By Hussaini Ibrahm Nigeria is blessed with one of the largest youth populations in Africa, a demographic advantage that has the potential to transform the country’s economy if properly harnessed. Every year, millions of young Nigerians graduate from schools and universities with dreams of building successful careers and contributing meaningfully to society. However, the challenge of unemployment and limited job opportunities continues to affect many of them. This reality has made youth empowerment and self-dependence one of the most important national conversations of our time. While government intervention remains essential, the private sector, community leaders, philanthropists, successful entrepreneurs, and influential…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been honoured with the BusinessDay Governor of the Year 2026 Award in recognition of his administration’s achievements in governance, economic development and investment promotion. The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, saying the award was presented at the BusinessDay 14th Annual CEO Forum held at the Eko Hotel in Lagos. According to the statement, Yusuf was recognised under the States Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards (SCIRA) for what BusinessDay described as his administration’s commitment to good governance, economic transformation and creating an…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Sunday attended the grand finale of the Ganduje Foundation Inter-Local Government Qur’anic Recitation Competition, urging participants to remain committed to the teachings of the Holy Qur’an beyond the contest. Yusuf, who was represented by his deputy, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, spoke at the closing ceremony of the five-day competition held at the Ammani Event Centre in Kano. The event attracted Islamic scholars, teachers, parents, students and other dignitaries from across the state. Addressing participants, Garo congratulated the winners and encouraged those who did not emerge victorious not to lose hope,…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday served as Wakili (representative) at the wedding Fatiha of former Managing Director of Kano Line, Hon. Bashir Nasiru Aliko Koki, and his bride, Surayyah Saleh Bala. The wedding ceremony, held at Layin Shata, Kurna Asabe quarters in Dala Local Government Area of Kano State, attracted family members, friends, political associates and well-wishers who gathered to witness the solemnisation of the marriage. Bashir Koki, who is the son of a prominent Kano APC chieftain, Alhaji Nasiru Aliko Koki, paid a dowry of N200,000 in accordance with Islamic tradition.…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has pledged to improve the welfare of nurses and midwives as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve patient care across the state. The State Head of Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Mai Mota, gave the assurance on Friday during the opening ceremony of the 2026 International Nurses Week organised by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Northwest Zone, held in Kano. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Hadi Ibrahim Bala, Mai Mota acknowledged the contributions of nurses and midwives, describing them as critical players in the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Thursday joined other northern governors in strengthening regional cooperation as the Northern Governors’ Forum inaugurated its temporary secretariat in Kaduna. Yusuf was represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, at the event, which brought together governors from the 19 northern states and other stakeholders to mark the beginning of a formal administrative structure for the forum. The inauguration is part of efforts by the governors to establish a stronger platform for coordinating policies and addressing challenges affecting Northern Nigeria. The Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum and Governor of…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday joined other northern governors and traditional rulers to endorse the establishment of state police and unveil the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund as part of measures to tackle rising insecurity across the region. Yusuf was represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, at a joint meeting of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Northern Traditional Rulers Council held at the Kaduna State Government House. The meeting also resolved that the 19 northern states would contribute N1bn monthly to the Security Trust Fund to support efforts against banditry,…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Hon. Isa Salihu Bashir Kalenjine, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress and his position as council chairman. Kalenjine announced his resignation from the ruling party in a letter dated May 5, 2026, addressed to the APC Ward Chairman of Kalanjeni Ward, Tangaza Local Government Area. In the letter made available to journalists on Tuesday night in Sokoto, the council chairman said his decision to quit the party was based on personal reasons. “I wish to formally inform you of my decision to resign from…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Acting Provost of Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies (AKCILS), Dr. Ali Tamasi Mu’az, has called on stakeholders in Arabic and Islamic education to intensify efforts towards addressing challenges affecting the growth of the Arabic language in Nigeria. Tamasi made the call while delivering a goodwill message at the opening of the 2nd Joint International Conference of the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS), held at Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano. A statement issued on Monday, by the Protocol and Public Relations Directorate of AKCILS, said the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has commiserated with the Chairman of Nasarawa Local Government Area, Amb. Yusuf Imam (Ogan Boye), over the death of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Aisha Iya. The condolence message was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Deputy Governor’s Office, Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Garu. The statement said Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf dispatched a high-powered delegation led by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, to visit the bereaved family at Kaura Goje quarters in Nasarawa Local Government Area. Hajiya Aisha Iya, who died after a brief illness at…