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Emir Showdown: Sanusi, Bayero Lead Rival Eid Prayers in Kano
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, who is also asserting a claim to the throne, held separate Eid prayers on Friday in Kano, the state capital, highlighting the ongoing leadership tussle.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Sanusi led thousands of worshippers at the Kofar Mata Eid ground around 8:15 a.m. The state’s Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo, represented Governor Abba Yusuf, who is currently on pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
Sanusi arrived at the prayer ground on foot, accompanied by a large crowd of supporters, and returned the same way, walking through the streets to Gidan Shettima. The surrounding areas of Kofar Mata, Mandawari, and Wambai were packed with residents clad in vibrant Sallah attire, exchanging greetings despite the absence of the traditional Durbar festival.
“Durbar is not what makes Sallah meaningful. What truly matters is unity and faith. Watching Sanusi walk among the people today was everything to us,” said Saminu Yusuf, a Dala resident.
In a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Ibrahim Shuaibu, Deputy Governor Gwarzo urged the Muslim faithful to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration for reflection, prayers, and the promotion of peace and unity. He noted that the festival symbolizes “sacrifice, obedience, and complete submission to Allah’s will.” He also prayed for the safe return of Kano pilgrims and reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to accountability and development.
Meanwhile, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero held a separate Eid prayer session at 8:00 a.m. at the Nasarawa Mini Palace on State Road in the Nasarawa GRA. The event also drew a large crowd, including prominent members of the All Progressives Congress, such as the state APC Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, and several former state commissioners.
In his Sallah message, Bayero urged the government to prioritize infrastructure and social development. “We encourage the government to continue initiating projects that benefit the people,” he said in a statement by his spokesperson, Abubakar Balarabe.
He also prayed for peace, security, and citizens’ well-being, and called on religious leaders to continue guiding the youth through their teachings and sermons.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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