Nigerian politician and Kano State governor since 2023
Nigeria's security forces have freed 308 hostages abducted in recent months, including 163 from Woro in Kwara state and 145 from Niger state. The operation involved the military, police, and counter-terrorism units and is described by officials as the largest rescue carried out in a single day.
Nigeria's Kano state has hosted a second mass wedding under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, pairing 1,500 couples with government support including dowries, startup capital and household items. The program targets widows, divorcees and vulnerable families, aiming to ease marriage costs and bolster social stability.