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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...

Federal Government, World Bank Train 1,500 Kano Youths in Carpentry, Other Skills

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 24, 2026

The Federal Ministry of Education, in partnership with the World Bank, on Monday flagged off the training of over 1,500 youths in Kano on carpentry, phone repairs and other vocational skills.The training and empowerment is part of the government’s Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills – Technical and Vocational Education and Training...

Kano Government Cautions Politicians, Others Against Placing Posters on Public Infrastructure

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 24, 2026

The Kano State Government has warned politicians, corporate organisations and members of the public against the indiscriminate posting of bills, posters and banners on roundabouts and other public infrastructure across the metropolis, describing the trend as a threat to the state’s ongoing urban beautification drive. The warning was contained in a statement personally signed on Monday by...

Management of Ado Bayero Mall clarifies arcade isn’t for sale, cautions public over fake listings

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 23, 2026

The management of Ado Bayero mall in Kano has said the facility is not for sale, describing reports of any listing of the commercial centre as fraudulent, misleading, and untrue. In a statement issued on Monday, David Okpanachi, the general manager, said the management has not appointed any agent to market the mall or engage...

KACCIMA Launches Ramadan Fair to Help Reduce Costs in Kano

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 23, 2026

The Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA) on Sunday flagged off its 2026 Ramadan Fair at the Trade Fair Complex, Kano, urging traders to maintain fairness and moderate pricing during the holy month. The event, organised in collaboration with the Kano State Government through the Ministry of Commerce and Investment and the...

Kano Government Approves Construction Of Tall Gates

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 23, 2026

The Kano State Government has reiterated its determination to strengthen the state’s security architecture through enhanced monitoring of vehicular movement into the metropolis. The Commissioner for Housing Development, Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu, stated this on Saturday while handing over seven sites for the construction of Tall Gates at major entry points into Kano. In a statement...

Gov.Yusuf’s Aide Distributes 100 Bags of flour to Women beneficiaries

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

The Senior Special Assistant to the Kano Governor on Media Monitoring and Innovation has distributed the Ramadan support to women. The distribution event took place at Ja’oji Primary School in Kumbotso LG. During the event, about 100 women were given a sack of flour each. The women who hailed from Tudun Maliki, Ja’oji, Unguwar Goje,...

PEM Distributes Rice to 1,500 Kano Residents as Ramadan Support

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

A Pan-Political Group, Public Enlightenment Movement (PEM) has commenced the distribution of 50kg bags of rice to over 1,500 beneficiaries across Kano State as part of its Ramadan relief initiative. The National Coordinator of PEM, Mr Nuhu Abdullahi-Balarabe, disclosed this during the 2026 Ramadan distribution exercise on Sunday in Kano. He said the intervention was...

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

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

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

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

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

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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