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Kano Govt Faults Amnesty International Report as Misleading

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 26, 2026

The Kano State Government has rejected allegations by Amnesty International that it is escalating repression and targeting individuals for criticising Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Amnesty International, in a publication titled “Kano: Escalating Repression Endangers Freedom of Expression,” had alleged a pattern of arrests, detention and harassment of critics of the governor by security agencies at...

Kano Fixes March 1 as Start of Second Term Holiday

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 25, 2026

Kano State Government has announced Sunday, March 1, as the official start date for the Eid al-Fitr holiday for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state. The announcement, made on Wednesday through a statement by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Kano State Ministry of Education, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, aligns with the...

Federal and Kano Authorities to Partner on Market Fire Prevention

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 25, 2026

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated Federal Government’s resolve to work with the Kano State government and relevant government agencies to prevent the recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state. He disclosed that all necessary documentation has been made by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to release the N5 billion...

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...

Kano Govt Establishes Committee to Distribute Over N8bn Relief to Singer Market Fire Victims

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 25, 2026

The Kano State Government has constituted a 23-member high-level committee to oversee the disbursement of N8 billion in financial support and relief materials to the victims of the Singer Market fire disaster. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inferno, which affected several sections of the market on two separate occasions, resulted in significant economic...

Judgment Postponed in Ganduje Port Case

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 25, 2026

A Kano High Court has postponed proceedings in the case involving former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje over the ownership of a multi-billion-naira inland port project. Ganduje and three others are facing 10 charges, including criminal conspiracy, misuse of public funds, breach of trust, and conflict of interest. The Kano State Government filed the charges against him,...

Kano Assembly Urges State Government to Respond to US Allegations Against Kwankwaso

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 25, 2026

The Kano house of assembly has asked the state government to formally respond to the allegations made by the United States concerning Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former governor. The motion, presented by Usman Tasiu, was discussed during plenary on Tuesday. A proposed US congressional bill had named Kwankwaso among individuals potentially subject to visa bans and asset...

EFCC Secures Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Fraud Convict in Kano

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 24, 2026

Justice Maryam Sabo of the Kano State High Court has convicted and sentenced one Ebonine Rita Uzoamaka to seven years’ imprisonment for obtaining N5.6m by false pretence. The conviction was disclosed in a statement posted on Tuesday on the official social media handle of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Uzoamaka was arraigned on August...

Man Gets 20-Year Jail Term for Killing Uncle Over Land Dispute in Kano

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 24, 2026

he Kano State High Court on Tuesday sentenced a 25-year-old man, Bara’u Sa’idu, to 20 years’ imprisonment for killing his 64-year-old uncle following a dispute over farmland. Mr Sa’idu, a resident of Jarimawa village in Bagwai Local Government Area, had pleaded not guilty to a one-count charge of culpable homicide. The prosecution, led by Lamido...

Governor Yusuf launches upgraded Kano Line fleet

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 24, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday commissioned 40 refurbished vehicles belonging to the state-owned transport company as part of efforts to revitalise public transportation in the state. The commissioning ceremony, held at the Government House, was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad. Speaking...

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Gunmen kidnap local government secretary in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 21, 2026

Unknown gunmen on Friday night abducted the Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area in Kano State, Alhaji Hamza Musa Durba. The incident occurred late at night when about six armed assailants reportedly stormed his residence in Dinya town, within Durba Ward of Kibiya LGA. Security sources said the attackers arrived on motorcycles and were heavily...

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...

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