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UNICAL Convocation: Emir Bayero Tells Graduates That Education Without Humility Is Meaningless

Aliyu dahiruApril 11, 2026

The Chancellor of the University of Calabar and the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has advised graduates to prioritise character over academic titles, saying true wisdom is demonstrated through humility and conduct rather than the display of achievements. Bayero spoke at the university’s 38th convocation ceremony held at the Abraham Ordia Stadium,...

Kano Governor Pays Condolence Visit to Emir of Rano Following Mother’s Passing

Aliyu dahiruApril 11, 2026

The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Rano, Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umaru, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Maimuna Isa Umaru. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad, said Yusuf expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the...

Kano federal lawmaker, Mohammad Danjuma Hassan, dies in Abuja

Aliyu dahiruApril 11, 2026

Hassan Danjuma, the lawmaker representing Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has died. Danjuma, who was elected in 2023 on the platform of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), reportedly died on Saturday. His death was confirmed in a Facebook post by Saifullahi Hassan, a media aide to former Kano State Governor,...

NSCDC deploys drone surveillance to strengthen security in Kano

Aliyu dahiruApril 10, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has conducted a successful test run of a newly deployed surveillance drone to enhance security operations. The state commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, made this known in a statement by the public relations officer, SC Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, on Friday in Kano. The state commandant conducted the...

Kano provides three vehicles to support NDLEA’s fight against drug abuse.

Aliyu dahiruApril 10, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Strategic Command, has received three operational vehicles from the Kano State Government to strengthen its fight against drug abuse and trafficking in the state. The donation was confirmed in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics Sadiq Maigatari, made available to Our sources...

Robbers chop off teacher’s hand in Kano

Aliyu dahiruApril 9, 2026

Suspected motorcycle robbers have severed the hand of a teacher, Isah Sallama, during a violent attack in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State. A statement issued by the Secretary for Public Enlightenment, Rano Emirate Council, Nasiru Habu Faragai, said that incident occurred on Wednesday night along the Funkuyi road under the Buran district. Faragai...

Federal Government set to commence installation of a 2MW solar mini-grid project at Kano university

Aliyu dahiruApril 9, 2026

The Federal Government will soon commence the construction of a 2-megawatt solar minigrid at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUST), Wudil, as part of efforts to improve power supply in tertiary institutions under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This was contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Affairs...

Kano starts settling pension backlog, disburses ₦32 billion to retirees

Aliyu dahiruApril 8, 2026

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has paid N32 billion out of the N48 billion gratuity backlogs of retirees inherited in 2023. Mr Yusuf disclosed this on Wednesday in Kano while inaugurating the sixth tranche of payments to retirees in the state. The governor said the payments also covered death benefits inherited in 2023. He...

KACCIMA Advocates Appointment of Business Experts to Boost Industrial Development

Aliyu dahiruApril 8, 2026

The Kano State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA) has called on the state government to appoint individuals with strong business backgrounds into key economic leadership positions to boost industrial growth. The President of KACCIMA, Usman Hassan-Darma, made the call at the first Quarter Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian...

Kano Pilgrims Board Calls on NAHCON to Avert Airlift Delays

Aliyu dahiruApril 8, 2026

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to prevent delays in the airlift of intending pilgrims for the upcoming Hajj. The board made the appeal during a visit by a delegation from the commission to Kano, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by its Public Relations Officer,...

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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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