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Obi, Kwankwaso set to leave ADC on Monday — Galadima

Aliyu dahiruMay 2, 2026

The Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Buba Galadima, on Saturday hinted at an imminent political realignment, disclosing that key opposition figures, including former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and his Kano State counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, would announce a new political platform on Monday. Galadima made the disclosure at...

Pharmacists Council of Nigeria shuts down 821 pharmacies and patent medicine outlets in Kano.

Aliyu dahiruMay 1, 2026

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed no fewer than 821 pharmaceutical premises in Kano State over non-compliance with the council’s Act. The affected premises included 68 pharmacies, 587 patent medicine stores, and 166 illegal outlets. The Head of Department, Enforcement, Dr Sulaiman Chiroma, made the disclosure while addressing a news conference in Kano on...

Nine Kano inmates successfully complete Qur’anic memorisation

Aliyu dahiruMay 1, 2026

Nine inmates serving various terms at Medium Security Custodial centre in Wudil, Kano, have successfully completed memorisation of the Holy Quran. The milestone coincided with the 50th anniversary commemoration of the Centre. The public Relations officer of Kano state command of the Nigeria Correctional Service (CSC) Musbahu Lawan Kofar Nasarawa, said some of the inmates...

Kano government launches investigation into former Head of Service Abdullahi Musa over alleged N1.5bn salary fraud

Aliyu dahiruMay 1, 2026

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has ordered an investigation into the alleged deduction of N1.5 billion from workers’ salaries, reportedly linked to a former Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa. Yusuf gave the directive on Friday during the 2026 International Workers’ Day celebration held at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. The governor said...

Kano set to screen 3,000 couples before mass wedding ceremony

Aliyu dahiruMay 1, 2026

The Kano State Hisbah Board has said it will commence medical screening for 3,000 prospective couples ahead of a planned mass wedding in the state. The Deputy Commander-General of the board, Sheikh Mujahedeen Aminudeen, disclosed this in a telephone interview with our sources on Friday. He said the exercise would involve 1,500 men and 1,500...

APC names Yusuf as Kano governorship candidate, Ganduje hands over nomination forms

Aliyu dahiruMay 1, 2026

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have purchased the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, endorsing him as the sole governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Kano, where party leaders unanimously reaffirmed their confidence...

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

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