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Kano Eyes ₦600 Billion in Internally Generated Revenue – KIRS Chairman

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Dr Zaid Abubakar Executive Chairman presenting one of the awards

 

In a renewed drive to boost internal revenue, the Executive Chairman of the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS),Dr. Zaid Abubakar, has announced that the state is targeting ₦600 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) per annum in the near future.

He made this declaration during an Award Night Ceremony organized by KIRS at the Fabs Event Center, Magajin Rumfa, Nasarawa GRA, Kano.

Dr. Abubakar noted that the ambitious revenue target is achievable with the continued support of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, whom he described as a leader with a “keen eye for delivery.” He added, “The progress we’ve made in the past year wouldn’t have been possible without the governor’s unwavering support. His commitment to effective service delivery is a major pillar in our strategy.”

Expressing gratitude to relevant stakeholders, the chairman acknowledged the contributions of the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) and the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS) in driving revenue reforms. “KNUPDA and KANGIS have played supportive roles in our compliance and enforcement initiatives,” he said.

Dr. Abubakar further appreciated the dedication of KIRS staff, describing them as the backbone of the agency’s success. “Tonight, we come together not just to mark a successful year but to celebrate our staff who have made it possible,” he said. He emphasized that the agency has recorded notable achievements in tax compliance and revenue generation over the past year.

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He revealed that over 10 million National Identification Number (NIN) captures have been recorded in Kano, which forms the base for expanding the tax net. “Our immediate goal is to register two million active taxpayers. If each contributes just ₦100,000 annually, that alone will yield ₦200 billion,” Dr. Abubakar explained.

The KIRS boss highlighted Kano’s rapid progress on the national IGR rankings. “As of today, we are second only to Lagos State in terms of IGR. With the continued commitment of our staff, I am confident that we will surpass Lagos,” he declared. He projected that registering six million taxpayers could see Kano hitting the ₦600 billion annual target by the end of 2025, doubling the ₦65 billion generated in 2024.

In his remarks, Director of Compliance at KIRS, Muhammad Abba Aliyu, congratulated the executive chairman for organizing the first-of-its-kind event to recognize staff excellence. “I commend Dr. Zaid Abubakar for initiating this event. It is the first time such a gathering is being held to honor the hard work of KIRS staff,” he said.

Abba Aliyu welcomed key dignitaries to the event, including Dr. Dalhatu Aliyu, Director of KANGIS, and Aminu Shuaibu, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on IGR. He emphasized the role of inter-agency collaboration in achieving the state’s financial goals.

The event also featured award presentations to outstanding staff members in recognition of their exceptional performance. Among the honorees were Maryam Shuaibu, named *
Outstanding Staff of the Year, who received a ₦500,000 cash prize. Other awardees included Hassan Garba Muhammad (Assistant Manager, Tax), Hauwa Suleiman (Data Mining Unit), and Abbas Saidu (Enforcement Department), each receiving ₦500,000.

The top award of Staff of the Year went to Isa Yakubu Yargaya, who received a ₦1.5 million cash prize, while Zaradeen Umar, named Second Runner-Up Staff of the Year, was presented with a house under the **Renewed Hope Housing Scheme by the Kano State Head of Service.

The KIRS Award Night was described by participants as a motivational and morale-boosting occasion that aligns with Governor Yusuf’s vision for a performance-driven public service.

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Insecurity: US lawmaker accuses Matawalle of bribe attempt to silence recommendation calling for his sack

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April 21, 2026

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Governor Matawalle

 

Kimberly Daniels, a United States Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 14, has alleged that Nigeria’s minister of state for defense, Bello Matawalle, attempted to bribe a US official to deflect the narrative of the United World Congress of Diplomats, UN-WCD, report.

The lawmaker made the claim in a viral video released on her official Facebook account on Monday.

She said Matawalle’s alleged move was to cover up the UN-WCD report on Christian genocide in Nigeria, which indicted him.

Daniels insisted that no amount of pressure can silence her stand against the killings of Christians in Nigeria.

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“A US elected official was offered money by Nigeria’s minister of state defense, Bello Matawalle, to change the narrative of the UN-WCD Christian genocide in Nigeria report,” she said in the viral video.

Recall that Daniels, who doubled as the chairperson of UN-WCD, had called for President Bola Tinubu to remove Matawalle over alleged complicity in the killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, and other parts of Nigeria.

Matawalle is yet to officially reply the US lawmaker.

Daniels alleged that following her recent press statement on what she described as targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria, she came under pressure from individuals she linked to the minister, including what she characterised as attempts to discredit her report and “buy support” from US-based elected officials.

According to her, an unnamed American lawmaker allegedly received an offer of financial inducement to publicly counter her position and defend the Nigerian defence leadership.

She claimed to have received evidence of a communication, including a prepared statement and promotional material, purportedly linked to the minister.

She also claimed that the bribery attempt is meant to divide America elected officials not knowing that they are united.

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Just In:President Tinubu Sacks Minister Of Finance

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April 21, 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council.

According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have been named.

Edun, until the latest development, was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. He has been directed to hand over to Mr. Taiwo Oyedele who is now to take over as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Oyedele was formerly a Minister of State in the ministry.

Also Mr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma (PhD .) has been named as the ministerial nominee and minister designate for the Housing and Urban Development Ministry.

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The memo also directed Dangiwa to hand over to the Minister of State in the ministry.

The memo stated that “all handing over and taking over processes should be completed on or before close of business on Thursday 23rd April, 2026.”

Explaining the President’s decision, Akume said: “These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

He said the President, in approving the cabinet reshuffle, has fully exercised his powers as conferred on him by Sections 147 and 148 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended).

The President thanked the outgoing ministers for their services to the nation while wishing them the best in all their future endeavours.

The President, Akume noted, equally assured all cabinet members that “the process of reinvigoration shall be continuous.”

Signed:

Yomi Odunuga,
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation

21-04-2026

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JUST IN: FG Files 13 Count Charges Against Alleged Coup Plotters

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against individuals accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Among those named in the suit are a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three other suspects.

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According to security sources, the coup was scheduled to be executed on Nigeria’s Independence Day. However, the plot was uncovered after preparations and plans were leaked, leading to its successful disruption.

The development prompted the Federal Government to cancel the Independence Day programme—a move described as highly unusual by political observers.

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