By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on the people of the state, particularly APC supporters and members of various support groups, to mobilise massively for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates in the 2027 general elections. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. Governor Yusuf made the call while receiving members of the Tinubu Support Group, led by its Coordinator, Chief James Faleke, who visited Kano as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.…
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By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has commenced the physical demarcation of land belonging to Bayero University Kano (BUK) affected by the longstanding Rimin Zakara land dispute, signalling a new phase in the implementation of the settlement reached after decades of controversy. The exercise is being coordinated by the Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning in collaboration with the management of BUK and representatives of the Rimin Zakara community, following the completion of compensation and resettlement arrangements for verified beneficiaries. Leading officials to the affected area on Thursday, the Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Abduljabbar Muhammad…
From Muawuya Bala Idris The Katsina State Government has deployed enumerators to all 34 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state to conduct the 2026 SMART Nutrition Survey, aimed at generating reliable data to guide health and nutrition policies and interventions. The exercise is expected to provide updated information on the nutritional status of children, women and vulnerable households, helping the government and development partners identify areas of need and better target interventions. The enumerators underwent a five-day training programme before being deployed to the various LGAs to collect data in accordance with the approved SMART methodology. The state Commissioner…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sports development, improving the welfare of athletes and creating a conducive environment for young people to showcase their talents across various sporting disciplines. The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Balarabe Kadadi, stated this while being represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Sidi Almustapha Yahaya, during an inspection visit to sports facilities owned by the Sokoto State Government. The inspection covered the training camp of Sokoto United Football Club, as well as handball and basketball facilities,…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has acknowledged that employment is a pillar of development, describing it as a foundation for human dignity, social stability, economic growth and inclusive development. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang stated this while declaring open a two-day stakeholder consultation on the development of the Plateau State Employment Action Plan (SEAP) and the establishment of the State Employment Council (SEC) at Crispan Hotel, Jos. The Governor was represented at the event by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Josephine Piyo. Mutfwang said Plateau State has a vibrant youthful population, abundant human capital, a growing technology ecosystem and…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly Committee on Higher Education has pledged to provide a conducive learning environment for staff and students of the Institute for Continuing Education (ICE), Northwest University Kano, located within the Murtala Muhammad Library complex. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Dr Ali Lawan Alhassan Kiyawa, made the pledge during an inspection visit to the institute. Kiyawa described the current learning conditions at the institute as unfortunate and embarrassing, particularly in view of the state government’s commitment to the education sector, to which more than 30 per cent of the state’s budget has…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Yobe State Governor, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam, has stressed that security forces cannot effectively eliminate terrorists and other criminals without the active support and cooperation of local communities. Abdulsalam stated this in an interview with our correspondent in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. He said the security situation in Yobe State was currently relatively stable, apart from a few attacks by Boko Haram terrorists in parts of Bursari, Geidam, Yunusari and Gujba, which he said were successfully foiled by the military and the Civilian Joint Task Force…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned the recent bandit attacks reported in four Local Government Areas of the state, assuring affected communities that his administration is taking necessary measures to strengthen security and protect lives and property. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday. The affected areas include Chiromawa in Garun Mallam Local Government Area, Beli in Rogo, Bebeji and communities around Gwarzo. Governor Yusuf expressed sympathy with the victims and families affected by the attacks, describing the incidents as deeply disturbing and…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, describing his demise as a great loss to Jigawa State, the traditional institution and the people of the emirate. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to Governor Umar Namadi, the Government and people of Jigawa State, the Emirate Council, members of the late Emir’s family and the people of Gumel Emirate over the painful…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Taraba State Government Scholarship Programme initiated by Governor Agbu Kefas to support indigent students for foreign postgraduate studies has suffered a setback following allegations that top government officials hijacked slots for their own children. Among those named are Hon. Mike Dio Jen, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, and Zakaria Kurutsi, Director of Students at the State Scholarship Board. The Scholarship Board shortlisted 100 beneficiaries drawn from the state’s 16 local government areas for fully funded Master’s degree programmes at various universities in India under the Kefas administration. One of the selected candidates is Victor Mike…