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Police charge Kano cleric Baffa Hotoro with cybercrime, criminal defamation charges

Aliyu dahiruMay 16, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has filed cybercrime charges against a Kano-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Adam Zubair Adam, popularly known as Baffa Hotoro, over alleged criminal defamation, intimidation and incitement targeting the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi and Sheikh Mannir Adam Koza. The six-count charge, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, borders on alleged...

Police Nab Suspect Over Alleged Fake Ushering Job Scam in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMay 14, 2026

The Zone One Police Headquarters in Kano has arrested a 32-year-old suspect, Richard Peter, over an alleged fake ushering job involving students of Bayero University, Kano. The police also recovered 29 mobile phones and other items allegedly stolen from the victims. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations...

FG to inaugurate CNG, EV northern corridor in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMay 14, 2026

The Federal Government, through the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV), is set to inaugurate the Northern Corridor of CNG and EV programme on Thursday in Kano. The Head, Brand and Communications, Onyekachi Eke disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN ahead of the event...

Woman detained over alleged arson attack on co-wife and children in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMay 14, 2026

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old woman, Maryam Usman, for allegedly setting her co-wife’s room ablaze in the Mangwarori Quarters of the Mariri area in Kano, leaving four persons hospitalised with varying degrees of burns. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi...

Kano Hisbah detains two women, one man over alleged indecent behaviour

Aliyu dahiruMay 13, 2026

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested two women and a man over alleged involvement in immoral activities at a housing estate in Kano.The operation was carried out at the Sheikh Muhammad Nasiru Kabara housing estate, popularly known as Bandirawo estate, along Daura Road in Kano. The raid was led by the Commander of CSH,...

Fire guts Kano Polytechnic main library, destroys documents and examination records

Aliyu dahiruMay 13, 2026

A fire outbreak on Tuesday destroyed the main library of Kano State Polytechnic, consuming books, academic records and equipment worth millions of naira. The library, located at the Central Administration campus of the institution located along BUK Road in Kano, also houses the Examination and Records Department of the school. Confirming the incident, the school’s...

More than 100 Kano PHE teachers receive Olympic training

Aliyu dahiruMay 13, 2026

The Nigeria School Sport Federation, in partnership with the Nigeria Olympic Committee, has launched a three-day capacity-building programme for Physical and Health Education teachers in Kano State, reinforcing a nationwide drive to strengthen grassroots sports development. Sponsored by Olympic Solidarity, the training follows successful editions in Ogun and Plateau states. Over 100 PHE teachers from across...

Former Jigawa House of Representatives member buried in Kano after dying in bandits’ captivity

Aliyu dahiruMay 13, 2026

The funeral rites, held in accordance with Islamic tradition, drew a large gathering of sympathisers, including high-profile political associates and citizens from across Jigawa and Kano states. The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, was among the dignitaries who attended the funeral of former lawmaker, Abba Anas, who was laid to rest in Kano on Tuesday. The...

Gunmen kill three, injure several others in attack on Kano community.

Aliyu dahiruMay 12, 2026

Residents of Yankamaye community in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State were thrown into panic on Monday night after suspected gunmen invaded the area, killing three persons and forcing many villagers to flee their homes. Kano Times gathered that the assailants stormed the community and began shooting sporadically at residents and houses, creating widespread...

Hajiya Habiba Garba Yandalla, a former Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has passed away.

Aliyu dahiruMay 12, 2026

Inside Kano gathered that Yandalla died on Tuesday in Kano after a protracted illness. She was 65 years old. Family sources confirmed that the late politician is survived by her children and grandchildren. Until her death, Hajiya Habiba Garba Yandalla was a politician and community leader widely recognised for her long-standing service as the APC...

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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