Tinubu Orders Delegation to Kano Over Singer Market Fire Amid Planned Political Visit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed a federal government delegation to Kano State following the recent fire outbreak at the popular Singer Market, which caused significant losses to traders and…
Former Kaduna Governor writes NSA Over ‘Importation of Poison’ into Nigeria
The former governor of Kaduna state Malam Nasir El-Rufai has asked the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to clarify reports that his office imported ‘thallium sulphate’, a very dangerous…
Governor Yusuf Relieves Buba Galadima as Kano Poly Gets New Governing Council Chair
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has relieved Engr. Buba Galadima as Chairman of the Governing Council, Kano State Polytechnic. This was contained in a statement signed by Sunusi…
INEC Picks Feb 20, 2027 for Presidential Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has fixed February 20, 2027, for the conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly elections, with governorship and State Houses of Assembly polls scheduled…
Rivers Governor Fubara Dissolves State Executive Council
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The development was conveyed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to…
Kano Governor Mourns as Road Accident Claims 30 Lives
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Sunday mourned at least 30 people killed in a fatal road accident at Kwanar Barde in Gezawa Local Government Area and ordered free…
Nearly 500 Empowered as Kano Land Commissioner Commends Governor Yusuf for Garko’s Development
In a landmark empowerment initiative, Honourable Abduljabbar Muhammad Umar, the Kano State Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, has empowered over 500 (both direct and indirect) youths, ward heads, and…
KPCF Distances Itself from Abdussalam Kani’s Alleged Discriminatory Remarks, Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusion
The Kano Patriotic Coalition of Civil Society Organisations Forum (KPCF) has dissociated itself from alleged discriminatory remarks and acts of intimidation credited to Dr. Abdussalam Kani against members of the…
Kano Targets Four Million New Voters Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Kano State Government has intensified efforts to boost civic participation as it targets no fewer than four million new eligible voters across 44 local government areas ahead of the…
OPINION: Why Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Deserves Even More Than ‘Governor of the Year’ — Falakin Shinkafi
BY: AMBASSADOR YUNUSA YUSUF HAMZA On 31st January 2026, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State was honoured with the prestigious The Sun Newspaper Governor of the Year Award 2025…