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

Aliyu dahiruOctober 18, 2026

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...

Hausa Day: Gov. Yusuf Applauds Hausa Language, Culture for Fostering African Unity

Aliyu dahiruAugust 26, 2026

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Hausa people in Nigeria, Africa and across the world on the 2026 International Hausa Day, describing the Hausa language and culture as important pillars of African identity, unity and development. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on...

Emir Bayero to Commence Sallah Horse-Riding Procession in Kano on Thursday

Aliyu dahiruMay 27, 2026

The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, is scheduled to undertake the traditional Sallah Hawan Daushe and Hawan Nassarawa processions on Thursday and Friday, respectively. This was disclosed by the Sarkin Dawaki Babba, a senior councillor at Bayero’s palace, Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, who explained that security agencies had permitted the traditional Sallah...

Emir of Rano turbans seven district heads, urges commitment to development

Aliyu dahiruMay 16, 2026

The Emir of Rano, Muhammad Isa Umaru, has turbaned seven district heads as part of efforts to strengthen traditional leadership and promote development across the emirate. The turbaning ceremony, held on Friday at the Rano Emir’s Palace, brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, government officials and residents from different parts of Kano State. Speaking at...

BREAKING: Kano Emirate Dispute: Supreme Court postpones hearing until April 2027

Aliyu dahiruApril 20, 2026

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has adjourned proceedings in the protracted Kano Emirate dispute to April 19, 2027, signalling a continuation of the high-profile legal battle over the traditional institution in Kano. The adjournment followed the latest hearing, during which parties involved in the case presented arguments relating to the structure and leadership of the...

EXCLUSIVE: Supreme Court to Issue Final Ruling on Kano Emirate Dispute in April

Aliyu dahiruApril 2, 2026

In March 2025, the Court of Appeal in Abuja had set aside actions taken against the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. The appellate court later transmitted the case record to the Supreme Court, advising all parties to exercise caution pending the apex court’s ruling. In a unanimous ruling delivered...

Kano governor reiterates commitment to infrastructure development across the emirates

Aliyu dahiruMarch 25, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing critical infrastructure across all emirates in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday. The Governor made this known while receiving the Emir of Gaya, Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, and...

Hawan Nasarawa: Kano Government Denies Claims That Governor Yusuf Ignored Emir

Aliyu dahiruMarch 23, 2026

The Kano State Government has taken note of a purported report making rounds on some online platforms alleging that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, snubbed His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, during the Hawan Nasarawa at Government House, Kano. This was contained in a...

Hawan Nasarawa: Emir Sanusi Observes Sallah Homage as Gov Yusuf Misses Event

Aliyu dahiruMarch 22, 2026

The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, was absent on Sunday as the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, paid the traditional Sallah homage at the Government House. Hawan Nasarawa, traditionally held on the third day of Shawwal, is one of the major highlights of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Kano. During the event, the...

Bayero criticizes Kano Government over Sanusi’s Sallah procession amid ongoing emirate dispute

Aliyu dahiruMarch 19, 2026

The Kano State Government has been criticised by the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, over what he described as preferential treatment in allowing Muhammadu Sanusi II to carry out a limited procession. According to him, “The move could be interpreted as official recognition of Sanusi as Emir, following the ongoing legal dispute surrounding...

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

Aliyu dahiruOctober 21, 2026

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

Aliyu dahiruOctober 21, 2026

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

Aliyu dahiruOctober 21, 2026

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

Aliyu dahiruOctober 18, 2026

2027: Gov. Yusuf Assures Tinubu of Northern Backing

Aliyu dahiruOctober 17, 2026

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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