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Kano politician, Zaura advocates for non-kinetic approach to curb drug abuse, thuggery

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A Kano-based politician, Abdulsalam Abdulkarim, popularly known as A. A. Zaura has called for a non-kinetic approach to tackle the growing menace of drug abuse and thuggery in the state.

Zaura made the call during a strategic meeting with Kano business communities aimed at finding a lasting solution to the menace.

He warned that the situation is a ticking time bomb that could escalate if not urgently addressed. He expressed concern over what he described as neglect of those involved, hence their indulgence in the menace.

According to him, “When we launched this project, Street to Street Project, we sat with our brothers, our sons and daughters, the leaders who are here present with us to discuss the menace and the activities of drug abuse and thuggery in Kano State.

“We discussed the root cause with them, we discussed how to tackle this issue with them and we discussed the reason why they are indulging in these activities.

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” You will understand them when I listen to them. I knew at some point these people were neglected. We need to talk to them, we need to listen to them. They are our family members, they are our children, they are our brothers, they are parents because they have children, and some of them have grandchildren. We need to do this. We need to talk to them.

“They are ready today to bring peace to Kano. They are ready today to let Kano people reclaim their streets. They are ready to allow peace to reign in Kano and we are ready to do this together with them. We are ready to assist and to help them. We are ready to bring them closer to us. We are ready to listen to them and we listen to them.

“Today they are using locally made weapons. It is revealed to us, these guys have started taking and using guns. This is a serious time bomb. Please, we should not allow this to happen.

“I think there is need to explore non-kinetic approach to this issue so that we will have a lasting solution to this.

“On the A. A. Daura Foundation, I mapped out what is needed to start this project. We will soon launch the pilot project of this. We will start with rehabilitation, we will do training, we will provide means of doing business, we will provide means of going back to school, we will provide means of teaching them how to do this. In the very near future, this will come to existence,” Zaura stated.

The Chairman, Board of Trustees, BoT, Kano Business Community, Ambassador Mukhtar Gashash attributed to the rising cases of thuggery and drug abuse to erosion of proper upbringing, as they want to make quick money to impress the society and earn respect.

Gashash pledged their readiness to collaborate with the foundation’s effort to address the menace, which he said has become a source worry to all due to it negative effect to the society.

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BREAKING: El-Rufai Released Following Mother’s Death, Son Alleges Unlawful Detention

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March 27, 2026

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has returned home after what his family describes as a period of detention, just in time for the funeral of his late mother.

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His son, Bashir El-Rufai, confirmed the development in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that his father had been released. Bashir characterized the detention as “unlawful and illegal,” and directed sharp criticism at the agency involved, referring to it as “one of the most corrupt agencies in the Federal Republic of Nigeria that is a lame excuse of a pathetic institution.”

The former governor had reportedly presented himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on February 16 for questioning. According to Bashir’s account, El-Rufai was held by the commission until his release prior to the funeral.

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Breaking:Kano Deputy Governor Resigns

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Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo Former Kano state Deputy Governor

 

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has announced the resignation of the Deputy Governor of Kano State Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, stating that the decision was formally communicated to the public in a press release issued on Friday and signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed.

According to the statement, the resignation was taken “in the overall interest of the people and the stability of governance” in the state, with the movement noting that recent developments had significantly limited the Deputy Governor’s ability to fully discharge the responsibilities of the office.

The movement also addressed the ongoing issues involving the Kano State House of Assembly, emphasizing that the Deputy Governor’s decision to step down should not be interpreted as an admission of any allegations raised against him, and insisting that he continues to maintain his innocence.

Describing the move as one of “statesmanship,” the statement said the resignation was intended to reduce political tension and prevent further disruptions to governance and development efforts in Kano State, while demonstrating a commitment to peace and political maturity.

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The Kwankwasiyya Movement further disclosed that the former Deputy Governor plans to redirect his focus toward strengthening the movement’s internal structures and strategies, particularly as political actors begin positioning ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

The statement added that this renewed engagement would involve rebuilding party frameworks and pursuing strategic realignments aimed at promoting what it described as people-oriented leadership, social justice, and sustainable development.

The movement called on its supporters and residents of Kano State to remain calm, law-abiding, and committed to democratic principles, assuring the public that additional details regarding the resignation would be communicated in due course, according to the spokesperson.

 

Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo the Deputy Governor has been enmeshed in a political battle with his boss Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf since the Governor defected to the All Progressives Congress without the blessing of the NNPP National leader Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

 

Recently the Kano state House of Assembly has issued Impeachment notice on Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo over allegation of corruption.

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Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, Mother of Former Kaduna Governor, Passes Away

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the mother of former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has died.

According to family sources, she passed away on Friday afternoon. While details surrounding her death remain unclear at this time, the family has since confirmed the sad event.

The announcement was made public by her grandson, Bello El-Rufai, in a statement shared on Facebook. The statement read:

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“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came and to Him we shall all return.

I would like to inform the public of the demise of my grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away a few hours ago.

She is the biological mother of our father, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. We are grateful for the life she lived and pray that Allah SWT bless her gentle soul.

May He bless the souls of the parents we have lost. On behalf of our family, we seek your prayers. Thank you.”

The family is expected to release further details regarding funeral arrangements in due course.

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