The story of Sarkin Kano Ado Bayero is indeed the story of the transformation of the Emirate from an authority that once exercised direct control over society to an institution of community leadership. Over time, it earned its Islamic legitimacy through service to the people and commitment to the ideals of the Islamic faith. He…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has assured residents of Kano State of improved and sustainable water supply following the approval of ₦21.89 billion for the rehabilitation and upgrading of two major water treatment plants in the state. The governor gave the assurance during the Hawan Nasarawa Sallah homage, where he reiterated his administration’s commitment to addressing…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a suspect and seized 1,499 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup during an intelligence-led operation in Kano State. The NDLEA confirmed that the suspect, 45-year-old Ashiru Bala, was apprehended in Lambu community in Tofa Local Government Area. According to the agency, the arrest followed an…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is set to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, January 26, 2026, following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) last Friday. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement,…
The Senior Special Assistants Forum, Kano State, has resolved to align with the growing call by well-meaning stakeholders for unity of purpose among political leaders in Kano State, in the interest of peace, stability, and sustainable development. This resolution followed the Forum’s meeting held on January 1, 2026, where members unanimously agreed that cohesive leadership…
Kano, Nigeria — In a remarkable turnaround, Kano State has surged from 35th to 4th position in Nigeria’s 2025 Subnational Climate Governance Performance Ranking, marking one of the most significant improvements in the nation’s climate governance history. The new ranking, released by the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) in collaboration with the University of…
BY Hassan Sani Tukur In the storied political landscape of Kano State, where ideology often intersects with identity, Governor Abba K Yusuf has emerged not merely as a successor to power but as a steward of a legacy deeply etched into the conscience of the people. His rise in 2023 under the New Nigeria Peoples…
By Hassan Sani Tukur In the life of every society, there comes a moment when the pursuit of progress must transcend the physical and confront the intangible—when roads and bridges, though vital, are no longer sufficient to carry the weight of a people’s aspirations. That moment has arrived in Kano. Under the discerning leadership of…
In the spectrum of governance, few sectors demand as much precision, compassion, and foresight as education. For Kano State, the scars of neglect under the horrors of Ganduje administration ran deep—particularly in the provision of qualified teachers and the structural integrity of basic education. The decay reached such a digree that His Excellency, Governor Abba…
From the ancient Fombina Kingdom in Adamawa, Nigeria’s polo cavalry will make a short trip to the historic city of Kano for the prestigious 2025 Kano International Polo Tournament. The two-week festival, billed for the Usman Dantata Polo Ground from the third week of September, promises top-flight action featuring Nigeria’s best teams alongside foreign counterparts…
