By Umar Muhammad Jalo The wisest choice following the recent appointment of Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota as the substantive Head of Civil Service (HoS) for Kano State marks a pivotal moment in the state’s administrative history. Confirmed by the people’s governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf on April 8, 2026, her elevation from the position of Permanent Secretary (Administration and General Services) at the Cabinet Office, is designed to stabilize the state’s bureaucracy and accelerate deep-seated reforms. She is the second female Head of Service to assume the leading role of piloting the affairs of the state service. Hajiya Maimota (Mrs)…
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By Muhammad Hamisu Abdullahi The health sector is seen as the most important one as it involves saving the lives of human beings. As such, poor or unqualified personnel should not be assigned or employed to take charge of its affairs. Human beings, wherever they happen to be residing, whether in the rural or urban areas, are supposed to enjoy decent or qualitative health services second to none in the community, because of the belief that a healthy community is a wealthy one. Based on this premise, therefore and as Kano State Government showed readiness to boost its health sector…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, has stated that following the Angwan Rukuba attack, the University was not closed. He called on those who sent buses to evacuate their students to also make arrangements to return them so that academic activities can continue. He disclosed that the university management, in collaboration with security agencies, has assured all students who choose to remain on campus of their safety. Prof. Ishaya made this known while briefing journalists on the March 29, 2026 Angwan Rukuba attacks and their impact on academic activities at the University of…
By Rabi’u Sunusi The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and the Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Comrade Issa Aremu, have declared that Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has met all the criteria required for an incumbent governor to seek a second term. The duo made these remarks during the payment of the sixth batch of gratuities and death benefits, totaling N5 billion, and the investiture of Governor Yusuf as a Fellow of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), held at the Government House,…
By Usman Usman Garba The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has confirmed Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota as the substantive Head of the Kano State Civil Service. Her confirmation as the substantive Head of civil service marks her rise to one of the most powerful administrative positions in the state and signals a new phase in the ongoing reform of the public service. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, following a high-profile event marking the unveiling of the sixth tranche of payments aimed at clearing long-standing gratuities and…
By Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim Descendants of Malam Salihu Dan Abu Huraira have held their annual Sallah reunion, reaffirming their commitment to unity, brotherhood and mutual support. The gathering, held on Sunday, brought together family members from across the nation and the Diaspora, providing an opportunity to reconnect and strengthen family ties. The annual reunion, which has become a tradition among the descendants, served as a platform for interaction, exchange of pleasantries and fostering closer relationships within the extended family. Speaking at the event, the chairman of Tsakuwa Mufarka Community Development Association, Alhaji Tasiu Alhassan Tsakuwa, expressed appreciation to members who…
By Ahmad Ibrahim Gusau The Zamfara State House of Assembly on Wednesday suspended two local government chairmen over alleged financial misappropriation. The affected officials are Mannir Mu’azu Haidara of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area and Umar A. Faru of Bukkuyum Local Government Area. The suspension followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, presented during plenary. The House spokesperson, Bello Madaro Kurya, said the action was part of efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in local government administration. According to him, the committee recommended the suspension after the chairmen allegedly failed to…
By Mahmud Gambo Sani The Kano State Government, led by Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is working with stakeholders to improve power supply. The State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, disclosed this while briefing on the government’s plans to enhance power and energy access. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, Kano State, Saad Umar Faruk. He said Dr. Gaddafi Sani announced the launch of the state’s electricity policy and the strengthening of the newly established State Electricity Market, aimed at advancing sustainable energy…
Daga Mahmud Gambo Sani Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya tabbatar wa mazauna birnin Kano cewa, matsalar ƙarancin ruwan sha mai tsafta za ta zamo tarihi cikin ‘yan watanni masu zuwa, yayin da gwamnati ta ƙara ƙaimi wajen gyara tsarin samar da ruwan. Gwamnan ya bayar da wannan tabbaci ne yayin ziyarar duba aiki da ya kai cibiyar samar da ruwa ta Challawa da ke Panshekara a ƙaramar hukumar Kumbotso, a ranar Laraba. Hakan na kunshe ne cikin sanarwar da Babban Sakataren Yaɗa Labarai na Gwamnan, Mustapha Muhammad, ya fitar. Gwamnan ya fara duba cibiyoyin tace ruwa…
Daga Habu Ɗan Sarki, Jos Rundunar ƴansanda ta Jihar Filato ƙarƙashin jagorancin Kwamishina Bassey Ewah ta tabbatar da mutuwar mutane 14 a sakamakon harin ƴanbindiga a mashayar Gari Ya Waye dake Anguwar Rukuba cikin Ƙaramar Hukumar Jos ta Arewa. A wata sanarwa da ta fito daga ofishin Kwamishinan Ýansandan an bayyana cewa mutane 12 ne aka tabbatar da mutuwar su cikin daren jiya, a cikin su har da mata guda biyu. Sai zuwa safiyar yau kuma an ƙara gano gawarwarki biyu a wasu lunguna na unguwar, yayin da jami’an tsaro ke bin sawun maharan, wanda ya sa adadin waɗanda suka…