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Kano Neighbourhood Watch Hands Over Suspected Fake Cosmetic Products to Consumer Protection Council

By Nura Ahmad
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In furtherance of the Kano State Government’s unwavering commitment to protecting the health, safety and well-being of its citizens, the Kano State According to the statement by the Director Public Engagement of the Outfit, Yusuf Abubakar Ibrahim, Neighbourhood Watch Corps has handed over a vehicle conveying suspected substandard and/or expired cosmetic products to the Kano State Consumer Protection Council for comprehensive investigation and necessary regulatory action. The Commander General of the Corps, Lt. Col. Aminu Yusuf Abdulmalik Rtd, who was represented by the Director Operations, Habibu Balarabe Madigawa, stated that the handover demonstrates the Corps’ resolve to support relevant government agencies in combating the circulation of harmful and counterfeit products within Kano State. He disclosed that at about 1145 hours on Sunday, 26 July 2026, personnel of the Corps, while on routine patrol at Gaida Sabon Titi, Panshekara, intercepted a wh...
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Special Task Force Chairman Visits Kano Reformative Centre Kiru, Strengthens Partnership Against Drug Abuse

By Nura Ahmad
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The Chairman of the Kano State Special Task Force Committee on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, has reaffirmed the Committee's determination to strengthen collaboration with key institutions in the fight against drug abuse, illicit trafficking, and related social vices. According to the statement by the Media and Publicity Unit of the Task Force, Barr. Muhuyi made the commitment during an official visit to the Kano Reformative Centre, Kiru, where he was accompanied by the Provost of the Anti-Corruption Institute, Barr. Rahama M.A. Yusuf, and the Centre's Coordinator, Miss Cheryl Kwagga. The visit was aimed at assessing the Centre's operations and exploring ways to enhance ongoing efforts in rehabilitation, prevention, and the successful reintegration of individuals recovering from drug addiction into society. During an interactive session with the management of the Centre, discussions focused...
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Kano Task Force Offers Rehabilitation to Repentant Drug Addicts, Warns Against Political Interference

By Nura Ahmad
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The Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, has called on individuals involved in drug abuse to renounce the habit, assuring them that the Kano State Government is ready to provide rehabilitation, reintegration, and economic empowerment for those willing to embrace a new life. According to the Secretary of the Committee, Ibrahim Garba Muhammad PhD, Barr. Muhuyi made the declaration on Sunday while addressing participants at a Peace Building Programme organised by the Dorayi Ciranci Youth Development Initiative in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command, in Dorayi, Kano. He said the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is committed to tackling drug abuse through a balanced approach that combines strict law enforcement with rehabilitation and social reintegration. According to him, while those involved in criminal activities will face the full weight of th...
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Kano Governor Yusuf Shortlisted for Africa's SANKOFA Award of Excellence in Infrastructural Development - By Abba Anwar

By Nura Ahmad
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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf makes a list of potential Awardees across West African sub-region, observed and screened by an African association named Réseau des Jeunes du Sahel pour le Progrès, le Développement et la Démocratie (Network of Sahel Youth for Progress, Development and Democracy), on infrastructural development in their respective states.  The top most Award from the association, called Sankofa Award of Excellence across various sectors, is given to people or leaders who excel in their respective areas of work or responsibilities.  With the recent disclosure made by the Commissioner of Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Nura Ma'aji Sumaila, on the state of infrastructural development and payments of contracts in the state, the association included Kano to be part of the states across Nigeria and West African countries, screened for an Award of Excellence.  Source close to the association reveals that, Governor Yusuf's a...
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Kano Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Holds Maiden Committee Meeting

By Nura Ahmad
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The Chairman of the Kano State Special Task Force Committee on Drugs Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, today held a strategic meeting with members of the Committee as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the fight against drug abuse, illicit drug trafficking, and related social vices across the State. In a statement by the Media and Publicity Unit of the Committee, the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration among relevant stakeholders, reviewing the Committee's strategic objectives, and developing effective and sustainable measures to address the growing challenges associated with drug abuse and illicit trafficking in Kano State. Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado emphasized the importance of a coordinated, proactive, and multi-sectoral approach in tackling the menace, stressing the need for stronger synergy among government institutions, security agencies, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organizations, comm...
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Governor Yusuf Plans State-Owned Airline to Employ Kano-Sponsored Pilots

By Nura Ahmad
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Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has unveiled plans by his administration to establish a state-owned commercial airline aimed at creating direct employment opportunities for Kano indigenes who have completed their professional pilot training. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. Governor Yusuf made the announcement during the 40th Executive Council Meeting held at the Government House, Kano, where he received multiple awards, including an honour from the Kano State Pilot Association in recognition of his commitment to supporting members of the association to complete their aviation training. The Governor disclosed that, by the grace of God, the proposed Kano Airline is expected to commence operations within the next one year. He assured members of the association that the state government would provide all the necessary support to actualise the project and ensure the successful operati...
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How Northern Nigeria Can End the Out-of-School Children Crisis and Secure Its Future - By Lamara Garba

By Nura Ahmad
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Former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, has called for bold, coordinated and inclusive measures to tackle the growing challenge of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria, warning that the crisis poses a serious threat to the region’s social stability, economic growth and long-term development. Delivering a keynote address at a one-day roundtable conference held at Yusuf Bala Usman Hall, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Main Campus, Samaru, Zaria, yesterday, Professor Abbas said the challenge has gone beyond being merely an education problem. Rather, it has become a major development and security concern that demands urgent attention from governments, traditional and religious institutions, universities, civil society organisations, development partners and local communities. The roundtable conference was organised by Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, as part of its continuing engagement with policymakers, academics and development par...
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NNGF Chairman Inuwa Yahaya Receives Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf in Gombe

By Nura Ahmad
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The Chairman of the Northern Nigeria Governors' Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has received his Kano State counterpart, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, at the Government House, Gombe, where both leaders held a closed-door meeting. During a brief interaction before the closed door meeting, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf praised Governor Inuwa Yahaya's leadership of the Northern Nigeria Governors' Forum and expressed admiration for the scale of infrastructure development he witnessed on his way from the airport to the Government House,  He noted that Gombe had undergone a significant transformation since his last visit. "I have seen quite a lot of mind-boggling infrastructure. The last time I came to Gombe, the city was not like this. I am astonished by the level of development that I have seen," Governor Yusuf remarked. Governor Inuwa Yahaya thanked his Kano counterpart for the visit and appreci...
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Gov. Yusuf receives BusinessDay Governor of the Year Award..

By Nura Ahmad
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… As Kano recognizes as Nigeria’s comparative and investment readiness state  Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has been honoured with the BusinessDay Newspaper 2026 Governor of the Year Award in recognition of his administration’s achievements in governance, economic development and investment readiness. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. The award was presented on Thursday during the BusinessDay 14th Annual CEO Forum at Lagos Eko Hotel.  While presenting the award, the Publisher and CEO of the Business Day newspaper Mr. Frank Aigbogun said, Kano Governor is recognized with States Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards (SCIRA) as the Governor of the year 2016. The event held at Eko Hotel, Lagos, with the Deputy Governor of Kano State receiving the honour on behalf of Governor Yusuf, was attended by top government officials, including the minister of finance Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, the Governor...
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Gov. Yusuf Restates Commitment to Kano Development Blueprint, Charges APC Executives on Grassroots Mobilisation

By Nura Ahmad
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Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing a comprehensive development blueprint aimed at accelerating Kano State’s socio-economic transformation. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday. The Governor stated this on Wednesday during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC)Executives of Polling Unit Associations from the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. Governor Yusuf said his administration would remain focused on delivering good governance and improving the lives of the people. He said the government would not be distracted by political blackmail but would continue to execute projects and programmes that promote economic growth, improve infrastructure and enhance public service delivery. The Governor expressed confidence that the administration’s performance would continue to earn the trust and support of the people ahead o...
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