Governor Yusuf Expresses Optimism Over Unity in Kano, Seeks Amicable Resolution of Emirate Dispute
Kano, Feb. 14, 2025 — Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed optimism that growing unity and collective devotion in Kano State are yielding positive results, pledging efforts toward an amicable resolution of the ongoing Emirate tussle. The governor spoke during the second special prayer session and Qur’anic recitation held at the Government House in Kano,…
Governor Yusuf Removes Buba Galadima as Kano Poly Governing Council Chair, Appoints Emir of Gaya
Kano, Feb. 14, 2026 — Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has relieved Engr. Buba Galadima of his position as Chairman of the Governing Council of Kano State Polytechnic. The governor has approved the appointment of the Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, as the new Chairman of the institution’s Governing Council. The decision followed…
Governor Yusuf Visits Singer Market as Second Fire Outbreak Rages, Seeks Federal Support
Kano, Feb. 14, 2026 — Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Saturday visited Singer Market in Kano metropolis following a second fire outbreak at the Gidan Gilas section of the market. The governor arrived at the scene while the fire was still burning and causing damage to shops and property. During the visit, Governor Yusuf called…
Governor Yusuf Flags Off Distribution of 54,600 Bags of Rice Across Kano for Ramadan
Kano, Feb. 14, 2025 — Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the distribution of 54,600 bags of rice to residents across Kano State as part of efforts to cushion hardship during the Ramadan period. The flag-off ceremony took place at Maganda Road in Kano. Speaking at the event, the governor described the exercise as…
Kano Task Force Seizes Illicit, Expired Drugs Worth Over ₦1.5bn
Kano, Feb. 11, 2026 — The Kano State Government Task Force Committee on Motor Parks and Other Public Places has confiscated illicit, expired and counterfeit drugs valued at more than ₦1.5 billion from the Kanawa Pharmaceutical Coordinated Wholesale Centre in Dan-Gwauro, Kumbotso Local Government Area. The operation followed a formal notification from market leadership offering…
Kano Govt Resolves Kumbotso–Rimin Zakara TCN Right of Way Dispute
Kano, Feb. 10, 2026 — The Kano State Government has announced the resolution of the long-standing Right of Way (RoW) dispute affecting the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) power line linking the Kumbotso and Rimin Zakara substations. The Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Engr. Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, disclosed that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf…
KSHC Warns Public Against Illegal Land Sales in Madinawa, Gurjiya Area
Kano, Feb. 7, 2026 — The Kano State Housing Corporation (KSHC) has warned members of the public against engaging in any land transactions at Madinawa, Gurjiya area of Dawakin Kudu Local Government, behind Amana City, describing ongoing activities in the area as illegal encroachment on government-owned land. The corporation said some individuals have unlawfully invaded…
Abba Gida-Gida Infrastructure Scorecard (2023–2026): ₦346bn Projects Transform Kano
The Abba Gida-Gida Infrastructure Scorecard (2023-2026) The landscape of Kano State is undergoing a monumental transformation as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration accelerates its “Urban Renewal and Rural Connectivity” agenda. With the signing of the record-breaking ₦1.477 Trillion 2026 Budget the largest in Northern Nigeria the administration has officially designated 2026 as the “Year of…
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…
