The political pathway appears increasingly clear for Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), following what sources describe as a decisive, high-level meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. Politics Digest reliably gathered that the governor’s camp erupted in...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, Governor of Kano State, on his 63rd birthday on January 5, 2026. The president in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, highlighted Governor Yusuf’s integrity, modesty, humility and commitment to public service, exemplified in his...
New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Saturday re-elected Dr Ahmed Ajujia as its National Chairman. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ajuji was re-elected unopposed through voice votes at the party’s National Convention held in Abuja. The convention, which was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission...
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the issuance of permanent and pensionable appointment letters to 1,600 newly recruited watchmen deployed to secondary schools across the state — a decisive move he said is aimed at restoring order and boosting safety in public schools. The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi...
Kano State Government has revived the long-dormant State Traditional Council and selected the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to head the body. Governor Abba Yusuf announced the development on Monday during the formal inauguration of the council at the Government House, Kano. He explained that bringing the council...
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the disbursement of over ₦5.6 billion in gratuities to 1,198 former councillors who served across the state’s 44 local government areas between 2018 and 2020. Speaking at a symbolic disbursement ceremony in held at the Coronation Hall of the Government House...
On Sunday, a heartfelt third-day prayer was held in Kano the Sarkin Gabas and District Head of Kabo, who tragically passed away in a motor accident on Thursday night at the age of 48. The prayer session, guided by Islamic scholar Malam Umar Ali and other clerics, took place...
With millions of children in northern Nigeria out of school due to economic challenges, the Kano State Government has taken a bold step to enhance access to education by approving ₦1.1 billion for free school uniforms for primary one pupils. A statement by the governor’s media aide, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa,...
Kano State Government has announced plans to grant amnesty to 718 repentant youths involved in political thuggery as part of its “Safe Corridor” program, aimed at curbing youth restiveness and rehabilitating offenders. The initiative was launched on Wednesday at the Police Command headquarters in Kano, with the state’s Commissioner...
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has terminated the appointments of two Senior Special Assistants, Abubakar Sharada and Tasiu Al’amin Roba, citing allegations of misconduct. This is contained in a statement released on Saturday by Musa Tanko, the Press Secretary to the State Government. Sharada, previously the Senior Special Assistant...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano– Kano State Government has approved the appointment of Super Eagles forward, Ahmed Musa, as the new General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club. Governor Abba Yusuf made the announcement as part of efforts to reposition the club ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has pledged to inject N2 billion into the redevelopment of the Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano, which was recently gutted by fire. The governor made the pledge during a visit to the market on Friday, assuring market leaders and traders of his administration’s...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – Kano State Government has announced the Eid-el-Kabir holiday for all primary and secondary schools across the state. Commissioner for Education, Dr Ali Makoda, announced this in a statement issued on Sunday by the Public Enlightenment Director of the ministry , Mr Balarabe Kiru. Makoda...
The Kano State Government has approved N3billion for the payment of the examination fees of 141,745 indigent candidates. The state government has also released the 2024 Senior Secondary Qualifying Examination results. It has also reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to quality education and easing the financial burden on...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has facilitated the release of eight female inmates from the Goron-Dutse Correctional Centre by settling their fines and compensation debts. The freed inmates included two pregnant women and two nursing mothers. This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa in...
Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil has announced plans to confer honourary Doctorate Degrees on some notable Nigerians in recognition of their selfless services to the nation. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the recipients include: Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Chief Author Eze, Dr Adeniyi...
Prominent Nigerians, including Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, and Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II, attended the funeral prayers for the late Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sunusi. NNPP Presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Abdullahi Abbas, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano state, also attended the funeral prayers...
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, has donated food items and 12 cows to inmates of Custodial Centres in the state to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano Command, CSC Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa on Monday in...
Kano State Government has dispatched a high-powered delegation to engage with the Edo Government and the Hausa community in Edo over the recent brutal killings of Kano indigenes in Edo. Governor Abba Yusuf, who in a live broadcast, condemned the barbaric act and assured the people of Kano that...