Tag: Kano governor Abba Yusuf
2027: Tinubu consolidates Northern stronghold with Abba Kabir Yusuf
The official receiving of Governor Yusuf by the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was framed as a…
Tinubu expected as APC plans mega rally to receive Kano’s Yusuf
Governor Yusuf's resignation from NNPP deepened his political tussle with his erstwhile godfather, Senator Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso, who tagged his…
Kano 2027: Traders rally support for Governor Yusuf
According to the traders, Governor Yusuf's decision to join APC clearly demonstrated his patriotism and commitment to the overall development…
Kano governor Yusuf approves fresh appointments
Yusuf urged the appointees to justify the confidence reposed in them through hard work, transparency, and loyalty to the “Kano…
Gov. Yusuf says FG approves ₦1trn metro rail service for Kano
The Governor said the rail project will transform urban transportation, boost economic activities, and ease traffic congestion in Kano metropolis.
Aftermath of defection: DSP Barau adds Gov. Yusuf’s name to his campaign organization
Senator Barau, representing Kano North Senatorial District at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, was a major rival to…
Now that Abba has returned to APC
From Chris Ngige’s rebellion against Chris Uba in Anambra to Godwin Obaseki’s defection from the APC to escape Adams Oshiomhole’s…
BREAKING: Kano gov Abba Yusuf officially rejoins APC
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a major political shift…
Gov. Yusuf arms social media influencers with 600 motorcycles
Governor Yusuf noted that social media plays a critical role in shaping public opinion and promoting transparency in governance.
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Gov. Yusuf pulls Kano lawmakers, LG chairs along as he dumps NNPP
Yusuf, through a letter to the Chairman of the Diso-Chiranchi Ward, NNPP, in Gwale Local Government Area, formally announced his…
Gov. Yusuf empowers 2,260 graduands of eight institutes
Governor Yusuf has also announced plans to train 50,000 youths in 2026, as part of his broader strategy to empower…
Gov. Yusuf: Embracing APC and the challenges ahead
Be that as it may, pundits believe that the challenges before Governor Yusuf as he joins the progressives are enormous.…
Kano Speaker, others pressure Gov. Yusuf, Kwankwaso to join APC
Governor Yusuf and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are said to have held a series of meetings in recent times, weighing…
Why I paid N15bn as gratuities to former Kano LG councillors – Yusuf
The Governor's gesture resolved all outstanding liabilities owed to the former councillors who served under the Umar Ganduje's administration in…
Banditry: Tinubu orders deployment of special security team to Kano
He tasked the JTF to put in their best effort to secure the release of the innocent kidnapped residents of…
Gov Yusuf: 95% of bandits troubling Kano operating from Katsina
Governor Yusuf said investigations available at his disposal showed that the bandits are not from Chad, Niger and or other…
Kano: Yusuf, Ganduje at war over security outfit proposal
Barau and Ganduje had reportedly said they will recruit 12,000 personnel into a proposed religious police outfit known as Khairul…
Yusuf submits MoU on regulation of broadcasting to Senate
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has submitted a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on broadcasting standards to…
Governor Yusuf upholds press freedom, says spokesperson
He further denied allegations from the opposition that the state government is using police and the court to threaten journalists,…
Kano governor accuses police commissioner of sabotage, seeks his removal
The Governor described the police commissioner as a “political police officer” who has abandoned professionalism and is actively undermining democracy.
Gov. Yusuf determined to make Kano Dubai of Africa – Commissioner
Engr. Ahmad named many of the notable infrastructural projects by Governor Yusuf to include the dualization of Lodge Road, construction…
Gov. Yusuf pledges welfare, scholarship for separated conjoined twins
Hassana and Hussaina had been flown to Saudi Arabia in October 2023, where a team of 38 specialists, including pediatric…
Kano governor approves over N1.1bn for school uniforms
Kano State Government has taken a bold step towards reducing the high number of out-of-school children by approving the procurement…
Gov. Yusuf investigates Ganduje’s sale of Kano meat company
The investigative panel headed by former Chairman of Kano state Anti-Corruption Agency, Bar. Muhuyi Magagi Rimin-Gado, was directed to recover…
2027: Kano govt mobilizes to jack up number of voters to 10 million
Members of the Committee, including traditional and religious leaders, and representatives of all political parties in the state.
Kano governor sacks aides over bail of drug baron, theft of grains
The Kano State government also advised the general public not to engage the two sacked political appointees on any matter…
Tinubu’s condolence visit to Dantata’s family profound gesture of empathy – Gov. Yusuf
He recalled the President’s swift and dignified response to the news of Dantata’s passing — including the deployment of a…
Gov Yusuf distributes 500 transformers to Kano communities
He also announced that the state-owned Electricity Company has begun evacuating power from the 10-megawatt Tiga Hydrow-Power Generation Plant.
Yusuf leads Kano delegation to Dantata’s funeral in Madina
The delegation includes the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II; Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa
Kano: Yusuf begins payment of N16bn gratuity to former APC councilors
The payment covered outstanding gratuity, accommodation, leave/recess, housing, and furniture allowances to APC former councillors that served between 2014 to…