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Namadi Sambo Commends Gov. Yusuf for Declaring State of Emergency on Kano

Former Vice President, Architect Muhammad Namadi Sambo, has commended the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his bold decision to declare a state of emergency on education in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Monday. Sambo, who paid a condolence visit […]

Atiku, Zulum, Malami Condole Kano Governor, Family over Dantata’s Death

Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, and former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), have paid separate condolence visits to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the family of the late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata.This was contained in […]

Rural Electrification: Gov. Yusuf Distributes 500 Transformers to Kano Communities

In a significant step towards ensuring a sustainable power supply across Kano State, Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has distributed 500 electricity transformers to all 44 Local Government Areas. Flagging off the distribution at the Rural Electricity Board (REB), Maganda Road on Sunday, Governor Yusuf announced that the 500 transformers were procured from reputable companies […]

Governor Yusuf Appoints New Special Advisers to Strengthen Governance in Kano

In a move aimed at deepening reforms and improving service delivery across critical sectors, the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of eleven new Special Advisers. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The appointees, who come from diverse professional […]

Gov. Yusuf appoints Muzakkar, Dakata, others as DGs

The governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has approved a fresh round of appointments aimed at strengthening key institutions and improving service delivery across the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, on Friday. The new appointees and their respective positions are as follows: • Dr. Bashir […]

Gov. Yusuf Appoints Emir of Lafia as Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano

The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness, Justice (Rtd) Sidi Muhammad Bage, the Emir of Lafia, as the new Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Friday. The decision, hailed by stakeholders […]

Kano govt. to Pay ₦15.6 Billion Severance Benefits to Former Councillors

The Kano State Government has approved the payment of ₦15.6 billion as outstanding severance gratuity and allowances for former councillors who served between 2014 and 2024, in what officials describe as a historic move to fulfill long-standing obligations. The decision was reached during the 27th Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf […]

Infrastructure Boost as Kano Approves Over ₦51 Billion for Capital Projects

The Kano State Executive Council has approved an unprecedented ₦51.5 billion for critical infrastructure and public service delivery projects across the state, as part of the administration’s strategic push to enhance socio-economic development. This was revealed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa following the 27th Executive Council meeting held […]

Kano to Tackle Water Scarcity with ₦1.7 Billion Utility Payment, Reaffirms Commitment to Sector Reforms

In line with its renewed commitment to end water scarcity, the Kano State Executive Council has approved ₦1.7 billion for the settlement of utility costs for major water facilities across the state. In a statement by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa this was part of the resolutions made at the Council’s 27th meeting held […]

Kano Foreign Scholarship, Blessings To Entire North

The foreign scholarship of Kano state government has been making significant progress and achieving its desired goals as the 1001 students keep returning in batches. Among the recent graduates who excelled in their Master’s programs, 54 students from India stood out, particularly in healthcare-related courses. Notably, 7 students specialized in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), a […]