Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sworn in six newly appointed commissioners, three advisers and 19 permanent secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery in the state.

KANO FOCUS reports that the ceremony followed the confirmation of the six commissioner nominees by the Kano State House of Assembly on October 26, 2026, after completing the legislative screening process.

The newly sworn-in commissioners are Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u (retd.), assigned to the Ministry of Internal Security and Special Services; Ibrahim Namadi Dala, Investment; Prof. Sani Lawan Manunfashi, Higher Education; Muktar Ishaq Yakasai, Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation; Dr Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, Science and Technology; and Idris Garba Mustapha, Special Duties.

In a related development, the governor announced a minor cabinet reshuffle involving the redeployment of two commissioners to different ministries.

Under the new arrangement, Dr Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, who previously served as Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, has been moved to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

Similarly, Hamza Kachaco has been redeployed to the Ministry of Environment.

The reshuffle leaves the Ministries of Information and Internal Affairs, as well as Solid Minerals and Mineral Resources, vacant pending further decisions by the state government.

According to a statement issued by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the appointments and redeployments are aimed at strengthening government institutions, improving administrative efficiency and repositioning key ministries for effective service delivery.

The governor urged the new appointees to demonstrate dedication, integrity and commitment to their responsibilities, stressing the need to prioritise public interest and contribute to the development of the state.

He also charged them to work collaboratively in advancing his administration’s development agenda and delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.

Gov Yusuf congratulated the appointees and wished them success in their respective assignments.

Ibrahim Khalil

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has redeployed the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, to the Ministry of Youths and Sports as part of a cabinet reshuffle involving eight ministries.

KANO FOCUS reports that under the new arrangement, Waiya moves from the Ministry of Information to the Ministry of Youths and Sports, while Hon. Hamza Safyanu Kachako has been transferred from the Ministry of Mineral Resources to the Ministry of Environment.

The reshuffle also assigns new commissioners to several ministries.

Hon. Yushau Soja has been assigned to the Ministry of Internal Security, while Hon. Idris Garba Mustapha will oversee the Ministry of Special Duties.

Similarly, Hon. Muntari Ishaq Yakasai has been assigned to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and Hon. Ibrahim Namadi Dala will head the Ministry of Commerce.

Other appointments include Hon. Ibrahim Tsanyawa as Commissioner for Science and Technology and Prof. Sani Lawal as Commissioner for Higher Education.

The reshuffle affects eight ministries, with the changes involving both new portfolio assignments and the redeployment of serving commissioners.

Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

The Network of Reproductive Health Journalists of Nigeria (NRHJN) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of its Niger State Coordinator, Hajiya Habibah Dauda Alabura.

In a condolence statement signed by its National President, Yinka Shokunbi, and National Secretary, Alhaja Sekinah Lawal, the network described the deceased as a dedicated journalist whose contributions to reproductive health reporting were invaluable.

The statement said Alabura, a staff member of Niger State Television, was a committed and passionate member of the network who demonstrated exceptional dedication to promoting reproductive health journalism.

It noted that her death was a painful loss to the organisation, adding that she would be remembered for her tireless leadership as Niger State Coordinator, encouragement to colleagues and commitment to amplifying reproductive health issues.

“Her passing leaves a huge vacuum not only in NRHJN but in the broader health journalism community and the media profession,” the statement said.

The network expressed solidarity with her family, friends, colleagues at Niger State Television and NRHJN members in Niger State and across the country.

It also prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive her shortcomings, accept her good deeds and grant her Aljannatul Firdaus.

The organisation further prayed for strength and fortitude for her family and loved ones to bear the loss.