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Man allegedly kills friend with a knife in Kano

Aliyu dahiruDecember 31, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Mustapha Isma’il, for allegedly stabbing his friend, Halifa, to death following an argument. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the incident occurred on December 26, 2025, at about 8:30pm in the Sheshe area of Kano metropolis. “On receiving an emergency call,...

Kano Police Prohibit Fireworks and Related Activities Ahead of New Year Celebrations

Aliyu dahiruDecember 31, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has announced a total ban on the use of fireworks and knockouts, commonly known as ‘bangers’, as part of heightened security measures for the 2026 New Year celebrations. The directive was contained in a press release issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa,...

Governor Yusuf signs the 2026 budget into law

Aliyu dahiruDecember 31, 2025

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed into law the N1.477 trillion amended 2026 Appropriation Bill, assuring residents that his administration will ensure full implementation of the budget to improve living standards across the state. Speaking shortly after assenting to the bill, Governor Yusuf urged members of his cabinet to strengthen their support for...

AG Maude Applauds Appeal Court’s Ruling on the Hanifa Abubakar Murder Case

Aliyu dahiruDecember 31, 2025

The Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Kano State, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, has praised the Court of Appeal for affirming the conviction of Abdulmalik Tanko, found guilty of abducting and murdering Hanifa Abubakar. This was contained in a statement issued today by Abubakar Tijjani Ibrahim, Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the Attorney-General. Speaking...

The APC says it is prepared to welcome Governor Yusuf.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has reiterated its readiness to welcome Governor Abba Yusuf into the party, ahead of his planned defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The APC state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, disclosed this in Kano on Tuesday. Mr Abbas described the move as guided by unity, reconciliation, and the collective...

BREAKING: Abiya Emerges Acting NNPP State Chairman in Kano

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

Hon. Abdullahi Zubairu Abiya has been named the Acting State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State following the removal of the former chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa. His appointment was approved by the NNPP State Executive Committee during an emergency meeting held at the party’s state secretariat in Kano. The announcement was...

Kano Assembly approves ₦1.47 trillion budget for 2026.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

The Kano State House of Assembly has approved the 2026 Appropriation Bill, endorsing a total expenditure of N1.477 trillion after extensive legislative scrutiny. The budget was passed following its second reading and deliberations in the Committee of the Whole presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. The approval came weeks after Governor Abba...

Police apprehend 3,081 suspects over various offences in Kano.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 3,081 suspects for various crimes in 2025, including armed robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking and thuggery across different parts of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, disclosed this during an end-of-year press briefing at the command’s headquarters on Tuesday. Bakori...

Dungurawa insists he is still the chairman of the Kano NNPP.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party, Hashimu Dungurawa, has reaffirmed that he remains the legitimate leader of the party in the state, dismissing recent attempts by some ward executives to sack him. Dungurawa’s comments came barely 24 hours after executives of Gargari Ward in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area signed a...

NNPP removes Kano party chairman, Dungurawa, just two weeks after his re-election.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

The executive members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Gargari Ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, have sacked and expelled the State Party Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, from the party. A total of 27 executive members signed the resolution endorsing the decision, which was reached during the ward’s second executive meeting held two...

‘Enough Is Enough’ — Gov Yusuf Fires Back at Kwankwaso Over ‘Boy’ Comment

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has issued a stern warning to his former godfather, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, stating that if he continues speaking carelessly about him, he will “open a Pandora’s box”. Tell them, that they are talking too much, enough is enough, if they don’t stop, I will open my mouth and...

Kano State Censorship Board suspends two Kannywood actors over an alleged indecent video.

The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended two Kannywood actors over their appearance in a video alleged to contain content contrary to moral standards and public decency in the state. The board disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, stating that the action formed part of efforts to promote discipline, uphold good values, and...

Emir of Rano turbans seven district heads, urges commitment to development

The Emir of Rano, Muhammad Isa Umaru, has turbaned seven district heads as part of efforts to strengthen traditional leadership and promote development across the emirate. The turbaning ceremony, held on Friday at the Rano Emir’s Palace, brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, government officials and residents from different parts of Kano State. Speaking at...

Kano launches investigation into alleged child trafficking, illegal adoption of two children

The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs has launched an investigation into an alleged illegal adoption and child trafficking case involving two children.‎‎The children were reportedly taken from a young woman in the Kwana Hudu area of Kano.‎‎The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Amina Abdullahi Sani, vowed that anyone found...

Police charge Kano cleric Baffa Hotoro with cybercrime, criminal defamation charges

The Nigeria Police Force has filed cybercrime charges against a Kano-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Adam Zubair Adam, popularly known as Baffa Hotoro, over alleged criminal defamation, intimidation and incitement targeting the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi and Sheikh Mannir Adam Koza. The six-count charge, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, borders on alleged...

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