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Four Kano lawmakers defect from NNPP to ADC

Aliyu dahiruApril 22, 2026

Four members of the house of representatives from Kano have defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The lawmakers are Sani Wakili (Minjibir/Ungogo federal constituency), Muktar Zakari (Tarauni federal constituency), Umar Datti (Kura/Madobi/Garun Mallam federal constituency), and Abdulhakeem Ado (Wudil/Garko federal constituency). Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, read the defection notices during plenary on Wednesday.

Governor Yusuf submits Murtala Garo’s nomination to the Kano Assembly for appointment as Deputy Governor

Aliyu dahiruApril 22, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has transmitted the name of Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor. This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. The nomination is in line with Section 191(3) of the 1999...

Kano Assembly investigates teachers’ recruitment exercise

Aliyu dahiruApril 21, 2026

The Kano State House of Assembly has ordered a comprehensive review of the recent teachers’ recruitment exercise conducted by the state Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) over alleged irregularities. The legislation followed a motion of urgent public importance by Murtala Musa (APC – Dambatta) during a plenary on Tuesday. Mr Musa said the recruitment exercise...

NAFDAC sets up task force in Kano to combat counterfeit drugs and unsafe food products

Aliyu dahiruApril 21, 2026

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated a Kano State Task Force Committee to combat fake, counterfeit, and unwholesome processed food products and drugs. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, speaking at the inauguration on Tuesday in Kano, said the initiative was a strategic move to strengthen enforcement...

Former Kano Police Commissioner Wakili claims confiscated N3bn worth of drugs was handed back to their owners.

Aliyu dahiruApril 21, 2026

Former Kano State Commissioner of Police Muhammad Wakili has described the menace of drugs as a serious problem harming Nigerian society as a whole. In a chat with DCL Hausa, the former commissioner, popularly known as Singham, said that three days before retiring in Kano, he confiscated hard drugs worth almost N3 billion. However, he...

Two prospective pilgrims lose their lives in a road accident in Kano

Aliyu dahiruApril 21, 2026

Two intending pilgrims have died in a road accident along the Rimin Gado–Kano road in Kano State. The victims, identified as Alkasim Ibrahim Walawa, 48, and his mother, Hadiza Garba, 73, were said to be on their way in preparation for pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia when the accident occurred. In a statement, the Kano State...

FIDA calls for the arrest of a suspect over alleged child exploitation in Kano.

Aliyu dahiruApril 21, 2026

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Kano State branch, has condemned the alleged exploitation of children by a man identified as Mr. Nagwale, calling for his immediate arrest and prosecution. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Barrister Fatima Ahmad, the association accused the suspect of using children to hawk aphrodisiac products around Zoo...

Court of Appeal directs prison authorities to present Sheikh Abduljabar Kabara.

Aliyu dahiruApril 21, 2026

The Court of Appeal sitting in Kano on Monday issued an order to the Nigerian Correctional Service to produce Sheikh Abduljabar Kabara before the court for the hearing of his appeal. The Islamic scholar is in custody following a judgment by a lower court, an Upper Shari’a Court, which sentenced him to death by hanging...

BREAKING: Kano Emirate Dispute: Supreme Court postpones hearing until April 2027

Aliyu dahiruApril 20, 2026

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has adjourned proceedings in the protracted Kano Emirate dispute to April 19, 2027, signalling a continuation of the high-profile legal battle over the traditional institution in Kano. The adjournment followed the latest hearing, during which parties involved in the case presented arguments relating to the structure and leadership of the...

Kano governor applauds Shekarau’s return to the APC

Aliyu dahiruApril 19, 2026

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has welcomed former Governor and Senator, Ibrahim Shekarau, to the All Progressives Congress, describing his return as a major boost to the party in the state. The governor said Shekarau’s return would further strengthen the ruling party’s structure and political influence in Kano ahead of future elections. This was contained...

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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