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Speculation grows over a potential defection of the Kano Governor to the APC.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 29, 2025

Speculation has intensified over the possible defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This followed public declarations by some of his aides and local government party leaders for the APC. The development has sparked debate within the state’s political space,...

Bandits Kill Resident, Injure Two Others, Steal 40 Cows in Kano

Aliyu dahiruDecember 28, 2025

Armed bandits have attacked Goron Dutse Village in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, killing one person, injuring two others, and stealing more than 40 cows. A resident of the community, Muhammadu Commander, told our correspondent that the attack occurred at about 11 p.m. on Saturday. Commander said the assailants stormed the village and...

The NNPP Approves Children of Late Kano Lawmakers to Vie for Assembly Seats

Aliyu dahiruDecember 28, 2025

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has approved that Sa’ad Aminu Sa’ad and Nabil Aliyu Daneji, children of deceased Kano lawmakers to contest the vacant seats of Kano State House of Assembly for Municipal and Ungogo constituencies created over the death of their fathers. The approval followed wide consultations led by the party’s National Leader,...

Kano governor expresses grief over death of retired Brigadier General

Aliyu dahiruDecember 28, 2025

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of retired Brigadier General Kabir Muhammad Galadanchi, a distinguished son of Kano State, who passed away on Saturday after an illness. The condolence message was conveyed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in a statement issued to journalists in Kano...

Troops free kidnapped victim, recover stolen cattle in Kano.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 28, 2025

The troops of Joint Task Force have rescued an abducted victim from armed bandits in the early hours of Sunday. The troops operating around Yankwada, acting on a tip-off about the movement of armed bandits from Daurawa, Kira, Katsina State, advancing towards the Kano axis were engaged in a fierce gun battle. Our sources gathered...

JUST IN: Super Eagles beat Tunisia 3-2 at AFCON 2025

Aliyu dahiruDecember 27, 2025

Super Eagles beat Tunisia in their second Group C match of the 35th African Cup of Nations at the Complexe Sportif de Fes, Morocco.Head coach Eric Chelle on Friday said the Super Eagles wanted to win when they faced Tunisia’s Eagles of Carthage in their second game at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco...

Kano Hisbah detains nine women over alleged prostitution

Aliyu dahiruDecember 27, 2025

The Kano State Hisba Board has arrested nine young girls for allegedly engaging in prostitution, popularly referred to as “Good Evening Girls.” The Board’s Deputy Commander General, Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, disclosed this in a statement made available to The Punch on Saturday. He said the suspects, eight females and a male, were apprehended during an...

Seven travellers heading for a wedding lose their lives in a road accident in Gombe.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 27, 2025

The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Saturday, expressed deep sadness over the tragic motor accident that claimed the lives of seven persons from Lawanti community in Akko Local Government Area. The victims were reportedly on their way to Maiduguri, Borno State, to attend a wedding ceremony. Reacting to the sad news, Yahaya, in a...

Borno bomb blast: The threat of terrorism is still far from over — ACF

Aliyu dahiruDecember 26, 2025

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has described the recent bombing of a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, as a stark reminder that Nigeria is still battling to contain terrorism and insecurity. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Baba, and shared with journalists in Kaduna on Friday....

Police apprehend five suspected kidnappers and cattle rustlers in Kano.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 25, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has arrested five suspected kidnappers and cattle rustlers during intelligence-led operations in Kiru and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas of the state. The arrests were carried out on December 14, 2025, by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad and other tactical units, following credible intelligence reports. According to a statement signed...

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BREAKING: Gov. Yusuf Swears in Murtala Garo as deputy governor

Aliyu dahiruMay 5, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Tuesday, swore in Hon. Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor, in a ceremony held at the Government House. Our sources reports that the oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, in the presence of top government officials,...

Crisis brews in NDC as Kano chairman opposes Kwankwaso’s alleged takeover move

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

A fresh political disagreement is brewing within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State as the party chairman, Usaini Isa Mai Riga, has insisted that former Kano governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will not be handed control of the party structure in the state. In an interview on Monday, M so h Riga said early...

Kano governor schedules deputy’s swearing-in for Tuesday

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, will swear in his deputy, Hon. Murtala Sule Garo, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. According to a statement issued by Ibrahim Adam, Special Adviser on Information to the governor, the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano....

Kano to commence airlifting of pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj on May 14

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board will commence airlifting of the state pilgrims on May 14, 2026. The board’s Director General, Abubakar Matawalle, announced this on Monday during the closing ceremony of the Hajj Induction Course held at the School for Arabic Studies, Kano, as part of preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise. He said,...

NDLEA Busts Drug Spots in Kano, Six Arrested

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested six suspects with different quantities of illicit substances believed to be narcotics. The Commander of the NDLEA in Kano, Mr Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Monday in Kano. He said that...

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