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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...

Former Kano council chairman supports Tinubu’s directive on local government funds

Aliyu dahiruDecember 22, 2025

The Director of Finance, Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s directive for governors to immediately allow local governments to enjoy financial autonomy. In a statement personally signed by him on Monday in Kano, Illiyasu Kwankwaso described the President’s decision to invoke an executive order to...

JUST IN: Federal Government announces public holidays for Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 22, 2025

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day. It also announced Thursday, January 1, 2026, as a public holiday for the New Year celebration. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry...

Fire ravages Kano furniture market, leaving traders counting heavy losses

Aliyu dahiruDecember 21, 2025

A fire outbreak has destroyed the Sabuwar Lale furniture market located in Tal’udu, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State. Eyewitnesses said the fire started at about 2:30 a.m. on Sunday and spread rapidly across the market, burning many shops before officials of the Kano State Fire Service arrived. One of the affected traders, Bashir...

Sultan announces Monday as the first day of Rajab 1447 AH.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 21, 2025

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Abubakar, has declared Monday, December 22, 2025, as the first day of Rajab 1447 AH. The declaration was contained in a statement released on Saturday, signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Junaidu. According to the statement, “The Sultanate Council...

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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