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…
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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…
Emir Sanusi visits attacked Shanono community, sympathize with families of victims Kola Oyelere Kano The Emir of Kano, Khalipha Muhammadu Sanusi II, has paid a sympathy visit to Faruwa town in Shanono Local Government Area, where several residents were recently killed in a bandit attack. His visit and message of condolence were contained in a statement issued by the Head of the Palace Media Team, Sadam Na’ando Yakasai, a copy made available to press in Kano. The Emir prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims and asked Allah to grant their families the fortitude to bear what…
Kano Governor declares 2025 Correspondents’ retreat open, reaffirms commitment to media freedom Kola Oyelere Kaduna Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability and sustained partnership with the media, as he declared open the 2025 Retreat of the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Kaduna. Governor Yusuf commended the Chapel’s leadership for creating a platform to reflect, dialogue and reposition journalists for the fast-changing media landscape. He said the gathering was timely, considering the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, digital tools and new media operations on journalism. “Retreats…
Psychiatrist warns Journalists against rising stress, Depression Kola Oyelere, Kaduna A leading mental health expert has raised fresh concern over the rising levels of stress and psychological disorders among journalists in Nigeria, warning that the profession is increasingly threatened by depression, trauma and burnout. Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Shehu, a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), sounded the alarm while presenting a paper titled “Pressure Amid Deadline: Psychiatric/Mental Health Precautions” during the 2025 Retreat of the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) held at Pyramid Hotel, Kaduna. According to him, the fast-paced and high-pressure…
Zamfara residents troop out en- mass to welcome Minister of Defence to Gusau +- Endorse Tinubu for second term Kola Oyelere Kano Unprecedented numbers of residents of Zamfara State, cutting across political affiliations, on Wednesday trooped out in a massive show of support to welcome the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle Maradun, during his visit to Gusau, the state capital. The crowd also unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. Matawalle, who arrived in Gusau as part of his ongoing “thank you” tour to appreciate constituents for their unwavering support to the Tinubu…
Governor Yusuf Urges 590 Scholarship Beneficiaries to Uphold Discipline, Integrity Abroad — Says recipients must remain worthy ambassadors of Kano and Nigeria Kola Oyelere, Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has charged the 590 beneficiaries of the second batch of the state’s 1,001 Postgraduate Foreign and Domestic Scholarship Programme to uphold discipline, moral integrity, and academic excellence as they pursue their studies both abroad and within Nigeria. Speaking during the official flag-off ceremony held in Kano, Governor Yusuf reminded the students that their selection was based strictly on academic merit and moral uprightness — qualities that, he said,…
Kano police warn residents on harmattan season, festive period security risks Kola Oyelere, Kano As the Harmattan season sets in and the year-end festivities approach, the Kano State Police Command has urged residents to heighten vigilance and adopt proactive safety measures to guard against seasonal hazards and rising criminal activities. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the police highlighted that the Harmattan and festive period are typically marked by increased vehicular movement, bustling commercial activities, and heightened social events — conditions that often lead to higher risks of road traffic accidents, fire…
KSCHMA verification exercise nears midpoint with expanding coverage, strong community endorsement Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has recorded significant progress in the ongoing Phase IV Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) Enrollee Verification Exercise, which has reached its midpoint after eight days of continuous operations across 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. Launched on November 6, 2025, the 14-day exercise has so far covered thousands of households and verified tens of thousands of beneficiaries. The process, according to KSCHMA, demonstrates the agency’s operational efficiency, data accuracy, and commitment to inclusive healthcare delivery…
CITAD raises alarm over threat of climate change to trees, biodiversity in Kano Kola Oyelere Kano The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has expressed deep concern over the growing threat that climate change poses to trees and plant species in Kano State, warning that unchecked environmental degradation could lead to the loss of vital biodiversity. Speaking at a public lecture held in Kano, environmentalist Mr. Sani Muhammad Khamees said the state’s vegetation and biodiversity are under increasing pressure from climate change, habitat destruction, and unsustainable human activities. The lecture, titled “Educational Awareness and the Protection of Threatened Trees…