Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has confirmed Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota as the substantive Head of Civil Service in the state. The confirmation was announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. Maimota’s elevation follows her recent appointment in an acting capacity after the removal of Alhaji…
Pluck Global Construction Company has responded to concerns raised by Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association over a proposed land concession at Federal Government College Kano, stating that the arrangement follows due process and aligns with federal policy on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). In a statement dated April 6, 2026, the company said the concession…
The Kano State Government has launched a fleet of motorcycles to enhance grassroots screening for tuberculosis as part of efforts to curb the spread of the disease. The initiative is aimed at improving access to tuberculosis screening services, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach communities across the state. The deployment is part of broader interventions by…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on parents and guardians to use the Eid-el-Fitr period to guide and mentor their children towards becoming responsible citizens. The Governor made the call during the traditional Sallah homage held at the Government House in Kano. Represented by the Speaker of the Kano State House of…
The Kano State Government has directed all political office holders intending to contest in the 2026 general elections to resign from their positions in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act. The directive was issued in a circular dated 24th March 2026 from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, addressed to…
The Kano State Government has approved the merger of the Ministry of Higher Education with the Ministry of Education as part of a restructuring aimed at improving coordination in the state’s education sector. The decision was approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature…
The Tiga Hydropower Plant in Kano State has returned to full operational capacity of 10 megawatts (MW) following the completion of maintenance works and corrections to previously identified design defects. The development was announced by the management of Kano Hydro and Energy Development Company, which said the restoration followed extensive technical overhauls carried out on…
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. The impeachment move was presented during plenary at the Assembly in accordance with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the approval of the review and upgrade of the Kano–Kongolom Road project valued at ₦334 billion. The governor described the decision by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) as a major step toward strengthening road infrastructure and boosting economic activities across the…
A high-powered delegation from the Kano State Government has arrived in Lisbon, Portugal, for a technical study tour as part of preparations for the proposed Kano Light Rail Project. The delegation, led by the Commissioner for Transportation, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, and the Chairman of the Kano Line Resuscitation Committee, Alhaji Saidu Abdullahi Shuaibu, is…
