The Kano State Government has dismissed reports that a diphtheria outbreak claimed the lives of 50 children in Rano Local Government Area. The Director-General of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control, Prof. Muhammad Adamu Abbas, described the claim as unverified and misleading, urging the public to rely on official health information. According to the…
The Kano State Government has approved the release of ₦300 million to support beneficiaries of the Hisbah Mass Wedding Scheme, reaffirming its commitment to easing the financial burden of marriage and promoting stable family life. The Chairman of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, announced the development on Thursday during a pre-marital orientation programme for prospective…
The Kano State Government has warned that bridges across the state are not meant for hawking, scavenging, or other unauthorized activities, as it begins a fresh enforcement campaign to protect public infrastructure. The Chairman of the Kano State Special Taskforce on Illegal Structures, Dr. Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, issued the warning during an inspection of Tal’udu…
The Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has commenced a coordinated campaign to tackle drug abuse, illicit trafficking, thuggery and other related crimes across the state. The Secretary of the task force, Dr. Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, disclosed this following the committee’s maiden meeting in Kano, describing it as a major step…
The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (KASEMA) has dismissed allegations made by former Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over the state’s response to flood victims, assuring residents that relief payments will begin soon. Addressing a press conference in Kano, KASEMA Executive Secretary, Abdullahi Isyaku Kubarachi, said the agency had followed due process in assessing victims…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has praised the Federal Government for suspending the planned increase in the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination fees, describing the move as a major relief for millions of Nigerian families. The governor, who spoke while presenting appointment letters to 4,900 newly recruited teachers for basic and secondary schools and engaging…
The Kano State Government has distributed working tools to 1,900 butchers drawn from the state’s 44 local government areas as part of its economic empowerment programme. Speaking at the distribution ceremony held at the Government House, Governor Abba Yusuf said the initiative aligns with his administration’s commitment to strengthening small businesses, reducing poverty, improving food safety and promoting sustainable economic growth….
The British Government has congratulated Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, following Kano State’s emergence as the highest-ranked subnational government in West Africa for education spending. The commendation came from Mr. Ian Attfield, Senior Education Adviser at the British High Commission in Nigeria, who described the achievement as a major milestone and a reflection…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving the reassignment of several Special Advisers and the appointment of new officials as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery in the state. The changes, announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, also…
Several people have been killed in a tragic road accident that occurred early Sunday morning at Kwanar Barde in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State, according to local authorities. The fatal crash involved a trailer heading towards Gujungu, which reportedly lost control due to reckless driving. The incident claimed the lives of more than…
