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![Kano State Government Spends N800million On Preparations For 1800 Couples’ Mass Wedding]()
Kano State Government Spends N800million On Preparations For 1800 Couples’ Mass Wedding
Over N800million has been spent by the Kano State Government to buy furniture, food items, and clothing materials for 1,800 intending couples under its mass wedding scheme. This was made known by the state Hisbah board commander, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, who was inspecting items for the mass w... -
![Police Confiscate 820 Cartons Of Suspected Fake, Expired Drugs In Kano]()
Police Confiscate 820 Cartons Of Suspected Fake, Expired Drugs In Kano
On Saturday, the Kano Police Command announced the seizure of 820 crates containing suspected counterfeit and expired medications at Malam Kato Market in Fage Local Government Area of the region.In a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano, the drugs were... -
![Gov Yusuf Of Kano Approves N854 Million Naira For Mass Wedding In The State]()
Gov Yusuf Of Kano Approves N854 Million Naira For Mass Wedding In The State
The sum of 854 million Naira has been approved by the Kano State government for the first phase of the Auren Zaurawa Mass Wedding Initiative in the state.This was made known by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in a statement via his Twitter account on Thursday.According to him, the approval was part of th... -
![Kano Court Remands Man, Suleiman For Allegedly Beating His Ex-wife & Calling Her Prostitute]()
Kano Court Remands Man, Suleiman For Allegedly Beating His Ex-wife & Calling Her Prostitute
A Shari’a Court sitting in Kano on Thursday ordered the remand of a 46-year-old man, Suleiman Shu’aibu, in a Correctional Center for allegedly beating his former wife and calling her a prostitute.Shu’aibu who resides in Rumawa Quarters Kano, is charged with criminal force and defamation of ch... -
![Kano Woman, Hafsa Musa Goes Wild, Remand In Prison For Stabbing Man With Scissors]()
Kano Woman, Hafsa Musa Goes Wild, Remand In Prison For Stabbing Man With Scissors
A Nigerian woman, Hafsa Musa, has been remanded in a correctional centre.She was remanded by a Kano State Sharia Court sitting in Gama PRP, for allegedly stabbing a man, Buhari Mikail, with a pair of scissors.Hafsa Musa is standing trial on a count charge of causing serious injury to the human body... -
![VIDEO: Residents Defy Police Ban to Protest in Kano Amid Tension Over Tribunal Outcome]()
VIDEO: Residents Defy Police Ban to Protest in Kano Amid Tension Over Tribunal Outcome
Residents of Kano state have defied the order of the state police command banning all forms of protest in the state as members of the ruling New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) await the Governorship election petition tribunal.The APC is challenging ... -
![Hundreds Of Nigeriens Protest In Kano, Urge Reinstatement Of President Bazoum]()
Hundreds Of Nigeriens Protest In Kano, Urge Reinstatement Of President Bazoum
Hundreds of Nigeriens resident in Kano on Saturday staged a peaceful protest against the coup in Niger Republic and called for the reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum, held by the military junta.The foreigners who staged the demonstration in Fagge Local Government Area of the state, also cond... -
!["Don’t Allow President, Govs Intimidate You" – Ex-Kano Emir Sanusi Tells Nigerians]()
"Don’t Allow President, Govs Intimidate You" – Ex-Kano Emir Sanusi Tells Nigerians
Former Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II has said Nigerians should not allow themselves to be intimated by a president or state governors.Sanusi, who is the Head of the Tijaniyya sect, said Nigerians are not subordinate human beings because they opt to ignore politics.In a statement he issu... -
![Six Persons Land In Police Net Over Provocative Chants Against Emir Of Kano]()
Six Persons Land In Police Net Over Provocative Chants Against Emir Of Kano
Six persons have been arrested by the Kano police command over provocative chants against the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The suspects behind the provocative chants were accused of constituting a public nuisance during the inauguration of Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital at Kofar Kudu in the M... -
![Kano State Government Revokes Licence Of All Private Schools In The State]()
Kano State Government Revokes Licence Of All Private Schools In The State
Kano state government has revoked the certificate of all private schools operating in the state.Special Adviser to the Governor on private and voluntary institutions, Baba Abubakar Umar, announced this at a meeting with the proprietors of the private schools on Saturday, August 12.Umar said all the... -
![Kano Residents Protest Against Military Invasion In Niger Republic (Video)]()
Kano Residents Protest Against Military Invasion In Niger Republic (Video)
Some residents of Kano state on Saturday morning, August 12, staged a protest against the proposed use of force by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to resolve the Niger coup crisis.Recall that at a meeting in Abuja on Thursday, August 10, ECOWAS leaders directed military forces... -
![Kano Police Apprehend Three For Alleged Cocaine Trafficking To Saudi Arabia]()
Kano Police Apprehend Three For Alleged Cocaine Trafficking To Saudi Arabia
The Police in Kano State have arrested three suspects for allegedly facilitating cocaine trafficking to Saudi Arabia.Spokesman of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued.He said two of the suspects, Auwal Ishaq and Idris Sani Suleiman, reported to the pol... -
![Kano Woman Drags Boyfriend To Court For Dumping Her After Spending N900k On Him]()
Kano Woman Drags Boyfriend To Court For Dumping Her After Spending N900k On Him
A heartbroken woman has filed a lawsuit against her boyfriend, Hassan Umar before a Magistrates’ court sitting in Kano, for allegedly dumping her after spending N900,000 on him.Appearing before the court, the woman's lawyer alleged that the defendant claimed he was in love with his client wi... -
![Ex-Kano Emir Sanusi Visit Tinubu In Aso Rock After Meeting With Niger Military Leaders]()
Ex-Kano Emir Sanusi Visit Tinubu In Aso Rock After Meeting With Niger Military Leaders
The 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has met with President Bola Tinubu following his return from the Niger Republic, where he held talks with the country's military junta.The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor arrived at the Presidential Villa at about 8:25 pm, immediately ... -
![HUH?: Court Remands Labourer, Yusuf For Allegedly Stealing Cow Skin, ‘Pomo’ In Kano]()
HUH?: Court Remands Labourer, Yusuf For Allegedly Stealing Cow Skin, ‘Pomo’ In Kano
A Sharia Court in Kano State on Tuesday ordered that a 23-year-old man, Abdulwahab Yusuf who pleaded guilty to stealing cow skin worth N8,500 be remanded in a correction centre.The police charged Yusuf, who lives in Tukuntawa Quarters, Kano, with theft.Judge Umar Lawal-Abubakar, adjourned the matte... -
![Kano Man, Jaafar Lukman Injures Pap Seller's Son For Refusing To Sell To Him On Credit]()
Kano Man, Jaafar Lukman Injures Pap Seller's Son For Refusing To Sell To Him On Credit
A man identified as Jaafar Lukman has been remanded in a correctional centre by the Kano State Sharia court sitting in Kiru LGA, for allegedly injuring the son of pap seller, Jamila Mai-Kosai, who refused to sell to him on credit.The defendant had gone to the woman with the intention of buying bean... -
![Kano State Gov. Yusuf Swears in First Female Substantive Chief Judge]()
Kano State Gov. Yusuf Swears in First Female Substantive Chief Judge
Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf presided over the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Dije Abdu Aboki as the substantive Chief Judge of the State on Monday, August 7.Justice Aboki is the first female substantive Chief Judge of Kano State.Speaking on the development, Gov Yusuf said he is glad t... -
![Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf Appoints 10 Special Advisers (Full List)]()
Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf Appoints 10 Special Advisers (Full List)
Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has confirmed the appointment of ten special advisers into his cabinet.The Governor in a statement via his Twitter account on Monday said the move is in fulfilment of the campaign promise to place credible and loyal people in the affairs of government.In fulfillment of ... -
![Kano Lone Protester Warns Nigeria, ECOWAS Against Military Intervention In Niger]()
Kano Lone Protester Warns Nigeria, ECOWAS Against Military Intervention In Niger
A 20-year-old lone protester, Adam Usman, had warned Nigeria and the Economic Community of West States, ECOWAS, not to go to war against the Niger Republic.The secondary school student in Nasarawa Local Government Area, Kano State, who carried a placard, with inscriptions, “I’m against war on ... -
![Police Burst Drug Cartel In Kano, Arrest 47-Yr-Old Female Gang Leader (Photo)]()
Police Burst Drug Cartel In Kano, Arrest 47-Yr-Old Female Gang Leader (Photo)
A team of officers from the Kano State Police Command has smashed a drug cartel at Kwanar Dangora, in Kiru Local Government Area of the state.This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Sunday. “Recall that on the 18th of July 2023 at ... -
![Police Arrest 62 Suspects For Alleged Armed Robbery, thuggery, Drug Peddling In Kano]()
Police Arrest 62 Suspects For Alleged Armed Robbery, thuggery, Drug Peddling In Kano
The Police Command in Kano State on Friday announced the arrest of 62 suspects for alleged armed robbery, thuggery and drug peddling.This was contained in a statement issued by the command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdillahi Kiyawa, in Kano.Kiyawa said that the arrests were made by the Co... -
![Father, Son Arrested Over Alleged N4bn Belonging To Kano State Government]()
Father, Son Arrested Over Alleged N4bn Belonging To Kano State Government
Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has announced the arrest of alleged principal suspect in the alleged diversion of more than N4 billion belonging to the state government.The suspect is the founder of an NGO, Association of Compassionate Friends and the sole signatory of... -
![BREAKING: Ex Kano Gov. Ganduje Appointed APC National Chairman]()
BREAKING: Ex Kano Gov. Ganduje Appointed APC National Chairman
Former Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has been appointed the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APCGanduje was appointed the APC Chairman at the party’s 12th National Executive Meeting Thursday in Abuja.on ThursdayThe party’s NEC also elected former Senate spokesman, Ajibola Basir... -
![How 69 Repentant Hoodlums Storm Police Station In Kano, Surrender Arms]()
How 69 Repentant Hoodlums Storm Police Station In Kano, Surrender Arms
Police in Kano State were taken aback on Wednesday when 99 hoodlums instead of 30 reported at the police headquarters to surrender their weapons and renounce crime.Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Muhammad Gumel, said the police invited 30 repentant hoodlums to a novelty football match, but ... -
![Kano Govt Sacks Medical Officers Over Negligence Of Duty]()
Kano Govt Sacks Medical Officers Over Negligence Of Duty
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has sacked the Chief Medical Officers of Imam Wali General Hospital, Abubakar Imam Urology Centre and Nuhu Bamalli Maternity Hospital.The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Mansur Nagoda, also approved the suspension of all doctors and nurses who were on... -
![Confusion As Portrait Of Deposed Emir, Muhammad Sanusi Resurfaces In State Govt House, Kano]()
Confusion As Portrait Of Deposed Emir, Muhammad Sanusi Resurfaces In State Govt House, Kano
A portrait of the deposed 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, was hung on the coronation hall wall of Kano State Government house, leading to speculations. Rumor has been rife in the state that the incumbent administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf have concluded plans to reinstate Emir Sanu... -
!["Offensive Video" -Kano Govt Bans Traders From Pasting Pictures & Listening To Davido’s Songs]()
"Offensive Video" -Kano Govt Bans Traders From Pasting Pictures & Listening To Davido’s Songs
The leader of Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano State, Hassan Abubakar Bawasa, has banned traders from pasting pictures and playing or listening to the songs of ace singer, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido.The announcer of the ban said the market leader warned that any defaulter would be sanctioned decisive... -
![Nigeria Police Officers Give Car Racers Hot Chase In Kano (Video)]()
Nigeria Police Officers Give Car Racers Hot Chase In Kano (Video)
A video of police officers in Kano state engaging car racers in a hot chase has been shared on social media. The police officers had attempted to arrest the car racers as their activities posed a threat to members of society. The car racers refused to stop, forcing the police officers to engage the... -
![Kano Hisba Storm Party, Arrests Two Over Alleged Same S3x Marriage In Kano]()
Kano Hisba Storm Party, Arrests Two Over Alleged Same S3x Marriage In Kano
Kano State Hisba Command says it has arrested two people who were accused of trying to arrange same-sex marriage.Hisba Commandant, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Saturday.He said in a viral video, two young men named Khalifa and Abubakar were seen trying to k... -
![Former Governor Of Kano, Ganduje Likely to Emerge New APC National Chairman]()
Former Governor Of Kano, Ganduje Likely to Emerge New APC National Chairman
Former Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje, is looking likely to emerge as the next national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).Ganduje will battle it out with a former Nassarawa state Givernor, Senator Tanko Al-Makura, according to Vanguard.Some stakeholders from the North Centr... -
![Muslim Day: Oyo, Kano, Jigawa States Declare Work Free Wednesday To Mark Islamic New Year]()
Muslim Day: Oyo, Kano, Jigawa States Declare Work Free Wednesday To Mark Islamic New Year
The Oyo, Kano and Jigawa State Governments have declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as a work-free day to celebrate the commencement of the 1445 Islamic (Hijrah) New Year. The decision was announced in separate statements issued by their respective authorities.Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State decl... -
![Two Suspected Fraudsters Who Used Kano First Lady's Name to Extort People Have Been Arrested]()
Two Suspected Fraudsters Who Used Kano First Lady's Name to Extort People Have Been Arrested
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects for offences of violation of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) code, criminal conspiracy, giving false information, injurious falsehood and extortion. Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa Haruna, who disclosed this in a statem... -
![Police Arrest Two Suspects For Using Kano First Lady’s Name To Extort Public]()
Police Arrest Two Suspects For Using Kano First Lady’s Name To Extort Public
Two suspected fraudsters have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for allegedly extorting unsuspecting members of the public by using the name of the state governor’s wife.Spokesman of the command, SP. Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to newsmen on Fr... -
![Kano Govt Pays N1.5bn NECO Fees For 57,000 Students]()
Kano Govt Pays N1.5bn NECO Fees For 57,000 Students
The Kano State Government has paid a staggering N1.5 billion as registration fees for 57,000 secondary school students sitting for the National Examination Council exam.. This is contained in a statement by Ibrahim Garba Shu’aibu, the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarz... -
![Court Remands Man For Having An Affair With Neighbour’s Wife In Kano]()
Court Remands Man For Having An Affair With Neighbour’s Wife In Kano
A man from Dorayi Quarters in Gwale LGA of Kano State has been remanded in a custodial centre by a Kano state Sharia court for allegedly having an affair with his neighbour’s wife.The man was accused of taking the wife on outings whenever her husband was not around and convincing her to dump her ... -
![Teenage Girl Docked For S3xually Assaulting a 6yr Old Girl in Kano]()
Teenage Girl Docked For S3xually Assaulting a 6yr Old Girl in Kano
A 17-year-old girl who was accused of s3xually assaulting a six-year-old girl has been remanded in a custodial centre, on Monday, by aShari’a Court sitting in Kano.The minor, who lives at Rangaza Quarters Kano, is charged with indecent assault.The Presiding Judge, Malam Nura Yusuf-Ahmad, ordered ... -
![Justice Dije Aboki Confirmed As First Female Chief Judge Of Kano]()
Justice Dije Aboki Confirmed As First Female Chief Judge Of Kano
Justice Dije Aboki has been confirmed Kano state house of assembly as the substantive Chief Judge of the North-West state. The lawmakers confirmed her appointment on Thursday, July 6, after the Speaker, Ismail Falgore read a letter forwarded by Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf during Thursday’s plenary.... -
![Kano Anti-Corruption Agency Invites Ex-Gov Ganduje Over Alleged ‘Dollar Videos’]()
Kano Anti-Corruption Agency Invites Ex-Gov Ganduje Over Alleged ‘Dollar Videos’
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) says it has invited former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, to appear before it over alleged dollar bribe videos.The chairman of the commission, Mr Muhuyi Rimingado, confirmed this to newsmen in Kano on Thursday.Rimingado said that... -
![Police Officer Feared Dead As Warring Thug Groups Clash In Kano]()
Police Officer Feared Dead As Warring Thug Groups Clash In Kano
A policeman whose identity is yet to be disclosed has been reported feared dead during a clash between warring or rival thug groups at Rimi market within Kano metropolis.While the spokesperson, Kano Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna insisted that the officer was only injured, an eyewitness said t... -
![Kano Anti-Graft Commission Begins Probe Of Ex-Governor, Ganduje]()
Kano Anti-Graft Commission Begins Probe Of Ex-Governor, Ganduje
An investigation against former governor of the state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje over the alleged bribery videos, has been launched by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC). The chairman of the commission, Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado revealed this on Tuesday in a press co...
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