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Tanko (name)
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Tanko may refer to the following people: *Tanko Braimah (born 1979), Ghanaian sprinter * Tanko Dyakov (born 1984), Bulgarian football defender *Tanko Serafimov (1942–2013), Bulgarian architect *Tanko Yakasai (born 1926), Nigerian politician and human right activist *Tanko Zubairu, Nigerian military administrator ;Surname * Abubakar Tanko Ayuba, Nigerian politician *Ibrahim Tanko (born 1977), Ghanaian football forward *Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (born 1953), Nigerian jurist *Maksim Tanko (born 1994), Belarusian football player *Mark Tanko (born 1996), Nigerian football player *Mohammed Tanko (born 1988), Ghanaian football player *Umaru Tanko Al-Makura (born 1952), Nigerian businessman and politician See also *Tonko Tonko is a South Slavic masculine given name. In Croatian, it is a hypocorism of the name Antun and other cognates of Antonius. It is found in Slovene as a diminutive form of Anton, Antonij, and Antonijo in Slovenia. Given name *Tonko Lonza ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanko Braimah
Tanko Braimah (born 12 May 1979) is a Ghanaian sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres. He competed at both the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games, but without success. In 2000 he was disqualified in the 200 metres heats for lane infrigiment. In 2004 he competed in the 4 x 100 metres relay, but the team was knocked out in the heat. His personal best times are 6.72 in the 60 metres, achieved in January 2006 in Ann Arbor, MI; 10.31 in the 100 metres, achieved in July 2003 in Ypsilanti, MI; and 20.62 seconds in the 200 metres, achieved in May 1999 in Clemson, SC Clemson () is a city in Pickens and Anderson counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Clemson is home to Clemson University; in 2015, ''the Princeton Review'' cited the town of Clemson as ranking #1 in the United States for " town-and-gown" .... External links * 1979 births Living people Ghanaian male sprinters Athletes (track and field) at the 2000 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanko Dyakov
Tanko Dyakov ( bg, Танко Дяков; born 18 August 1984) is a former Bulgarian footballer who played as a defender. Career Early career Born in Stara Zagora, Dyakov started his career at Beroe, a club from his hometown, for which he made 16 appearances, scoring one goal, but lack of first team opportunities prompted a move to Levski Hyunday in July 2003. Year later he was transferred to Minyor Radnevo. After a good season at Minyor, Dyakov was scouted by Slavia Sofia. Slavia In June 2005 Dyakov signed a contract at Slavia until 30 June 2008. He made his debut in A PFG during the 2005–06 season on 7 August 2005 in a 2–0 home win against Pirin Blagoevgrad, coming on as a substitute for Blagoy Georgiev. In this season, Tanko earned 16 appearances in the A PFG. After the end of the season the new Slavia coach Ratko Dostanić informed him that he would not be a first-team regular from then on with this resulting in his pushing for a move to another club. In July 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanko Serafimov
Tanko Serafimov (Bulgarian: Танко Серафимов) (6 January 1943 – 25 December 2013) was a Bulgarian Bulgarian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to the country of Bulgaria * Bulgarians, a South Slavic ethnic group * Bulgarian language, a Slavic language * Bulgarian alphabet * A citizen of Bulgaria, see Demographics of Bulgaria * Bul ... architect. Senior Architect, Director and Partner at Atelier Serafimov Architects. Graduated from the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG), Sofia in 1968. Member of the Bulgarian Union of Architects. Member of Chamber of Architects in Bulgaria. Member of Expert Council of Architecture in Direction of Architecture and Urbanization, Sofia Municipality Professor in Architecture, Social buildings of the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) for more than 40 years. More than 40 years of Architecture practice in Bulgaria and abroad. Chairman of the Bulgarian Union o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanko Yakasai
Alhaji Tanko Yakasai OFR (born 5 December 1925) is a Nigerian politician, human rights activist and former Liaison Officer to President Shehu Shagari. He is a founding member of Arewa Consultative Forum. Personal life Yakasai was born on 5 December 1925 in the northern Nigerian city of Kano, Yakasai Quarters Kano. He resides in Kano with his family. One of his children, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, was the social media aide of the governor of Kano State until he was arrested by Department of State Services at the end of February 2021. Education :1933–1937: Gidan Sarkin Gini quranic School, Yakasai :1937–1939: Tsangayar Mallam Musa Dankore Quranic School, Hardawa, Bauchi :1939–1940: Mallam Idi Quranic School, Tudun Jaba, Yakasai, Kano :1940–1942: Alhaji Balarabe Kofar Mata Quranic and Islamic Studies School, Kano :1941–1946: Shahuci Elementary School, evening classes, Kano City :1952–1955: British Council English Tutorial classes, British Council, Kano :1956: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanko Zubairu
Colonel Tanko Zubairu was the Military Administrator of Imo State, Nigeria from August 1996 until May 1999, when he handed over to the elected civilian governor Achike Udenwa. During his tenure, he had to deal with violent protests over ritual killings. In 1997 he signed warrants for execution by firing squad of six men accused of this crime. Bob Njemanze, a member of the Njemanze ruling dynasty in Owerri, Imo State, described Zubairu's tenure as that of "a soldier in a hurry to nowhere and getting to nowhere". He was said to have supported the All Nigeria People's Party (ANPP) in the April 1999 Imo State governorship elections, but in the event the People's Democratic Party People's Democratic Party or ''variant thereof'', could refer to: * People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan *People's Democratic Party (Belize) *People's Democratic Party (Bhutan) *People's Democratic Party (Chile) * People's Democratic Party (Dom ... (PDP) won the election. After the hand-over, the Imo House ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abubakar Tanko Ayuba
Abubakar Tanko Ayuba (6 December 1945 – 25 May 2016) was a Nigerian politician who was elected senator for the Kebbi South constituency in Kebbi State, Nigeria in April 2007. Background Abubakar Ayuba was born on December 6, 1945. He attended the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji in 1978, and the MNI National Institute for Policy & Strategic Studies, Kuru, Nigeria, Kuru. In the army, he became a commander of the Corps of Signal, and a major general. Under military rule he was appointed Minister of Communications, military governor of Kaduna State, Chief of Administration and Chief of Policy and Plans. He was appointed governor of Kaduna State in August 1990 during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida, handing over to the elected civilian governor Mohammed Dabo Lere in January 1992 at the start of the abortive Nigerian Third Republic. Senate career Ayuba was elected on the People's Democratic Party (Nigeria), People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibrahim Tanko
Ibrahim Anyars Tanko (born 25 July 1977) is a Ghanaian retired footballer who played mostly as a second striker or an attacking midfielder, scout and manager who last served as the head coach of the local Black Stars - Ghana A' national football team. He played most of his 15-year professional career – blighted by injuries – in Germany, with Borussia Dortmund and Freiburg. At the international level, he represented the Ghana national football team. Club career Borussia Dortmund Born in Kumasi, Tanko signed with German side Borussia Dortmund from King Faisal Babes F.C. at age 17, making him the third youngest player to appear professionally for them behind Nuri Şahin and Lars Ricken. He made his Bundesliga debut on 24 September 1994 in a 5–0 home win against VfB Stuttgart, and finished his first season with 14 games and one goal. Tanko participated in three matches, all as a late substitute, in Borussia's 1996–97 UEFA Champions League victorious run. Injuries and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad
Ibrahim Muhammad Tanko (born 31 December 1953) is a Nigerian jurist, who served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria from 2006 to 2022 and as Chief Justice of Nigeria from 2019 until his resignation in June 2022 citing ill-health as the reason for his decision. He was formerly a Justice of the Nigerian Courts of Appeal. Early life Tanko is a Fulani, born on 31 December 1953 at Doguwa - Giade, a local government area in Bauchi State, Northern Nigeria. He attended Government Secondary School, Azare where he obtained the West Africa School Certificate in 1973 before he later proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University where he received an LL.B. degree in Islamic law in 1980. He later obtained an LL.M. degree and a Ph.D. in law from the same university in 1985 and 1998 respectively. Legal career Tanko began his career in 1982, after he was called to the bar in 1981, the same year he graduated from the Nigerian Law School. In 1989, he was appointed as Chief Magistrate of the H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maksim Tanko
Maksim Tanko ( be, Максім Танько; russian: Максим Танько; born 18 March 1994) is a Belarusian professional footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby le .... On 6 August 2020, the BFF banned Tanko from Belarusian football for 2 years for his involvement in the match fixing. References External links * * 1994 births Living people Belarusian men's footballers Men's association football goalkeepers FC Belshina Bobruisk players FC Svetlogorsk players Footballers from Babruysk {{Belarus-footy-goalkeeper-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Tanko
Mark Makama Tanko (born 1 May 1996) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National Independent Soccer Association side Los Angeles Force. Career Born in Abuja in Nigeria, Tanko began his playing career in Mexico as part of the youth squad for Club Tijuana. In 2016, Tanko was loaned to Dorados de Sinaloa of Ascenso MX and he made his professional debut in a Copa MX match against Querétaro on 27 July. In 2019, Tanko left Tijuana and signed with Serie A de México side Pioneros de Cancún. He played 9 matches for the club before moving to the United States. During the summer of 2019, Tanko moved to USL League Two club Ventura County Fusion where he played 11 matches during the season. After playing with the Fusion, Tanko signed with the Los Angeles Force of the National Independent Soccer Association. He played in the Force's West Coast Championship match against California United Strikers FC is an American professional soccer club based in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammed Tanko
Mohammed Tanko Ismaila (born 15 November 1988) is a Ghanaian footballer, who played club soccer in Spain and at home in Ghana. Club career Tanko won the 2009 H.P. Nyametei Cup final with Heart of Lions, scoring a goal in the second leg to help his team to victory. He played professionally for CD Leganés and from January to June 2011 on loan for CD Teruel. On 9 June 2011 signed a contract for Medeama SC and returned to his native Ghana. He left Medeama in 2013 returning to Heart of Lions through 2016. Tanko played for several clubs in the Ghana Premier League including Aduana Stars, where he signed in 2017. He was released from Elmina Sharks in January 2019 when the club lowered their wage bills. International career Tanko was a member of the Ghana national under-17 football team and Ghana national under-20 football team. Since 2009 he is member of the Ghana national football team. Honours * H.P. Nyametei/SWAG Cup 2009 * Ghana Premier League The is the top professional as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umaru Tanko Al-Makura
Umaru Tanko Al-Makura (August 1952) is a Nigerian businessman and politician and also a former governor who is a senator in Nasarawa State running in the ( All Progressive Congress) ticket. He was elected as a senator in 2019. Background Al-makura was born around 1952 in Lafia, Nasarawa State as a member of the Gwandara ethnic Group. He attended Dunama Primary School, Lafia (1959–1966), Keffi Teacher’s College (1967–1971) and then Government Teachers College of Education, Uyo (1972–75). For a short period in 1975 he was an Assistant Producer at the Broadcasting Corporation of Northern Nigeria. He then went to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1975–1978), graduating with a Bachelor of Education Degree. For his National Youth Service he was a teacher at the Government College, Makurdi. In 1978 he formed Almakura Nigeria Limited, importing and servicing agricultural and industrial machinery. Later he ventured into real estate and property development as owner and chairman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
