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Kano State Government Unveils Plan to Train 50,000 Youths in 2026

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 12, 2026

The Kano State Government has announced plans to train 50,000 youths across the state in the current year as part of its broader strategy to empower young people to become self-reliant, productive, and economically stable. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa Sunday. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf...

Governor Yusuf Disburses Empowerment Packages to 2,260 Graduates of Eight Entrepreneurship Institutes

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 12, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disbursed empowerment packages to 2,260 graduates of eight entrepreneurship skills institutes across the state, as part of efforts to boost job creation among youths. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Sunday The empowerment packages were distributed at...

Just in: Barcelona defeat Real Madrid 3–2 to clinch Spanish Super Cup title

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 11, 2026

Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with a thrilling 3-2 win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Raphinha struck twice for the Catalans with Robert Lewandowski also on target as they beat Xabi Alonso’s team for a record-extending 16th triumph, despite Frenkie de Jong’s late red card. More details later… AFP

Kano Pilgrims Board Assesses Accommodation and Facilities in Makkah Ahead of Hajj 2026

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 11, 2026

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has embarked on an official Hajj inspection visit to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The visit is to inspect residential and transportation facilities to ensure smooth conduct of the 2026 Hajj exercise in the kingdom. This is contained in a statement issued by Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Dederi in Kano on Sunday....

Back from Dubai, Ganduje to begin political consultations in Kano

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 10, 2026

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and immediate past Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria after spending several weeks on vacation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Ganduje arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Saturday at about 4:30 p.m. aboard an Emirates Airline flight. He is...

Saudi-based foundation inaugurates mosque, orphanage in Kano

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 10, 2026

A Saudi-based humanitarian organisation, Albidairi Foundation, has commissioned a 700-capacity orphanage home and a 5,000-capacity mosque in Kano State. The facility, named Albidairi Orphanage Home, was inaugurated on Saturday at Langel in Tofa Local Government Area of the state to support vulnerable children and tackle the menace of out-of-school children. Speaking at the event, the...

Nigeria set to clash with Morocco in 2025 AFCON semi-final

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 10, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on host nation Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The match will kick off at 9:00 p.m. at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. This fixture sets the stage for a high-stakes encounter as the Super Eagles aim...

Kano State Government plans to carry out a statewide census of tertiary institutions.

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 10, 2026

The Kano State Bureau of Statistics (KSBS) has announced plans to conduct a comprehensive census of tertiary educational institutions across the state from January 14 to January 23. The Statistician-General of the state, Dr Suraj Sulaiman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano. Sulaiman said the 10-working-day exercise is aimed at generating...

Kwankwaso’s son and other Kano commissioners step down ahead of planned defection and cabinet reshuffle.

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 9, 2026

Mustapha Kwankwaso, the Kano State commissioner for youth and sport, is set to vacate his office ahead of the imminent defection of Governor Abba Yusuf from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Mustapha is the eldest son of the former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the leader of the NNPP in the state. While...

Kano government builds 324 primary healthcare centres, 16 hospitals within two years — Commissioner

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 9, 2026

The Kano State government says it has constructed 324 functional Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in the last two years, out of the proposed 483 PHCs across wards in 44 local government areas. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran, disclosed this on Thursday in Kano, saying the initiative was part of the government’s efforts to...

Governor Yusuf steps up enforcement of traffic regulations across Kano.

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday personally supervised traffic compliance at Kofar Fanfo Junction, where he spent over one hour ensuring motorists obeyed traffic light signals. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday. The Governor was accompanied by the Secretary to the...

Governor Yusuf inaugurates Sickle Cell Centre, distributes 300 digital health monitoring devices.

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially launched a Sickle Cell Centre to provide comprehensive care and treatment for people living with sickle cell disease in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. Governor Yusuf also flagged off the symbolic distribution...

Kano Government Delegation Visits Sultan to Offer Condolences Over the Passing of the Sardaunan Sokoto

A delegation from the Kano State Government has paid a condolence visit to Sokoto State over the death of the Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday. The delegation, led by the Deputy...

Governor Yusuf Receives Prestigious British International Literacy Award for Advancing Education in Kano

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received the prestigious International Literacy and Learning Leadership Award in recognition of his bold leadership and unwavering commitment to transforming education in Kano State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. The award was presented by Universal...

Just in: Kano Lawmaker Leaves NDC, Rejoins APC Following Meeting with Barau

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has received the member representing Makoda State Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, Muhammad Ahmad Tomas, back into the All Progressives Congress. This he says marks another shift in Kano’s evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tomas, who had recently defected to...

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