Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned the Kano State Neighbourhood Watch Corps, deploying 2,000 operatives across the state to strengthen grassroots security and intelligence gathering. The commissioning took place during a passing-out parade held on Tuesday at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. The newly established corps comprises 2,000 personnel deployed across the…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a total of ₦26.1 billion for road construction, water supply, and compensation projects across the state. The approvals were granted during the 35th Executive Council Meeting held on December 18, 2025. A breakdown of the approvals shows that ₦16.29 billion was approved for the re-award of…
The Kano State Government has completed the payment of outstanding allowances owed to former local government councillors, ending a financial obligation that had remained unsettled for more than a decade. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced the disbursement of N8.26 billion to 1,371 councillors who served between 2021 and 2024, marking the third and final phase…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the immediate establishment of a Special Task Force to address security threats at motor parks and other strategic public spaces across the state. The decision reflects the administration’s resolve to prevent criminal infiltration and strengthen security, particularly at key entry and exit points within the Kano…
The Kano State Government has proscribed a group operating under the name “Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi,” citing illegal recruitment, training, and mobilisation of youths in violation of the Kano State Hisbah Board Law. The executive order, signed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on December 8, 2025, declared all activities of the group unlawful, illegal, and void….
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed sympathy to the residents of Rogo Local Government Area following a fire that damaged parts of the Rogo General Hospital on Thursday. Describing the incident as unfortunate and deeply saddening, Governor Yusuf emphasized the critical role of hospitals in providing essential healthcare services and the need…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has praised Alhaji Aliko Dangote for dedicating 25% of his wealth to charity, describing the gesture as a historic boost to human development and a model for philanthropic leadership in Africa. The commendation was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Professor Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Northwest University for a five-year tenure effective Monday, 1st December, 2025. The approval was announced in a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. According to the statement,…
Theme: Empower. Innovate. Grow — Strengthening Businesses in a Digital Economy The 2025 Mu-Inganta Sana’armu Conference and Luuluu Vintage Exhibition 6th Edition in Kano delivered a strong message on business growth in a digital age. Held on November 30 at The Avenue Event Center, the event attracted entrepreneurs, policy leaders, and innovators across Kano’s fast-growing…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Gaya Polytechnic, a key project aimed at accelerating educational and economic development within the Gaya Emirate. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement,…
