*Abba Care: A Lifeline of Compassion in Kano State* By Lamara Garba Azare In Kano State, compassion has found structure. It has found funding. It has found direction. Under the leadership of Abba Kabir Yusuf, healthcare is no longer a privilege negotiated by wealth but a right strengthened by policy. What is unfolding across the state is more than reform. It is a moral commitment woven into governance. It is Abba Care. At the heart of this transformation is the introduction of free antenatal care and free delivery services for pregnant women in public health facilities. For countless families, this…
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HumanManager HR, showcase it’s position at Lagos tech fest 2026 Kola Oyelere HumanManager, a leading HR and payroll technology company, strengthened its position as a trusted workforce solutions provider with a prominent exhibition at Lagos Tech Fest 2026, recently held in Lagos. With more than three decades of experience supporting organisations across Africa, the company used the platform to showcase its workforce management systems designed to simplify compliance, streamline payroll processes, and enhance operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes. Operating across Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and Kenya, HumanManager provides solutions that enable organisations — from small and medium enterprises to…
Doguwa emerges Kano APC Chairman after resigning as Commissioner Kola Oyelere, Kano All Progressives Congress in Kano State has elected a new set of state executive members to steer the affairs of the party, with Haruna Doguwa emerging as the new State Chairman. The election, which was held on Tuesday night, produced Doguwa as the party’s helmsman following his recent resignation as Commissioner for Water Resources in Kano State to contest for the top position. His resignation was earlier accepted by Abba Kabir Yusuf, paving the way for his participation in the party’s internal electoral process. Other officials elected during…
Gov. Yusuf accepts resignation of water resources commissioner Kola Oyelere Kano Kano state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has accepted the resignation of the Kano State Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Haruna Doguwa. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Doguwa formally tendered his resignation on Monday, March 2, 2026, with effect from March 3. Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the former commissioner for what he described as his commitment, loyalty and dedicated service to the people and government of Kano State. The governor recalled…
CITAD condemns arrest of Gombe influencers, demands immediate release Kola Oyelere Kano The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has condemned the arrest and continued detention of three social media influencers in Gombe State, describing the action as a violation of constitutional rights and democratic principles. In a statement issued on Friday, CITAD identified the detained individuals as Abu Ayrin, Musa Khale, and Alhaji Audu Atampa Bajoga, who were reportedly arrested over posts shared on social media platforms. The statement was signed by Y.Z. Ya’u, Executive Director of the organisation, who said CITAD would continue to monitor the situation…
Education key to Kano’s growth, Waiya seeks synergy with tertiary communicators Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Government has reiterated that education remains central to its development agenda, describing it as a critical driver of sustainable growth and socio-economic advancement. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made the remarks while briefing journalists in his office. He stressed that education plays a foundational role in nation-building and in equipping citizens with skills needed for modern economic growth. Waiya explained that the meeting with public relations officers of tertiary institutions focused on two main objectives. The first is…
Digital policies may fall short , without inclusive climate conscious frameworks Kola Oyelere Kano The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called for the integration of environmental sustainability and gender considerations into Nigeria’s digital policies, warning that the country’s digital transformation agenda may fall short without inclusive and climate-conscious frameworks. The call was made on Thursday during the fourth edition of CITAD’s Digital Tech Forum, themed “Greening and Feminist Centering of the National Digital Transformation Agenda. ” The forum convened policymakers, academics and civil society actors to deliberate on emerging digital challenges and strategies for building inclusive technology…
Kano anti-corruption commission recovers withheld vehicles from, Kwankwaso’s son, four former commissioners Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered five official vehicles from former members of the Kano State Executive Council who allegedly failed to return government property after voluntarily resigning from office. Operatives of the commission carried out the recovery exercise on Thursday following what officials described as the continued refusal of the affected former commissioners to comply with repeated directives to surrender the vehicles. Those involved include Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Umar (retd), former Commissioner for Internal Security; Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, former…
KSCHMA aligns with Gov. Yusuf’s health agenda at North-West CEmONC meeting in Kaduna Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal and newborn healthcare delivery through active participation in the North-West Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) Quality Improvement Collaborative Meeting held in Kaduna. The two-day regional meeting, which took place at the Bafra International Hotel, brought together representatives from North-Western states to strengthen inter-state collaboration, enhance programme implementation and institutionalize quality improvement mechanisms in CEmONC-supported health facilities. KSCHMA’s participation underscores its alignment with the healthcare transformation agenda of…
Governor Yusuf commissions 40 refurbished state-owned transport vehicles Kola Oyelere Kano The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned 40 refurbished vehicles belonging to the state-owned transport company as part of efforts to revitalise public transportation and improve mobility across the state. The commissioning ceremony, held at the Kano Government House was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. Speaking at the event, Governor Yusuf said the rehabilitation of the vehicles forms part of his administration’s broader agenda to strengthen public infrastructure, create employment opportunities, and ease transportation challenges faced by residents.…