Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named Governor of the Year 2024 (Good Governance) by Vanguard Newspaper, in recognition of his transformative achievements in the education and healthcare sectors.

The recognition was announced in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday.

Governor Yusuf received the award at a prestigious event held in Lagos, where eminent personalities from across the country were honoured for excellence in leadership and service.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman of the occasion, Atedo Peterside, emphasized that the selection process was based on merit and verifiable impact, commending the awardees for their outstanding contributions to national development.

Vanguard’s Editor-in-Chief, Eze Anaba, praised Governor Yusuf for setting a high standard in governance through his commitment, innovation, and focus on people-centered policies.

In his remarks, Governor Yusuf expressed gratitude to Vanguard for the recognition, dedicating the award to the people of Kano State.

He reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to continue investing in sectors that directly impact the lives of citizens, especially education, health, and social welfare.

Other recipients of the Good Governance Award included Governors Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Charles Soludo (Anambra), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta) and Hope Uzodinma (Imo).

Governor Yusuf was accompanied to the ceremony by members of the State Executive Council, lawmakers, special advisers, local government chairmen, and close political allies.

This latest honour comes just four days after he received the Governor of the Year (Education) award from Leadership Newspaper.

The Governor is also scheduled to receive the Africa Good Governance Award from Heritage Times Magazine later this month in Morocco.

The Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Barrister Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado, stated that over 11,000 people applied for 100 job positions the commission plans to fill within just 3 days.

The commission opened the application portal on April 7th, and it will close at midnight on Sunday.

Muhyi said that by Thursday evening, 10,757 people had applied for the jobs, and by 10 p.m. that night, the number had reached 11,000.

Rimin Gado attributed the high number of applicants to the growing unemployment among the population.

He stated that they chose to open the application online in order to ensure fairness for everyone.

A shocking and distressing event has unfolded in Kano State Northwestern Nigeria , where unidentified individuals abducted a pregnant woman, forced her into labor, and then fled with her newborn baby. The incident has sent waves of fear and outrage through the community.

Reports indicate that the woman, who was nine months pregnant, was on her way home when she was intercepted by the perpetrators. They forcibly took her to an unknown location, leaving her disoriented and unable to recognize her surroundings.

According to the victim, upon arrival at the location, a man who introduced himself as a medical officer administered some drugs to her, which triggered labor. She gave birth immediately. Shortly after, the abductors informed her that they only needed the baby and assured her that they would not harm her.

Residents of the area revealed that prior to the incident, the woman had frequently expressed concerns about feeling watched or followed, raising suspicions that she had been targeted for some time.

Her husband promptly reported the case to the Rijiyar Zaki Police Station, where authorities have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible for this heinous act. As of now, there is no information on the whereabouts of the baby, but efforts are ongoing to track down the culprits.

The incident has sparked widespread fear among the community, with calls for urgent action from law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of women and protect their rights. Many are urging authorities to take swift measures to prevent such crimes and deliver justice to the affected family.

This tragic event underscores the need for heightened security and vigilance, as residents demand stronger protections against such horrifying crimes.