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Kano Hisbah receives 12,446 complaints, resolves 1,908 in 2025

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 2, 2026

The Kano State Hisbah Board has received 12,446 complaints from members of the public across the state’s 44 local government areas in 2025. The Deputy Commander of the board, Dr Mujahiddeen Aminuddeen, disclosed this in a statement released on Friday. He said out of the total number of complaints received, the board successfully resolved 1,908...

BUK VC praises Class ’92 on their 33rd anniversary, sets sights on achieving top global university ranking.

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 2, 2026

The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Haruna Musa, has commended the institution’s Class of 1992 for its “uninterrupted 10-year tradition” of philanthropy. Speaking at the group’s 33rd Anniversary dinner and 10th reunion, he lauded a fresh ₦5 million donation from the alumni to the university’s Indigent Students’ Account, noting that such partnerships...

Kano Ministry of Justice handled 1,627 criminal cases in 2025 — Commissioner.

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 2, 2026

The Kano State Ministry of Justice said it disposed of 614 out of 1,627 criminal cases filed between January and December 2025. The state’s attorney-general and commissioner for justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru-Maude (SAN), disclosed this in a statement by his special assistant on media, Abubakar Tijjani-Ibrahim, on Friday in Kano. He said the ministry recorded significant...

NSCDC Arrests Three Suspects in Connection With Officer’s Killing in Kano

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 2, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested three armed men allegedly linked to the killing of one of its officers, AbduRauf A. Shariff, during an attempt to foil a criminal operation in Kano metropolis. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident, said the...

Military and bandits clash in an intense gun battle in a Kano community

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 2, 2026

Heavy gun battles erupted between the Nigerian Military and heavily armed bandits riding over 50 motorcycles in Yankwada, Babanduhu, and other villages in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State on Thursday night, continuing until 5 a.m. on Friday. Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Shanono/Bagwai Community Security Forum, Alhaji Yahya Bagobiri, said the...

Kano State Executive Council Approves ₦6.9 Billion for Major Projects and Programmes

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 1, 2026

The Kano State Executive Council has approved a total sum of ₦6,900,915,838.99 for the execution of critical projects and programmes aimed at improving the welfare of the people and accelerating socio-economic development across the state. The approvals were made at the 36th meeting of the State Executive Council, held on Tuesday, 31st December, 2025, at...

120 people killed as Kano Fire Service responds to 838 emergency incidents

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 1, 2026

The Kano State Fire Service has said that it responded to 838 distress calls across the state as fire, road accidents, and water-related incidents claimed 120 lives. The Service disclosed this in an end of year statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, who said the emergencies were recorded between January...

Man allegedly kills friend with a knife in Kano

Aliyu dahiruDecember 31, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Mustapha Isma’il, for allegedly stabbing his friend, Halifa, to death following an argument. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the incident occurred on December 26, 2025, at about 8:30pm in the Sheshe area of Kano metropolis. “On receiving an emergency call,...

Kano Police Prohibit Fireworks and Related Activities Ahead of New Year Celebrations

Aliyu dahiruDecember 31, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has announced a total ban on the use of fireworks and knockouts, commonly known as ‘bangers’, as part of heightened security measures for the 2026 New Year celebrations. The directive was contained in a press release issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa,...

Governor Yusuf signs the 2026 budget into law

Aliyu dahiruDecember 31, 2025

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed into law the N1.477 trillion amended 2026 Appropriation Bill, assuring residents that his administration will ensure full implementation of the budget to improve living standards across the state. Speaking shortly after assenting to the bill, Governor Yusuf urged members of his cabinet to strengthen their support for...

Governor Yusuf steps up enforcement of traffic regulations across Kano.

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday personally supervised traffic compliance at Kofar Fanfo Junction, where he spent over one hour ensuring motorists obeyed traffic light signals. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday. The Governor was accompanied by the Secretary to the...

Governor Yusuf inaugurates Sickle Cell Centre, distributes 300 digital health monitoring devices.

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially launched a Sickle Cell Centre to provide comprehensive care and treatment for people living with sickle cell disease in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. Governor Yusuf also flagged off the symbolic distribution...

Kano Government Delegation Visits Sultan to Offer Condolences Over the Passing of the Sardaunan Sokoto

A delegation from the Kano State Government has paid a condolence visit to Sokoto State over the death of the Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday. The delegation, led by the Deputy...

Governor Yusuf Receives Prestigious British International Literacy Award for Advancing Education in Kano

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received the prestigious International Literacy and Learning Leadership Award in recognition of his bold leadership and unwavering commitment to transforming education in Kano State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. The award was presented by Universal...

Just in: Kano Lawmaker Leaves NDC, Rejoins APC Following Meeting with Barau

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has received the member representing Makoda State Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, Muhammad Ahmad Tomas, back into the All Progressives Congress. This he says marks another shift in Kano’s evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tomas, who had recently defected to...

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