Kano State Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been commended for introducing a subsidy initiative aimed at reducing the cost of tracker installation for commercial tricycle (Adaidaita Sahu) operators across the state….
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Kano, UK Reaffirm Strategic Partnership Under Mutual Accountability Framework
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and sustaining strategic development partnerships aimed at improving governance, economic growth, healthcare, education,…
EXCLUSIVE: Plot to Stop ATM Gwarzo Intensifies as Fresh Allegations Rock APC Kano North Senate Race
Fresh controversy has erupted within the ranks of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following allegations that powerful forces within the party are allegedly working behind the scenes to prevent His Excellency Engr….
One Hospital, Thousands of Patients: How Overcrowding Is Stretching Kano’s Public Hospitals
By Hajara Bala Sidi Every morning, long before official clinic hours begin, patients already crowd the waiting areas of major public hospitals in Kano. Some arrive before dawn hoping to meet doctors…
Garo Sworn In as Kano Deputy Governor, Pledges Loyalty, Policy Support
By Mustapha Salisu The newly sworn-in Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, has pledged loyalty and commitment to the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, promising to support policies…
Gov. Abba Announces Date for Swearing-in of Garo as Deputy
By Mustapha Salisu Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as the date for the swearing-in of his deputy, Hon. Murtala Sule Garo. This was…
Kano Pilgrims Board Commits to Safeguarding Pilgrims Lives, Property
The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, has reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all pilgrims from the state. Sulaiman…
Gov Namadi Links Crime to drug abuse, calls for urgent action
Governor Malam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has identified drug abuse and youth-related issues as major drivers of crime among the youth, calling for a coordinated and sustained response to curve the…
Pulse Nigeria Apologises Over Misleading ‘Underwear Distribution’ Report following Kano Development Forum’s Intervention
Pulse Nigeria has issued a public apology and clarification following widespread backlash over its earlier report suggesting that the Kano State Government distributed underwear to women as empowerment materials. The media platform…
Gender Advocate Condemns Female Viral Videos, Says Conduct Undermines Kano’s Cultural Values
A gender rights advocate in Kano State, Harira Wakili, has expressed concern over the conduct of some female social media supporters campaigning in favour of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing their actions…
Kano’s New Low: When Politics Turns Women into Props of Shame
Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim What unfolded recently in Kano should concern anyone who values dignity, culture, and the integrity of public life. It was not merely a political rally it was a…
SAPZ Expands to 8 New Catchment Areas in Kano, Targets Wider Farmer Inclusion
By Mustapha Salisu The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme in Kano State has expanded its community engagement and awareness campaign to cover eight additional catchment areas, as part of efforts to…
Gov. Yusuf Submits Garo’s Nomination as Kano Deputy Governor
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has transmitted the name of Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor….
Shaaban Sharada Distances Self From Barau/Abba/Shaaban Group’s Endorsement of New Deputy Governor
Former federal lawmaker Shaaban Ibrahim Sharada has publicly disassociated himself from a political group known as Barau /Abba/Shaaban, which reportedly convened a meeting to endorse Kano State’s new Deputy Governor. Sharada, who…
K-SAFE lauds governor Yusuf for funding NECO, NABTEB, others
By Hadiza Musa Yusuf The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has commended the Kano State Government for approving ₦4.45 billion to cover examination fees for 150,000 students sitting for NECO,…
Northwest states storm Kano for male, female DAM Foundation basketball tourney
By Ado Salisu Northwest states are to converge in Kano ahead of the maiden edition of basketball championship for both male and female scheduled to hold from April 16 to 19, 2026….
NSSF Commiserates with Kano Over Demise of Coach Yakubu
By Ado Salisu The President of the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) Mrs Olabisi Joseph and the Executive members of the Federation has expressed its condolences message to the Government and People…
Kano Deputy Governor’s Choice: A Test of Political Balance
By Adamu Aminu The emerging dilemma facing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf over the choice of a substantive Deputy Governor reflects a broader test of political balance, institutional judgment, and governance priorities in…
Survey Names Garo as Leading Choice for Kano Deputy Governorship Role
By Mustapha Salisu In a public opinion survey conducted by abknews24 across various parts of the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State within one week, 89.7% of respondents chose Murtala Sule…
EXCLUSIVE: Ganduje Pushes Garo for Kano Deputy Governor as APC Stakeholders Kick Against Move
The former Governor of Kano State and immediate past National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has held a closed door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) at the Presidential…
FG, Kano Government Plan Upgrade of Aliko Dangote Skills Acquisition Centre
By Ladi Halilu In a major move to strengthen technical and vocational education, the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Kano State Government have commenced plans to upgrade the Aliko Dangote Ultra Modern…
32 Secondary Schools to compete in Nestle Milo basketball in Kano
By Ado Salisu 32 Secondary schools in Kano would compete in the state preliminaries of the forthcoming Inter-Secondary Nestle Milo basketball championship for both boys and girls category scheduled to hold between…
Kano Secures Seven Medals on Day Two of 3rd National Para Games
By Yusuf A Yusuf, Giginyu Kano State recorded an impressive performance on Day Two of the 3rd National Para Games, winning a total of seven medals across different events. In para taekwondo,…
Kano Celebrates 13 Months Polio-Free, Flags Off 2026 Immunization Campaign
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State has recorded a major public health milestone of 13 consecutive months without a single case of poliovirus, reaffirming its leadership in Nigeria’s polio eradication efforts. In a…
Blinded by Measles, Burdened by Neglect: Kano Woman’s Lifelong Struggle Exposes Gaps in Health, Disability Support
By Hannatu Suleiman Abba, Kano For Giye, life has been defined by pain, survival, and faith. She recalls how she cried day and night, wishing she could leave the world because of…