By Mustapha Salisu Stakeholders from across Nigeria’s Northwest converged in Kano on Tuesday for a high-level policy dialogue focused on “Reducing Multidimensional Poverty Through Scaled Social Protection Systems and Innovative Financing” The…
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Kano, EU Deepen Talks on Investment in Key Sectors
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government and European Union (EU) have strengthened development discussions aimed at expanding cooperation in education, agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, and climate resilience, as both sides explore new…
RATTAWU Kano commends DG Sunusi Bature for repairing union bus
By Hadiza Musa The Kano State chapter of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) has commended the Director-General, Media and Publicity to the State Governor, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa,…
Deputy Governor Garo Serves as Waliyyi at High-Profiled Weddings in Kano
…Visits Ailing Former LG Chairman in Kano By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday participated in a series of family and community engagements across the state,…
Kano Women Affairs Commissioner Assures NAWOJ of Collaboration on Women’s Welfare
The Kano State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, has assured the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State chapter, of the ministry’s…
14.2 Percent: The Electoral Arithmetic That Exposes the Fundamental Fragility of Peter Obi’s 2027 Northern Strategy
By Aliyu Mohammed Idris, PhD, There is a particular kind of political optimism that refuses to be corrected by evidence. It is the optimism that survives a catastrophic electoral performance, reinterprets the…
Kano Government Fulfills Promise to 2026 Hajj Pilgrims
The Kano State Government has fulfilled its commitment to provide transportation support for Kano pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Speaking at a press briefing…
Kano Justice Ministry Mourns Solicitor-General’s Father
The Kano State Ministry of Justice has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Malam Muhammad Tahir, father of the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barrister Salisu Muhammad Tahir. This…
Governance, Public Confidence and the Changing Politics of Kano
Three years in service… By Munir Ibrahim Publisher As Kano gradually moves toward the 2027 political cycle, public discourse is increasingly shifting from partisan rhetoric to a broader assessment of governance, leadership…
Kano Journalists Unite Under New Health Reporting Network
By Mustapha Salisu Health journalists across Kano State have come together under a unified platform known as the Kano Health Journalists Network (KAHJON) to strengthen media advocacy and reporting on Gender-Responsive Reproductive,…
Three Years of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf: Restoring Confidence Through People-Centered Governance
By Tijjani Sarki Leadership earns its true value when it restores public confidence, inspires hope, and remains connected to the everyday realities of the people. As the administration of His Excellency, Governor…
Kano Dep. Governor Garo Votes in APC Presidential Primary, Commends Peaceful Conduct
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, has commended the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election in his ward, Garo, Kabo Local Government Area…
558 Kano Pilgrims Depart for Jeddah in Second Hajj Flight
By Mustapha Salisu The second batch of Kano State pilgrims has departed Malam Aminu Kano International Airport for King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with 558 pilgrims onboard. This was contained…
Gov. Yusuf subsidizes tricycle trackers, eases burden on Kano Keke riders
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….
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…