Kano govt dismisses Wole Soyinka centre report alleging violation of press freedom
The Kano State Government has denied a recent report by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), which accused the state of suppressing press freedom. During a press briefing, Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Wayya, described the report as baseless and lacking credible evidence. He stressed that Kano fully respects journalists’ rights and […]
Voter registration now compulsory in Kano – Gov Yusuf
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that voter registration is no longer just a civic responsibility but a compulsory duty for every eligible resident in the state. The governor made this announcement on Friday while inaugurating a 36-member Committee on Voter Registration and Civic Awareness at his office. He charged the committee with […]
Kano gov signs N16bn Jakara dam irrigation project into law
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved a large irrigation project at Jakara Dam worth ₦16 billion. According to officials, this development is expected to greatly improve farming activities across the state. The signing happened during the 28th Executive Council Meeting. Two new laws were passed: the Water Users Association Establishment Law, 2025, […]
Gov Yusuf approves deployment of 17, 600 guards to curb insecurity in public schools
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the hiring of 17,600 security guards to protect public schools across the state. This decision is part of the government’s efforts to make sure that schools are safe for both students and teachers. A statement shared by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said that […]
Protesters Head to Kano Government House
Kano has erupted in protests as hundreds of young people have taken to the streets, calling for immediate government action. The demonstrations began in neighborhoods such as Gama, Tudun Wada, and Tudun Murtala, where protesters marched with vibrant body paint and expressive placards. However, the situation intensified in areas like Hotoro, Maiduguri Road, and Ahmadu […]