The Founder and President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo generously donated a 60-seater bus to Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, Kano State. Prof. Gwarzo announced the donation…
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Kano to vaccinate 4.1m children under five amid fresh polio outbreak
The Kano State Government has announced plans to vaccinate 4.1 million children under the age of five during the next round of its polio immunization campaign, scheduled for April 24 to 30,…
How WASH gaps are silently failing students in Kano schools
By Hadiza Musa Yusuf Despite billions of naira spent by successive administrations to empower education sector in Kano, the absence of safe and functional Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in many…
Gov. Yusuf fulfilling healthcare promises to Kano residents – Dr. Labaran
Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for delivering on his campaign promises regarding healthcare infrastructure in the state. This was contained in a…
Kano govt vows to reduce maternal mortality
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to drastically reducing maternal mortality, following the conclusion of a five-day workshop on the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII). This was…
Kano State establishes LGA debt offices to strengthen fiscal accountability
By Salisu Hamisu Ai Kano State has established debt offices across its 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The establishment of the debt offices was formalized during a three-day workshop held from January…
Kano: Ministry of Health urges calm amid bird flu concerns
The Kano State Ministry of Health has called for calm among residents following the confirmation of an isolated case of bird flu in the state. This was contained in a statement signed…
Emirship tussle: Groups fault Kano govt’s interpretation of Court of Appeal judgement
By Abdullahi Yusuf Some groups have faulted Kano State Government’s interpretation of the judgement of the Court of Appeal regarding the lingering Emirship tussle in the state. The group, under the umbrella…
Gov. Yusuf urges FG to reduce Hajj fare, cites economic challenges
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has appealed to the Federal Government to reduce the Hajj fare in view of the economic challenges being faced by the citizens. This…
Governor Yusuf’s years are blessing to Kano State – Dr. Labaran
Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has described Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s life and leadership as a blessing to the people of the state. This was contained in a…
Kano State reaffirms commitment to eradicate HIV/AIDS
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating HIV/AIDS through a series of targeted initiatives and increased investments. The pledge was made on Monday during the commemoration of World AIDS…
A decade of darkness: How failed rural electrification projects left Kano communities paralised
By Hafsat Bello Bahara Thirty-seven-year-old Yahuza Salmanu has spent more than 10 years out of his life living in Ungwar Yusi in Kabo LGA of Kano state without seeing electricity. Four years…
Poor construction, neglect leave Kano’s health centers in poor state
In 2023, several health project aimed at improving healthcare delivery were commissioned across Kano State. However, this investigation reveals that poor constructions by contractors and lax oversight by government agencies have undermined…
Kano: Gov. Yusuf launches 2024 polio eradication campaign
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has launched the 2024 Polio Eradication Campaign in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of the state. This reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to eradicating the polio virus…
Kano: Governor Yusuf declares 24-hour curfew
In response to the recent escalation of violence during protests, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared a 24-hour curfew across Kano State, effective immediately. This decision was announced in a statement by…
Kano muslim scholars coalition rejects street protests, wants jobs for youths
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Coalition of Ulama and Islamic Organizations in Kano State has urged the Federal Government and State Governments to urgently introduce emergency youth skills training, empowerment and support programmes…
Kano Governor warns against fertilizer diversion to farmers
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has issued a stern warning to state officials against diverting fertilizer meant for 52,800 farmers across the 44 Local Government Areas. This warning was delivered during…
Kano declares Monday public holiday for new Islamic year
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced that Monday, July 8, 2024, a public holiday in celebration of the start of the new Islamic calendar year 1446 AH. This was contained…
Federal government agents must uphold the law, not cause havoc in Kano
By Turaki Abubakar The recent turmoil surrounding the emirship throne in Kano is distressing and alarming. I am compelled to speak out against the blatant disregard for the law and moral integrity…
Amid protests, Kano govt demolishes 5000 market stalls
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority(KNUPDA) has demolished more than 5,000 stalls belonging to traders doing business around the Kano Main Id Ground(Masallachin Idi) located on IBB…
Rural Access: Gov. Yusuf flags-off 70km road construction in 10 communities
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has flagged off the construction of a total of 70 kilometre rural access roads across ten communities in the three senatorial districts…
Gov. Yusuf to declare state of emergency on education, Tuesday
Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State is set to declare a state of emergency in the education sector, aiming to accelerate efforts to improve educational services and ensure high-quality education…
Gov. Yusuf imposes ban on public protests
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has imposed strict restrictions on all public gatherings intended for protest within the state, exercising his authority as the chief security officer. This was contained…
Gov Yusuf tasks ECOWAS parliament on regional security, others
By Abdullahi Yusuf As the ECOWAS Parliament Legislative Meetings entered their second day in Kano, Governor Abba Yusuf urged the Regional Parliament to revisit the issues of a common currency and passports….
6th regional ECOWAS parliament meeting holds in Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf The 6th Regional Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) Parliament Meeting holds in Kano from May 20 to May 25 with various Member-States attending. The ECOWAS Parliament which is…