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NDLEA Intercepts 75,000 Pregabalin Capsules, 556 Bottles of Codeine Syrup in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 16, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has intercepted 75,000 capsules of pregabalin, 556 bottles of codeine cough syrup, and quantities of cannabis sativa in the Badawa area of Kano. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Kano by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari. The News Agency...

NDLEA raids drug hotspots in Kano, arrests 56 suspects

Aliyu dahiruMarch 11, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Strategic Command, has raided multiple drug joints across Kano State and arrested no fewer than 56 suspects, including a suspect in a five-year-old homicide case. The arrests, according to the agency, were made possible following a sustained three‑day operation, as part of the ongoing “Operation Ramadan Mubarak.” The...

NOA to Collaborate with NDLEA on Anti-Drug Campaign in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 9, 2026

The National Orientation Agency has pledged to intensify collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to combat drug abuse in Kano. NOA’s coordinator in Kano, Nura Liman, disclosed this during a speech in Kano on Monday. Mr Liman said that the agency was stepping up awareness campaigns on the dangers of drug abuse, particularly...

Lassa Fever Case Recorded in Kano as Authorities Strengthen Monitoring

Aliyu dahiruMarch 6, 2026

The Kano State Centre for Disease Control has confirmed a case of Lassa fever in the state and activated emergency response measures to contain the spread of the viral disease. The Director-General of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control, Prof. Muhammad Abbas, disclosed this in a public health advisory issued on Thursday, stating that...

Kano Govt Deploys AI-Powered X-Ray Machine to Boost Tuberculosis Detection

Aliyu dahiruMarch 6, 2026

Kano State Government has installed an Artificial Intelligence-powered portable digital X-ray machine at Filin Mushe Primary Healthcare Centre in Gwale Local Government Area as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against Tuberculosis (TB) and improve healthcare delivery in the state. The installation, carried out in collaboration with the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme...

NDLEA arrests suspect, confiscates 1,499 bottles of codeine syrup in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 5, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has arrested a 45-year-old man, Ashiru Bala, for possessing 1,499 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup in Kano. The command’s spokesman, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The command’s commander, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, said, “The suspect was arrested at his residence in Lambu, Tofa local government...

Anti-drug fight gains momentum as NDLEA, NAFDAC unite in Kano

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 28, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State command has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration with National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to combat illicit drugs. The commander, Kano Strategic command, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, said this during a familiarisation visit to the NAFDAC state coordinator, Kasim Ibrahim, in Kano. The...

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 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...

NDLEA apprehends woman hiding drugs in fake pregnancy, Ivorian expels 82 cocaine pellets at Kano airport

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a suspected drug trafficker who used a fake pregnancy to conceal illicit substances. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Babafemi said a 35-year-old businesswoman, Rabi Muhammad, was intercepted at the Seme border while attempting to...

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Qadiriyya Sect observes Eid prayer in Kano a day after the Sultan’s announcement

Aliyu dahiruMarch 21, 2026

While most Muslims in Kano State observed Eid al-Fitr prayers on Friday, followers of the Qadiriyya sect held their own prayers on Saturday in the Makwarari area of Kano city. Sheikh Khalifa Sheikh Sammani Yusuf Makwarari led the congregation, explaining that the sect did not follow the directive of the Sultan of Sokoto, who had...

Kano government provides cash assistance and food supplies to families of 16 killed hunters

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has provided cash and food assistance to families of 16 hunters who were lynched by a mob in Uromi, Edo State. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Abdullahi Waiya, led a government delegation to Bunkure Local Government Area on Friday, where he presented N300,000 each to the families...

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano Records Peaceful Festivities Under Heavy Security Presence

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

Kano residents on Friday celebrated Eid-el-Fitr peacefully, following tightened security measures. Security operatives were stationed throughout the city, ensuring calm at prayer grounds, on roads, and in public places. The tight security contributed significantly to the orderly conduct of the day’s activities. The festive mood was evident as residents stepped out in elegant attire to mark...

2027: Hafiz Kawu, Ja’o’ji Set to Step Down Following Tinubu’s Directive

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

There are strong indications that two presidential appointees from Kano State, Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu and Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’o’ji, may soon resign their positions in compliance with the directive issued by Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kano Times reports that President Tinubu had directed all political appointees under his administration seeking...

Eid Prayers Held at Bayero’s Palace in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

A large number of Muslim faithful on Friday gathered at the Nassarawa Palace in Kano to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayer hosted by Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The congregational prayer was led by the Sarkin Malamai, Malam Kamalu, who delivered a sermon centred on spirituality, unity, and moral...

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