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Breaking: Eight Kano Federal Lawmakers Leave NNPP for APC

Aliyu dahiruMarch 31, 2026

Eight members of the House of Representatives from Kano State on Tuesday announced their defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress. The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced their official defection during plenary on Tuesday. In separate letters read on the floor of the House, the lawmakers cited the internal crisis...

Mob kills two alleged phone thieves in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 31, 2026

Two suspected phone snatchers were reportedly lynched by a mob in Kano after allegedly stealing a girl’s mobile phone near Fatima Special Primary School in Gyadi-Gyadi, opposite the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital gate. Witnesses said the girl had handed over her phone to the suspects and was unable to raise an alarm out of fear...

NDLEA commends Kano youth advocate Zainab Nasir Ahmad for anti-drug advocacy campaign

Aliyu dahiruMarch 31, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has commended a Kano-based youth advocate, Zainab Nasir Ahmad, for her sustained efforts in raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse among young people. The commendation was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the agency’s Public Relations Officer in Kano State, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, via his...

Former APC governorship aspirant in Kano quits the party

Aliyu dahiruMarch 31, 2026

Former Kano State governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a resignation letter dated March 29, 2026, and addressed to the APC chairman of Gawuna Ward in Nassarawa Local Government Area, Gawuna described his decision as “voluntary and personal.” “I hereby formally resign...

Four Super Eagles stars exit camp ahead of friendly against Jordan

Aliyu dahiruMarch 30, 2026

At least four Super Eagles player have left camp ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Jordan. They include defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Bruno Onyemaechi and goalkeeper Maduka Okoye. The trio of Bassey, Ajayi and Okoye have all picked injuries. But Onyemaechi departs following the birth of his daughter. This was confirmed by BBC...

Kano South legislators convene a private meeting as political alliances shift

Aliyu dahiruMarch 30, 2026

Senator Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu, representing Kano South, on Monday convened a closed-door meeting with senior federal lawmakers from the senatorial district in the nation’s capital. The meeting included Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, member representing Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure Federal Constituency; Abdullahi Sani Rogo, representing Rogo and Karaye; Alhassan Ado Doguwa, representing Tudun Wada and Doguwa; and...

Governor Yusuf expresses grief over the death of the Emir of Rano’s mother.

Aliyu dahiruMarch 30, 2026

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Maimuna Umar, mother of the Emir of Rano. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Monday. “Governor Yusuf has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Rano Emirate over the passing of the Emir’s mother,...

Just in: Kwankwaso formally defects to ADC

Aliyu dahiruMarch 30, 2026

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and ex-Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress. The former Minister of Defence also registered with the party and received his membership card on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano. Present at the event include ADC National...

Just in: Gawuna exits position as FMBN chairman

Aliyu dahiruMarch 30, 2026

The chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, Nasiru Gawuna, has resigned from his position. It was gathered that Mr Gawuna has perfected his defection deal with a former governor of Kano, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and is expected to defect to ADC on Tuesday. In a resignation letter dated March...

Several feared killed as violence erupts in Kano communities

Aliyu dahiruMarch 30, 2026

Many people are feared killed and properties destroyed following a violent clash between security operatives and residents of Katai and Fauda villages in Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State. Residents said the crisis was triggered by a land dispute between some villagers and a Fulani traditional leader, who allegedly laid claim to land belonging...

‘Enough Is Enough’ — Gov Yusuf Fires Back at Kwankwaso Over ‘Boy’ Comment

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has issued a stern warning to his former godfather, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, stating that if he continues speaking carelessly about him, he will “open a Pandora’s box”. Tell them, that they are talking too much, enough is enough, if they don’t stop, I will open my mouth and...

Kano State Censorship Board suspends two Kannywood actors over an alleged indecent video.

The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended two Kannywood actors over their appearance in a video alleged to contain content contrary to moral standards and public decency in the state. The board disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, stating that the action formed part of efforts to promote discipline, uphold good values, and...

Emir of Rano turbans seven district heads, urges commitment to development

The Emir of Rano, Muhammad Isa Umaru, has turbaned seven district heads as part of efforts to strengthen traditional leadership and promote development across the emirate. The turbaning ceremony, held on Friday at the Rano Emir’s Palace, brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, government officials and residents from different parts of Kano State. Speaking at...

Kano launches investigation into alleged child trafficking, illegal adoption of two children

The Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs has launched an investigation into an alleged illegal adoption and child trafficking case involving two children.‎‎The children were reportedly taken from a young woman in the Kwana Hudu area of Kano.‎‎The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Amina Abdullahi Sani, vowed that anyone found...

Police charge Kano cleric Baffa Hotoro with cybercrime, criminal defamation charges

The Nigeria Police Force has filed cybercrime charges against a Kano-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Adam Zubair Adam, popularly known as Baffa Hotoro, over alleged criminal defamation, intimidation and incitement targeting the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi and Sheikh Mannir Adam Koza. The six-count charge, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, borders on alleged...

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