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Abba Kabir Yusuf
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Kano Drug Abuse Linked to Rising Crime and Gang Activity
Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado reports that drug abuse is driving crime and gang violence in Kano, prompting the state to form a new taskforce to combat the crisis.
Kano State Government Outlaws ‘Daba’ Gang Violence and Initiates Healthcare Reforms
Kano State officials have criminalized 'Daba' street violence and introduced new health sector legislation to improve medical training and infrastructure.
Governor Yusuf Announces State of Emergency Over Kano Drug Crisis
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared a state of emergency in Kano to combat rising drug abuse, introducing new executive powers, curfews, and a specialized task force to dismantle criminal networks.
Kano State establishes new task force to fight drug abuse and street crime
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formed a new multi-agency task force and signed an executive order to tackle drug abuse and criminal violence across Kano State.
Kano Governor Launches Anti-Drug Task Force and Signs Anti-Thuggery Order
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has launched a new multi-agency task force to combat drug abuse in Kano State while signing an executive order to curb local thuggery.
Federal Government Praises Kano for Allocating 32% of Budget to Education
The Federal Government has lauded the Kano State Government for committing 32% of its budget to education and recruiting 16,000 teachers to improve classroom outcomes.
Kano State Hires 8,588 Teachers to Enhance Educational Standards
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has issued appointment letters to 8,588 new and BESDA teachers in Kano State as part of a major effort to improve local educational standards.
Governor Yusuf Tasks Legal Professionals with Defending Democracy Ahead of 2027
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has called on legal professionals to maintain the rule of law and protect democratic integrity as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Kano Governor Yusuf Appoints Umar Maggi as Special Adviser for Legislative Affairs
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has named former legislator Umar Musa Gama, known as Umar Maggi, as his new Special Adviser on Assembly Matters to help strengthen governance in Kano State.
Governor Yusuf tasks anti-corruption bodies with monitoring Kano fertiliser distribution
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has engaged the EFCC and ICPC to ensure transparency in the distribution of 150 truckloads of subsidised fertiliser to Kano farmers.