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…
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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…
Dala remains heartbeat of Kano politics, Says Commissioner Waiya Kola Oyelere, Kano The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has described Dala Local Government Area as the heartbeat of politics in Kano State, citing its historical and strategic role in shaping the state’s political landscape. Waiya made the remark while receiving executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Dala Local Government at his office in Kano. He disclosed that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf would soon unveil a special initiative for the people of Dala in recognition of the area’s political significance and contributions…
KSPHCMB Halts Handover of Renovated Tofa PHC Over Construction Defects Kola Oyelere Kano The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB) has ordered the immediate rectification of defects identified at the renovated Tofa Primary Health Centre (PHC), insisting that the facility will not be handed over until all quality concerns are fully addressed. The directive was issued by the Director General of the Board, Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, during the final inspection of the health facility in Tofa Local Government Area on Sunday. The inspection formed part of the Board’s quality assurance process under the IMPACT Project. The statement…