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JUST IN: Plane crash lands at Kano airport

Aliyu dahiruDecember 14, 2025

A private jet operated by Flybird on Sunday morning crashed-landed at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). SolaceBase reports that the aircraft with 11 passengers, including 3 crew members, crash landed around 9.30 am and was coming from Abuja. According to an eyewitness, the passengers were successfully evacuated. Details soon…..

Kano leads Nigerian states in education funding

Aliyu dahiruDecember 13, 2025

Kano State has emerged as the top state in Nigeria for education funding in the 2026 fiscal year, earning national recognition and an Award of Excellence at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Education Summit held in Abuja. At the summit, hosted at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja, Kano’s allocation of over N400 billion—representing 30% of...

Kano bans ‘Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi’, orders crackdown

Aliyu dahiruDecember 12, 2025

The Kano State Government has issued an executive order proscribing a group operating under the name “Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi”. The order signed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and dated December 8, 2025, said the government had uncovered ongoing recruitment, training, and mobilisation of youths into the group without lawful authority and in violation of the...

Kano Governor Orders Immediate Renovation Of General Hospital After Fire Outbreak

Aliyu dahiruDecember 12, 2025

The Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the full renovation and rehabilitation of Rogo General Hospital following a fire outbreak that affected parts of the facility on Thursday. In a statement on Friday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said Governor Yusuf described the incident as unfortunate and deeply saddening, stressing that...

Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price to N699 per litre

Aliyu dahiruDecember 12, 2025

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the ex-gantry price of petrol, lowering the rate to N699 per litre — a drop of N129 from the previous price of N828. Sources within the refinery confirmed the new price on Thursday, describing the move as part of ongoing efforts to make domestic fuel...

Nigerian soldiers still in Burkina Faso after forced landing — Minister

Aliyu dahiruDecember 12, 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has confirmed that Nigerian soldiers aboard a military aircraft that made a forced landing in Burkina Faso are still in the West African country. Tuggar spoke on Thursday at the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja during a joint press briefing with his Beninese counterpart, Olushegun Bakari. On Monday, the Confederation...

Kano: Gov Yusuf appoints Bayero as Northwest varsity vice-chancellor

Aliyu dahiruDecember 11, 2025

Governor Abba Yusuf has approved the appointment of Amina Bayero as the substantive vice-chancellor of Northwest University, Kano, for a five-year term effective December 1, 2025. This was announced in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, on Thursday. According to Mr Tofa, the appointment followed a recommendation by the university’s governing council after...

Ganduje, Barau camps strategise ahead Kano gov’s possible defection

Aliyu dahiruDecember 11, 2025

The rumours that Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and his political mentor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, are plotting a defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) remain unconfirmed, yet the signs are becoming increasingly difficult to dismiss.Pundits say if the duo eventually cross over, the move may dramatically reshape Kano’s political landscape heading into the...

Gov. Yusuf visits JTF troups in Kano communities affected by bandits

ramadanbnyusuf@gmail.comDecember 2, 2025

In a decisive move to restore peace and security, the Kano State Government, in collaboration with the Joint Task Force (JTF), has intensified operations against bandits’ activities in Shanono and Tsanyawa communities. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday Governor Yusuf visited the JTF bases...

Kano, France Deepen Partnership on National Water Sector Reforms

ramadanbnyusuf@gmail.comDecember 2, 2025

‎…As French Ambassador Reaffirms Commitment to Kano’s Development Agenda‎‎Kano State Government and the Government of France have strengthened cooperation under the National Water Sector Reform Programme, which focuses on social-state improvement, institutional efficiency, and sustainable water management.‎‎This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday.‎‎Governor Alhaji Abba...

Emir Bayero to Commence Sallah Horse-Riding Procession in Kano on Thursday

The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, is scheduled to undertake the traditional Sallah Hawan Daushe and Hawan Nassarawa processions on Thursday and Friday, respectively. This was disclosed by the Sarkin Dawaki Babba, a senior councillor at Bayero’s palace, Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, who explained that security agencies had permitted the traditional Sallah...

Peaceful Eid Prayers Observed Across Kano Under Heavy Security Presence

Eid al-Adha prayers were held peacefully across Kano’s four emirates on Wednesday, with worshippers turning out in large numbers to mark Eid-el-Kabir. The prayers in Kano, Gaya, Karaye and Rano emirates were calm and orderly. Security was beefed up at all prayer grounds, with operatives deployed to strategic points to ensure a hitch-free celebration. Residents...

Gov Yusuf Announces Cash Support for Workers Ahead of Eid

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved a special goodwill package of 20,000 naira for civil servants across the state and the 44 local government areas ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebration, officials said on Monday. The approval was announced in a statement issued by the Press Secretary in the Office of the Secretary...

The 14th Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, celebrated Arsenal F.C.’s Premier League title success by cutting a cake in honor of the club’s achievement.

The 14th Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, marked Arsenal F.C.’s Premier League triumph by cutting a cake in celebration of the club’s victory. Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years.

Former NARTO Chairman Kassim Bataiya Becomes NDC Candidate for Kano South

Alhaji Kassim Ibrahim Bataiya, a former President of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), has emerged as the consensus candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Kano South Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bataiya, also known as Durbin Albasu, was adopted by party stakeholders during a meeting held...

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