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Gov Yusuf moves to address underemployment of Kano indigenes in federal agencies

Aliyu dahiruDecember 25, 2025

Governor Abba Yusuf has approved a technical committee to address poor employment representation of Kano indigenes in federal government agencies, private, and voluntary institutions. The committee was inaugurated by the secretary to the state government, Umar Ibrahim, at his office, according to a statement on Thursday. Mr Ibrahim expressed concern over the continued denial of...

Ndume asks Tinubu to suspend tax law implementation over forgery claims

Aliyu dahiruDecember 24, 2025

Ali Ndume, former senate leader and lawmaker representing Borno south, has urged President Bola Tinubu to halt the implementation of the new tax laws on January 1, 2026, over forgery claims. On December 17, Abdussamad Dasuki, a member of the house of representatives from Sokoto, claimed that the gazetted tax laws are different from the version passed...

Just in. 2 Kano state house law makers Died

Aliyu dahiruDecember 24, 2025

The lawmaker representing Kano Municipal in the Kano State House of Assembly, Sarki Aliyu Daneji, passed away roughly an hour after the death of the Assembly member for Ungoggo, Aminu Saadu Ungoggo. More details soon…

NSCDC arrests seven suspected vandals, burglars in Kano

Aliyu dahiruDecember 24, 2025

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested seven suspects for the alleged vandalism of public infrastructure and the burglary of shops and residential houses across the state. The State Commandant, Mr Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Kano. He said two of the suspects, aged 19 and...

Police recover two stolen vehicles, nab serial car thief in Kano

Aliyu dahiruDecember 23, 2025

The police command in Kano State has recorded a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat vehicle theft, with the recovery of two stolen vehicles and the arrest of a suspected car thief. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Tuesday. Mr Kiyawa said on...

Governor Yusuf Unveils Kano Neighbourhood Watch Corps, Deploys 2,000 Officers and Security Vehicles

Aliyu dahiruDecember 23, 2025

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Tuesday inaugurated the Kano State Neighbourhood Watch Corps during a colourful passing-out parade held at the Sani Abacha Stadium.The development was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The newly formed security outfit consists of 2,000 personnel drawn from all 44...

The Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, has called on the public to remain more alert within their communities.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 23, 2025

Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II made this known during the commissioning of the 2,000-strong Kano State Government Security Force currently underway at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kofar Mata. He also said that there is a need for the public to give all security forces the necessary cooperation to end the security challenges being faced in...

Police Intervene to Protect Blasphemy Accused From Kano Mob

Aliyu dahiruDecember 22, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has rescued a man accused of blasphemy from an angry mob at an hotel in the Badawa area of Kano metropolis. Security expert, Zagazola Makama, revealed the incident occurred at about 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, at Sarina Hotel in Badawa Quarters.. Writing via his verified X handle on...

Kano Police Strengthen Security Measures Ahead of Christmas and New Year Festivities

Aliyu dahiruDecember 22, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has concluded security arrangements for the Christmas and New Year festivities, assuring residents of adequate protection of lives and property across the State. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, gave the assurance while meeting with operational commanders, including heads of departments, area and tactical commanders, and divisional police...

Two Women Nabbed for Attempting to Smuggle Drugs into Kano Custodial Centre

Aliyu dahiruDecember 22, 2025

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, has arrested two women in its ongoing efforts to stop the smuggling of banned items into custodial facilities. The suspects were reportedly caught while attempting to sneak illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Goron Dutse, Kano. The incident occurred on December 21, 2025, when...

Ahead of 2027 Polls, Kano CP Warns Residents Against Hate Speech, False Information

The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, has warned that anyone found promoting hate speech or spreading fake news in the state will be made to face the full weight of the law, as security agencies and stakeholders stepped up measures to sustain peace ahead of the 2027 general election. CP Bakori gave...

Kannywood Actress Samha Inuwa Arrested by EFCC Over Alleged Naira Mutilation

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 arrested a Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa over alleged Naira mutilation. Inuwa was arrested following a viral video circulated on social media platforms where she was seen conspicuously cleaning mucus from her nose using Naira notes. Following the release...

Fried Yam Seller Allegedly Killed Following ₦200 Clash in Kano

A fried yam and egg seller, identified as Sulaiman Muhammad, has been killed following an altercation over N200 in Unguwar Medile Turba, Kumbotso local government area of Kano State. The incident occurred on Sunday night when a group of youths reportedly approached the vendor to buy N200 worth of fried yam. According to eyewitness accounts,...

More than 200 mentally ill individuals removed from Kano streets, says official

The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to evacuating mentally challenged persons from streets across the Kano metropolis and environs. Speaking to journalists on the development on Monday in Kano, the executive secretary of the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Isyaku Kubarachi, said the measure was in line with the...

Fire razes multimillion-naira goods at Kano market

A fire outbreak has destroyed three big stores at the popular Singer Market in Kano metropolis, resulting in significant loss of goods and property worth millions of naira. Our sources gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, affecting two market blocks identified as Gidan Mazaf and Gidan Mangwaro. The fire reportedly started at...

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