Kano, Feb. 11, 2026 — The Kano State Government Task Force Committee on Motor Parks and Other Public Places has confiscated illicit, expired and counterfeit drugs valued at more than ₦1.5 billion from the Kanawa Pharmaceutical Coordinated Wholesale Centre in Dan-Gwauro, Kumbotso Local Government Area. The operation followed a formal notification from market leadership offering…
Kano, Feb. 10, 2026 — The Kano State Government has announced the resolution of the long-standing Right of Way (RoW) dispute affecting the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) power line linking the Kumbotso and Rimin Zakara substations. The Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Engr. Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, disclosed that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf…
Kano, Feb. 7, 2026 — The Kano State Housing Corporation (KSHC) has warned members of the public against engaging in any land transactions at Madinawa, Gurjiya area of Dawakin Kudu Local Government, behind Amana City, describing ongoing activities in the area as illegal encroachment on government-owned land. The corporation said some individuals have unlawfully invaded…
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…
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,…
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…
