Author: Khalifa Muhammad

THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has arrested two suspects, Musa Usman, 25, and Buhari Ya’u Bashir, 24, during a targeted operation at Rahama Round in Bebeji Local Government Area. The raid, which took place on January 20, 2025, uncovered illicit drugs and weapons, leading to a violent altercation with the suspects. The NDLEA disclosed that the operation resulted in the seizure of 1.1 kilograms of cannabis sativa (wraps), 8 grams (38 tablets) of diazepam and 59 grams (165 tablets) of Exol. State Commander, Abubakar Idris Ahmad, confirmed the arrest and condemned the violent actions of…

THE Kano State Police Command has recovered two stolen vehicles using the Nigeria Police Force’s Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) platform, a tool designed to curb car theft across the country. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the first theft occurred on January 1, 2025, when “unidentified individuals approached a car dealer in Zuba, Abuja at his car stand expressing interest in a Toyota Corolla 2014 model. “During a test drive, the two suspects brandished a pistol, threatened the victim, and subsequently fled with the vehicle including original documents and two keys.”…

THE Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf, has confirmed the death of 35 chickens from bird flu in the Gwale Local Government Area of the state. Yusuf made the disclosure on Wednesday, assuring residents that the situation is under control as the Ministries of Health and Agriculture have teamed up to contain the outbreak and prevent its spread to other parts of the state. Providing details, the commissioner said the outbreak began after a man in Gwale, the state metropolis introduced a duck into his poultry stock, leading to the death of 35 out of 50 birds. “Following…

IN a decisive step to transform Kano State’s education sector, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has distributed 789,000 school uniforms to pupils in 7,092 public schools across the state’s 44 local government areas. The initiative, described as a cornerstone of the administration’s strategy to improve access to quality education, was announced in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, the distribution aims to create a dignified and inclusive learning environment for all children in the state. Speaking at the distribution ceremony, Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his commitment to overhauling Kano’s education system. “This is just…

GOVERNOR Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused the acting National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje worsening social security of Kano over failure of the former Governor to priortize pay of gratuities and death benefits of the state retirees in his eight year tenure. Besides, Governor Yusuf worried over ‘perennial neglect’ of the immediate past administration pay pensioners for eight years, thereby reducing the Pension Fund Trustees with cummulative outstanding of over N48 billion. Yusuf made the revelation on Thursday during official launch of 3rd tranche of N5 billion payment of backlog of gratuities and death benefits of…

KANO State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the newly appointed Special Adviser on Works, Ahmad Bunkure, who died on Wednesday in Egypt. Bunkure’s death was announced in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi DawakinTofa, on Wednesday. In his condolence message, Yusuf described his death as a tragic and irreplaceable loss to the state, his family and the wider political community. He prayed for Allah’s mercy on the deceased and strength for his family to bear the painful loss. “This is a heartbreaking moment for us as a government. Bunkure was a dedicated…

THE Chairman of Nasarawa Local Government Area in Kano State, Yusuf Imam, popularly known as ‘Ogan Boye’, has approved the appointment of 60 aides to serve in various capacities within the LGA. According to the approval letter signed by the Local Government Secretary, Ado Muhd Hotoro, the appointments are part of the chairman’s efforts to promote and develop the local government. “Sequel to the efforts of the Honourable Chairman of Nassarawa Local Government to promote and develop the local government area, I wish to convey the approval for the appointment of the following prominent individuals to various roles across different…

THE Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Monday, swore in seven new commissioners and six permanent secretaries as part of his administration’s renewed efforts to ensure good governance in the state. Similarly, Governor Yusuf swore in 13 special advisers during a ceremony held at the Government House, which was attended by numerous dignitaries and NNPP supporters. The newly appointed commissioners include Ibrahim Wayya (Information), Shehu Wada Sagagi (Investment, Commerce and Industry), Dahiru Muhammad Hashim (Environment), and Ismail Aliyu Danmaraya (Finance). Others are Gaddafi Shehu (Power and Sustainable Energy), Abdulkadir Abdulsalam (Rural and Community Development), and Nura Iro Maaji (Public Procurement).…

THE Morgan State University in the United States has presented Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo with a Recognition of the prestigious Award of Distinguished Scholarship, Leadership, and Eduprenurship 2025. The certificate of award and achievement was signed by the Executive Director of Global Partnerships Africa, Professor Hakeem I. Tijjani Gwarzo, who is the President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, founded Maryam Abacha American University in Niger, Nigeria, Franco-British International University Kaduna and Canadian University Abuja. He was also recognised as the 2025 Distinguished African Eduprenuer, an uncommon endowment for Human Capacity Development. The award coincided with his 47th birthday anniversary.…

KANO State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has transmitted to the State Assembly names of six commissioner nominees for appointments into various ministries. Daily Trust reports that this is coming following the recent reshuffle of the governor’s cabinet which saw the scrapping of the Chief of Staff (CoS) portfolio, sacking of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Bichi, and five commissioners. The speaker of the house, Ismail Jibrin Falgore, announced this on Monday while reading the governor’s letter at plenary. The nominees include Shehu Sagagi, Dr Dahiru Mohd Hashim, Ibrahim Abdullahi Wayya, Dr Isma’il Dan Maraya, Gaddafi Sani Shehu…

KANO state government has expressed readiness to partner with aviation companies under the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to boost agribusiness through cargo export of perishable produces from Kano to neighboring states, African countries and europe. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf gave the commitment when he hosted delegation of cargo management services from Federal Airpoet Authority (FAAN) at the government on Wednesday. A statement by Governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa disclosed that Governor Yusuf who was delighted to collaborate with the cargo transportation of farm produces from Kano believed the initiative would encourage production level. Yusuf, represented by the chief…

KANO State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has destributed sports kits to 600 football clubs residing in the state 44 local government areas, promising to rehabilitate all stadium in their domains. He also presented letters of appointments to Kano Pillars Board members, assuring them of his total support. The governor stated this at the event where hundreds of youth converged to witness the distribution and presentation of the letters which was held at Coronation Hall, Kano Government House. A statement issued by Governor’s spokesman Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Friday said Governor Yusuf stressed that football is a very…

KANO State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated Comrade Alhassan Yahaya on his election as the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Comrade Yahaya emerged victorious at the 8th Triennial Delegates Conference held on Thursday in Owerri, Imo State. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described the election of Comrade Yahaya and his team as a reflection of the trust and confidence reposed in them by journalists nationwide. He called on the new leadership to promote inclusiveness, maintain the ethical standards of journalism, and focus on capacity-building initiatives to…

KANO State Government has commenced the implementation of the newly approved ₦71,000 minimum wage for its workers. This move comes barely three weeks after receiving and approving the recommendations of a special committee set up to review the minimum wage. True to its tradition of paying salaries on the 25th of every month, the state government ensured workers received their November salaries reflecting the approved increment. Speaking on the development, the Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah and commended the governor for fulfilling his promise. “Since the very day His Excellency made the…

THE Dangote Industries Limited has received a torrent of accolades for sponsoring the 45th edition of the Kano International Trade Fair, which opened at the weekend. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and the President of the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA) Alhaji Garba Imam described the company’s contribution to the Nigerian economy as enormous. While visiting the Dangote pavilion at the fair, he told participants that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration recognizes the role of the private sector was key. Minister Badaru reaffirmed Federal Government’s commitment to restoring peace and stability and urged Nigerians to…

THE Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has bolstered the Kano Police Command’s operational capacity by donating 78 vehicles, aiming to improve security across the state’s 44 local government areas. In a statement signed by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf emphasized that this support reflects his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of Kano’s residents and fostering a secure environment. He stated that safeguarding lives and property is the fundamental duty of any responsible government, pledging continued collaboration with security agencies to enable effective service delivery. The donation includes 44 vehicles for the Divisional Police…

KANO state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf will on saturday give Dr. Aisha Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s hand  in marriage to Engr. Fahad Dahiru Mangal. Dr. Aisha, the daughter of Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) is set to tie the knot with Engr. Fahad, the son of Katsina-based business mogul, Alhaji Dahiru Mangal. According to a statement by Governor Yusuf’s  spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday, the Wedding Fatiha scheduled to hold on Saturday, the 16th of November, 2024 will attract cream de la cream in the society. Dawakin-Tofa said the two prominent…

GOVERNOR Abba Yusuf presented a historic N549.16 billion 2025 budget to the Kano State House of Assembly, prioritising education, health, and infrastructure. Dubbed the “Budget of Hope, Human Capital, and Economic Development,” the plan directs 57 per cent toward capital projects (N312.63 billion) and 43 per cent to recurrent expenditure (N236.53bn), underscoring the administration’s commitment to development and growth. In a bold move, education received the largest share at N168.35bn, or 31 per cent of the total budget—a record for any single ministry in Kano. Health follows with 16.5 per cent (N90.6bn), and infrastructure development at 12.87 per cent (N70.68bn).…

KANO State Government has regretted the recent total blackout of electricity supply in Northern Nigeria, with significant economic loss worth billions of naira in Kano. Worsen still, the state government worried over the obstructions and break down of services the power outage inflicted on critical sectors including healthcare facilities, Education Institutions, and Financial institutions while crippling revenue generation. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf raised the concern when he received the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu on courtesy visit at Government House in Kano. The Governor lamented the outage of electricity supply as a result of the nefarious activities of vandals…

THE New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) has been declared winner of all 44 chairmanship and 484 councillors seats in the just concluded local government election in Kano state. The chairman of Kano state independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi disclosed this while briefing journalist at the KANSIEC headquarters in Kano, Saturday night. Malumfashi,  who described the election as peaceful, free, fair, and credible, added that the other parties; AA, AAC, Accord Part, ADC and secured  no seat. “The NNPP performed excellently, winning all chairmanship and councillorship positions, leaving nothing to the other 18 political parties that participated in…