ADC warns against internal divisions, inaugurates Kano caretaker committee Kola Oyelere, Kano The National Deputy Chairman (North West) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hajia Najatu Muhammad, has warned party members against internal disagreements, saying factional disputes could undermine the party’s ambition of becoming a credible political alternative in Nigeria. Speaking on Monday during the inauguration of the party’s Kano State Caretaker Committee, Najatu urged members to prioritise grassroots mobilisation, membership expansion and community engagement rather than engaging in internal conflicts. She said political opponents would closely monitor the party for signs of division, stressing that unity, discipline and reconciliation…
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Gov Yusuf, Information Minister Advocate ethical journalism, fight against misinformation at Arewa media Kola Oyelere, Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, have called on journalists and media practitioners to uphold ethical journalism, professionalism and responsible reporting as key pillars of democratic governance and national development. They made the call on Monday at the inaugural Arewa Media Summit held at the Government House, Kano. The summit, organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Public Enlightenment in collaboration with the Kano State Government, was themed:…
JIBWIS endorses Governor Yusuf for second term during condolence visit Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State chapter of Jama’atu Izalatul Bidi’a Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) has endorsed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for a second term, citing his administration’s development strides and commitment to improving the lives of residents. The endorsement was announced by the Chairman of the Kano State chapter of JIBWIS, Professor Abdullahi Saleh, when he received the governor during a condolence visit to his residence following the death of his wife. According to a statement issued by the Director General of Media and Publicity, Government House Kano, Sunusi…
APC National Chairman commends Governor Yusuf’s women empowerment initiative as Kano disburses grants to 5,200 beneficiaries Kola Oyelere Kano The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has commended Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for what he described as the administration’s bold investment in women’s economic empowerment through the state’s Monthly Women Empowerment and Poverty Relief Programme. The commendation was conveyed by the APC National Ex-Officio, Hon. Muhammad Jamo Yusuf, who represented the party’s national chairman during the July disbursement ceremony held at the Government House in Kano. According to a statement issued by the…
Kano executes 1,508 development projects worth N928bn across 44 LGAs, says Commissioner Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State Government has disclosed that it has executed more than 1,508 development projects valued at over N928 billion across the state’s 44 local government areas under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila, made the disclosure during an international press briefing on the state’s infrastructure and development initiatives. According to the commissioner, 799 of the projects have been completed, while 709 are at various stages of completion. He added that…
COMRADE IBRAHIM ABDULLAHI WAIYA: A SYMBOL OF LOYALTY, DEDICATION, AND RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION IN KANO STATE — MY PERSONAL VIEW ON THE VALUE OF SELFLESS SERVICE IN POLITICS. Politics, in my humble opinion, is not merely about occupying political offices or seeking public recognition. It is a noble platform built upon sacrifice, commitment, loyalty, discipline, wisdom, integrity, and an unwavering determination to serve humanity. Every successful political party is strengthened not only by those who appear before the public but also by countless individuals whose silent contributions shape the future of the party. Within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
Governor Yusuf flags off distribution of 150 trailers of fertiliser for 2026 farming season Kola Oyelere Kano KANO State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday flagged off the distribution of 150 trailers of fertiliser to farmers across the state’s 44 local government areas as part of preparations for the 2026 farming season. Speaking during the launch ceremony in Kano, the governor said the annual fertiliser distribution was one of the key promises made during his election campaign and had been consistently implemented over the past three years. Yusuf said the initiative was aimed at supporting farmers, boosting agricultural productivity and…
CITAD commends NCC’s women leadership drive, urges gender reforms across ICT sector Kola Oyelere Kano The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its initiative to promote women’s leadership in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, describing it as a significant step toward addressing gender disparities in digital governance. In a statement signed by its Gender Coordinator, Fatima Babakura, a copy made available to press in Kano CITAD said the initiative aligns with longstanding advocacy for greater inclusion of women in digital policy-making and leadership positions across the country’s ICT ecosystem. The organisation noted that…
Kano govt announces support for married adolescents returning to school Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Government has announced plans to provide budgetary support for married adolescents and adolescent mothers who wish to return to school, as part of efforts to improve access to education and promote economic self-reliance. The announcement was made during the launch of the Kano State Re-entry Guidelines for Married Adolescents and Adolescent Mothers, jointly organised by the state government, ACE Charity and the Malala Fund. Speaking at a joint press conference, the Head of Office of ACE Charity, Mrs Eno Simon, and the organisation’s Grants…
ASUU Kano zone warns of industrial action over failure to implement 2025 agreement Kola Oyelere Kano The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kano Zone, has warned that it may resort to industrial action if the governments of Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa states continue to delay the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement in their state-owned universities. Addressing a press conference at Bayero University, Kano, on Wednesday, Zonal Coordinator of ASUU Kano Zone, Comrade Abdulrazaq Ibrahim, said while the Federal Government had begun implementing key aspects of the agreement in most federal universities, none of the state-owned universities within…