Author: Khalifa Muhammad

THE Kano State Government, Dr Baffa Bichi, has said that the state government has reclaimed land worth trillions of naira since it embarked on demolition exercises across some locations in the state. The state government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has demolished structures at Daula Hotel site, Kano Eid Ground, Kwari and Wambai markets, among others. It accused the immediate past administration of land-grabbing, but the former governor, Abdullahi Umar Gnaduje, had since described the accusation as baseless. Dr Bichi, in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday, said, “Somebody was claiming that N129 billion…

KANO State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf popularly known as Abba Gida Gida has stated that the demolished the government house roundabout last night in the best interest of public good. According to a statement by Chief Press Secretary to State Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa made available to News Point Nigeria, Wednesday, prior to the exercise, government had consulted professional Engineers in the relevant fields who ascertained to the fact that the roundabout construction was substandard and has the tendency to collapse between 2023 and 2024. “This is because it is done with used foam work and  too much sandy…

KANO State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, popularly known as Abba Gida-Gida has continued with the demolition of ‘illegal’ structures in the state. News Point Nigeria reports that the governor early hours of Wednesday continued with the demolition with the symbolic Kano Govt House Roundabout. A source in the Kano Govt House told this newspaper that the governor stepped out of his official residence to personally supervise the demolition of the roundabout, which is just close to the entrance of the Govt House, amidst heavy security. The demolition, which took less than three hours was cheered by party supporters, a few…

IN an effort to protect the lives and properties of the people in Kano State, the police command has made significant progress in apprehending suspects involved in looting and criminal activities. The latest report reveals the arrest of 57 additional individuals implicated in criminal trespass, mischief, and larceny. These arrests come in response to reports received by the command concerning opportunistic looting that occurred during the demolition of illegal buildings and structures by the Kano State government. With the recent apprehensions, the total number of suspects now stands at 106, all of whom have been charged to Magistrate Court 35…

THE Chief Imam of Fagge Juma’at Mosque, Sheikh Nasir Muhammad Nasir, is dead. The cleric died on Wednesday after a protracted illness and will be buried today, Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Emir of Kano’s palace. The late Islamic scholar, popularly known as Limamin Waje, died at the age of 87. The deceased was turbaned as Wazirin Kano by the late Emir Ado Bayero but removed by former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. Kwankwaso replaced him after citing security concerns, but Nasir refused to vacate the position. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has condoled with the family, followers, and people of Kano.

THE Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has announced the revocation of the sale of Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital. The hospital was allegedly sold during the administration of a former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, to an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain. Governor Yusuf made this announcement during his visit to the hospital, reaffirming his commitment to enhancing healthcare services, particularly for women and children. During his visit, Governor Yusuf expressed his concern for the well-being of the people, emphasizing the significance of accessible and quality healthcare. He stated, “The health of our citizens, especially women, and children, is of utmost importance to…

THE Kano State Fire Service has rescued seven persons trapped under a collapsed wall at Malam Kato Square by Sufaye Store in the Kano metropolis. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, Saminu Abdullahi, on Sunday. He said the incident occurred on Saturday evening. “We received a distress call from one, Bashir Mansur at about 05:43 p.m. that a wall had collapsed. “Upon receiving the information, we quickly dispatched firemen to the scene at about 05:47 p.m.,’’ he said. Abdullahi said one side of the wall at Malam Kato Square collapsed and affected…

KANO State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf popularly known as Abba Gida Gida has continued the demolition of buildings on government land sold by the immediate past administration of Abdullahi Ganduje. News Point Nigeria reports that, the governor in the rainy night of Saturday demolished structures at Daula Hotel and Hajj Camp in the metropolis. The multimillion naira buildings were destroyed just like the first three storey building with 90 shops on Race Course road, in the Nasarawa GRA. A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said the demolition starts with the three storey building…

LESS than 24 hours after mounting the saddle of leadership, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, in the early hours of Tuesday, sacked the Executive Secretary of the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Muhammad Abba Danbatta. The governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature, who made the confirmation Tuesday morning via a press statement, also disclosed that Governor Yusuf approved the appointment of Alhaji Laminu Rabiu as the new Executive Secretary of the State Pilgrims board. Also, the hammer fell on the Chairman of the Pilgrims board, Sheikh Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan, who was replaced by Alhaji Yusuf Lawan. Another prominent member of the…

KANO state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf – Abba Gida Gida on Monday announced first set of staff to work with him. The appointment is coming few hours after the governor took oath of office. According to a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, former TETFUND Boss, Abdullahi Baffa Bichi has been appointed Secretary to the State Government and Hon Shehu Wada Sagagi as Chief of Staff. Others are: Dr Farouq Kurawa as Principal Private Secretary, Hon Abdullahi Ibrahim Rogo as Chief Protocol and Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa as Chief Press Secretary. “The appointments are with immediate effect…

KANO State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf (popularly known as Abba Gida-Gida) has vowed to reopen the case of murder against the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa. Recall that the immediate past Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice of the state, Musa Lawan, last week announced that the state government had resolved to drop all charges bothering on murder and arson earlier preferred against the House Leader. Doguwa was earlier arrested, arraigned and remanded for allegedly ordering and taking part in the alleged killing of about 15 persons during the February 25 Presidential/National Assembly Election in…

THE incoming governor of Kano state, Abba Kabir Yusuf (popularly known as Abba Gida Gida), has vowed to probe the N241billion inherited from the administration of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Yusuf said the handover notes submitted by Ganduje through the outgoing Secretary to the State Government was not enough and very scanty. He also criticised Ganduje for “departing from established democratic” practice in jetting out of the state and not personally handing over the state government to him. “The handover notes not enough for us. It is a very scanty note. The transition committee report was also very scanty. “Nothing…

THE Kano State Security Council has declared phone snatching as an act of armed robbery and any individual or group caught in the act will be treated as such. The outgoing Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Malam Muhammad Garba, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Kano on Sunday. He said the council, which was presided over by the outgoing governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, during its valedictory session, noted that perpetration of the act in recent times has reached a worrisome proportion and therefore needs drastic measures. Garba also stated that the council has agreed to put in…

THE outgoing governor of Kano state, Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje will perform the official handing over of the affairs of the state to the governor-elect, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf. A statement by the outgoing commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Malam Muhammad Garba stated that the event is billed for 9:00pm on Sunday, May 28 at the Government House, Kano. He said already, the Kano state Government Transition Committee has communicated the development to the Transition Committee of the governor-elect. Malam Garba pointed out that the two committees have met within the week during which a handing over document was presented…

WITH the aim to boost availability of modern medical infrastructure for women and children, the Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje will on Sunday, May 28, inaugurate a new 40-bed clinic in Hotoro ward of Nasarawa Local Government Area of the State. News Point Nigeria reports that, this new facility will provide state-of-the-art healthcare facilities to the people of Hotoro neighborhoods especially for women and children. It was put in place by the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs Office in the Presidency and presented for take-over by the State Government which the Ganduje administration promptly agreed to do. Further,…

THE outgoing Kano state governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has presented the 2023 transition report to the Kano State Governor-elect H.E Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf. In a short meeting at the Kano Government House, Ganduje, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji reiterated his commitment in ensuring a seamless transition on 29th May 2023. He urged the incoming administration to study the transition report and make feedback where necessary as he appreciated the members of the outgoing government transition committee for producing three volumes of the report that covers all sectors of the state.…

THE Commissioner of Education Kano state, Rt. Hon. Ya’u Abdullahi Yan’shana has commended Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for approving  the sum  of over N1Billion for the sponsorship of 66,102 Kano state indigenes bid to write 3 external examinations (NECO, NBAIS and NABTEB) in the year 2023. According to a statement by the Director Public Enlightenment, Ministry Of Education, Aliyu Yusuf, the students to benefit from the government’s gesture are those that passed the Qualifying examinations with 6 Credits and above including English and Mathematics from the conventional Secondary Schools. Similarly those writing NBAIS Examinations must also passed the Qualifying…

THE Management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, on Wednesday, 17th May 2023, paid a condolence visit to a Lagos monarch, Sarki Over Roll Alimosho, Alhaji Ahmad Haruna Kuraja, who lost his wife, Halimatus Sadiya. The team, which was led by the Founder and Chairman Governing Council of MAAUN, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, was in Lagos to condole the traditional ruler over the demise of Halimatus Sadiya. Prof. Gwarzo and his entourage was received on arrival at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos by Alhaji Ibrahim Iro Tafida (Sarkin Samarin Agege, Lagos State), who later led them…

JUSTICE Mohammed Yunusa of the  Federal High Court Kano, has nullified the candidature of the Abia State Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti and all the candidates of the Labour Party in Abia and Kano States. The court ruled that their emergence was not in compliance with the provisions of the 2022 Electoral Act. A copy of the judgement delivered by the court was made available to newsmen on Friday. In the  Suit filed by Mr Ibrahim Haruna Ibrahim against the Labour Party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the court ruled that the failure of the Labour Party to submit…

FOR the first time since the commencement of the National Assembly in Abuja in 1991, a befitting and permanent mosque for daily and Jumma’at prayers is to be commissioned on Friday, June 2, 2023. Inaugurating the 7-man commissioning and planning committee in his office Thursday, the Chairman, Mosque Construction Committee and Senator representing Kano Central,  Senator Ibrahim Shekarau charges the members to work towards a successful and hitch-free commissioning. Responding on behalf of the committee members, the committee chairman and Honourable member representing Yamaltu-Deba Constituency in Gombe state, Hon Engr Yunusa Abubakar assured on the commitment of members and thank…