14 h. ago Governor Yusuf Releases Fresh ₦6bn To Offset Kano Pension Arrears

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the disbursement of an additional ₦6 billion to clear outstanding gratuities and death benefits owed to retired civil servants and families of deceased workers. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Information, Ibrahim Adam, via a post on his verified Facebook page. Adam […] The post Governor Yusuf Releases Fresh ₦6bn To Offset Kano Pension Arrears appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Gov Yusuf Makes Seven New Appointments Into Key Positions In Kano

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has appointed seven new officials to key government agencies to boost governance and service delivery. The announcement was made Friday via a statement issued by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature. Dr. Bashir Muzakkar was named Director-General of the Kano State Information and Communication Technologies Development Agency. Prior to […] The post Gov Yusuf Makes Seven New Appointments Into Key Positions In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Gov Yusuf Appoints Ahmed Musa As General Manager Of Kano Pillars

Kano State Governor, Kabir Yusuf, has appointed celebrated Nigerian footballer, Ahmed Musa, as the new General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club. The appointment, announced Friday in a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, is part of a broader effort to reposition the club ahead of the new Nigerian Premier Football League […]

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5 d. ago PICTORIAL: VP Shettima Visits Kano To Condole With Dantata’s Family

The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has visited Kano State to condole with the family of the late elder statesman and billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed away last week. VP Shettima was received on arrival at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) by Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, before […]

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8 d. ago Gov Yusuf leads Kano delegation to late Dantata’s burial in Madina

Tribune Online Gov Yusuf leads Kano delegation to late Dantata’s burial in Madina Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has departed Nigeria for Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to attend the funeral of the late business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. Gov Yusuf leads Kano delegation to late Dantata’s burial in Madina Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Gov Yusuf Leads Kano Delegation To Dantata’s Burial In Saudi Arabia

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Sunday night, led a high-powered delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend the funeral of prominent business mogul and elder statesman, Aminu Alhassan Dantata. LEADERSHIP reports that Dantata died on Friday night in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In line with his final wishes, his family […]

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9 d. ago Kano Gov’t Renames Institute, Commission After Deceased 22 Athletes

Kano State governor, Engr Abba Yusuf has renamed the Kano State Sports Institute and the state Sport Commission after the 22 athletes who died while returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State. The institute and commission would henceforth change to Kano State 22 Athletes Sports Institute and Kano State 22 Athletes Sports Commission. […]

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9 d. ago IPOB: Ohanaeze laments keeping Nnamdi Kanu in detention for 4 years

…Makes fresh demand for his release From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo,  has urged President Ahmed Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra  (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who was exactly at the weekend four years in DSS detention facility in Abuja since his extradition from Kenya. National […] The post IPOB: Ohanaeze laments keeping Nnamdi Kanu in detention for 4 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ohanaeze recalls 4 yrs detention of Kanu, makes fresh demand for his release

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Ohanaeze has urged President Ahmed Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who was exactly four years at the weekend since his extradition from Kenya and detention in Nigeria. National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Ezechi Chukwu who made the fresh demand in […] The post Ohanaeze recalls 4 yrs detention of Kanu, makes fresh demand for his release appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kano govt declares Thursday public holiday for Islamic New Year

Tribune Online Kano govt declares Thursday public holiday for Islamic New Year Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf congratulated the Muslim faithful on witnessing the New Year, which begins with the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Kano govt declares Thursday public holiday for Islamic New Year Tribune Online

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1 week ago Hijrah: Kano Declares Thursday Public Holiday For Islamic New Year

The Kano State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447 AH. This was announced through a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. Governor Abba Yusuf congratulated Muslims across the state for […]

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1 week ago Hijrah: Kano Declares Thursday Public Holiday To Mark Islamic New Year

The Kano State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447 AH. This was announced through a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. Governor Abba Yusuf congratulated Muslims across the state for […]

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Gov Yusuf, NSA Ribadu Attend Funeral Of 2 Slain Kano Youths In Abuja

Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday, joined other mourners at the funeral of two young men of Kano State origin, who were recently killed in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The funeral prayer was held at the National Mosque in Abuja, drawing the presence […]

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2 w. ago Kano gov pledges N2bn intervention fund for burnt GSM Market

Tribune Online Kano gov pledges N2bn intervention fund for burnt GSM Market Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged a comprehensive redevelopment of the Farm Centre GSM Market, which was recently gutted by fire. Kano gov pledges N2bn intervention fund for burnt GSM Market Tribune Online

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2 w. ago GSM market inferno: Kano govt pledges N2b investment to redevelop market

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged to invest over N2 billion for the redevelopment of the Kano Farm Centre GSM Market devastated by fire weeks ago. He said that the intervention would restore, expand, and modernise the market into a bustling commercial hub. Yusuf made the announcement during a […] The post GSM market inferno: Kano govt pledges N2b investment to redevelop market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Again, IGP Invites Gov Yusuf’s Spokesperson Over Alleged Ganduje’s Suspension

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the Police Monitoring Unit to produce Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, at the force headquarters in Abuja, over alleged criminal defamation concerning Ganduje’s purported suspension. In 2024, the All Progressives Congress (APC) exco of Ganduje ward suspended the party’s national chairman over […]

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3 w. ago Gov Yusuf assures NYSC Corps members of safety, welfare in Kano

Tribune Online Gov Yusuf assures NYSC Corps members of safety, welfare in Kano The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assured the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II NYSC corps members of the state’s commitment... Gov Yusuf assures NYSC Corps members of safety, welfare in Kano Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Kano gov commends emergency agencies for averting tanker fire

Tribune Online Kano gov commends emergency agencies for averting tanker fire Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended emergency agencies for their swift response in averting a petrol tanker explosion along the BUK-Gwarzo Road. Kano gov commends emergency agencies for averting tanker fire Tribune Online

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