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469 Kano children die of malnutrition in six months

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 6, 2026

At least 469 children died from malnutrition between January and July, 2025, in Kano State, while 51.9 per cent of children are stunted. Professor Ruqayya Aliyu Yusuf of the Department of Information and Media Studies, Bayero University Kano (BUK), disclosed this while presenting a paper, titled: “Understanding the Basics of Behavioural Change: Towards Improving Malnutrition...

NAFDAC destroys ₦10.19bn fake, expired products in Kano

Aliyu dahiruDecember 18, 2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Thursday destroyed over 618 tonnes of fake, counterfeit, substandard, and expired regulated products valued at ₦10.19 billion in Kano. The destruction exercise, which covered illicit medicines, food products, cosmetics, agrochemicals, and medical devices, was conducted at the North-West zonal level as part of efforts...

Governor Yusuf steps up enforcement of traffic regulations across Kano.

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday personally supervised traffic compliance at Kofar Fanfo Junction, where he spent over one hour ensuring motorists obeyed traffic light signals. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday. The Governor was accompanied by the Secretary to the...

Governor Yusuf inaugurates Sickle Cell Centre, distributes 300 digital health monitoring devices.

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially launched a Sickle Cell Centre to provide comprehensive care and treatment for people living with sickle cell disease in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. Governor Yusuf also flagged off the symbolic distribution...

Kano Government Delegation Visits Sultan to Offer Condolences Over the Passing of the Sardaunan Sokoto

A delegation from the Kano State Government has paid a condolence visit to Sokoto State over the death of the Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday. The delegation, led by the Deputy...

Governor Yusuf Receives Prestigious British International Literacy Award for Advancing Education in Kano

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received the prestigious International Literacy and Learning Leadership Award in recognition of his bold leadership and unwavering commitment to transforming education in Kano State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. The award was presented by Universal...

Just in: Kano Lawmaker Leaves NDC, Rejoins APC Following Meeting with Barau

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has received the member representing Makoda State Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, Muhammad Ahmad Tomas, back into the All Progressives Congress. This he says marks another shift in Kano’s evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tomas, who had recently defected to...

Governor Yusuf steps up enforcement of traffic regulations across Kano.

Governor Yusuf inaugurates Sickle Cell Centre, distributes 300 digital health monitoring devices.

Kano Government Delegation Visits Sultan to Offer Condolences Over the Passing of the Sardaunan Sokoto

Governor Yusuf Receives Prestigious British International Literacy Award for Advancing Education in Kano

Just in: Kano Lawmaker Leaves NDC, Rejoins APC Following Meeting with Barau

Emir Bayero to Commence Sallah Horse-Riding Procession in Kano on Thursday

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Governor Yusuf steps up enforcement of traffic regulations across Kano.

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Emir Bayero to Commence Sallah Horse-Riding Procession in Kano on Thursday