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Just in: Court grants interim order removing Suleiman Dungurawa as Kano NNPP chairman.

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 2, 2026

The Kano State High Court, on Friday, issued an interim order suspending Hashimu Suleiman-Dungurawa as state chairman of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), pending determination of the suit.

BUK VC praises Class ’92 on their 33rd anniversary, sets sights on achieving top global university ranking.

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 2, 2026

The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa, has commended the institution’s Class of 1992 for its “uninterrupted 10-year tradition” of philanthropy. Speaking at the group’s 33rd Anniversary dinner and 10th reunion, he lauded a fresh ₦5 million donation from the alumni to the university’s Indigent Students’ Account, noting that such partnerships...

Kano Ministry of Justice handled 1,627 criminal cases in 2025 — Commissioner.

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 2, 2026

The Kano State Ministry of Justice said it disposed of 614 out of 1,627 criminal cases filed between January and December 2025. The state’s attorney-general and commissioner for justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru-Maude (SAN), disclosed this in a statement by his special assistant on media, Abubakar Tijjani-Ibrahim, on Friday in Kano. He said the ministry recorded significant...

NSCDC Arrests Three Suspects in Connection With Officer’s Killing in Kano

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 2, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested three armed men allegedly linked to the killing of one of its officers, AbduRauf A. Shariff, during an attempt to foil a criminal operation in Kano metropolis. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident, said the...

Military and bandits clash in an intense gun battle in a Kano community

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 2, 2026

Heavy gun battles erupted between the Nigerian Military and heavily armed bandits riding over 50 motorcycles in Yankwada, Babanduhu, and other villages in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State on Thursday night, continuing until 5 a.m. on Friday. Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Shanono/Bagwai Community Security Forum, Alhaji Yahya Bagobiri, said the...

Kano State Executive Council Approves ₦6.9 Billion for Major Projects and Programmes

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 1, 2026

The Kano State Executive Council has approved a total sum of ₦6,900,915,838.99 for the execution of critical projects and programmes aimed at improving the welfare of the people and accelerating socio-economic development across the state. The approvals were made at the 36th meeting of the State Executive Council, held on Tuesday, 31st December, 2025, at...

120 people killed as Kano Fire Service responds to 838 emergency incidents

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 1, 2026

The Kano State Fire Service has said that it responded to 838 distress calls across the state as fire, road accidents, and water-related incidents claimed 120 lives. The Service disclosed this in an end of year statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, who said the emergencies were recorded between January...

Man allegedly kills friend with a knife in Kano

Aliyu dahiruDecember 31, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Mustapha Isma’il, for allegedly stabbing his friend, Halifa, to death following an argument. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the incident occurred on December 26, 2025, at about 8:30pm in the Sheshe area of Kano metropolis. “On receiving an emergency call,...

Kano Police Prohibit Fireworks and Related Activities Ahead of New Year Celebrations

Aliyu dahiruDecember 31, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has announced a total ban on the use of fireworks and knockouts, commonly known as ‘bangers’, as part of heightened security measures for the 2026 New Year celebrations. The directive was contained in a press release issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa,...

Governor Yusuf signs the 2026 budget into law

Aliyu dahiruDecember 31, 2025

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed into law the N1.477 trillion amended 2026 Appropriation Bill, assuring residents that his administration will ensure full implementation of the budget to improve living standards across the state. Speaking shortly after assenting to the bill, Governor Yusuf urged members of his cabinet to strengthen their support for...

Kano Government Enforces Tight Eid-el-Fitr Security Measures as Emir Sanusi II Heads Main Procession

The Kano State Government has announced measures for the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, warning against attempts to disrupt public peace and law and order. The directive, signed by Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, comes after intelligence indicated efforts by some individuals to create confusion during the festivities. “While the Government remains...

Kano FA set to hold draws for the 2026 President Federation Cup

The Kano State Football Association (KSFA) has announced plans to conduct the state preliminary draw for the 2026 President’s Federation Cup on Wednesday at its secretariat inside Sani Abacha Stadium. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Chairman of the association, Sharif Rabi’u Inuwa Ahlan, who said the draw will determine the match pairings for teams...

Kano senator shares 47,280 bags of rice for Ramadan and Sallah celebrations

The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has distributed no fewer than 47,280 bags of rice to his constituents in Kano North Senatorial District as part of his support for the holy month of Ramadan and the forthcoming Sallah celebrations. Barau flagged off the distribution of the commodity through his Chief of Staff, Muhammad...

Eid-el-Fitr: Yusuf Calls for Prayers to Promote Peace and Unity in Kano

Governor Abba Yusuf has called on residents of Kano State to intensify prayers for peace, unity and sustainable development as the Ramadan fast winds down and Eid-el-Fitr approaches. The governor made the call during the 38th State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Kano, urging citizens to take advantage of the spiritual period to...

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano Government shares food supplies and cattle with 13 rehabilitation centres

The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has distributed food items and cows to 13 rehabilitation centres for persons with mental health challenges to enable them to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouk-Ibrahim, during the distribution said the intervention was to ensure that inmates in rehabilitation centres celebrate the...

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