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…
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…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…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The President of the Nigerian Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) and wife of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi, has launched a comprehensive empowerment drive under the Illela Green Border Sustainability Initiative. The initiative aims to enhance family livelihoods and promote sustainable development in Nigeria’s border communities. The program focuses on women’s economic independence, family welfare, and child health promotion. During her visit to the Illela Border Command in Sokoto State, Mrs. Adeniyi urged women to see themselves as active partners in national growth by engaging in productive ventures capable of sustaining their families…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto State has recorded a remarkable achievement in vaccinating over 2.2 million children in five days at the ongoing integrated immunisation campaign. This achievement comes as the state government launched an integrated immunisation campaign targeting 2.8 million children against polio, measles, rubella, and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) across all 244 wards of the state. According to official data from the Campaign Dashboard, a total of 1,316,147 children aged 9 months to 14 years have received the Measles Rubella (MR) vaccine, while 903,463 children under the age of five have been immunized against poliomyelitis. Additionally, 28,474…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Tubless Media Concept, a firm known for producing impactful storytelling content, has signed a six-month media partnership agreement with Sagama Homes Limited in Abuja. Speaking on the development, the Chief Executive Officer of Tubless Media Concept, Nasiru Rabiu Tubless, said the partnership, anchored on creativity, passion, and impact, is aimed at projecting Sagama’s activities across the country. “This partnership is not just about visibility; it’s about changing narratives and highlighting organisations that are making real impact in people’s lives,” Tubless said. According to him, Sagama Homes, under the leadership of its Chairman, Alhaji Ali Nuhu, currently manages…
By Abu Fouad In a political landscape often marked by division and rivalry, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has chosen a distinctly different path—one defined by compassion, empathy, and a commitment to unity that transcends party lines and ideological boundaries. His actions evoke an earlier era, when political differences did not preclude mutual respect and national cohesion. In today’s climate where partisan divides too often dominate public discourse—his approach serves as a refreshing reminder that true leadership is, above all, about service to humanity. Governor Yusuf’s leadership stands as a beacon of hope for a more inclusive and…