February, 2026 - insidekano.com

Kashim Shettima, Barau Jibrin, Abdullahi Ganduje, along with several governors, welcome Abba Kabir Yusuf into the All Progressives Congress.

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 16, 2026

Top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday formally received Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, into the party at a grand rally held at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. The event drew a large crowd of party supporters and political stakeholders from across the country, marking a significant shift in Kano’s...

FG Provides ₦5bn Assistance to Kano Market Fire Victims

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 16, 2026

The Federal Government has donated N5 billion to victims of the devastating fire that razed parts of Singer Market in Kano on Saturday, bringing immediate relief to hundreds of affected traders. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Vice-President Kashim Shettima disclosed the donation during a sympathy visit to the market on Monday. Speaking in...

Breaking: Lassa Fever Claims Life of Kano Health Worker, Another Tests Positive

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 16, 2026

A health worker infected with Lassa Fever has been confirmed dead in Kano State. Our sources reports that the 33-year-old index case, who worked with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) at Unguwa Uku Primary Health Care (PHC), returned to Kano from France on 28th January 2026 via a direct flight. She was said to have resumed work on the...

All Progressives Congress National Chairman Visits Gov. Yusuf, Restates Commitment to 60/40 Leadership Sharing Formula

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 16, 2026

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, paid a courtesy visit to Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, where he expressed satisfaction with the impressive turnout of party supporters and leaders at the meeting. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on...

Ex-Federal Road Safety Corps ACM Urges Immediate Relocation of Singer Market

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 16, 2026

A retired Assistant Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Alhaji Kabiru Yusuf-Nadabo, has called for the relocation of the Singer market to Dangwaro International Market in Kano. Yusuf-Nadabo, who is also a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Jigawa, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...

Market Blaze: Shettima Heads Federal Team to Kano to Unveil Relief Support

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 16, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Kano on account of the Saturday Singa Market fire disaster. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. The delegation, scheduled to depart Abuja on Monday, will convey Tinubu’s sympathies to...

Kano governor vows to foster unity among political leaders, cautions against violent political conduct.

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 15, 2026

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged to foster unity among political leaders in the state, warning against what he described as do-or-die politics. The governor made the remarks during the second special prayer session and Qur’anic recitation held at the Government House, Kano, where 4,444 reciters gathered on Saturday. According to a statement...

APC Rift: Kano North Leaders Rally Behind Tinubu, Abba, Barau as Ganduje Faction Stays Away

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 15, 2026

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North Senatorial District have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin in the 2027 general elections, despite notable absenteeism from the Ganduje camp. The meeting, convened by Senator Barau on Saturday...

Abba Kabir Yusuf Names Emir of Gaya as Chair of Kano State Polytechnic Governing Council

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 15, 2026

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of the Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, as the new Chairman of the Governing Council of Kano State Polytechnic. This follows the relief of Engr. Buba Galadima from the position, a decision confirmed in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi...

Fire Continues to Rage at Kano’s Singa Market

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 15, 2026

The fire at Singa market in Kano State rage into the early hours of Sunday. Our sources had reported how the inferno started from a section of the market on Saturday evening. As of the time of this report, officials of the Fire Service were still working to prevent the fire from spreading to other...

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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