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Governor Yusuf Secures 12 Shuttle Buses to Ease Tertiary Students’ Transportation.

As Prof. Hafiz Prays for Another Term for Governor Yusuf In a bid to address the transportation challenges faced by students of tertiary institutions in the state, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has handed over 12 shuttle buses to the Ministry for Higher Education. In a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature […]

Kano Government Hails Appeal Court Ruling on Emirate Council Dispute.

The Kano State Government has expressed profound satisfaction with the recent Court of Appeal judgment, which upheld its reforms in traditional institutions and reversed earlier Federal High Court rulings concerning the Kano Emirate Council. In a press conference held at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano on Saturday, January 11, 2025, and jointly addressed by […]

Kano Throne: Emir Sanusi secures victory against Bayero as Appeal Court upturns Justice Liman’s verdict

The Court of Appeal, Abuja division on Friday overruled the verdict of the Federal High Court, Kano divison over the appointment of Emir Mohammadu Sanusi II.In the Kano state government’s appeal on the chieftaincy issue, the appellate court overturned the lower court’s decision that questioned Sanusi’s appointment as 16th emir.In a judgment delivered by three-member […]

Governor Yusuf appeals for reduction of 2025 Hajj fare….

As 2023 Kano pilgrims receive N375 million refund The Governor commends NAHCON, Saudi Arabian Government for being accountable Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has appealed to Federal Government to reduce the Hajj fare considering the economic challenges faced by the citizens. The Governor made the appeal during an occasion organized by the state […]

Gov. Yusuf assigns new commissioners with portfolios…..

Urges them to measures up to citizens expectations Kano State Governor, Alh.Abba Kabir Yusuf has assigned new portfolios to the seven newly appointed Commissioners. Shortly after taken oath of office and allegiance, Governor Yusuf urged the new appointees to serve with dedication, integrity and humility to salvage present administration’s high expectations from the state citizens. […]

Kano: Governor Yusuf Accepts Resignation of Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation

The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has accepted the resignation of Engr. Muhammad Diggol, the Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Project Monitoring and Evaluation, with immediate effect. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday. Engr. Muhammad Diggol was initially appointed as […]

Gov. Yusuf Signs over N719 billion Appropriation Bill into Law for 2025 Fiscal Year

Pledges accelerated infrastructural growth, social empowerment and poverty alleviation in 2025 In line with standard appropriation plan, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has assented into law the budgetary allocation for 2025 fiscal year in the sum of N719, 755,417, 663. Of the total budget size, the sum of N262, 670,660,562.68 representing 36 per cent dedicated to […]

Kano Government to Prosecute Tax Defaulters in 2025 while Targets Over N80 Billion Internal Revenue in the Coming Year

The Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, will commence the prosecution of all tax defaulters in 2025 as part of its major reforms in tax administration. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in Kaduna. According to the statement, Dr. Zaid Abubakar, […]

Kano Executive Council Approves Over N28 Billion for Development Projects

The Kano State Executive Council has approved more than N28 billion for critical projects and initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other vital sectors. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the approvals were finalized during the council’s deliberations on Wednesday, at the Government House. Key among the […]

Kano Emerges Overall Best at 2024 National Agric Show, TEENS MATA Honors Governor Yusuf

Kano State has been named the overall best state at the 2024 National Agricultural Show held in Nasarawa State. The state also secured second place in the fisheries value chain category at the just concluded national Agric show. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday, revealed that the trophy […]