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  • How Nnamdi Kanu that can’t win governorship contest in any S’East state is slowing down region’s interest in 2023 presidential poll – Tanko Yakasai

    How Nnamdi Kanu that can’t win governorship contest in any S’East state is slowing down region’s interest in 2023 presidential poll – Tanko Yakasai

    A founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Tanko Yakasai has said that the South East needs to do more if the region is serious about winning the 2023 presidential election.

    Speaking on Monday on a monitored Channels Television programme, the elder statesman was of the opinion that there is something lacking in the way the Southeastern region is treating the quest for the presidency in the next general election.

    According to Yakasai, the missing ingredient in the South East’s drive to lead the country in 2023, is the dearth of constructive engagement with other regions.

    “I am a strong supporter of a president from the South after Buhari and also if he can come from the South East no problem; I will support it.

    “The quarrel is that this is not something that you just stay at home and think that people will come to your house to dash it to you.

    “You have to show interest, you have to be serious, you have to try to convince people that you are really up to the task.

    “This is what in my opinion is missing in the South East,” the politician asserted.

    In his viewpoint, there is a desire shown by the region as regards getting the presidency but the people are not exerting their position to manifest their desire and to convince other people.

    The rights activist also opined that there is a certain uncertainty in Nigeria about the position of the South East especially because of the region’s handling of Nnamdi Kanu and his ideas.

    “There is doubt because this Nnamdi Kanu whom ordinarily would not be a good candidate for the governorship of any of the southeastern states is now claiming the attention and support of prominent people in the South East,” Mr. Yakasai stressed.

    According to him, the attention given to Kanu within the region is stirring doubt and causing people to wonder if truly the South East is ready to produce a credible candidate that would serve Nigeria with all his/her heart.

    The elder statesman advised that though the card lays now on the desk of the South Easterners, the region must try to reach out to garner support for its goal to be achieved when the polls come around.

  • Buhari specialist hospital commences full operations in Kano [Photos]

    Buhari specialist hospital commences full operations in Kano [Photos]

    The Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital at Giginyu in Kano state has been said to commence full operations.
    TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Salihu Tanko Yakasai, Special Adviser Media, Government House, Kano, made this known on Friday.
    “This is to inform the general public that Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital Giginyu & Sheikh Khalifa Isiaka Rabiu Pediatric Hospital Zoo Road have commenced 100% operations this week.
    “Patients can now be attended to in both hospitals and receive full services,” read a tweet by the media aide that was endorsed by Bashir Admad, Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media.
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  • Kano Govt. to construct underpass with N4 billion

    Kano state government has confirmed the construction works on the underpass at Dangi Roundabout by Zoo road will cost a total of N4 billion.

    Special Assistant, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, to Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on New Media made this known today in Kano.

    According to the Governor’s aide, the construction of the N4 billion underpass at the Dangi Roundabout by Zoo road will commence next week on Monday 2nd April.

    “Motorists are advised to use alternative routes in order to control the inflow of traffic,” he said in a statement.

    In a recent development, the Kano state government donated N13.5m to 41 Nigeria Nationwide Football League One clubs in the state.

    A statement signed by the Director General, Media and Communications, Government House, Ameen K. Yassar, said Seven Division One clubs were given N500 thousand each, 15 Division two clubs got N350 thousand each, while 19 Division three clubs went home with N250 thousand each.

    Presenting the donation at the Government House in Kano, the state Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje said the gesture was part of the government’s determination to motivate the clubs to strive for excellence in national and international competitions.

    “I am happy that your clubs are doing well and as a government, we should encourage you to do better. We share your passion for the game and we will do our best to create the enabling environment for you to do better.

    “Not too long ago, we donated money and a variety of football kits to 1,206 football clubs in the state as part of our commitment to the development of sports,” he said.

    He noted that football was not just a game but a major instrument of promoting peaceful co-existence, bridging cultural gaps and a critical factor in international relations.

    The governor, therefore charged football clubs in Kano to sustain their zeal, assuring that his administration would not relent in supporting them to win accolades for the state.

    In his remarks, the Special Adviser to the governor on Sports, Kabiru Baita, told the clubs that with the support of the state government, the sky was their limit in terms of football.