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Gov Yusuf, Pantami blame skills deficit, industrial decline for banditry and poverty in Northern Nigeria

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 31, 2026

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State and the former Minister of Communications, Isa Ali-Pantami, on Saturday traced the deepening socio-economic challenges of the north to a widening skills gap and the collapse of industries that once powered the region’s economy. They spoke at the maiden North-West Stakeholders’ Development Summit organised by the Joint Senate...

Governor Yusuf condemns youths’ ‘unruly’ actions at Kano Govt House

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 30, 2026

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned the unruly and dangerous conduct of some youths who unlawfully gained access to the Kano State Government House during the ceremony marking his reception into the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor expressed his displeasure during a stakeholders’ meeting involving APC leaders and senior government officials, describing...

Notorious gang boss ‘Dawa Dan Kamsusi’ arrested alongside nine suspects in Kano

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 30, 2026

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a wanted suspected gang leader, Sunusi Dawa Kamsusi, popularly known as “Dawa Dan Kamsusi,” along with nine other members of his alleged criminal syndicate for various offences, including armed robbery, theft, and drug trafficking. The arrest followed a complaint submitted on January 5, 2026, by the Hannu Da...

‘Yan Daba’ violence: Kano police arrest suspects, recover weapons

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 30, 2026

The police command in Kano has arrested three suspects and recovered weapons following a clash between thug groups known as ‘Yan Daba’ in Kabara and Magashi quarters in Kano City. One person was killed in the fight, and two were wounded. The command disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. It said police officers responded...

Five fire outbreaks hit Kano in one day

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 29, 2026

The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed five separate fire incidents across different parts of the Kano metropolis within 24 hours, between January 27 and 28, 2026. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Public Relations Officer of the service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi. According to the statement, the first incident...

Deputy governor should resign over loyalty concerns — Kano commissioner

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 29, 2026

Ibrahim Waiya, the Kano commissioner for information and internal affairs, has called on Aminu Gwarzo, the deputy governor, to step down if he can no longer align politically with Abba Yusuf, the governor. Yusuf recently resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Waiya noted that political divergence...

FG set to build ₦1 trillion metro rail system in Kano

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 29, 2026

The Federal Government has approved the construction of a ₦1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service for Kano State in a major move aimed at transforming urban transportation, boosting economic activities, and easing traffic congestion across the metropolitan area. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa Wednesday. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf...

Kano govt running smoothly under governor’s firm leadership — Commissioner

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 29, 2026

The Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, has dispelled rumours that Governor Abba Yusuf has lost grip of his administration following recent defections to the All Progressives Congress. In a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday, Waiya said, “My attention has been drawn to a publication that attempted to distort the...

APC Defection: Kano Govt Says Emirate Dispute Will Soon Be Resolved

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 29, 2026

The Kano government says the lingering issues surrounding the emirate tussle will soon be resolved amicably. The commissioner for information and internal affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, disclosed this on Thursday during an address to journalists in Kano. Mr Waiya assured the residents that concrete measures had already been put in place to restore lasting peace and...

Kano police arrest man for beating mother over pistol

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 28, 2026

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Ididiong James, for allegedly assaulting his mother and possessing an English Beretta pistol with eight rounds of ammunition. This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Wednesday. Mr Kiyawa said that at about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday,...

Gov. Yusuf Commissions Newly Completed Nasarawa Hospital Road, Racecourse Projects

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned the Nasarawa Hospital Road and Racecourse road projects as part of efforts to improve road infrastructure and ease movement within Kano metropolis. The projects are expected to improve access to key locations, reduce transportation difficulties and support commercial activities within the state capital. The improved roads...

Kano Urges FG to Expand Road Projects, Embrace Durable Concrete Pavements

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on the Federal Government to sustain investment in road infrastructure in Kano, with particular emphasis on durable roads capable of withstanding heavy traffic. The Governor made the appeal while speaking at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway, where he represented President Bola Ahmed...

Gov. Yusuf Commends Tinubu for Boosting Infrastructure Development in Northern Nigeria

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising major infrastructure projects expected to strengthen transportation, trade and economic development in Northern Nigeria. The Governor gave the commendation while representing the President at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway. He noted that efficient road infrastructure was...

Gov. Yusuf Hails Ooni of Ife as Monarch Marks 52nd Birthday

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on the occasion of his 52nd birthday. The Governor described the revered monarch as a respected traditional ruler whose commitment to cultural preservation, peacebuilding and national unity continues to inspire Nigerians across ethnic...

2027: Gov. Yusuf Assures Tinubu of Northern Backing

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the support of Northern Nigeria for his re-election in the 2027 general elections. The Governor gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja while speaking at the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign office. Governor Yusuf expressed confidence that the...

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