By Usman Usman Garba Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged increased delivery of democratic dividends to the Karaye Emirate. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Malam Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday. The governor made the pledge while receiving the Emir of Karaye, Dr. Muhammad Muhammad Maharaza, during a Sallah homage visit at the Government House, Kano. Represented by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore, Governor Yusuf assured that all ongoing projects in the Emirate would be completed by his administration. He appealed to the…
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By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sworn in Hon. Ali Musa Hardworker as the duly elected Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Area, following court judgement. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday 24th March, 2026 evening at the Government House, Kano, where the Governor charged the new chairman to discharge his duties with honesty, dedication, and a strong commitment to grassroots development. Governor Yusuf emphasized the importance of effective leadership at the local government level, noting that the success…
APC North-West zonal congress: Gov. Sani hails Tinubu’s courage in reviving growth in North-West From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Kaduna State governor, Sen. Uba Sani has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, describing it as defined by courage, clarity of vision and an unyielding commitment to repositioning the nation for sustainable progress. Speaking at the APC North-West zonal congress in Kaduna held at Umaru Musa Yar Adua hall, Sen. Sani said targeted interventions in agriculture were lifting productivity, while reforms in oil and gas were improving efficiency and strengthening energy and security. He also singled out the student loan scheme as…
Governor Yusuf Relieves Sagagi of appointment as Kano Commissioner for Investment By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has relieved Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi of his appointment as Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. According to the statement, the former Commissioner is directed to hand over the affairs of the ministry to the Director Commerce with immediate effect. Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation for the services rendered by the former commissioner during his tenure. He acknowledged Sagagi’s…
Gov Yusuf Commends DSS Over Rescue of Kibiya LG By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for its swift and professional response leading to the successful rescue of the Administrative Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area, Alhaji Hamza Durya, who was recently abducted. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday. The victim was abducted at his residence in Durya village, Kibiya Local Government Area, an incident that triggered immediate concern and response from security agencies across the state.…
By Hussaini Ibrahim A Kano woman, Hafsatu Yusuf, has given birth to quintuplets at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, with the state government taking responsibility for their medical care. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa. According to the statement, the woman delivered the five babies—three boys and two girls—barely 15 minutes before the information was made public. It added that both the mother and the newborns are currently receiving special medical attention from doctors and other healthcare personnel at the facility.…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has concluded plans to immunise no fewer than three million children against polio, deploying over 10,000 trained personnel for the exercise. The immunisation campaign, which will be conducted in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund, is scheduled to hold from March 28 to 31, 2026, across 361 wards and 19,760 settlements in the state. The Executive Chairman of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Shamsudeen Yahaya, disclosed this during a one-day mass mobilisation dialogue with media practitioners in Katsina. He said the exercise targets children from birth to nine…
By Kamaludeen Ibrahim BB Faruk Sir, your administration policies have a positive impact to the people of Kano State in terms of infrastructural facilities, social amenities, prompt payment of employees’ salaries as at when due (25th day of every month). The payment of salaries was done without unnecessary deduction as experienced in the previous administration. The previous administration, as we can attest , failed to oblige the payment of retirees’ pension and gratuity as at when due. Your declaration on State of Emergency in education is a stepping stone toward development and growth of the sector in the state and…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has disbursed over N727 million in welfare support to orphans, widows, and vulnerable citizens across the state through the State Zakat and Waqf Endowment Agency (SOZEA). The initiative, which reached 18,400 families across 87 districts in all 23 Local Government Areas, was disclosed by the Chairman of the agency, Muhammad Lawal Maidoki, during a briefing with journalists in Sokoto. He explained that the programme aimed to alleviate hardship during Ramadan and the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. “In each district, 100 vulnerable orphans received Sallah clothes and a cash donation of N10,000 each,” Maidoki…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Kano State has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling Tuberculosis as it joined the global community to commemorate World TB Day 2026, with health officials highlighting progress in diagnosis and treatment. The Commissioner for Health, Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, said Kano remained one of the leading states in Nigeria’s fight against the disease through sustained interventions and public health strategies. Speaking at the event, he described tuberculosis as a major public health concern, noting that the government had intensified efforts to curb its spread. “Tuberculosis remains a serious health challenge, but we are scaling up interventions to prevent and…