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The 14th Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, celebrated Arsenal F.C.’s Premier League title success by cutting a cake in honor of the club’s achievement.

Aliyu dahiruMay 24, 2026

The 14th Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, marked Arsenal F.C.’s Premier League triumph by cutting a cake in celebration of the club’s victory. Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years.

Barau settles ₦25 million registration fees for 66 football clubs in Kano and donates buses.

Aliyu dahiruApril 29, 2026

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has again paid the registration fees of 66 football clubs in Kano State for this year’s Nationwide League One competition. Barau also donated three buses to the Nationwide League One Kano Forum, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Kano chapter, and the Kano State Football Referees...

Barau FC hammer Chanji FC 4–0 to reach the Kano FA Cup final

Aliyu dahiruApril 24, 2026

Barau FC on Thursday secured a place in the final of the Kano State Federation Cup after a dominant 4-0 victory over Chanji FC in the semi-final encounter. The match, played at the Sani Abacha Stadium, saw Barau FC—popularly known as the Maliya Boys—outclass their opponents from start to finish. According to a statement signed...

Breaking: Former NFF Chairman Ibrahim Galadima Passes Away at 78

Aliyu dahiruApril 18, 2026

The former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, has died at the age of 78 after a prolonged illness. His death was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Media & Communications Directorate of Kano Pillars FC, describing his passing as a huge loss to Nigerian football. According to...

Four Super Eagles stars exit camp ahead of friendly against Jordan

Aliyu dahiruMarch 30, 2026

At least four Super Eagles player have left camp ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Jordan. They include defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Bruno Onyemaechi and goalkeeper Maduka Okoye. The trio of Bassey, Ajayi and Okoye have all picked injuries. But Onyemaechi departs following the birth of his daughter. This was confirmed by BBC...

Kano Pillars and Enyimba battle for survival in the Zobia derby

Aliyu dahiruMarch 22, 2026

Kano Pillars and Enyimba will renew their rivalry in a high-stakes Nigeria Premier Football League encounter on Sunday, with both sides battling to pull away from the relegation zone in what has been dubbed the Zobia derby. Despite its diminished glamour in recent years, the fixture remains one of the league’s most storied rivalries, but this...

Kano FA set to hold draws for the 2026 President Federation Cup

Aliyu dahiruMarch 18, 2026

The Kano State Football Association (KSFA) has announced plans to conduct the state preliminary draw for the 2026 President’s Federation Cup on Wednesday at its secretariat inside Sani Abacha Stadium. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Chairman of the association, Sharif Rabi’u Inuwa Ahlan, who said the draw will determine the match pairings for teams...

English Premier League: Max Dowman makes history as Arsenal F.C. seal late 2–0 win over Everton F.C.

Aliyu dahiruMarch 14, 2026

Arsenal moved a step closer to the Premier League title as Max Dowman became the competition’ youngest ever goalscorer in a dramatic 2-0 win against Everton, while Chelsea’s top four bid was dented a 1-0 defeat against Newcastle on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side struggled to break down obdurate Everton until the closing moments at the...

Victor Osimhen on target as Galatasaray S.K. defeat İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. 3–0

Aliyu dahiruMarch 14, 2026

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen continued his impressive scoring form as Galatasaray cruised to a 3–0 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir in a Turkish Süper Lig clash on Saturday. The Nigerian striker was among the goal scorers as Galatasaray delivered a dominant performance at home, strengthening their push for the league title. Osimhen’s strike helped put...

Barau FC Dismisses Allegations of Harassment Involving GM

Aliyu dahiruMarch 12, 2026

Barau Football Club has denied allegations that its General Manager, Mr. Dominic Lorfa, harassed or abused staff, coaches, and players of the club. In a statement signed by Ahmad Hamisu Gwale, Media Director of Barau FC, the club described the claims as “unfounded, misleading, and unfair,” stressing that its focus remains on ongoing activities and...

Gov. Yusuf Vows Justice as He Directs Probe into Danshagamu’s Killing

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned the gruesome killing of a social media influencer and political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil, popularly known as Danshagamu This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday. Gov Yusuf directed security agencies to immediately fish out those responsible for...

2027 Polls: Gov. Yusuf Charges Guber Candidates to Keep Campaigns Peaceful

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on all gubernatorial candidates and their supporters to conduct issue-based and peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 governorship election. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Kano governor Mustapha Muhammad The Governor made the call as the Independent National Electoral...

Kano Women to Receive ₦50,000 Monthly Grants as Gov. Yusuf Launches Empowerment Scheme

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has unveiled a ₦50,000 monthly empowerment grant for 5,200 women across the state, aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowerment, self-reliance and household livelihoods. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. Governor Yusuf unveiled the programme on Monday at...

Hausa Day: Gov. Yusuf Applauds Hausa Language, Culture for Fostering African Unity

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Hausa people in Nigeria, Africa and across the world on the 2026 International Hausa Day, describing the Hausa language and culture as important pillars of African identity, unity and development. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on...

Out-of-School Children: Kano to Release Survey Findings Thursday

The Kano State Ministry of Education is set to disseminate the findings of its Out-of-School Children (OOSC) Survey Report as part of efforts to address barriers to education and reduce the number of children out of school across the state. INSIDE KANO reports that the dissemination is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the COVID-19...

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