From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state 8has approved the immediate release of ₦5.8 billion for the settlement of all outstanding gratuity liabilities owed to retired state public officers. “This significant milestone underscores the administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of its dedicated civil servants who have served the state meritoriously”, a statement by the Commissioner of Finance, Mohammed Abatcha Geidam said. The statement added that the governor has further directed that, going forward, the payment of gratuities must be integrated into the state’s monthly financial schedule. “This means that cleared gratuity payments will be…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The House Committee on Justice and Judiciary of the Kebbi State House of Assembly has held a public hearing on the State Child Protection Amendment Bill 2025. The session aimed to fine-tune existing child protection laws and address emerging concerns related to the welfare and rights of children in the state. The public hearing drew a diverse group of stakeholders, including lawmakers, child advocacy groups, legal experts, Council of Ulama, officials from the Ministries of Religious Affairs and Women Affairs and Social Development, civil society organizations, Hisbah Board, Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), and concerned…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Grand Khadi, Professor Mohammed Kabir Abubakar, has commended Governor Dikko Umar Radda for the timely release of funds to the state judiciary. He made the commendation at the commencement of the 2025/2026 (1447 A.H.) Sharia Legal Year held in Katsina. According to him, the release of funds in line with the 1999 Constitution (as amended) reflects the governor’s commitment to ensuring the independence and financial autonomy of the judiciary. “We commend Governor Radda for complying with the constitutional requirements regarding the independence and autonomy of the state judiciary,” Professor Abubakar stated. The…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has issued a public health advisory warning residents to prepare for the 2025/2026 Lassa Fever season across Nigeria. The warning was contained in a statement signed by the Director-General of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), Dr. Muhammad Adamu Abbas, on Monday. According to Dr. Abbas, the alert followed a recent advisory from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), which cautioned that the risk of Lassa Fever transmission usually increases between October and May — a period historically associated with rising infections nationwide. He noted that Kano’s environmental conditions and…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has turned the state into a Commercial Capital of the Sahel region, where businesses thrive despite the hurdles. “Kano tonight leaned into its heritage as the Sahel’s commercial heartbeat and its future as the region’s nerve centre—anchoring ambition not in slogans but in method,” the governor averred. The Governor made the statement in Abuja at the Launching of two Books titled, “Leading in a Storm and Beneath the Surface,” authored by Dr. Dakuku Peterside. This was contained in a press release issued by Mustapha Muhammad, the Chief Press Secretary…
…Tarauni vice chair on his father’s passing By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has condoled with Hon. Danladi Isah Karfi former member of Kano State of Assembly who represented Kura/ Garun Malam, and current Special Adviser on Transport over the death of his son, Muhammad Nura who died yesterday following an accident. This was contained in a condolence message issued by the governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa in Kano on Thursday. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf described the sudden death of Muhammad Nura as a huge loss not only to his family, but to the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim A coalition of Northern youths under the aegis of the Matasan Arewa Youth Development Initiative has expressed disappointment over what it described as the exclusion of young people from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at a press conference in Kano on Thursday, the group’s National Coordinator, Abba Muhammad, said the organisation—made up of youths who mobilised grassroots support for the President during the 2023 elections—has concluded plans to embark on an awareness tour across the 19 Northern states. According to him, the tour will focus on sensitising communities on youth representation, political inclusion, and participation in…
By Usman Gwadabe The Kano State Government has commenced the review of its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) policy framework as part of efforts to attract credible global investors and strengthen private sector participation in infrastructure development across the state. The development was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Investment Promotion Agency (KanInvest), Aminu G. Sanbauna, on behalf of the Director General, Muhammad Nazir Halliru. According to the statement, the review exercise, which began during a three-day PPP Policy and Manual Review Workshop held in Zaria, Kaduna State, is designed to address challenges from…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government, in collaboration with HarvestPlus, its global office in Washington D.C., the Federal Ministries of Agriculture and Health, and the UK Government-funded Propcom+ Programme, will host the 11th edition of the Nutritious Food Fair (NFF) in Kano on Thursday, October 16. The Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Musa Sulaiman Shanono, announced this during a press briefing ahead of the event. Shanono said this year’s fair, themed “Our Food, Our Heritage,” aligns with the agricultural transformation agenda of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration. He described the Nutritious Food Fair as a strategic platform for engagement,…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Human Rights Research and Advocacy Centre (HURRAC) has praised Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, for appointing a young and vibrant legal practitioner, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude Gwadabe, SAN, as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. The commendation was contained in a statement issued on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Abuja by HURRAC’s National Coordinator, Barrister Zubair Muhammad, who described the appointment as a progressive move reflecting the governor’s commitment to strengthening the justice system and promoting good governance. “This appointment reflects a bold and visionary leadership approach. Maude SAN will not only bring legal…