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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...

AG Maude Applauds Appeal Court’s Ruling on the Hanifa Abubakar Murder Case

Aliyu dahiruDecember 31, 2025

The Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Kano State, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, has praised the Court of Appeal for affirming the conviction of Abdulmalik Tanko, found guilty of abducting and murdering Hanifa Abubakar. This was contained in a statement issued today by Abubakar Tijjani Ibrahim, Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the Attorney-General. Speaking...

The APC says it is prepared to welcome Governor Yusuf.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has reiterated its readiness to welcome Governor Abba Yusuf into the party, ahead of his planned defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The APC state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, disclosed this in Kano on Tuesday. Mr Abbas described the move as guided by unity, reconciliation, and the collective...

BREAKING: Abiya Emerges Acting NNPP State Chairman in Kano

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

Hon. Abdullahi Zubairu Abiya has been named the Acting State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State following the removal of the former chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa. His appointment was approved by the NNPP State Executive Committee during an emergency meeting held at the party’s state secretariat in Kano. The announcement was...

Kano Assembly approves ₦1.47 trillion budget for 2026.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

The Kano State House of Assembly has approved the 2026 Appropriation Bill, endorsing a total expenditure of N1.477 trillion after extensive legislative scrutiny. The budget was passed following its second reading and deliberations in the Committee of the Whole presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Jibril Isma’il Falgore. The approval came weeks after Governor Abba...

Police apprehend 3,081 suspects over various offences in Kano.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 3,081 suspects for various crimes in 2025, including armed robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking and thuggery across different parts of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, disclosed this during an end-of-year press briefing at the command’s headquarters on Tuesday. Bakori...

Dungurawa insists he is still the chairman of the Kano NNPP.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party, Hashimu Dungurawa, has reaffirmed that he remains the legitimate leader of the party in the state, dismissing recent attempts by some ward executives to sack him. Dungurawa’s comments came barely 24 hours after executives of Gargari Ward in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area signed a...

NNPP removes Kano party chairman, Dungurawa, just two weeks after his re-election.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

The executive members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Gargari Ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, have sacked and expelled the State Party Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, from the party. A total of 27 executive members signed the resolution endorsing the decision, which was reached during the ward’s second executive meeting held two...

Speculation grows over a potential defection of the Kano Governor to the APC.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 29, 2025

Speculation has intensified over the possible defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This followed public declarations by some of his aides and local government party leaders for the APC. The development has sparked debate within the state’s political space,...

Bandits Kill Resident, Injure Two Others, Steal 40 Cows in Kano

Aliyu dahiruDecember 28, 2025

Armed bandits have attacked Goron Dutse Village in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, killing one person, injuring two others, and stealing more than 40 cows. A resident of the community, Muhammadu Commander, told our correspondent that the attack occurred at about 11 p.m. on Saturday. Commander said the assailants stormed the village and...

Kano. Fire Outbreak Destroys Homes, Prompts Safety Alert

A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of three residential buildings and an electricity transformer site in the Gaida area near Fatima Bread, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State. According to the Kano State Fire Service, the incident occurred on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at about 11:05 a.m., when the Emergency Response Unit received a...

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...

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