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![Kano Police Arrests 10 Suspects for Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Recover N4.85m, Weapons]()
Kano Police Arrests 10 Suspects for Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Recover N4.85m, Weapons
Ten suspects have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for their alleged involvement in kidnapping and armed robbery.During the operation, the operatives recovered a total of ₦4.85 million, firearms, and ammunition from the suspects.The arrests follow intensified security measures under... -
![Popular Kano Industrialist, Nasiru Ahli Is Dead]()
Popular Kano Industrialist, Nasiru Ahli Is Dead
Prominent Kano industrialist, Alhaji Nasiru Ahli, has been reported dead.The Chairman of Mainasara & Sons Company was 108 years old at the time of his death.According to Daily Trust, family sources indicate that Ahli died in a hospital in Kano on Thursday night.Ahli was regarded as one of the p... -
![Kano Task Force Arrests 53 Suspected Thugs In Major Crime Crackdown]()
Kano Task Force Arrests 53 Suspected Thugs In Major Crime Crackdown
In a sweeping operation aimed at restoring peace and curbing criminal activities, the Kano State Joint Task Force Committee on Peace Restoration and Youth Rehabilitation has apprehended 53 suspected thugs across key areas of the metropolis. The coordinated raids, conducted between March 13 an... -
![BREAKING: Legal Battle Over Kano Emirate Continues As Appeal Court Stops Sanusi’s Reinstatement]()
BREAKING: Legal Battle Over Kano Emirate Continues As Appeal Court Stops Sanusi’s Reinstatement
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has halted the enforcement of its January 10 judgment, which upheld the Kano State government’s repeal of the 2019 Emirates Council Law, pending the Supreme Court’s determination of an appeal on the same matter.The ruling was delivered on Friday by a three-m... -
![Seven Persons Rescued As Fire Guts N180m Property In Kano]()
Seven Persons Rescued As Fire Guts N180m Property In Kano
The Kano State Fire Service says it rescued seven persons and property worth N180 million from 77 fire incidents in February.This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi on Thursday in Kano.According to him, seven persons lost their lives ... -
![Man, Abduljabar Nura Remanded For Allegedly Stabbing Neighbour In Kano]()
Man, Abduljabar Nura Remanded For Allegedly Stabbing Neighbour In Kano
A Sharia Court in Kano State on Wednesday ordered that a 29 year-old man, Abduljabar Nura, should be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly stabbing his neighbour over electricity bill.The police charged Nura, who lives in Fagge Quarters in Kano, with causing grievous hurt.When the charge ... -
![Police Investigate Brutal Home Invasion & Gang Rap3 Of 27-Yr-Old Housewife, Hadiza Muttaqa In Kano]()
Police Investigate Brutal Home Invasion & Gang Rap3 Of 27-Yr-Old Housewife, Hadiza Muttaqa In Kano
The Kano State Police Command has launched an intensive investigation following a violent home invasion, robbery, and gang assault in Tatsan Yamma Village, Tsanyawa Local Government Area.According to intelligence sources, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. on March 7, 2025, when a gan... -
![Gunmen Attack Kano Family, Abduct One, Maim Another]()
Gunmen Attack Kano Family, Abduct One, Maim Another
Armed assailants stormed Zakirai village in Gabasawa Local Government Area of Kano State in the early hours of Saturday, abducting a 20-year-old man, injuring his brother, and robbing their household.The attack, which occurred around 2:15 a.m., targeted the residence of Alhaji Yusha’u Ma’aruf. ... -
![Kano Police Arrest Four Suspected Bandits, Recover Weapons And Cash]()
Kano Police Arrest Four Suspected Bandits, Recover Weapons And Cash
The Kano State Police Command has apprehended four suspected bandits and seized a significant cache of weapons during a tactical operation in the Jarkuka area under the Mariri Division.Acting on intelligence, a team of three officers launched the operation at approximately 4 p.m. on March 6, leadin... -
![Hishbah Operatives Go on Ramadan Raid, Shut Down Sports Betting Shop In Kano State]()
Hishbah Operatives Go on Ramadan Raid, Shut Down Sports Betting Shop In Kano State
The Kano State Hisbah Board has raided and shut down a sports betting shop as part of its ongoing enforcement efforts during the holy month of Ramadan.The Hisbah officials shared images of operatives sealing the premises on its official Facebook page.The Deputy Commander of Hisbah in Kano, Sheikh M... -
![Woman, Hauwa Ibrahim Jailed For $1,154,900 And SDR135,900 Fraud In Kano]()
Woman, Hauwa Ibrahim Jailed For $1,154,900 And SDR135,900 Fraud In Kano
A woman, Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kano Zonal Directorate, for smuggling an undeclared sum of $1,154,900 (One Million, One Hundred and Fifty-Four Thousand, Nine Hundred United States Dollars) and SDR135,900 Saudi Riyals (One Hu... -
![Kano Police Arrest Three Suspected Car Thieves, Recover Two Stolen Vehicles]()
Kano Police Arrest Three Suspected Car Thieves, Recover Two Stolen Vehicles
Three suspected car thieves have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command.The authorities also recovered two stolen vehicles from the suspects.Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the suspects were arrested during a routine patrol along Yankaba-Hadejia Road, Kano-Ring... -
![Two NDLEA Operatives Arrested For Allegedly Killing 19-year-old Lady In Kano]()
Two NDLEA Operatives Arrested For Allegedly Killing 19-year-old Lady In Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly shooting and killing a 19-year-old lady, Patient Samuel, in Jaba Quarters.This was contained in a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on X on Thursday.According to him, t... -
![Two Tiktok Sensations Sentenced to Jail Over Vulgar Videos in Kano]()
Two Tiktok Sensations Sentenced to Jail Over Vulgar Videos in Kano
A Kano magistrates' court sitting at No 47 in Norman's land, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, has sentenced two TikTokers for posting vulgar videos which violate religious and moral sensitivities of the state. Ahmad Isa and Maryam Musa of Ladainai area in Hotoro Quarters were ar... -
![Ahead 2027 General Election, New Political Party Emerges In Kano]()
Ahead 2027 General Election, New Political Party Emerges In Kano
A political group, Team New Nigeria (TNN), has unveiled its symbols and reaffirmed its commitment to forming a political party aimed at addressing Nigeria’s challenges, including hardship and insecurity.During the public presentation at Kano Pillars Stadium, TNN President Modibbo Farakwai introdu... -
![Hisbah Arrests Several in Kano For Not Fasting On1st Day Of Ramadan & Violating Islamic Laws]()
Hisbah Arrests Several in Kano For Not Fasting On1st Day Of Ramadan & Violating Islamic Laws
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested multiple individuals for allegedly violating Islamic laws on the first day of Ramadan. Confirming the arrests, the Deputy Commander General of the board, Dr. Mujahideen Abubakar, stated that Hisbah operatives detained several young men accused of faili... -
![NDLEA Nabs Angolan Businessman, Mbala Dajou Abuba Attempting To Smuggle Cocaine To Turkey At Kano Airport]()
NDLEA Nabs Angolan Businessman, Mbala Dajou Abuba Attempting To Smuggle Cocaine To Turkey At Kano Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 42-year-old Angolan businessman, Mbala Dajou Abuba, for attempting to smuggle a significant quantity of cocaine to Istanbul, Turkey. Abuba, a native of Zaire Province in Angola, was apprehended on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at t... -
![Ganduje’s Son, Umar Ganduje Distributes Over 3,000 Bags Of Rice To Kano For Ramadan]()
Ganduje’s Son, Umar Ganduje Distributes Over 3,000 Bags Of Rice To Kano For Ramadan
Engr. Umar Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Executive Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has distributed 3,627 bags of rice to residents of Dawakin-Tofa Local Government Area in Kano State.The initiative aims to provide relief during the holy month of Ramadan.Speaking at the flag-off ceremo... -
![Bayero University Kano 'Loans' 47 Bicycles To Workers To Help Them Cut Transportation Cost]()
Bayero University Kano 'Loans' 47 Bicycles To Workers To Help Them Cut Transportation Cost
Bayero University Kano (BUK) has introduced a bicycle loan scheme for its workers to help them cope with the rising cost of transportation. The university management has provided 47 bicycles as part of this initiative, aiming to ease the financial burden on staff members due to the high cost of com... -
![Kano Water Board Workers Embark On Strike Over Unpaid Wages]()
Kano Water Board Workers Embark On Strike Over Unpaid Wages
Workers of the Kano State Water Board have embarked on an indefinite strike due to unresolved grievances.According to the head of the staff union, Engineer Najib Sule they followed all the necessary ways to resolve the problem amicably but to no avail.Before commencing the strike, the workers gathe... -
![Police Foil Attempt To Storm Kano Emir’s Palace, Arrest 17 Suspects]()
Police Foil Attempt To Storm Kano Emir’s Palace, Arrest 17 Suspects
Operatives of the Kano State Police Command have foiled a planned takeover of the Nassarawa Palace, home to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.The police confirmed that 17 suspected thugs were arrested in connection with the alleged plot to storm the palace and forcefully remove the Emir.Speak... -
![JUST IN! Senator Sumaila, 3 Others Suspended By Kano NNPP For Associating With Ganduje, Barau]()
JUST IN! Senator Sumaila, 3 Others Suspended By Kano NNPP For Associating With Ganduje, Barau
The Kano State faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has suspended the lawmaker representing Kano South Senatorial District, Kawu Sumaila, alongside three other prominent party members over alleged anti-party activities.Those suspended include Ali Madakin Gini, Sani Abdullahi Rogo and Kab... -
![NSCDC Arrests Two Persons For Impersonating Officers, Extorting Officials In Kano]()
NSCDC Arrests Two Persons For Impersonating Officers, Extorting Officials In Kano
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended two individuals, Muhammad Sarari, 43, and Madaki Zaharaddeen, 32, for allegedly posing as NSCDC officers.The suspects, who reside in Goron Dutse, Dala Local Government, and Hotoro, Nassarawa Local Governm... -
![Woman Arraigned For Allegedly Setting Husband On Fire In Kano]()
Woman Arraigned For Allegedly Setting Husband On Fire In Kano
A married woman has been arraigned in a Kano court on Monday, for allegedly setting her husband on fire after pouring petrol on him, following a dispute over his new wife.According to reports, the incident occurred when the husband was in the room of his new wife.The accused demanded that he come o... -
![60-Year-Old Woman, Talatu Ali Abducted From Kano Psychiatric Hospital]()
60-Year-Old Woman, Talatu Ali Abducted From Kano Psychiatric Hospital
A 60-year-old woman, Talatu Ali, has been abducted from the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Dawanau, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, in what appears to be a well-planned attack by suspected kidnappers. Sources revealed that Mrs. Ali had arrived at the hospital on February 19, ... -
![Popular Hausa Wrestler, Bahagon Yan Sanda Arrested For Alleged Murder, Attempted Robbery In Kano]()
Popular Hausa Wrestler, Bahagon Yan Sanda Arrested For Alleged Murder, Attempted Robbery In Kano
Kano State authorities have arrested renowned Hausa wrestler, Bahagon Yan Sanda, for allegedly killing a motorcycle rider and attempting to steal his bike. The incident was reported by security analyst Bakatsine in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday. According ... -
![Crisis Heats Up In Kano APC As Ganduje, Minister Disagree Over Party State Chairmanship]()
Crisis Heats Up In Kano APC As Ganduje, Minister Disagree Over Party State Chairmanship
The Minister of State for Housing, Yusuf Abdullahi Atta, has cautioned the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Umar Abdullahi Ganduje against any attempts to allow the current Chairman of the APC in Kano to continue in office for a fourth term.The Minister was quoted to have... -
![Three Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Murder In Kano]()
Three Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Murder In Kano
Three convicts have been handed death sentences by the Kano State High Court for their involvement in the murd£r of one Hamisu Hassan, a resident of Yar Zabaina village in Gabasawa Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred in 2019 and the three accused persons, Abdulrahman Ado, aka... -
![How Devastating Fire Outbreak Destroys Houses, Silos, Cattles In Kano]()
How Devastating Fire Outbreak Destroys Houses, Silos, Cattles In Kano
A devastating fire outbreak in the Satigal community, Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State destroyed houses, cattle and six grain silos in Kano.The incident which was reported to the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Dr Muhammad Isa Umaru, at his palace on Wednesdat said the midnight inferno was repo... -
![50Yr Old Stepfather, Abubakar Muhammad, Jailed For Sexual Exploitation In Kano]()
50Yr Old Stepfather, Abubakar Muhammad, Jailed For Sexual Exploitation In Kano
A 50-year-old security guard in Kano, Abubakar Muhammad, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually exploiting his 14-year-old stepdaughter.Muhammad, a resident of Wailari Quarters in Kumbotso Local Government Area, pleaded guilty to the single count of sexual exploitation.Justice S.M... -
![Kano Anti-Corruption Commission Arrests High Court Registrar, Lawyers Over ₦20 Billion Fraud]()
Kano Anti-Corruption Commission Arrests High Court Registrar, Lawyers Over ₦20 Billion Fraud
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has arrested the Registrar of the Kano High Court, his retired deputy, three lawyers, security personnel, and ten others over their alleged involvement in a massive financial scandal exceeding ₦20 billion. PCACC Chairma... -
![Campaigning For Tinubu in 2023 The Biggest Regret of my Life - Kano APC Chieftain]()
Campaigning For Tinubu in 2023 The Biggest Regret of my Life - Kano APC Chieftain
Alhaji Abdulmajid Dan Bilki Commander, a Kano-based chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has disclosed that campaigning for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election was the biggest regret of his life.Commander stressed that in his entire life, there has never been an... -
![NDLEA Arrests 35-Year-Old woman, Chioma Okeke With 15kg of Cannabis In Kano]()
NDLEA Arrests 35-Year-Old woman, Chioma Okeke With 15kg of Cannabis In Kano
Kano State operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 35-year-old woman, Chioma Okeke, for alleged drug trafficking. According to a statement issued on Sunday by NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, Okeke was apprehended on Monday, February 3, in the Sabon Ga... -
![NDLEA Arrests Usaini Salisu & Yahaya Mu'azu in Kano, Recovers Tramadol & Cannabis]()
NDLEA Arrests Usaini Salisu & Yahaya Mu'azu in Kano, Recovers Tramadol & Cannabis
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, leading to the arrest of three suspects in Kano for illegal drug possession. According to a statement released on Sunday by NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, operatives apprehended two young m... -
![Kano Hisbah Arrests 10 For Night Loitering In Statewide Crackdown]()
Kano Hisbah Arrests 10 For Night Loitering In Statewide Crackdown
The Kano State Hisbah Board has apprehended ten individuals, including eight women and two men, for allegedly loitering at night in different parts of the state. The arrests were carried out under the ongoing “Operation Clean Up” initiative, aimed at enforcing public order and enhancing e... -
![Popular Kano-born Business Mogul, Bala AlbaBello Is Dead]()
Popular Kano-born Business Mogul, Bala AlbaBello Is Dead
Prominent Kaduna State business mogul, Alhaji Bala AlbaBello, has reportedly died at the age of 67.The esteemed founder and Chairman of AlbaBello Trading Company succumbed to a brief illness on Monday around 5 PM at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital in Shika, Zaria.The prominent b... -
![Students Panic As Fire Guts Nigerian Law School, Kano Campus Hostel]()
Students Panic As Fire Guts Nigerian Law School, Kano Campus Hostel
A near tragedy was averted Wednesday evening when one of the student’s hostels at the Kano State Campus of the Nigerian Law School was gutted by fire.The incident which occurred at about 7.00pm, barely an hour after the students at the campus ended their lectures, however consumed property, books... -
![Bloodshed In Kano: Three Dead As Villagers Resist Demolition Squad]()
Bloodshed In Kano: Three Dead As Villagers Resist Demolition Squad
Kano was thrown into chaos as a violent clash between security forces and residents of Rimin Zakara village in Ungogo Local Government Area turned deadly, leaving three people dead and several others injured.The mayhem erupted on Sunday night when a government-backed demolition squad moved in to pu... -
![NDLEA Arrests 18 Suspected Drug Dealers, Raids Notorious Hotspots in Kano]()
NDLEA Arrests 18 Suspected Drug Dealers, Raids Notorious Hotspots in Kano
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State have arrested 18 suspected drug dealers and seized various illicit substances in a sweeping crackdown on drug-related crimes. The command’s spokesperson, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, confirmed the arrests in a stateme... -
![Kano Government Allocates N2.5 Billion For Mass Weddings in 2025]()
Kano Government Allocates N2.5 Billion For Mass Weddings in 2025
Kano State has earmarked N2.5 billion for the mass wedding programme scheduled to take place quarterly across its 44 local government areas in 2025. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Musa Shanono, during the breakdown of the recently approved N719.7 billion state budget...
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