February, 2026 - insidekano.com

Kano Government Cautions Politicians, Others Against Placing Posters on Public Infrastructure

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 24, 2026

The Kano State Government has warned politicians, corporate organisations and members of the public against the indiscriminate posting of bills, posters and banners on roundabouts and other public infrastructure across the metropolis, describing the trend as a threat to the state’s ongoing urban beautification drive. The warning was contained in a statement personally signed on Monday by...

Management of Ado Bayero Mall clarifies arcade isn’t for sale, cautions public over fake listings

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 23, 2026

The management of Ado Bayero mall in Kano has said the facility is not for sale, describing reports of any listing of the commercial centre as fraudulent, misleading, and untrue. In a statement issued on Monday, David Okpanachi, the general manager, said the management has not appointed any agent to market the mall or engage...

KACCIMA Launches Ramadan Fair to Help Reduce Costs in Kano

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 23, 2026

The Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA) on Sunday flagged off its 2026 Ramadan Fair at the Trade Fair Complex, Kano, urging traders to maintain fairness and moderate pricing during the holy month. The event, organised in collaboration with the Kano State Government through the Ministry of Commerce and Investment and the...

Kano Government Approves Construction Of Tall Gates

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 23, 2026

The Kano State Government has reiterated its determination to strengthen the state’s security architecture through enhanced monitoring of vehicular movement into the metropolis. The Commissioner for Housing Development, Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu, stated this on Saturday while handing over seven sites for the construction of Tall Gates at major entry points into Kano. In a statement...

NNPP alleges Kano government is targeting opponents politically

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has accused the state government of targeting its members in what it described as a political witch-hunt. In a statement issued by the NNPP Publicity Secretary, Engr. Ibrahim Karaye, the party alleged actions of the government were undemocratic and unwarranted. The party alleged that...

Gov.Yusuf’s Aide Distributes 100 Bags of flour to Women beneficiaries

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

The Senior Special Assistant to the Kano Governor on Media Monitoring and Innovation has distributed the Ramadan support to women. The distribution event took place at Ja’oji Primary School in Kumbotso LG. During the event, about 100 women were given a sack of flour each. The women who hailed from Tudun Maliki, Ja’oji, Unguwar Goje,...

PEM Distributes Rice to 1,500 Kano Residents as Ramadan Support

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

A Pan-Political Group, Public Enlightenment Movement (PEM) has commenced the distribution of 50kg bags of rice to over 1,500 beneficiaries across Kano State as part of its Ramadan relief initiative. The National Coordinator of PEM, Mr Nuhu Abdullahi-Balarabe, disclosed this during the 2026 Ramadan distribution exercise on Sunday in Kano. He said the intervention was...

Police Invite Bello Ado Bayero Over Alleged N70m Land Scam

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force Zone 1 Headquarters in Kano has summoned Bello Ado Bayero, the District Head of Tarauni and son of the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, for questioning over his alleged involvement in a N70 million land fraud. The invitation follows intensified investigations into what police sources describe as a “coordinated land...

Six Suspected Car Thieves Apprehended by Police in Kano

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a syndicate of six suspected car thieves and recovered three stolen vehicles in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest of the suspects and recovery of the vehicles in a statement on Sunday. “The Kano State Police Command has made a significant...

NDLEA apprehends woman hiding drugs in fake pregnancy, Ivorian expels 82 cocaine pellets at Kano airport

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a suspected drug trafficker who used a fake pregnancy to conceal illicit substances. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Babafemi said a 35-year-old businesswoman, Rabi Muhammad, was intercepted at the Seme border while attempting to...

Qadiriyya Sect observes Eid prayer in Kano a day after the Sultan’s announcement

While most Muslims in Kano State observed Eid al-Fitr prayers on Friday, followers of the Qadiriyya sect held their own prayers on Saturday in the Makwarari area of Kano city. Sheikh Khalifa Sheikh Sammani Yusuf Makwarari led the congregation, explaining that the sect did not follow the directive of the Sultan of Sokoto, who had...

Kano government provides cash assistance and food supplies to families of 16 killed hunters

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has provided cash and food assistance to families of 16 hunters who were lynched by a mob in Uromi, Edo State. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Abdullahi Waiya, led a government delegation to Bunkure Local Government Area on Friday, where he presented N300,000 each to the families...

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano Records Peaceful Festivities Under Heavy Security Presence

Kano residents on Friday celebrated Eid-el-Fitr peacefully, following tightened security measures. Security operatives were stationed throughout the city, ensuring calm at prayer grounds, on roads, and in public places. The tight security contributed significantly to the orderly conduct of the day’s activities. The festive mood was evident as residents stepped out in elegant attire to mark...

2027: Hafiz Kawu, Ja’o’ji Set to Step Down Following Tinubu’s Directive

There are strong indications that two presidential appointees from Kano State, Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu and Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’o’ji, may soon resign their positions in compliance with the directive issued by Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kano Times reports that President Tinubu had directed all political appointees under his administration seeking...

Eid Prayers Held at Bayero’s Palace in Kano

A large number of Muslim faithful on Friday gathered at the Nassarawa Palace in Kano to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayer hosted by Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The congregational prayer was led by the Sarkin Malamai, Malam Kamalu, who delivered a sermon centred on spirituality, unity, and moral...

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