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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...

Governor Yusuf Marks International Women’s Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Empowerment

Aliyu dahiruMarch 8, 2026

The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to empowering women and promoting gender inclusion across the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday. Governor Yusuf described women as...

International Women’s Day: Kano Commissioner Urges Support for Women, Girls

Aliyu dahiruMarch 8, 2026

The Kano State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children, and Persons with Special Needs, Amina Abdullahi-Sani, has called on stakeholders to intensify efforts toward empowering women and girls. Ms Abdullahi-Sani made the call in a statement on Sunday in Kano to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026. The statement was issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Bintu...

Kano Gov. Yusuf Launches Distribution of 100,000 Dangote-Donated Rice Bags

Aliyu dahiruMarch 7, 2026

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has launched the distribution of 100,000 bags of rice donated by the Aliko Dangote Foundation to support vulnerable residents of the state. The gesture complements the state government’s humanitarian efforts, according to a statement by the governor’s chief press secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Saturday. Mr Yusuf, represented by the...

Ex-Kano Commissioner Who Became APC State Chairman Returns Official Vehicle to SSG

Aliyu dahiruMarch 7, 2026

A former Kano State Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Doguwa, has returned his official vehicle after resigning from the state executive council. Mr Doguwa, now the All Progressives Congress’ Chairman in Kano, handed the vehicle over to Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruk. Mr Doguwa resigned as a member of the State Executive Council...

Kano Adopts Climate-Smart Seeds to Boost Food Security

Aliyu dahiruMarch 7, 2026

The Kano State Government says it is exploring partnerships with international agricultural research organisations to boost crop productivity and modernise farming practices in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Danjuma Mahmoud, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Kano on Friday after attending the Paris Agricultural Summit Show in France. He said the global agricultural...

NNPP Condemns Kano Assembly’s Impeachment Move Against Deputy Governor

Aliyu dahiruMarch 6, 2026

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has condemned impeachment proceedings against Aminu Gwarzo, deputy governor of Kano state. The party described the move as “legislative rascality” aimed at taking away the people’s mandate through the backdoor. In a statement on Thursday, Ladipo Johnson, NNPP national publicity secretary, said the party was not surprised by “the desperate antics”...

Man Arrested by Police for Alleged Hate Speech in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 5, 2026

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspect over the circulation of audio and video clips allegedly containing inflammatory statements capable of inciting public disorder in the state. The police said the suspect was apprehended during a sting operation after the command intercepted reports about the circulation of the materials, which were said to...

Nine Students Expelled for Exam Malpractice at Al-Istiqama University

Aliyu dahiruMarch 5, 2026

The management of Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila has rusticated nine students over their involvement in examination malpractice during the first semester examinations of the 2025/2026 academic session. The development was disclosed in a Special Bulletin issued by the university’s Registry following the approval of the institution’s Senate after reviewing reported cases of examination misconduct and plagiarism....

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...

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NDLEA exposes underground drug caves, hidden hideouts in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMay 6, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Strategic Command, says it uncovered a network of caves and underground tunnels used as drug hideouts in Rimin Kebe area of the state. This is contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Wednesday in Kano. The PRO said the...

BREAKING: Gov. Yusuf Swears in Murtala Garo as deputy governor

Aliyu dahiruMay 5, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Tuesday, swore in Hon. Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor, in a ceremony held at the Government House. Our sources reports that the oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, in the presence of top government officials,...

Crisis brews in NDC as Kano chairman opposes Kwankwaso’s alleged takeover move

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

A fresh political disagreement is brewing within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State as the party chairman, Usaini Isa Mai Riga, has insisted that former Kano governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will not be handed control of the party structure in the state. In an interview on Monday, M so h Riga said early...

Kano governor schedules deputy’s swearing-in for Tuesday

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, will swear in his deputy, Hon. Murtala Sule Garo, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. According to a statement issued by Ibrahim Adam, Special Adviser on Information to the governor, the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano....

Kano to commence airlifting of pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj on May 14

Aliyu dahiruMay 4, 2026

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board will commence airlifting of the state pilgrims on May 14, 2026. The board’s Director General, Abubakar Matawalle, announced this on Monday during the closing ceremony of the Hajj Induction Course held at the School for Arabic Studies, Kano, as part of preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise. He said,...

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