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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...

Gov. Yusuf Vows Justice as He Directs Probe into Danshagamu’s Killing

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned the gruesome killing of a social media influencer and political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil, popularly known as Danshagamu This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday. Gov Yusuf directed security agencies to immediately fish out those responsible for...

2027 Polls: Gov. Yusuf Charges Guber Candidates to Keep Campaigns Peaceful

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on all gubernatorial candidates and their supporters to conduct issue-based and peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 governorship election. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Kano governor Mustapha Muhammad The Governor made the call as the Independent National Electoral...

Kano Women to Receive ₦50,000 Monthly Grants as Gov. Yusuf Launches Empowerment Scheme

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has unveiled a ₦50,000 monthly empowerment grant for 5,200 women across the state, aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowerment, self-reliance and household livelihoods. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. Governor Yusuf unveiled the programme on Monday at...

Hausa Day: Gov. Yusuf Applauds Hausa Language, Culture for Fostering African Unity

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Hausa people in Nigeria, Africa and across the world on the 2026 International Hausa Day, describing the Hausa language and culture as important pillars of African identity, unity and development. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on...

Out-of-School Children: Kano to Release Survey Findings Thursday

The Kano State Ministry of Education is set to disseminate the findings of its Out-of-School Children (OOSC) Survey Report as part of efforts to address barriers to education and reduce the number of children out of school across the state. INSIDE KANO reports that the dissemination is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the COVID-19...

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