By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that every child in the state has access to quality education, healthcare, protection and opportunities for growth, regardless of gender, religion, disability, ethnicity or socio-economic background. The Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, stated this on Saturday while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the 2026 International Children’s Day celebration held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano. The event was held under the theme, “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child.” Speaking at the occasion, Garo said the theme underscored the need to invest in…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Sunday paid condolence visits to several bereaved families in Kabo and Nasarawa Local Government Areas of the state, praying for the repose of the deceased and urging their relatives to accept the losses as the will of Allah. During the visits, Garo first visited his hometown of Garo in Kabo Local Government Area, where he condoled with the family of a former Chairman of the Community Reorientation Council in Kabo, Alhaji Auwalu Usaini Garo, over the death of his 12-year-old son, Aliyu, popularly known as Haidar.…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Prominent personalities, including the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday attended two wedding ceremonies in Kano, urging the newly married couples to build their homes on the principles of love, mutual respect, patience and the fear of God. Garo served as the marriage guardian (Waliyyi) of Fatima Shehu Aliyu, daughter of Hon. Shehu Aliyu Ungogo, former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kano Central. The wedding ceremony, held at the residence of the former APC chairman in Ungogo Local Government Area, attracted family members, political associates, friends and well-wishers. During the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade .Murtala Sule Garo, has received an Award of Excellence from the Association of Qur’anic Memorizers in Nigeria in recognition of his support for the association and its members. The award was presented on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by a former governorship aspirant in Kano State, Alhaji Inuwa Waya, alongside the leadership of the association. The Triumph reports that the association honoured Garo for his contributions to the development and welfare of its members over the years. Speaking after receiving the award, the deputy governor expressed appreciation to Inuwa Waya…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Hon Murtala Sule Garo, on Monday hosted the leadership of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Kano State chapter, led by Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan, during a courtesy visit in Kano. The meeting focused on issues relating to the development and progress of Kano State, as well as ways of strengthening collaboration in advancing the state’s socio-economic and religious objectives. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Prof. Pakistan expressed appreciation to the Kano State Government and conveyed the organisation’s gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the Hajj slots allocated…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday commended the peaceful conduct of the All Progressives Congress presidential primary election in Garo Ward, Kabo Local Government Area of the state. Garo spoke shortly after casting his vote at his polling unit in Garo Ward, describing the exercise as a reflection of the party’s commitment to internal democracy and grassroots participation. This was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Lurwanu Idris Malikawa. The deputy governor praised party members for turning out peacefully and conducting…
By Hussaini Ibrahim In what many political pundits have described as a defining moment in the political evolution of Yobe State, the emergence of His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, as the unopposed candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Yobe East Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections has generated widespread excitement, optimism, and renewed confidence across the state. The development was not merely the outcome of a routine political exercise. Rather, it represented a powerful demonstration of unity, trust, and collective conviction by party stakeholders, elected representatives, grassroots mobilisers, traditional supporters, and political actors…
Rejoinder The management of Fortune Rice Milling Company has issued a strong rebuttal following reports surrounding the sealing of its facility by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) over alleged environmental violations. In a statement released on behalf of the company’s management, the rice milling firm rejected what it described as attempts to portray the company as irresponsible or deliberately negligent toward environmental standards and public safety. While acknowledging the statutory responsibility of NESREA as a regulatory authority, the company maintained that it has consistently operated within Nigerian laws and contributed significantly to economic development, food production,…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Hon. Murtala Sule Garo, has commended the Kano State Hisbah Board for its efforts in promoting moral values and combating social vices across the state. Garo gave the commendation on Monday while receiving members of the board during a courtesy visit to his office in Kano. He said the visit reflected the commitment of the board towards supporting the development and progress of Kano State. “This visit today shows the readiness of the Hisbah Board to combat issues disturbing communities, and all the necessary support will be given to the board…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State has announced the successful immunisation of 69,820 children during the April round of the polio vaccination campaign conducted across its 10 wards. The council said more than 75,850 doses of the vaccine were administered during the exercise. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Information Officer of Tarauni Local Government Area, Adamu Ilyasu Hotoro. According to the statement, the Primary Healthcare Coordinator in the area, Alhaji Muktar Datti Gwarzo, disclosed the figures while briefing the council’s Information Officer on the outcome of the exercise. Gwarzo…