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Police apprehend notorious drug kingpin and five suspected thugs in Kano

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 12, 2026

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious drug dealer and five suspected thugs at Jaoji Quarters in Kano metropolis. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday. “The Kano State Police Command has made another significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat drug trafficking and other...

Defection: Kwankwaso’s Allies Absent from Gov. Yusuf’s Event

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 12, 2026

Loyalists of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, were conspicuously absent on Sunday as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made his first public appearance since reports emerged of moves for his defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Our sources reports that the governor had been out of...

Kano State Government Unveils Plan to Train 50,000 Youths in 2026

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 12, 2026

The Kano State Government has announced plans to train 50,000 youths across the state in the current year as part of its broader strategy to empower young people to become self-reliant, productive, and economically stable. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa Sunday. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf...

Governor Yusuf Disburses Empowerment Packages to 2,260 Graduates of Eight Entrepreneurship Institutes

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 12, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disbursed empowerment packages to 2,260 graduates of eight entrepreneurship skills institutes across the state, as part of efforts to boost job creation among youths. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Sunday The empowerment packages were distributed at...

Just in: Barcelona defeat Real Madrid 3–2 to clinch Spanish Super Cup title

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 11, 2026

Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with a thrilling 3-2 win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Raphinha struck twice for the Catalans with Robert Lewandowski also on target as they beat Xabi Alonso’s team for a record-extending 16th triumph, despite Frenkie de Jong’s late red card. More details later… AFP

Kano Pilgrims Board Assesses Accommodation and Facilities in Makkah Ahead of Hajj 2026

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 11, 2026

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has embarked on an official Hajj inspection visit to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The visit is to inspect residential and transportation facilities to ensure smooth conduct of the 2026 Hajj exercise in the kingdom. This is contained in a statement issued by Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Dederi in Kano on Sunday....

Back from Dubai, Ganduje to begin political consultations in Kano

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 10, 2026

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and immediate past Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria after spending several weeks on vacation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Ganduje arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Saturday at about 4:30 p.m. aboard an Emirates Airline flight. He is...

Saudi-based foundation inaugurates mosque, orphanage in Kano

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 10, 2026

A Saudi-based humanitarian organisation, Albidairi Foundation, has commissioned a 700-capacity orphanage home and a 5,000-capacity mosque in Kano State. The facility, named Albidairi Orphanage Home, was inaugurated on Saturday at Langel in Tofa Local Government Area of the state to support vulnerable children and tackle the menace of out-of-school children. Speaking at the event, the...

Nigeria set to clash with Morocco in 2025 AFCON semi-final

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 10, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on host nation Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The match will kick off at 9:00 p.m. at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. This fixture sets the stage for a high-stakes encounter as the Super Eagles aim...

Kano State Government plans to carry out a statewide census of tertiary institutions.

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 10, 2026

The Kano State Bureau of Statistics (KSBS) has announced plans to conduct a comprehensive census of tertiary educational institutions across the state from January 14 to January 23. The Statistician-General of the state, Dr Suraj Sulaiman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano. Sulaiman said the 10-working-day exercise is aimed at generating...

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Ahead of 2027 Polls, Kano CP Warns Residents Against Hate Speech, False Information

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 4, 2026

The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, has warned that anyone found promoting hate speech or spreading fake news in the state will be made to face the full weight of the law, as security agencies and stakeholders stepped up measures to sustain peace ahead of the 2027 general election. CP Bakori gave...

Kannywood Actress Samha Inuwa Arrested by EFCC Over Alleged Naira Mutilation

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 3, 2026

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 arrested a Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa over alleged Naira mutilation. Inuwa was arrested following a viral video circulated on social media platforms where she was seen conspicuously cleaning mucus from her nose using Naira notes. Following the release...

Fried Yam Seller Allegedly Killed Following ₦200 Clash in Kano

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 3, 2026

A fried yam and egg seller, identified as Sulaiman Muhammad, has been killed following an altercation over N200 in Unguwar Medile Turba, Kumbotso local government area of Kano State. The incident occurred on Sunday night when a group of youths reportedly approached the vendor to buy N200 worth of fried yam. According to eyewitness accounts,...

More than 200 mentally ill individuals removed from Kano streets, says official

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 2, 2026

The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to evacuating mentally challenged persons from streets across the Kano metropolis and environs. Speaking to journalists on the development on Monday in Kano, the executive secretary of the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Isyaku Kubarachi, said the measure was in line with the...

Fire razes multimillion-naira goods at Kano market

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 2, 2026

A fire outbreak has destroyed three big stores at the popular Singer Market in Kano metropolis, resulting in significant loss of goods and property worth millions of naira. Our sources gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, affecting two market blocks identified as Gidan Mazaf and Gidan Mangwaro. The fire reportedly started at...

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