February, 2026 - insidekano.com

77 people affected in Kano trailer crash

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 9, 2026

At least seven people were killed, and 70 were injured in a road crash on Sunday. The Federal Road Safety Corps said the crash occurred on Sunday. In the lone accident, 28 were unhurt. The sector commander, Idris Muhammed-Lawal, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to him, the accident occurred at about 8:35...

Governor Yusuf Condoles Families of Kwanar Barde Accident Victims, Approves Free Medical Care for Injured

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 8, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic road accident that occurred early Sunday morning at Kwanar Barde in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi...

Businessman Busted at Kano Airport After Excreting 95 Cocaine Pellets — NDLEA

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 8, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested Nwabueze Izueke, a 62-year-old Lagos-based businessman, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, for allegedly attempting to traffic cocaine to China. A statement on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, said Izueke was apprehended on Saturday, during the outward clearance of passengers...

Kwankwasiyya Praises Loyalists Who Quit Kano Government Amid Resignations

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 8, 2026

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has praised former political appointees who resigned their positions in the Kano State Government in solidarity with its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the action as a rare display of courage and commitment to principle. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its spokesperson, Habibu Sale Mohammed, PhD, the...

No Impeachment Plot Against Deputy Governor, Kano Assembly Insists

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 8, 2026

Kano State House of Assembly on Saturday dismissed claims of an alleged plan to impeach the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam-Gwarzo. The assembly described the reports as “baseless and misleading,” stressing that no such initiative was ongoing. Addressing newsmen in Kano, the spokesperson to the Speaker, Kamaluddeen Shawai, said the circulating stories were aimed at creating unnecessary...

Kano Government Unveils Smart Transport Initiative to Improve Urban Mobility

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 7, 2026

The Kano State government on Saturday flagged off a Smart Transport Solution to improve transportation management and security in the state by deploying modern tracking technology. Speaking during the flag-off, the state’s Commissioner for Transport, Haruna Isa-Dederi, described the initiative as a technological innovation that will enhance safety and efficiency in Kano’s transport sector. He...

FG Approves ₦19 Billion to Resume Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi Road Project — DSP Barau Jibrin

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 7, 2026

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has said that the Federal Government has approved ₦19 billion for the resumption of construction work on the Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road project, which had been abandoned for over three years. Barau disclosed this on his verified Facebook page on Friday. He stated that the approval aligns with...

Kwankwaso’s Foreign Trip Unrelated to Health Issues – Spokesperson

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 6, 2026

Kano State former governor and NNPP National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has traveled abroad for personal reasons, his aides have said, dismissing claims that the trip was for medical attention. Captain Mansur Kurugu, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, told journalists on Thursday that Kwankwaso’s departure was not health-related. “Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso departs Nigeria...

Governor Yusuf approves ₦3 billion for road expansion in Kano

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 6, 2026

The Kano government has approved over ₦3 billion for the expansion and rehabilitation of road networks around Singer Market to improve access and boost commercial activities. This was announced in a statement by Governor Abba Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday. This followed a visit by the governor to the market to sympathise with traders...

Tragedy in Kano: Teenager drowns in open water, eight-year-old boy dies in well

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 6, 2026

An 18-year-old teenager, Yusif Malam-Gwani, has drowned in open water at Bachirawa, Kwanar Madugu, Ungogo LGA. The Kano State Fire Service disclosed in a statement signed on Thursday. “We received a distress call from one Sulaiman Abdullahi-Tela on Thursday afternoon that Malam-Gwani had fallen into open water. “Upon receiving the report, a rescue team from...

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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