Kano Govt Approves Automatic Employment for Indigene Doctors Working Outside the State
The Kano State Government has approved automatic employment for qualified medical doctors of Kano origin currently working in neighbouring states, allowing them to return and serve in the state’s secondary health facilities. The approval was granted by the Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery…
Kwankwasiyya Twitter Guild Rebrands as Gida-Gida Twitter Guild, Joins APC With Gov. Yusuf
Members of the former Kwankwasiyya Twitter Guild (KTG) have announced a change of name to Gida-Gida Twitter Guild (GTG) and declared their alignment with the All Progressives Congress (APC), following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s recent defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The group made the announcement in a statement, describing the rebranding as…
Abba Gida Gida’s Land Reform: From Paper Files to Digital Cities
Abba Gida Gida’s Land Reform: From Paper Files to Digital Cities How Hon. Abduljabbar M. Umar Is Transforming Land Administration in Kano State Not long ago, land administration in Kano State was a slow and frustrating experience. Long queues snaked through ministry corridors, dusty files piled up in overcrowded offices, and critical records often went…
FG Approves ₦1 Trillion Metropolitan Rail Project for Kano
Kano, Jan. 28, 2026 — The Federal Government has approved the construction of a ₦1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service for Kano State, a project aimed at transforming urban transportation, boosting economic activities, and easing traffic congestion across the metropolitan area. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this while addressing members of the Kano State contingent that participated…
Gov. Yusuf Set to Rejoin APC in Kano on Monday
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is set to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, January 26, 2026, following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) last Friday. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement,…
Drone Forge Africa Hosts First Drone and AI Workshop in Kano, Trains Over 100 Young Innovators
Drone Forge Africa has successfully hosted its first-ever two-day Drone and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workshop, held on January 7, 2026, at the Technology Incubation Centre, Kano. The landmark workshop brought together some of Africa’s brightest young talents and innovation leaders from across Nigeria, reinforcing the growing interest in emerging technologies among youths. Participants were drawn…
Kano Executive Council Approves ₦8.53bn for Roads, Health, Education, Water and Other Projects
The Kano State Executive Council has approved a total of ₦8,528,203,682.58 for the execution of projects and programmes across key sectors, following its 37th meeting held on January 16, 2026, at Malam Aminu Kano House, the Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. The approvals were reached after extensive deliberations on governance issues affecting various sectors, with the…
Gov. Yusuf Hails Kano Police Over Swift Arrest in Dorayi Killings
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Kano State Police Command for the swift arrest of suspects linked to the killing of a housewife and her children in Dorayi Quarters, Kano. The governor described the police response as professional and timely, noting that it demonstrated commitment and courage in the protection of…
Rejoinder: On Issues, Not Personalities — A Calm Response to a Wandering Rebuttal
Rejoinder: On Issues, Not Personalities — A Calm Response to a Wandering Rebuttal By Hassan Sani Tukur Public discourse thrives when it is guided by respect, clarity, and a shared commitment to the public good. In this light, the rejoinder by Mallam Muhammad Garba merits engagement. As a former commissioner and a public servant with…
Understanding the Current Kano Political Scene: Abba Gida-Gida’s True Loyalty to the People-Centred Ideology
By Hassan Sani Tukur The political fallout between Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has often been oversimplified and reduced to personal rivalry. In reality, the disagreement was never personal. It was ideological. Dr. Ganduje emerged as governor under the Kwankwasiyya Movement, a political philosophy anchored on people-centred and socially driven governance….
