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Kano PHC Official Demoted for Persistent Absenteeism; Staff Issued Warning Letters

Aliyu dahiruMarch 24, 2026

Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB) has taken strict disciplinary action against staff at Kabuga Primary Health Centre (PHC) following reports of chronic absenteeism and poor punctuality, a development aimed at improving healthcare service delivery in the state. The Board’s Director General, Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, conducted an unscheduled supervisory visit to the...

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...

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

Aliyu dahiruOctober 21, 2026

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

Aliyu dahiruOctober 21, 2026

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

Aliyu dahiruOctober 21, 2026

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

Aliyu dahiruOctober 18, 2026

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

Aliyu dahiruOctober 17, 2026

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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