Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has intensified enforcement against vehicles operating without proper registration as part of efforts to strengthen public safety and prevent criminal activities across the state. The move is in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police aimed at curbing the use of unregistered and improperly identified vehicles for criminal activities. This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman. According to the statement, police operatives in Birnin Kebbi successfully recovered a stolen gold-coloured Mercedes-Benz C200, 2009 model, following credible information received through the Command’s emergency…
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Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government says it has invested more than N1.59 billion in the development of about 590 Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres located across primary schools in the state over the last three years. The Executive Chairman of the Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Professor Suleiman Khalid Jega, disclosed this during the celebration of the 2026 International Day of Play, organised by UNICEF in collaboration with SUBEB at Kaura Gwandu Model Primary School in Birnin Kebbi. Professor Jega said the administration of Governor Nasir Idris places a high premium on early childhood education, recognising it…
Lamara Garba in Makkah The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assured pilgrims from the state currently performing Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that adequate arrangements are being made to ensure a smooth, safe and hitch-free return to Nigeria. Governor Yusuf gave the assurance while addressing Kano pilgrims in Makkah, where he commended them for their patience, discipline and exemplary conduct throughout the pilgrimage period. The governor also urged the pilgrims to continue offering prayers for lasting peace, unity, tranquility and prosperity in Kano State and Nigeria as a whole, stressing that the nation…
Lamara Garba The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that his political future, including the question of re-election in 2027, rests entirely in the hands of Almighty Allah, stressing that political power is neither a matter of life and death nor something that any individual can permanently give or take away. Governor Yusuf made the remarks while addressing Kano pilgrims and Hajj officials in Makkah during a Sallah visit on Wednesday. Speaking before hundreds of pilgrims, the Governor who quoted from the verses of the Holy Qur’an, reminding the faithful that ultimate authority belongs to Allah…
The International Centre for Energy, Environment and Development (ICEED), with support from the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE), has convened a Kano State Clean Cooking Finance Plan Validation Workshop aimed at accelerating the transition to clean cooking technologies and supporting Nigeria’s climate change commitments. The workshop brought together government officials, development partners, private sector actors, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to review and validate the Kano State Clean Cooking Finance Plan, provide feedback on proposed financing pathways, and identify practical measures to strengthen clean cooking access, finance mobilisation, institutional coordination and implementation readiness across the state.…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on governance professionals to spearhead a nationwide campaign for integrity, accountability and ethical leadership, stressing that sustainable development cannot be achieved without a strong moral foundation. The Emir made the call during the 60th anniversary celebration of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) and the inauguration of its Kano State Chapter. Speaking at the occasion, Sanusi lamented the decline in ethical values in the country, describing it as a major factor responsible for Nigeria’s developmental challenges. The monarch urged members of ICSAN to extend their influence beyond…
The Kano State Government KNSG says it is spending over N60 million monthly on free maternal healthcare services, including free Caesarean sections for pregnant women in more than 30 government hospitals, as part of efforts to reduce maternal mortality and improve healthcare delivery across the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, disclosed this during a press conference to highlight achievements recorded in the health sector as part of activities marking the third anniversary of the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf According to the commissioner, the government has prioritised maternal and child healthcare by providing free…
Governors of the seven North-West states have unanimously adopted the Renewed Hope Child Support Programme as a regional framework aimed at reducing multidimensional child poverty and accelerating human capital development across the region. The decision was reached at the North-West High-Level Policy Dialogue on Reducing Multidimensional Poverty Through Scaled Social Protection Systems and Innovative Financing, held at the Government House in Kano under the auspices of the North-West Governors’ Forum (NWGF). The forum brought together governors from Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states alongside representatives of the Federal Government, development partners, development finance institutions, traditional and religious…
A high-level delegation of European Union (EU) Member States Heads of Mission and their Deputies has concluded a strategic visibility and public diplomacy mission to Kano State, reaffirming the bloc’s commitment to strengthening partnerships, promoting inclusive development, and expanding opportunities for young people and vulnerable communities across Northern Nigeria. The delegation was led by the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, and included representatives of UNICEF, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Government, Plan International Nigeria, UN-Habitat, and other development partners. The multi-day mission focused on enhancing engagement with government institutions, youth…
The Centre for Gender Studies (CGS), Bayero University Kano (BUK), in collaboration with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, has organized a mentorship and interactive session aimed at strengthening leadership capacity and democratic participation among female students. The programme, tagged Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment Network for Active Youth in Nigeria (INCLUDE NAIJA), attracted mentees, mentors, members of the university community, and other stakeholders committed to youth and women’s empowerment. Speaking at the event, the Director of the Centre for Gender Studies, Bayero University Kano, Dr. Safiya Ahmad Nuhu, described the initiative as a leadership mentorship programme designed to enhance the competencies, confidence,…