Aliyu dahiru - insidekano.com

BUK Prohibits Signing-Out Activities for Final-Year Students

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 26, 2026

The management of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has banned all forms of “signing-out” activities by graduating students on campus, citing concerns over public disturbances and damage to university property. In a statement signed by Lamara Garba, Director of Public Affairs, on behalf of the Registrar, the university directed that the ban takes immediate effect. According...

NDLEA Busts Drug Hideout in Kano, Arrests 19 Suspects

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 26, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 19 suspects and dismantled several drug joints in Gezawa community as part of efforts to curb illicit drug activities during and after Ramadan. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Kano by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari. Muhammad-Maigatari quoted...

Kano to commence airlift of first 2026 Hajj pilgrims on May 13

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 26, 2026

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Wednesday confirmed that the first batch of pilgrims will be airlifted on May 13 for the 2026 hajj. Its director-general, Abubakar Ibrahim-Matawalle, disclosed this during a visit to the Kano State House of Assembly, following the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria’s official airlift timetable. Mr Ibrahim-Matawalle, in a...

Kano Govt Faults Amnesty International Report as Misleading

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 26, 2026

The Kano State Government has rejected allegations by Amnesty International that it is escalating repression and targeting individuals for criticising Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Amnesty International, in a publication titled “Kano: Escalating Repression Endangers Freedom of Expression,” had alleged a pattern of arrests, detention and harassment of critics of the governor by security agencies at...

Kano Fixes March 1 as Start of Second Term Holiday

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 25, 2026

Kano State Government has announced Sunday, March 1, as the official start date for the Eid al-Fitr holiday for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state. The announcement, made on Wednesday through a statement by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Kano State Ministry of Education, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, aligns with the...

Federal and Kano Authorities to Partner on Market Fire Prevention

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 25, 2026

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated Federal Government’s resolve to work with the Kano State government and relevant government agencies to prevent the recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state. He disclosed that all necessary documentation has been made by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to release the N5 billion...

Kano Hospital Board Suspends Medical Officer Over Alleged Negligence on Duty

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 25, 2026

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has suspended a medical officer serving in one of the state’s secondary health facilities for allegedly reporting to duty under the influence of alcohol and engaging in unprofessional conduct while on duty. The incident, which occurred at a government-owned health facility in the state, was promptly reported to the management...

Kano Govt Establishes Committee to Distribute Over N8bn Relief to Singer Market Fire Victims

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 25, 2026

The Kano State Government has constituted a 23-member high-level committee to oversee the disbursement of N8 billion in financial support and relief materials to the victims of the Singer Market fire disaster. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inferno, which affected several sections of the market on two separate occasions, resulted in significant economic...

Judgment Postponed in Ganduje Port Case

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 25, 2026

A Kano High Court has postponed proceedings in the case involving former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje over the ownership of a multi-billion-naira inland port project. Ganduje and three others are facing 10 charges, including criminal conspiracy, misuse of public funds, breach of trust, and conflict of interest. The Kano State Government filed the charges against him,...

Kano Assembly Urges State Government to Respond to US Allegations Against Kwankwaso

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 25, 2026

The Kano house of assembly has asked the state government to formally respond to the allegations made by the United States concerning Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former governor. The motion, presented by Usman Tasiu, was discussed during plenary on Tuesday. A proposed US congressional bill had named Kwankwaso among individuals potentially subject to visa bans and asset...

1 … 26 27 28 29 30 … 56

NDLEA exposes underground drug caves, hidden hideouts in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMay 6, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Strategic Command, says it uncovered a network of caves and underground tunnels used as drug hideouts in Rimin Kebe area of the state. This is contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Wednesday in Kano. The PRO said the...

BREAKING: Gov. Yusuf Swears in Murtala Garo as deputy governor

Aliyu dahiruMay 5, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Tuesday, swore in Hon. Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor, in a ceremony held at the Government House. Our sources reports that the oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, in the presence of top government officials,...

Crisis brews in NDC as Kano chairman opposes Kwankwaso’s alleged takeover move

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

A fresh political disagreement is brewing within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State as the party chairman, Usaini Isa Mai Riga, has insisted that former Kano governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will not be handed control of the party structure in the state. In an interview on Monday, M so h Riga said early...

Kano governor schedules deputy’s swearing-in for Tuesday

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, will swear in his deputy, Hon. Murtala Sule Garo, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. According to a statement issued by Ibrahim Adam, Special Adviser on Information to the governor, the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano....

Kano to commence airlifting of pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj on May 14

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board will commence airlifting of the state pilgrims on May 14, 2026. The board’s Director General, Abubakar Matawalle, announced this on Monday during the closing ceremony of the Hajj Induction Course held at the School for Arabic Studies, Kano, as part of preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise. He said,...

Where Kano’s Story Unfolds”

Inside Kano is your premier online news platform dedicated to bringing you the latest happenings from across Kano. We provide timely, reliable, and engaging stories that cover everything from local events and politics to culture, business, and community updates.

What's Hot

Latest Posts

Trending News

Editor's Picks

Inside Kano is your premier online news platform dedicated to bringing you the latest happenings from across Kano. We provide timely, reliable, and engaging stories that cover everything from local events and politics to culture, business, and community updates.

Quick Links

Popular Categories

Must Read