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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...

Kano Government Clarifies: Sallah Durbar Processions in Rano, Karaye, and Gaya Remain Unaffected

Aliyu dahiruMarch 18, 2026

The Kano State Government has clarified that the restrictions on Hawan Daushe, Hawan Fanisau, and Hawan Dorayi durbars apply only to Kano Emirate and do not affect the Rano, Karaye, and Gaya Emirates. Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, made the clarification on Wednesday following the announcement of Eid-el-Fitr security and celebration measures by the...

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Gov. Yusuf Attends Swearing-In of 2026 Senior Advocates at Supreme Court

Aliyu dahiruOctober 13, 2026

Congratulates 68 New SANs, Kano’s Candidate Sagir Gezawa Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has attended the 2026 swearing-in ceremony of 68 newly conferred Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja, where he congratulated Kano State’s candidate, Barrister Sagir Gezawa Suleiman, on his elevation to the prestigious rank...

Teachers’ Day: Gov. Yusuf Reaffirms Support for Teachers, Vows to Sustain Education Reforms

Aliyu dahiruOctober 5, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving teachers’ welfare, professional development and working conditions as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s education sector. The Governor stated this in a message to mark the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration, themed: “Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the...

Deputy Senate President Barau Joins ‘AKY Go Again’ Movement, Calls for APC Support

Aliyu dahiruOctober 5, 2026

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin Maliya, has formally registered his membership in the AKY Go Again Movement, reaffirming his support for the movement and its objectives ahead of the forthcoming political activities in Kano State. Senator Barau registered his membership in the movement on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in a...

Gov. Yusuf Praises Saudi Arabia for Free Medical Surgery Outreach in Kano

Aliyu dahiruOctober 3, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Government of Saudi Arabia and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre for providing free urological surgeries to 52 patients in Kano State. The surgeries were conducted at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) during a six-day surgical outreach by a team of specialist doctors...

Three Decades Later, Gov. Yusuf Restores Goron Dutse Water Facility

Aliyu dahiruSeptember 29, 2026

Kano Metropolis to Receive 40m Litres Soon Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has revived the Goron Dutse water facility after about three decades of non-operation, paving the way for the supply of an additional 40 million litres of potable water to residents of Kano metropolis. Governor Yusuf announced this on Monday when he...

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