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….
The Kano State Executive Council has approved the Kano State Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Policy and PPP Manual for immediate implementation. The approval was announced following an Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The policy and manual are intended to provide a structured framework for the identification, structuring, procurement, and management of public-private…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed into law the ₦1.477 trillion amended 2026 Appropriation Bill, assuring residents that his administration will ensure full implementation of the budget to improve living standards across the state. Speaking shortly after assenting to the bill, Governor Yusuf urged members of his cabinet to intensify their support…
By Hassan Sani Tukur I recently read an article by Muhammad Garba, former Commissioner for Information under the Ganduje administration, titled “Ganduje at 76: A Life of Strategic Leadership.” The piece was written to mark the 76th birthday of the former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and it sought to present him…
