Abba Kabir-Yusuf
24 Apr 2024
Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, is in the United States of America for a high-powered symposium organised by U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP). The three days conference being attended by governors of Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger, Sokoto, Kebbi, Jigawa and Plateau states, is designed to address insecurity in Northern Nigeria and proffer better…
8 Apr 2024
Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State says he is focused on taking the state to greater heights than be engaged former governor of the state, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje in war of attrition.
8 Apr 2024
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has responded to his predecessor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, over his claims of failure in governance in the current administration, insisting that Ganduje's eight-year tenure represented failure and maladministration..
2 Apr 2024
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has clarified the controversy over his refusal to shake hands with Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf as captured in a viral video. In the video, Musa was seen to have shaken hands with Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo but refused to do the same with Yusuf, instead…
19 Mar 2024
Kano State Government has agreed to partner with Media Trust Group (MTG) - publishers of the Daily Trust titles, Aminiya, Trust TV, Trust Radio, Digital Trust and Teen Trust on Northwest regional security conference and other developmental strides. The agreement was reached when the Chairman/Founder, Media Trust Group, Kabiru Yusuf, visited Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf…
12 Mar 2024
Kano State Government has sought extension of World Bank intervention projects to broaden the socio-economic and developmental impact in the state. Besides, the government wants the World Bank to consider Kano among its first priorities in tackling multi-dimensional poverty eradication intervention owing to population status. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made the appeal on Wednesday when…
12 Mar 2024
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to consider reopening of Nigeria’s borders to ease food crisis. Yusuf made the appeal when he received the Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Service
9 Mar 2024
Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated five additional female judges into the State High Court, fulfilling his campaign promises on social inclusion and women empowerment as outlined in his blueprint. During a ceremony coinciding with the 2024 International Women's Day (IWD), the governor emphasised the significant task ahead in ensuring the fair and…
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