December, 2025 - insidekano.com

Kano Hisbah intercepts alcoholic drinks

Aliyu dahiruDecember 16, 2025

The Kano State Hisbah board says its personnel have intercepted a vehicle in Kano conveying assorted alcoholic drinks allegedly sent from Lagos. The Board’s Deputy Commander General, Mujahideen Aminuddeen, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. Aminuddeen said the operation was carried out on Monday following credible intelligence reports that the consignment was coming...

Ganduje cancels plan to establish Independent Hisbah Group in Kano

Aliyu dahiruDecember 16, 2025

Former Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on Tuesday cancelled his plan to establish an independent Hisbah group known as Hisbah Fisabilillahi in Kano State. This was announced in a statement issued by the Director General, National Productivity Centre and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, on Tuesday. The...

Police restore normalcy as mob attacked assailant who killed Mosque Muezzin in Kano

Aliyu dahiruDecember 15, 2025

A violent incident erupted in the Hotoro quarters, Nasarawa local government area of Kano State, after a mosque muezzin was killed shortly after calling the dawn (Subhi) prayer. Our source reports that the incident occurred at Yusuf Garko Mosque in Maraba Quarters, where the victim, Ladan Malam Zubairu, a resident of the area, was attacked and slaughtered...

Troops ‘rescue’ abducted Kano community residents

Aliyu dahiruDecember 15, 2025

Troops of the Operation MESA comprising personnel of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, in conjunction with the Nigerian Air Force and Nigerian Police, have reportedly rescued three out of the five persons earlier abducted at Lakwaya village of Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State. Our source had reported how unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits...

JUST IN: 5 abducted in fresh attack on Kano community

Aliyu dahiruDecember 15, 2025

Gunmen have launched a fresh attack on Lakwaya town in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, abducting five residents. The incident, according to local sources, occurred on Sunday night at Zurin Mahauta village, throwing the community into fear and tension. Confirming the development, the village head of Zurin Mahauta, Murtala Mai Unguwa, said the...

AFCON 2025: 10 players hit Super Eagles camp

Aliyu dahiruDecember 15, 2025

No fewer than 10 players have reported to the Super Eagles’ camp as preparations begin for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles’ camp officially opened on Sunday at the Renaissance Hotel, Cairo, with all coaches and backroom staff already in attendance ahead of the tournament. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that...

Gov Kefas picks APC membership card ahead of defection

Aliyu dahiruDecember 14, 2025

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has formally registered with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and collected his membership card, signalling his imminent defection to the ruling party. The registration was carried out on Sunday in a brief ceremony held at the Governor’s Office in Jalingo, where the APC chairman of the governor’s ward in Wukari...

Tension as pregnant woman, 18-month-old baby feared killed in Kano

Aliyu dahiruDecember 14, 2025

Residents of Shekar me daki Sabuwar Gandu community in Kumbotso Local Government Area have been thrown into fear and tension following the killing of a pregnant woman and her 18-month-old son by unknown assailants. The tragic incident was discovered on Saturday night when the husband of the deceased woman returned home from work at about...

Kano sets up task force to boost security at motor parks

Aliyu dahiruDecember 14, 2025

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has approved the immediate establishment of a Special Task Force to address security threats at motor parks and other strategic public spaces across the state. The announcement was made in a statement signed and released by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, on Sunday. According to Bature, Yusuf’s decision highlights the...

Gen Yakubu Gowon is alive, in good health — Aide

Aliyu dahiruDecember 14, 2025

Mr. Adeyeye Ajayi, a personal assistant to the former military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has debunked the former Nigerian leader’s rumoured death, describing it as a fake news. Adeyeye, in a statement on Sunday, called on the general public to disregard the rumour currently circulating on social media. According to him, General...

Gov. Yusuf Commissions Newly Completed Nasarawa Hospital Road, Racecourse Projects

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned the Nasarawa Hospital Road and Racecourse road projects as part of efforts to improve road infrastructure and ease movement within Kano metropolis. The projects are expected to improve access to key locations, reduce transportation difficulties and support commercial activities within the state capital. The improved roads...

Kano Urges FG to Expand Road Projects, Embrace Durable Concrete Pavements

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on the Federal Government to sustain investment in road infrastructure in Kano, with particular emphasis on durable roads capable of withstanding heavy traffic. The Governor made the appeal while speaking at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway, where he represented President Bola Ahmed...

Gov. Yusuf Commends Tinubu for Boosting Infrastructure Development in Northern Nigeria

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising major infrastructure projects expected to strengthen transportation, trade and economic development in Northern Nigeria. The Governor gave the commendation while representing the President at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway. He noted that efficient road infrastructure was...

Gov. Yusuf Hails Ooni of Ife as Monarch Marks 52nd Birthday

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on the occasion of his 52nd birthday. The Governor described the revered monarch as a respected traditional ruler whose commitment to cultural preservation, peacebuilding and national unity continues to inspire Nigerians across ethnic...

2027: Gov. Yusuf Assures Tinubu of Northern Backing

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the support of Northern Nigeria for his re-election in the 2027 general elections. The Governor gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja while speaking at the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign office. Governor Yusuf expressed confidence that the...

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