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  • Kano Governor clears N5.6 billion councillors’ dues

    Kano Governor clears N5.6 billion councillors’ dues

    Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has disbursed N5,604,205,998 to 1,198 former councillors, fulfilling outstanding entitlements and prompting the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibrin Falgore, to endorse him for a second term.

    The APC councillors were denied their between 2018 to 2023 by the Abdullahi Ganduje administration, Yusuf said.

    Five years after a prolonged delay, Governor Yusuf has settled over N5.6 billion severance and furniture allowances owed to councillors.

    The Governor had earlier paid N1.8 billion in May 2025 to 903 former councillors who served between 2014 and 2017 as the first tranche. The second tranche of N5.6 billion is now being disbursed to 1,198 former councillors.

    Speaking during the payment of the second tranche, an excited Falgore said, “The only way we can repay him is to reelect him in 2027.”

    Governor Yusuf confirmed that bankers had been directed to begin crediting the councillors’ accounts immediately.

    Governor Yusuf said he inherited the liability of N15.6 billion from the previous APC-led administration, which failed to pay its councillors that served between 2014 and 2020 across the 44 local government areas.

    He described the payment as a defining moment for Kano State, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to restoring dignity, fairness, and justice to those who served at the grassroots level.

    “These are moments when we rise above the ordinary to restore dignity, fairness, and justice to those who have served with loyalty and dedication. Today, by the grace of Allah, is one of the defining moments in the history of Kano State.

    “It is my belief that many of you have already started receiving your alerts, as I instructed the bankers to begin crediting your accounts even before I finished my speech,” Yusuf added.

    He further assured that preparations were underway for the third and final tranche amounting to N8.2 billion which will cover 1,371 former councillors. He said the final payment is expected to be disbursed by the second week of November.

    Yusuf stressed that the initiative was not just a financial obligation but a means to strengthen trust between the government and its people.

    The governor added that government is not only about building roads, schools, or hospitals. It is also about building trust and honoring those who have served.

  • Kano governor orders probe of salary deductions to civil servants

    Kano governor orders probe of salary deductions to civil servants

    Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has issued a stern warning over the widespread reports of salary underpayment and non-payment affecting a number of the state civil servants.

    He declared the situation an unacceptable violation of workers’ rights and a betrayal of public trust.

    A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday explained that the Governor vowed to expose and punish those responsible.

    “This administration will not tolerate any act of injustice against our workers. Anyone found complicit in this reprehensible act will face the full wrath of the law,” he declared.

    In a decisive move to end the irregularities, the governor has inaugurated a high-powered investigative committee to unearth the root causes of the discrepancies, whether due to technical errors or deliberate human sabotage.

    The committee has been directed to conduct a thorough audit of the state’s payroll from October 2024 to February 2025, identify affected workers, determine the financial impact, and recommend corrective and punitive actions.

    The seven-member committee, chaired by Hon. Abdulkadir Abdussalam, Commissioner for Rural & Community Development and the immediate past State Accountant General,  is made up of top government officials and financial experts with deep knowledge of payroll systems.

    The members include:

    1. Hon. Abdulkadir Abdussalam – Chairman

    Commissioner, Ministry for Rural & Community Development

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    2. Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari – Member, Special Adviser on Digital Economy

    3. Dr. Aliyu Isa Aliyu – Member

    Director-General, Kano State Bureau of Statistics

    4. Dr. Hamisu Sadi Ali – Member

    Director-General, Kano State Debt Management Office

    5. Hajiya Zainab Abdulkadir – Member, Director, Kano State Computer Centre

    6. Aliyu Muhammad Sani – Secretary Director, Research & Evaluation, REPA Directorate, SSG’s Office

    7. Ummulkulthum Ladan Kailani – Co-Secretary Senior Assistant Secretary (AGS), Admin. & General Services Directorate, SSG’s Office

    The committee has been given just seven days to complete its findings and submit a comprehensive report outlining those responsible, the extent of the financial malpractice, and lasting solutions to ensure the problem never recurs.

    Gov Yusuf assured civil servants that his administration is committed to justice, transparency, and the prompt payment of salaries, warning that anyone found guilty of exploiting workers will face severe consequences.

    “The era of shortchanging our workers is over. This is a government of accountability, and no one will be spared if found guilty,” the governor asserted.

  • Nigeria ’ll be better, says Kano Governor

    Nigeria ’ll be better, says Kano Governor

    Kano Governor Abba Yusuf  has expressed optimism that there are better days ahead for Nigeria 

    Yusuf said he foresees Nigeria surmounting all the socio-economic hardships, hunger and other challenges confronting it at the moment.

    “I must admit that I am more than confident that Nigeria of tomorrow will, In Shaa Allah (God willing), be better than where we were yesterday and today,” he said.

    Yusuf’s statement was contained in a broadcast to mark the 64th Independence Anniversary celebration, which he extracted and tweeted on his official X handle.

    The event was held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.

    He said: “It is with immense pride and gratitude that we celebrate the 64th year of our nation’s independence.

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    “This marks a significant milestone in the history of our beloved country, a day that is engraved in the hearts of every citizen; young and old.

    “It is a day when we pause to reflect on our past, honour the sacrifices of our forefathers, and renew our commitment to building a stronger, united, and prosperous nation.”

    The governor encouraged that, while celebrating this year’s anniversary, Nigerians should remember that the work of building a nation is never truly finished.

    “We must continue to strive for a more united and more prosperous Nigeria and Kano State.

    “May Allah (God) continue to keep this country as one united and indivisible nation where freedom of speech, freedom of movement and freedom of religion would continue to be respected and our economy would also continue to thrive for the continued improvement of the well-being of all citizens,” he prayed.

    The governor said that Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary brings profound reflection on the bravery of nationalists and forefathers who fought for the nation’s liberation from British colonial rule.

    He stated that Nigerians would forever appreciate the resilience and sacrifice of individuals like Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Mallam Aminu Kano, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Chief Nnamdi Azikiwe, and many others.

    Yusuf used the occasion to enumerate his achievements in education, infrastructure, healthcare delivery, agriculture, water supply, women and youths empowerment among others.

    He commended the civil service in the state for their dedication and assured readiness to promptly review the recommendations of the committee on the New Minimum Wage once presented, to facilitate its urgent implementation.

  • Kano governor accepts LG autonomy, reveals plan to conduct election soon

    Kano governor accepts LG autonomy, reveals plan to conduct election soon

    Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf, on Sunday, July 21, accepted full financial autonomy for local government councils.

    He also revealed plans to conduct a credible election that will soon democratically usher in chairmen that will administer the local councils, in accordance with the rule of law.

    Governor Yusuf, who addressed the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) stakeholders at Government House, recalled how his administration allowed the All Progressives Congress (APC) elected local government chairmen completed their tenure before he inaugurated caretaker committee chairmen to man the affairs of local government areas pending when the election would be conducted.

    It was gathered the state government has already inaugurated the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) as part of readiness to conduct local government election in the state.

    A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature, said: “The governor has revealed plans to conduct the council poll in due compliance with the judgment of the Supreme Court that affirmed financial autonomy to the third tier of government.”

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    “Governor Yusuf stressed the need for unwavering respect for the rule of law and commitment to financial prudence, accountability and transparency in governance at all tiers.

    “He assured free, fair and credible Local Government elections, urging opposition parties to feel free in fielding capable candidates, as his government will not interfere with the electoral process.”

    Bature quoted the governor as saying: “Our administration has allowed the previous LG Executive Councils in the 44 local government areas to finish their tenure despite pressure from within. This is out of respect we have for the rule of law.

    “So, our respect for accountability and in consideration of the recent Supreme Court judgment trigger our readiness to conduct council elections.

    “Preparations are on top gear by KANSIEC on the conduct of council polls and I can assure you this would hold any time soon.

    “We will soon invite you again for selection of our party’s candidates to be fielded for the 44 local government seats who will run for the office of chairmen, vice chairmen and councillors.

    “We shall run peaceful campaigns with the believe that majority of Kano people will vote for NNPP.”

  • Kano governor to build 300 labs, employ 10,000 teachers

    Kano governor to build 300 labs, employ 10,000 teachers

    Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has declared state of emergency on education in the state with a promise to build 300 laboratories and employ additional 10,000 teachers.

    The declaration took place at Open Arena, Kano government House, Kano on Saturday.

    The governor said the Kano educational landscape, once a beacon of hope and opportunity for the youth and an example for other states to copy, now stands shrouded in the shadows of unacceptable neglect and decay.

    He said his administration met about 4.7 million pupils sitting on bare floors in primary schools across the state upon assumption of office last year.

    “The problems are multi-faceted: we face a severe shortage of qualified teachers, inadequate teacher training programmes and lack of basic amenities such as clean water and sanitation in many of our schools.

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    “These issues, coupled with the socio- economic challenges that many of our students face, create an environment where education is not just difficult, but nearly impossible,” he regretted.

    The governor said an additional 300 state- of-the-art laboratories would be built in 100 schools across the state. 

    The provision of these facilities, he said, will provide the students with hands-on experience in scientific inquiry, fostering a culture of experimentation and discovery that is essential for their future

    success.

    In order to create a more conducive atmosphere for learning, he announced the construction of 1000 classrooms across the State within the next academic session.

    “This measure will, no doubt, mitigate classroom congestion that has become a common feature of most of our schools. We have also directed that all contractors handling inherited abandoned projects in our tertiary institutions should go back to site immediately,” he said.

    As part of the emergency action, the governor approved the hiring of additional 10,000 teachers, adding that teachers will enjoy periodic training and retraining so as to achieve the vision of making “every teacher, a caring educator”.

    “At least 1,000 Academic and non-academic staff will be employed into tertiary institutions,” he said.

    Yusuf said: “This declaration is not just symbolic; it signifies a commitment to overhaul our education system from the ground up. We will invest in infrastructure, ensuring that every school has adequate classrooms conducive to teaching and learning.

    “We will also prioritize teacher training and welfare, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping the minds of tomorrow.”

  • Tinubu celebrates Kano governor, Yusuf, at 61

    Tinubu celebrates Kano governor, Yusuf, at 61

    President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with the Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, as he clocks 61 years of age.

    In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu recognized the governor’s steadfast climb through the political ladder in his state.

    “President Bola Tinubu congratulates Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on his 61st birthday.

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    “President Tinubu recognizes the steadfastness implicit in the political trajectory of Governor Yusuf, rising through the political rung from personal assistant, commissioner to governor.

    “The President wishes the Governor success in the discharge of his duties.

    “The President also prays that the Almighty grant the Governor many more years in good health and strength”, the statement said.

  • BREAKING: Appeal Court sacks Kano Gov Abba Yusuf

    BREAKING: Appeal Court sacks Kano Gov Abba Yusuf

    The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State.

    The panel upheld the verdict of the tribunal led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan Osadebay which sacked Yusuf on September 20, 2023.

    Recall the lower tribunal had declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Gawuna, as the lawfully elected candidate in the 18 March election.

    The three-member panel of judges in the tribunal led by Oluyemi Asadebay, had ruled in favour of the APC candidate.

    The Nation reports after the 18 March election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared that the NNPP polled 1,019,602 votes against the APC’s 890,705 to emerge victorious.

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    But the tribunal invalidated over 165,663 ballots thumb printed in favour of NNPP. The court ruled that the votes were deducted because the ballot papers with which they were cast were not stamped or signed. This rendered the votes invalid, according to the tribunal.

    The tribunal said the petitioner was able to prove the allegation of the invalidity of some of the votes on the grounds that the election was not in compliance with the provision of the Electoral Act, 2022.

    Therefore, the tribunal ordered that the invalid votes be expunged from Yusuf’s scores.

    Displeased with the tribunal’s judgement, Yusuf in a notice of appeal dated 2 October 2023, argued that the tribunal erred when it relied on sections 71 and 63 of the Electoral Act, 2022 to invalidate the 165,616 ballot papers returned in his favour.

    The governor also said the respondent, (the APC) “did not plead with the polling units where the alleged invalid papers ballot papers were used and the tribunal was therefore wrong to accede to cancel the lawful votes”.

    There was no witness presented by the first respondent to testify as to the use of any of the ballot papers in any polling unit. NNPP argued that the tribunal did not demonstrate in its judgement how it arrived at its decision on 165,616 invalid votes against the appellant.

    The governor also argued in ground 20, that the tribunal misdirected itself when it went out of the judicial duties by constituting itself into witnesses, investigators and sat as judges.

    The ruling is not the last of judicial pronouncement on the election, as the losing party after the Appeal Court ruling is constitutionally allowed to appeal to the Supreme Court, the country’s highest court with the final say on the electoral dispute.

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