOBA, having served two consecutive terms between 1993-1997, and being a member of ’71 class chapter of the Association.

Remarking on the passing of the elderstateman, President of BIKOBA, Alhaji Ja’afar Usman Muhammad (Turakin Gaya), described him as an astute football administrator and one of the most influential figures in Nigerian sports.
He said, after diligently serving BIKOBA as it’s fourth president, late Ibrahim Galadima had also served in various capacities at national and sub-national levels, as one time Commissioner of Information, Kano State while noting that his tenure as Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (2002–2006), was full of success stories, culminating to the growth and develpoment of sporting sub sector in Nigeria.

He similarly served with distinction as the Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, where he played a vital role in promoting sports at both grassroots and elite levels, said BIKOBA President.

“Being one of the founding fathers of Kano Pillars FC, late Galadima also laid a solid foundation for the club’s growth into a dominant force in Nigerian football, adding that, his legacy, leadership, and passion for the game will continue to be remembered in the history of the club”

The president, on behalf of the executive committee and entire members of BIKOBA, extends heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, his friends, the government, the good people of Kano State, as well as the entire Nigerian football community over the irreparable loss.

In a statement signed by National publicity secretary of the association Malam Mahmud Ibrahim Kwari said BIKOBA also prays that Almighty Allah grants late Ibrahim Galadima Aljannatul Firdaus, Ameen.