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NNPP alleges Kano government is targeting opponents politically

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has accused the state government of targeting its members in what it described as a political witch-hunt. In a statement issued by the NNPP Publicity Secretary, Engr. Ibrahim Karaye, the party alleged actions of the government were undemocratic and unwarranted. The party alleged that...

Gov.Yusuf’s Aide Distributes 100 Bags of flour to Women beneficiaries

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

The Senior Special Assistant to the Kano Governor on Media Monitoring and Innovation has distributed the Ramadan support to women. The distribution event took place at Ja’oji Primary School in Kumbotso LG. During the event, about 100 women were given a sack of flour each. The women who hailed from Tudun Maliki, Ja’oji, Unguwar Goje,...

PEM Distributes Rice to 1,500 Kano Residents as Ramadan Support

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

A Pan-Political Group, Public Enlightenment Movement (PEM) has commenced the distribution of 50kg bags of rice to over 1,500 beneficiaries across Kano State as part of its Ramadan relief initiative. The National Coordinator of PEM, Mr Nuhu Abdullahi-Balarabe, disclosed this during the 2026 Ramadan distribution exercise on Sunday in Kano. He said the intervention was...

Police Invite Bello Ado Bayero Over Alleged N70m Land Scam

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force Zone 1 Headquarters in Kano has summoned Bello Ado Bayero, the District Head of Tarauni and son of the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, for questioning over his alleged involvement in a N70 million land fraud. The invitation follows intensified investigations into what police sources describe as a “coordinated land...

Six Suspected Car Thieves Apprehended by Police in Kano

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a syndicate of six suspected car thieves and recovered three stolen vehicles in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest of the suspects and recovery of the vehicles in a statement on Sunday. “The Kano State Police Command has made a significant...

NDLEA apprehends woman hiding drugs in fake pregnancy, Ivorian expels 82 cocaine pellets at Kano airport

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a suspected drug trafficker who used a fake pregnancy to conceal illicit substances. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Babafemi said a 35-year-old businesswoman, Rabi Muhammad, was intercepted at the Seme border while attempting to...

APC Secures Victory in Ungogo, Kano Municipal Bye-Elections

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Ungogo and Kano Municipal State Assembly bye-elections held on Saturday. APC candidate, Aliyu Nabil Daneji, in Kano Municipal Constituency, scored 7,484 votes to win the seat and will represent the constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly. The Returning Officer, Professor Ibrahim Tajo Siraj, announced the result...

Kano-Based PhD Student Emerges Winner of Global Carbon Neutrality Cup

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

A Nigerian PhD researcher from Kano, Maimuna Umar Zarewa, has won the Carbon Neutrality Cup after developing an artificial intelligence-powered device designed to detect metal corrosion and protect oil and energy infrastructure. The competition was organised by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association and held at the Sheraton Hotel Manama, with participants from the United...

Gov. Yusuf Praises INEC, Security Agencies Over Peaceful Bye-Election in Kano

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 21, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for ensuring the peaceful and orderly conduct of the bye-election held in Kano State. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday. The Governor described the election as...

Kano Government Allocates N99m for Anti-Rabies Campaign, Aims to Reach 10,000 Dogs

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 21, 2026

The Kano State Government has approved the sum of ₦99 million for the implementation of Phase I of its Anti-Rabies Control Programme in a renewed effort to strengthen public health and boost livestock development across the state. The approval was granted under the leadership of Abba Kabir Yusuf as part of the administration’s commitment to protecting residents...

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Gunmen kidnap local government secretary in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 21, 2026

Unknown gunmen on Friday night abducted the Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area in Kano State, Alhaji Hamza Musa Durba. The incident occurred late at night when about six armed assailants reportedly stormed his residence in Dinya town, within Durba Ward of Kibiya LGA. Security sources said the attackers arrived on motorcycles and were heavily...

Qadiriyya Sect observes Eid prayer in Kano a day after the Sultan’s announcement

Aliyu dahiruMarch 21, 2026

While most Muslims in Kano State observed Eid al-Fitr prayers on Friday, followers of the Qadiriyya sect held their own prayers on Saturday in the Makwarari area of Kano city. Sheikh Khalifa Sheikh Sammani Yusuf Makwarari led the congregation, explaining that the sect did not follow the directive of the Sultan of Sokoto, who had...

Kano government provides cash assistance and food supplies to families of 16 killed hunters

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has provided cash and food assistance to families of 16 hunters who were lynched by a mob in Uromi, Edo State. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Abdullahi Waiya, led a government delegation to Bunkure Local Government Area on Friday, where he presented N300,000 each to the families...

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano Records Peaceful Festivities Under Heavy Security Presence

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

Kano residents on Friday celebrated Eid-el-Fitr peacefully, following tightened security measures. Security operatives were stationed throughout the city, ensuring calm at prayer grounds, on roads, and in public places. The tight security contributed significantly to the orderly conduct of the day’s activities. The festive mood was evident as residents stepped out in elegant attire to mark...

2027: Hafiz Kawu, Ja’o’ji Set to Step Down Following Tinubu’s Directive

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

There are strong indications that two presidential appointees from Kano State, Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu and Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’o’ji, may soon resign their positions in compliance with the directive issued by Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kano Times reports that President Tinubu had directed all political appointees under his administration seeking...

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