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Kano court suspends smart meter procurement process

Aliyu dahiruApril 30, 2026

A Federal High Court in Kano has halted the Federal Government’s ongoing smart meter procurement process, ordering all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing of a substantive motion. Justice M. N. Yunusa issued the directive on Wednesday following an ex parte application by the Trustee of the Association of Meter Manufacturers of...

Barau settles ₦25 million registration fees for 66 football clubs in Kano and donates buses.

Aliyu dahiruApril 29, 2026

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has again paid the registration fees of 66 football clubs in Kano State for this year’s Nationwide League One competition. Barau also donated three buses to the Nationwide League One Kano Forum, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Kano chapter, and the Kano State Football Referees...

NFSS Kano Command records 99 complaints

Aliyu dahiruApril 29, 2026

The Nigeria Forest Security Service in Kano said it received 99 complaints in March. The commander, Abdullahi Al’ameen, said this in a statement on Wednesday. “Most of the cases reported were bush burning, cattle rustling, car theft, deforestation, motorcycle and tricycle theft, house and shop breaking, illegal cutting of trees, thuggery, and robbery, among others....

Abba Yusuf alleges that some Nigerians are exploiting insecurity for political advantage

Aliyu dahiruApril 28, 2026

Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, says some individuals in the country are exploiting Nigeria’s security challenges for political gain. Yusuf spoke in Lagos on Tuesday at a national conference organised by the Nigerian Human Rights Community (NHRC), with the theme “Building a fractured nation.” Represented by Issa Katere, Kano state commissioner for transportation, the governor...

149 doctors and dentists inducted by BUK

Aliyu dahiruApril 28, 2026

The Bayero University Kano on Tuesday inducted 149 graduates into the medical and dental professions during its 24th MBBS and 10th BDS joint induction ceremony, reaffirming its role in training healthcare professionals for Nigeria. The newly inducted professionals comprise 131 medical doctors and 18 dental surgeons, marking another milestone in the university’s contribution to strengthening...

Court jails two individuals for 14 years over homicide in Kano

Aliyu dahiruApril 28, 2026

A Kano State High Court sitting in Bompai has sentenced two young men to 14 years’ imprisonment without the option of a fine after finding them guilty of culpable homicide.The court, presided over by Justice Hadiza Sulaiman, delivered the judgment on Monday, April 27, 2026, after concluding trial proceedings. The Kano State Government had arraigned...

Cash Transfers: FG Allocates N48.1bn to Tackle Poverty in Kano

Aliyu dahiruApril 28, 2026

The Federal Government, through its cash transfer programme, has expended N48.1 billion in eradicating poverty and improving livelihoods in Kano State. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, disclosed this on Monday during a beneficiary engagement meeting in Kano. Doro said that the Household Prosperity and Empowerment – Cash Transfer (HoPE-CT) programme was...

Fire razes shops and vehicles at Kano market

Aliyu dahiruApril 27, 2026

A midnight fire has gutted the Maganda Road Wood Market in Kano State, destroying goods and cars worth millions of naira and leaving hundreds of traders counting their losses. Witnesses said the fire started around 3:00 a.m on Monday in the wood section of the market before spreading across the road to the metals cluster....

Hoodlums invade Kano GSM market, attack traders and cart away goods

Aliyu dahiruApril 27, 2026

Suspected thugs on Monday attacked the popular mobile phone market at Farm Centre in Kano metropolis, causing panic among traders and customers. Newsmen gathered that the hoodlums stormed the market in broad daylight, assaulting people, stealing smartphones, and wielding sharp weapons to intimidate victims. The incident reportedly occurred near Yoyo Plaza, a section of the...

Kano Assembly approves Murtala Sule Garo as deputy governor

Aliyu dahiruApril 27, 2026

The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday approved the nomination of Hon. Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor, following the presentation and adoption of the report of its ad hoc screening committee. Our sources reports that Garo’s confirmation came after the 12-member committee, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Bello Muhammad Butubutua, submitted its report during plenary presided...

Gov. Yusuf Commissions Newly Completed Nasarawa Hospital Road, Racecourse Projects

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned the Nasarawa Hospital Road and Racecourse road projects as part of efforts to improve road infrastructure and ease movement within Kano metropolis. The projects are expected to improve access to key locations, reduce transportation difficulties and support commercial activities within the state capital. The improved roads...

Kano Urges FG to Expand Road Projects, Embrace Durable Concrete Pavements

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on the Federal Government to sustain investment in road infrastructure in Kano, with particular emphasis on durable roads capable of withstanding heavy traffic. The Governor made the appeal while speaking at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway, where he represented President Bola Ahmed...

Gov. Yusuf Commends Tinubu for Boosting Infrastructure Development in Northern Nigeria

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising major infrastructure projects expected to strengthen transportation, trade and economic development in Northern Nigeria. The Governor gave the commendation while representing the President at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway. He noted that efficient road infrastructure was...

Gov. Yusuf Hails Ooni of Ife as Monarch Marks 52nd Birthday

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on the occasion of his 52nd birthday. The Governor described the revered monarch as a respected traditional ruler whose commitment to cultural preservation, peacebuilding and national unity continues to inspire Nigerians across ethnic...

2027: Gov. Yusuf Assures Tinubu of Northern Backing

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the support of Northern Nigeria for his re-election in the 2027 general elections. The Governor gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja while speaking at the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign office. Governor Yusuf expressed confidence that the...

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