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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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….
