From Muawuya bala ldris Katsina. Katsina State Governor has signed the 2027 Appropriation Law, commending the State House of Assembly for its speedy consideration and passage of the budget. Speaking during the signing ceremony,at Government House Banquet Hall on Wednesday,Radda described the achievement as a collective success involving the executive and legislative arms of government. He noted that,the 2027 Appropriation Law provides for a total expenditure of ₦828,578,844,091.48, covering both recurrent and capital expenditures. Governor Radda noted that the 2027 budget was signed on September 30, making it two months earlier than the previous year’s appropriation law, which was assented…
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By Usman Usman Garba The leadership of the Kano business community, comprising representatives of 25 major markets across the state, has endorsed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for a second term in office. The endorsement was made on Monday, 28th September 2026, during a dinner held at the Africa House, Government House, Kano. The business community, led by elder statesman and business mogul, Alhaji Sabiu Bako, pledged its support for Governor Yusuf’s re-election bid under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The endorsement was facilitated by Alhaji Munzali Mazaf, who brought together representatives of the various markets across the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Federal Government has financed and completed 11 constituency road projects in Katsina State, valued at over N16.4 billion. The Federal Controller of Works in Katsina State, Engr. Mohammed Idris Matinja, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen, saying the projects were facilitated by members of the National Assembly to improve infrastructure in their constituencies. He listed some of the completed projects to include the Bakori–Dabja Road, Funtua–Malumfashi Road, Mararabar Maska–Tandama Road and Funtua–Dayi Road. Other constituency road projects include the Tarmamawa–Unguwar Isah Road, Maimagata–Kunkumi Road and Dahiru Village–Tafoki Road, among others. The Controller further said…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assured the Police Academy, Wudil (POLAC), of the continued support and cooperation of the Kano State Government towards strengthening its operations and enhancing its contribution to police training and national security. Governor Yusuf gave the assurance when he received the newly appointed Commandant of the Police Academy, Wudil, AIG Auwal Musa Muhammad, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Kano. The Governor said the Kano State Government maintained a cordial relationship with security agencies operating in the state and would continue to strengthen such partnerships…
By Usman Usman Garba 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 led a high-powered government delegation on an inspection tour of the Goron Dutse water facility, where he assessed the three reservoirs and pumping infrastructure being restored for the distribution of treated water across the metropolis. The Governor said the restoration of the Goron Dutse facility was part of…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The state and local government Electoral Committee Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Jalo Donga has charged the newly inaugurated executives to uphold the party’s constitution, maintain discipline and discharge their duties with integrity to strengthen the party. Hon. Donga declared this during the successfully elected and inaugurated of new executive committees in Yola following the successful conclusion of the local government and ward congresses been the way forward aimed at repositioning the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. He stressed that the stability and electoral success of the PDP would depend largely on…
By Usman Usman Garba The Federal lawmaker representing the Bichi Federal Constituency, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi, has inaugurated 100 new Islamic school teachers as part of efforts to strengthen Islamic education in the Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State. The inauguration ceremony was held on Sunday, 27 September 2026, and marked the fourth batch of School Teachers employed under the lawmaker’s initiative bringing the total of number of teachers engaged through the programme to 600. Before their employment, the 100 teachers underwent a special examination conducted at the directive of the lawmaker. Those who obtained the highest scores…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called for the continued rotation of presidential power between the northern and southern parts of Nigeria. Governor Yusuf made the call on Sunday at the Government House, Kano, while unveiling 50 vehicles donated by Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, to support APC campaign mobilisation in Kano ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said his position was based on the principle that presidential power should rotate between the North and South, with each region given the opportunity to produce a president for two consecutive terms.…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Government has allocated plots of land to more than 1,000 young people comprising party marshals, volunteers and community-based support groups as part of its youth empowerment and economic inclusion initiatives. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf stated this in an address delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Farukh Umar Ibrahim, during the distribution of the land allocation documents to the beneficiaries. Governor Yusuf said the initiative was aimed at giving young people meaningful assets that could serve as homes, businesses and long-term economic security for themselves and their families. He…
By Usman Usman Garba The Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Muhammad Maharaz, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Karaye Emirate to supporting initiatives aimed at improving access to quality basic education in the area. The Emir made the commitment when a delegation from the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) paid a thank-you visit to his palace in appreciation of his support and contribution to the successful conduct of the 2026 School Enrolment Drive campaign in Karaye. Speaking during the visit, Alhaji Muhammad Maharaz said the Emirate believed that education remained one of the most effective means of addressing societal…
By Usman Usman Garba A faith and cultural collaboration project is targeting harmful social norms and behaviours affecting adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), with particular focus on maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) and child spacing/family planning in Kano and Kaduna states. Professor Sufiyan M. Babale (PD-FCC) disclosed this during the FCC 2026 Annual Summit, held on Wednesday at Hilton Palace Hotel, Kano, while presenting the milestones and journey of the project so far. He said the project seeks to strengthen the capacity of faith and cultural leaders to influence positive changes in community attitudes, behaviours and norms. According…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the former Deputy Governor and State Coordinator of Arewa For Asiwaju (A4A) in Kano State, His Excellency Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo, on the occasion of his 66th birthday. Governor Yusuf described Gwarzo as an experienced leader, mentor and grassroots politician whose years of service have contributed significantly to the political and social development of Kano State. The Governor acknowledged his wealth of experience, generosity, tolerance and ability to build relationships across different sections of society, describing these qualities as valuable attributes of responsible leadership. He also congratulated…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Women’s organisations in Gombe State have commenced mobilisation of traditional rulers, religious leaders and community stakeholders to secure political commitments to issues affecting women ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative, known as the Gombe Women Agenda, brings together more than 100 women’s organisations across the state to push for greater attention to women’s education, maternal healthcare, economic empowerment and participation in governance. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement on the initiative, one of its organisers, Ibrahim Yusuf, said the group was creating a common platform through which women could engage political parties and candidates and…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received multiple awards and recognitions in honour of his administration’s achievements in good governance and development across various sectors of the state. The awards were presented during the 41st Executive Council Meeting held At Governor’s lodge, Aminu Kano House, Abuja, where Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the various organisations for recognising the efforts of his administration. The Governor assured the people of Kano State that his administration would continue to deliver the dividends of democracy through people-oriented policies, transparency, accountability and sustainable development. He noted that the organisations…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has charged the newly appointed 27 Special Advisers to demonstrate loyalty, commitment and steadfastness in the discharge of their responsibilities. He urged them to support the administration in achieving the objectives of the Kano First Agenda and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Governor Yusuf gave the charge on Thursday during the swearing-in of the appointees at the 41st Executive Council Meeting held at the Government House, Abuja. The Governor said 21 of the appointees were newly appointed, while six were reappointed after resigning from their…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, has said individual ownership of retirement planning cannot replace institutional responsibility, insisting that retirement security is built during working life, not at the point of exit from service. In a statement issued to news men in Abuja by the management of Fund said Faleye disclosed this on Thursday while delivering NSITF’s position at the Policy Dialogue session of the 2026 National Pre-Retirement Summit with the theme: “Own Your Retirement: From Planning to Action” held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja.…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has condemned the obstruction and threats allegedly faced by some of its personnel while carrying out a sanitation exercise around the Chorbe/Yankaji area of Jos. The sanitation exercise was part of the agency’s routine responsibility to ensure that public spaces, markets and areas where food and other essential commodities are handled meet acceptable sanitation and environmental health standards. A statement issued to journalists in Jos on Thursday and signed by the Director of Administration for the Director-General, Mr Izang D. Pate, said the exercise was conducted alongside market…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has assured that his administration will sustain its efforts to combat banditry in the state and ensure that internally displaced persons (IDPs) return to their ancestral homes. Statement issued by Abubakar Bawa Director General Media and Publicity Government House, Sokoto further stated that the Governor gave the assurance on Thursday afternoon while declaring open the 8th regular meeting of the State Executive Council. He said the state government, in collaboration with conventional security agencies, was intensifying the fight against banditry through a more robust strategy that was gradually yielding positive results.…
From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has held its North-West zonal town hall meeting in Katsina as part of its consultations and mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held in Katsina, brought together party officials, candidates and supporters from the seven states of the North-West. Speaking at the event, the APM presidential candidate and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said the town hall was organised to strengthen party unity, engage candidates and supporters, and discuss strategies ahead of the 2027 election. Makinde commended the large turnout of party supporters, saying it demonstrated the…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Two prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared support for the governorship ambition of Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami. The defectors are Hon. Ibrahim Adamu Muhammad, popularly known as Uban Dawakin Gombe, a former Deputy Chairman of Gombe Local Government Council, and Alhaji Auwalu Alhassan, also known as Chiburosi, a former Chairman of the Groundnut Oil Millers Association of Gombe State. Their defection was announced in a statement issued by the Pantamiyya Movement and signed by Prof. Suleiman Mohammed. The statement said…