The Kano State Executive Council, presided over by Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved over ₦69 billion, aimed at targting critical sectors including infrastructure, education, healthcare, energy, and humanitarian support. Also ,during its 29th meeting held on Wednesday, 9th July 2025, the Council granted landmark approvals aimed at improving service delivery and raising the living standard of citizens. It was stated that” Among the biggest investments is the expansion of Katsina Road, covering the stretch from Baban Gwari Roundabout to Mil Tara, which includes the construction of five reinforced concrete pedestrian bridges at a cost of ₦24.7 billion. Additionally,…
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The Head of Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, has appealed to civil servants in the state to rededicate themselves in the discharge of their respective responsibilities. He lamented that there are certain complaints from some quarters regarding the conduct of some civil servants which are not suppose to be, hence the need for corrections in the interest of effective and efficient service delivery. According to him”As responsible persons that steer the affairs of public offices, there is need for them to always live up to the expectations of the laid down rules and regulations governing the conduct of the service.” Making…
Kano School Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has commended the state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for approving over N3 billion to renovate and reopen 13 boarding schools across the state. Dr. Auwalu Halilu, K-SAFE’s Co-chair, the group said the decision shows a renewed interest in public education and could help reverse what it described as a pattern of school closures under the previous administration. Education is a right, not a privilege,” adding that “The reopening of these schools will serve as a legacy of hope and progress for thousands of children and youth in Kano.” According to him” This landmark…
The Kano State School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) has hailed the Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for approving the renovation of dilapidated structures at some schools, and establishment of new primary school in the state. The State SBMC Chairman Tijjani Haladu Baraya who was speaking in response to the state government approval, said Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is demonstrating high sense of commitment towards revitalizing the education sector. He maintained that the effort made by the administration to renovate dilapidated schools especially Government Technical College Dambatta and Government Technical College Ungoggo comes at the right time when the schools…
Kano state police command,has arrested 98 suspects who involved 21, major cases of armed robbery, thuggery (Daba), kidnapping and other criminal activities Making this known on Thursday,the state Commissioner of Police ( CP) Ibrahim Adamu Bakori,told the pressmen that “I am pleased to welcome you to this Press Briefing and I thank you for your continuous support and partnership in our collective efforts to ensure safety and security in Kano State” According to him,” The newly launched Operation Kukan Kura is being integrated into the several robust Operational Strategies earlier adopted be the Command that have had great impact in…
The Kano State Government,in it’s determination to ensure that the voices of the government and people of adequately represented in the ongoing constitutional amendment initiated by the National Assembly, has inaugurated a 26-member high-powered committee to articulate the state’s position However,the inauguration ceremony was performed by the Secretary to the State Government , Alhaji Umar Farouq Ibrahim, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Speaking at the event held at the Cabinet Office, Alhaji Farouq stated that the composition of the committee reflects a deliberate selection of highly respected professionals and thought leaders whose experience and contributions to national development…
It’s no longer news that the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90. However,it had reported that the revered monarch died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, amid ongoing celebrations marking his 90th birthday and the first anniversary of his coronation. Almost a year ago, specifically July 12, 2024, the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, ascended to one of the highest traditional titles in Yoruba land in a grand ceremony that took place at the historic Mapo Hall. As the Olubadan passed away on Monday morning, his successor…
Kano State wing of Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ)has commended the motive behind the appointment of Rilwanu Idris Malikawa Garu to serve in Kano Pillars football club reconstituted Management Committee,adding that the gesture most delightful and competent. The Union also maintained that Malikawa being in the system for decades will enormously contribute in no small measure in ensuring the progression of the team going by his track record being an old horse in the scheme as a phrase says” experience is the best teacher” This was contained in a statement jointly made by the council’s Acting Chairman Comrade Mustapha…
THE Kano state council of the Nigeria union of journalists ( NUJ)has pledged to work directly with the National Council of Almajiri and Out of School Children Education( NCAOSCE) in the crusade against menace of Almajiri and out-of-school children itching the larger environment Making this known the acting chairman of the union Comrade Mustapha Gambo Muhammad,stated this while exchanging views with the state Advocacy team of the National commission for Almajiri and out-of-school children Education at press center Comrade Muhammad who received the entourage with an opened arm, described the visit as timely as it will go along way…
The Kano State Project Implementation Unit (KSPIU) of Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) has commenced training on mechanize service provision and operation and maintenance on farm equipment, targeting 5,120 youths Farmer Organisations. SAPZ is a comprehensive agro-industrialization program designed as a tool for creating integrated, agricultural-focused platforms that will accelerate private sector investment in value added agro- processing to unlock opportunities for improved food security, job creation, import substitution, rural poverty reduction and increased contribution of agriculture to national GDP. Speaking at the opening of the two-day training, Engineer Balarabe Shehu Wudilawa, Agro-processing Engineer for Kano unit of SAPZ, said…