February, 2026 - insidekano.com

Kashim Shettima, Barau Jibrin, Abdullahi Ganduje, along with several governors, welcome Abba Kabir Yusuf into the All Progressives Congress.

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 16, 2026

Top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday formally received Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, into the party at a grand rally held at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. The event drew a large crowd of party supporters and political stakeholders from across the country, marking a significant shift in Kano’s...

FG Provides ₦5bn Assistance to Kano Market Fire Victims

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 16, 2026

The Federal Government has donated N5 billion to victims of the devastating fire that razed parts of Singer Market in Kano on Saturday, bringing immediate relief to hundreds of affected traders. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Vice-President Kashim Shettima disclosed the donation during a sympathy visit to the market on Monday. Speaking in...

Breaking: Lassa Fever Claims Life of Kano Health Worker, Another Tests Positive

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 16, 2026

A health worker infected with Lassa Fever has been confirmed dead in Kano State. Our sources reports that the 33-year-old index case, who worked with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) at Unguwa Uku Primary Health Care (PHC), returned to Kano from France on 28th January 2026 via a direct flight. She was said to have resumed work on the...

All Progressives Congress National Chairman Visits Gov. Yusuf, Restates Commitment to 60/40 Leadership Sharing Formula

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 16, 2026

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, paid a courtesy visit to Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, where he expressed satisfaction with the impressive turnout of party supporters and leaders at the meeting. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on...

Ex-Federal Road Safety Corps ACM Urges Immediate Relocation of Singer Market

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 16, 2026

A retired Assistant Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Alhaji Kabiru Yusuf-Nadabo, has called for the relocation of the Singer market to Dangwaro International Market in Kano. Yusuf-Nadabo, who is also a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Jigawa, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...

Market Blaze: Shettima Heads Federal Team to Kano to Unveil Relief Support

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 16, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Kano on account of the Saturday Singa Market fire disaster. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. The delegation, scheduled to depart Abuja on Monday, will convey Tinubu’s sympathies to...

Kano governor vows to foster unity among political leaders, cautions against violent political conduct.

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 15, 2026

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged to foster unity among political leaders in the state, warning against what he described as do-or-die politics. The governor made the remarks during the second special prayer session and Qur’anic recitation held at the Government House, Kano, where 4,444 reciters gathered on Saturday. According to a statement...

APC Rift: Kano North Leaders Rally Behind Tinubu, Abba, Barau as Ganduje Faction Stays Away

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 15, 2026

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North Senatorial District have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin in the 2027 general elections, despite notable absenteeism from the Ganduje camp. The meeting, convened by Senator Barau on Saturday...

Abba Kabir Yusuf Names Emir of Gaya as Chair of Kano State Polytechnic Governing Council

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 15, 2026

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of the Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, as the new Chairman of the Governing Council of Kano State Polytechnic. This follows the relief of Engr. Buba Galadima from the position, a decision confirmed in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi...

Fire Continues to Rage at Kano’s Singa Market

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 15, 2026

The fire at Singa market in Kano State rage into the early hours of Sunday. Our sources had reported how the inferno started from a section of the market on Saturday evening. As of the time of this report, officials of the Fire Service were still working to prevent the fire from spreading to other...

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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