Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Flags Off Second Batch of 590 Beneficiaries Under Kano’s 1,001 Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

350 Students to Study Abroad, 240 in Nigerian Universities as Kano Expands Investment in Education KANO, NIGERIA — The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially flagged off the second batch of 590 beneficiaries under the state government’s 1,001 Postgraduate Foreign and Domestic Scholarship Programme — a flagship initiative aimed at empowering…

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Kano Police Recover Stolen Hilux from Deputy Governor’s Convoy, Arrest Government Driver | Kano First Media

KANO, NIGERIA (November 12, 2025) — The Kano State Police Command has successfully recovered the Toyota Hilux vehicle that was stolen from the convoy of the Kano State Deputy Governor, following a coordinated intelligence operation by security operatives. According to official reports obtained by Kano First Media, the vehicle was traced and recovered in the…

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ABBACare: Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Healthcare Revolution for Coverage of Vulnerable Citizens in Kano

ABBACare: Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Healthcare Revolution for Coverage of Vulnerable Citizens in Kano By Abdullahi I. Ibrahim The ABBACare Initiative, introduced by His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is quietly revolutionizing access to healthcare delivery across Kano State. It has been designed to reach the most vulnerable citizens of the state and today stands…

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NIPR President Lauds Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf for People-Focused Initiatives in Kano

The President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, has commended Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his exceptional commitment to people-oriented projects and inclusive governance. The commendation came during an inspection visit by the NIPR Governing Council on Tuesday to assess the governor’s suitability for investiture as a…

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KANFEST 2025: Governor Yusuf Directs Emirs to Uphold Annual Durbar Celebration

Governor Yusuf Reaffirms Commitment to Preserving Kano’s Cultural Heritage Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed all Emirs across Kano State to uphold the annual Durbar Festival, a traditional horse-riding celebration that symbolizes the state’s history, pride, and cultural unity. He reaffirmed the Kano State Government’s full support for the Emirates to preserve and globally promote…

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KUST staff secondary school shines at national geography quiz, produces Olympiad delegates for Nigeria

Kano University of Science and Technology Staff Secondary School (KUST SSS), Wudil, delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 National Geography Quiz Competition, held during the 65th Annual Conference of the Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG) at Northwest University, Kano. Amid a gathering of scholars, educators, and students from across the country, KUST SSS emerged as…

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Kano to Host Northern Nigeria’s First-Ever BSides Cybersecurity Conference

Kano is set to make history this October as it hosts Northern Nigeria’s first-ever BSides Cybersecurity Conference, bringing together cybersecurity professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts from across the region to share knowledge and address the growing challenges of the digital world. The two-day event, scheduled for October 18–19, 2025, will take place at Baba Ahmad University,…

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