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Kano Women to Receive ₦50,000 Monthly Grants as Gov. Yusuf Launches Empowerment Scheme

Aliyu dahiruSeptember 8, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has unveiled a ₦50,000 monthly empowerment grant for 5,200 women across the state, aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowerment, self-reliance and household livelihoods. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. Governor Yusuf unveiled the programme on Monday at...

Out-of-School Children: Kano to Release Survey Findings Thursday

Aliyu dahiruAugust 12, 2026

The Kano State Ministry of Education is set to disseminate the findings of its Out-of-School Children (OOSC) Survey Report as part of efforts to address barriers to education and reduce the number of children out of school across the state. INSIDE KANO reports that the dissemination is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the COVID-19...

Gov. Yusuf Leads Mass Wedding Ceremony for 1,500 Couples in Kano

Aliyu dahiruAugust 7, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Friday officiated the mass wedding of 1,500 widows and young women under the Kano State Government’s Mass Wedding Programme coordinated by the Kano State Hisbah Board. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday. The Governor described the...

Governor Yusuf steps up enforcement of traffic regulations across Kano.

Aliyu dahiruAugust 4, 2026

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.

Aliyu dahiruAugust 4, 2026

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

Aliyu dahiruAugust 4, 2026

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

Aliyu dahiruJuly 25, 2026

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...

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...

Peaceful Eid Prayers Observed Across Kano Under Heavy Security Presence

Aliyu dahiruMay 27, 2026

Eid al-Adha prayers were held peacefully across Kano’s four emirates on Wednesday, with worshippers turning out in large numbers to mark Eid-el-Kabir. The prayers in Kano, Gaya, Karaye and Rano emirates were calm and orderly. Security was beefed up at all prayer grounds, with operatives deployed to strategic points to ensure a hitch-free celebration. Residents...

Gov Yusuf Announces Cash Support for Workers Ahead of Eid

Aliyu dahiruMay 26, 2026

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved a special goodwill package of 20,000 naira for civil servants across the state and the 44 local government areas ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebration, officials said on Monday. The approval was announced in a statement issued by the Press Secretary in the Office of the Secretary...

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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