APC warns Minister Atta over ‘unruly’ comments, threatens expulsion as tensions rise in Kano — Just as Atta fire back , said his comments were well within his democratic rights and aimed at enlightening the public. By Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning to the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Atta, accusing him of making inflammatory comments capable of causing disunity within the party. In a petition dated November 21, 2025, and signed by the state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, and a copy made available…
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NDLEA Kano Commander hands over duty, Highlights major achievements in drug war Kola Oyelere, Kano The outgoing Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Strategic Command, ACGN A.I. Ahmad, has handed over leadership of the command to CN Dahiru Yahaya Lawal after nearly four years of what he described as “intense, intelligence-driven and community-anchored operations” against drug abuse and trafficking in the state. Addressing journalists during a press briefing in Kano on Friday, Ahmad, who has been appointed Deputy Director, Directorate of Assets and Financial Investigations, said the period between February 2022 and November 2025 marked…
NDLEA arrests 230, sizes illicit drugs,weapons in 30-day operation across Kano Kola Oyelere Kano The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Strategic Command has recorded major breakthroughs in the fight against drug abuse and related criminal activities, arresting 230 suspects and seizing large quantities of illicit substances and weapons during a 30-day intensive operation across the state. The Commander of the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command, ACGN Abubakar Idris Ahmad, disclosed the development on Friday during a press briefing in Kano. He said the operation was carried out in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil…
FG deploys 1.5MW solar power system to dala Orthopaedic hospital, Expands energy support for Kano institutions Kola Oyelere, Kano The Federal Government has deployed a 1.5-megawatt solar power system to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, as part of its National Public Sector Solarization Initiative aimed at boosting electricity supply across key institutions in Kano State. Speaking during an inspection, the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Abubakar Aliyu, said the initiative targets four critical sectors—education, health, agriculture, and security—adding that Kano is among the major beneficiaries. Aliyu explained that 15 federal universities nationwide have already been equipped…
Governor Yusuf donates 10 vehicles, 50 motorcycles to boost JTF operations in Kano Kola Oyelere, Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has bolstered security operations across the state with the provision of 10 vehicles and 50 motorcycles to the Joint Task Force (JTF), a move aimed at improving rapid response and strengthening surveillance in vulnerable communities. The donation, which was made at the Government House, Kano, is targeted at enhancing the mobility and operational efficiency of the JTF, especially in frontline Local Government Areas including Kiru, Tsanyawa, Kunchi, Ghari, Shanono, Tudun Wada, and Doguwa. According to a statement…
KANGIS boosts monthly revenue to over N750m after system reforms — DG Kola Oyelere, Kano The Director-General of the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS), Dr. Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, has announced a significant leap in the agency’s revenue generation, revealing that KANGIS now rakes in over N750 million monthly, a sharp increase from the N50 million previously recorded. Dr. Sani disclosed this during the opening session of the 2025 GIS Day celebration held at the organisation’s headquarters in Kano. The event, themed “GIS for Global Health Equity: Embracing the Geo-Generalist Era,” highlighted the growing relevance of geospatial technology in addressing modern…
Waya rules out 2027 governorship bid, Pledges support for APC reforms Kola Oyelere Kano Former Kano State governorship candidate, Inuwa Waya, says he will not contest for governor under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Waya disclosed this in Kano while addressing journalists shortly after a strategic meeting with his core campaign team. He said his decision followed deep personal reflection and a desire to contribute to the development of Kano State from other fronts rather than seeking elective office. According to him, opting out of the 2027 race will allow him focus on broader initiatives…
Gov Yusuf says his administration has achieved over 80% of campaign promises in less than three years Kola Oyelere, Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said his administration has delivered more than 80 percent of its campaign promises within just two and a half years in office. The Governor made the declaration on Wednesday while presenting the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N1.36 trillion to the Kano State House of Assembly. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described the achievement as a demonstration of focused governance and steadfast commitment to improving…
Gov Yusuf presents N1.3trn 2026 budget to Kano Assembly …Prioritises infrastructure, inclusive growth and sustainability By Kola Oyelere, Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Tuesday presented a N1.368 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly He however tagged it as a financial plan designed to accelerate infrastructure expansion, deepen inclusive growth and entrench sustainable development across the state. Presenting the appropriation bill tagged “Budget of Infrastructure, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development,” Governor Yusuf said the proposal was crafted to complete major ongoing projects, consolidate gains recorded in key sectors, and…
PalmPay Ltd Launches Anti-Fraud Campaign in Kano, Urges Users to Stay Vigilant Kola Oyelere Kano PalmPay Limited has launched a major anti-fraud awareness campaign in Kano aimed at strengthening the safety of its financial services and protecting customers from online scams. This was just as the company said the company currently has more than two million ATM cards nationwide, which customers can use for withdrawals and deposits across commercial bank ATMs. Speaking during the campaign on Tuesday, the Managing Director of PalmPay Limited, Mr. Chika Nwosu, said the initiative was designed to build a “very healthy financial ecosystem” and eliminate…