Kano First Media

Top 2% Scientist Recognition: How Dr. Sani I. Abba Is Shaping the Future of Water, Environment, and AI

Dr. Sani I. Abba has emerged as one of the most influential voices in the global scientific community, particularly in the fields of water resources engineering, environmental sustainability, and AI-driven environmental modelling. As an Assistant Professor at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, he brings more than 13 years of excellence in teaching, research, and academic…

Read More

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Flags Off Second Batch of 590 Beneficiaries Under Kano’s 1,001 Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

350 Students to Study Abroad, 240 in Nigerian Universities as Kano Expands Investment in Education KANO, NIGERIA — The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially flagged off the second batch of 590 beneficiaries under the state government’s 1,001 Postgraduate Foreign and Domestic Scholarship Programme — a flagship initiative aimed at empowering…

Read More

Kano Police Recover Stolen Hilux from Deputy Governor’s Convoy, Arrest Government Driver | Kano First Media

KANO, NIGERIA (November 12, 2025) — The Kano State Police Command has successfully recovered the Toyota Hilux vehicle that was stolen from the convoy of the Kano State Deputy Governor, following a coordinated intelligence operation by security operatives. According to official reports obtained by Kano First Media, the vehicle was traced and recovered in the…

Read More

ABBACare: Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Healthcare Revolution for Coverage of Vulnerable Citizens in Kano

ABBACare: Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Healthcare Revolution for Coverage of Vulnerable Citizens in Kano By Abdullahi I. Ibrahim The ABBACare Initiative, introduced by His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is quietly revolutionizing access to healthcare delivery across Kano State. It has been designed to reach the most vulnerable citizens of the state and today stands…

Read More

Kano Government Reaffirms Commitment to Social Development and Education Through ‘Snacks for Thought’ Initiative

The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting social development initiatives and strengthening the education sector through sustainable programs that improve access, inclusion, and child welfare. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf gave the assurance on Tuesday while flagging off a pilot scheme tagged “Snacks for Thought” under the Federal Government’s National Home-Grown School Feeding…

Read More

NIPR President Lauds Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf for People-Focused Initiatives in Kano

The President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, has commended Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his exceptional commitment to people-oriented projects and inclusive governance. The commendation came during an inspection visit by the NIPR Governing Council on Tuesday to assess the governor’s suitability for investiture as a…

Read More

KANFEST 2025: Governor Yusuf Directs Emirs to Uphold Annual Durbar Celebration

Governor Yusuf Reaffirms Commitment to Preserving Kano’s Cultural Heritage Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed all Emirs across Kano State to uphold the annual Durbar Festival, a traditional horse-riding celebration that symbolizes the state’s history, pride, and cultural unity. He reaffirmed the Kano State Government’s full support for the Emirates to preserve and globally promote…

Read More

Kano Inaugurates Organizing Committee for UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Programme 2025

Kano Inaugurates Organizing Committee for UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Programme 2025 In a spirited drive to strengthen and enliven the rich cultural heritage that has defined Hausaland long before the advent of colonialism, the Kano State Government has inaugurated the Organizing Committee for the UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Programme 2025 — a landmark…

Read More

KUST staff secondary school shines at national geography quiz, produces Olympiad delegates for Nigeria

Kano University of Science and Technology Staff Secondary School (KUST SSS), Wudil, delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 National Geography Quiz Competition, held during the 65th Annual Conference of the Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG) at Northwest University, Kano. Amid a gathering of scholars, educators, and students from across the country, KUST SSS emerged as…

Read More