Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government says it has recorded significant progress in its efforts to rehabilitate the Birnin Kebbi waterworks, raising hopes of the restoration of normal water supply to the state capital. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, disclosed this during an inspection visit to the facility in Birnin Kebbi, where ongoing repair works are underway. KNSG Trains 132 LGA WESH Personnel to Improve Rural Water Supply Bala-Tafida stated that Governor Nasir Idris had established a task force committee to expedite the resuscitation of the waterworks that supply water to Birnin Kebbi township. According…
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The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to the National Leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, members of the NNPP, and the entire people of Kano State on the occasion of the New Year, 2026. KNSG Declares Thursday, Work-Free Day to Mark Islamic New Year In his New Year message, the Deputy Governor expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for the gift of life and the privilege of witnessing another year marked by peace, stability, and progress.…
The Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has partnered with the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) and the Faculty of Agriculture to train 300 Agriculture students annually in agribusiness, value addition, processing, and production under the SIBLING Project. The initiative, targeting 300–400 level students, was unveiled during a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, by a joint delegation from WOFAN, CDA, and the Faculty of Agriculture. The delegation was led by WOFAN-ICON2 country Director Dr Salamatu Garba, Professor Sanusi Gaya Mohammed (CDA Director), and Professor Muhammad Auwal Hussain (Dean of Agriculture). Under the project, CDA…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sports development, with plans to upgrade sporting facilities and sponsor coaching courses for university staff. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, emphasized the vital role of sports in fostering holistic development, health, and unity among students, while also highlighting its growing potential as a revenue-generating avenue. Professor Musa made the disclosure, during a meeting with a delegation of university coaches led by the Director of Sports, Professor Rabiu Mohammed. He assured the delegation that his administration would prioritize the improvement of sports infrastructure and programs across the campus. Highlighting recent achievements,…
Kano, January 1, 2026 – Hundreds of thousands of residents thronged Mahaha Square (Filin Mahaha) on New Year’s Eve as fireworks lit up the sky and celebratory cheers echoed into the early hours, marking the arrival of 2026 in grand style. The crowd, a sea of heads many adorned with red caps, spilled over adjoining streets and public spaces along BUK Road, creating a vibrant atmosphere of festivity and communal excitement. The celebration was headlined by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, whose presence energized the gathering and set the tone for what many described as one of the largest public New…
Abuja, January 1, 2026 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that 2026 will mark the beginning of a more robust phase of economic growth for Nigeria, citing improved macroeconomic indicators, fiscal reforms, and renewed investor confidence. In his New Year goodwill message to Nigerians on Wednesday, the President said the country closed 2025 with “tangible and measurable gains” despite global economic headwinds, noting that key reforms implemented by his administration were beginning to yield results. Soludo Seeks Stronger Nigeria Poland Ties to Boost Economy Economic Performance President Tinubu highlighted consistent quarterly GDP growth in 2025, with annual growth projected…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has recorded significant achievements in 2025, arresting 1,389 suspects involved in drug-related offenses and seizing 7,773.06 kilograms of assorted illicit substances, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and psychotropic drugs. The figures, released by the Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, show that the Command, under the leadership of Commander CN DY Lawal, has made remarkable strides in combating drug trafficking and abuse across Kano State. Of the arrests, 1,346 were male and 43 female suspects. The Command also secured 141 convictions, sending a strong message to would-be offenders, while four…
The Kano State Fire Service says it has recorded 120 deaths resulting from fire outbreaks, road traffic accidents, and water-related incidents between January 1 and December 31, 2025. The Public Relations Officer of the Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi made the disclosure in a statement made available to newmen in Kano. According to him, the agency also responded to a total of 838 emergency calls during the period. He noted that, a breakdown of the emergency calls showed that 665 were fire incidents, 130 were rescue operations, while 43 were false alarm calls. The statement further revealed that the Fire…
The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) says it has adopted more than 700 motions and passed 15 bills between January and December 2025 as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state. The Majority Leader of the House, Alhaji Lawan Hussaini Dala, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Assembly Complex in Kano. According to him, key legislations passed during the period include the Kano State Geographical Information System Law, Kano State Centre for Disease Control Law, Kano State Signage and Advertisement Agency Law, Kano State Electricity Law, and the Kano State Security Law,…
By Abbati Bako, PSC, Bsis,mti, Kent, UK, former special adviser on public affairs to former Governor H/E Ganduje It is with a heart full of joy and a spirit of unity that we welcome a true son of Kano State Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf into the fold of the APC, the people’s political party and the largest political party in Africa. Governor Yusuf, an engineer by profession and the elected leader of our great State since May 2023, has already made a lasting imprint on Kano State. Sir, thanks. His bold intention to declare a state of emergency on education,…