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![Police Dismisses Constabulary, Ado Abba In Kano Extorting Money From Public]()
Police Dismisses Constabulary, Ado Abba In Kano Extorting Money From Public
The police have called on the citizens to report any case of extortion by constabulary personnel, reaffirming its commitment to tackling corruption within its ranksSpokesman of the Kano State Command, SP. Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa stated this while parading a constabulary at the command ‘s headquar... -
![Kano Hisbah Launch Manhunt For Guests, Arrest Couple For Getting Married In Restaurant Without Parental Consent]()
Kano Hisbah Launch Manhunt For Guests, Arrest Couple For Getting Married In Restaurant Without Parental Consent
A man and his girlfriend have been arrested by the Kano State Hisbah Board for solemnising their marriage at Banana Restaurant on Zoo Road, Kano without their parent's consent.The board’s Deputy Commander General of Operations, Dr Mujahideen Abubakar, who confirmed the arrest to Punch on Thu... -
![Kano Govt Mistakenly Transfers ₦4.7 Million To Bank Account Of Top Official]()
Kano Govt Mistakenly Transfers ₦4.7 Million To Bank Account Of Top Official
Alhaji Lamin Muktar Hassan, the deputy managing director of the Kano State Refuse Management and Environmental Agency (REMASAB), has reportedly returned over ₦4.7 million which was inadvertently deposited into his bank account by the state government.Hassan noted that he initially thought the fun... -
![Kano Police Make Major Strides In Crime Fight, Arrest Suspects In High-Profile Cases]()
Kano Police Make Major Strides In Crime Fight, Arrest Suspects In High-Profile Cases
The Kano State Police Command has reported significant progress in its ongoing fight against crime, with multiple arrests made in connection to high-profile criminal cases. During a press briefing at the Police Headquarters in Bompai, Kano, Commissioner of Police (CP) Salman Dogo Garba highlighted ... -
![30-Year-Old Man, Rabiu Sani Drowns While Fetching Water In Kano]()
30-Year-Old Man, Rabiu Sani Drowns While Fetching Water In Kano
Tragedy struck in Kunture town, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, as a 30-year-old man, Rabiu Sani, drowned in a puddle while attempting to fetch water on Saturday. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu ... -
![Kidnappers Storm Kano Town, Abduct Young Woman After Extorting ₦8 Million]()
Kidnappers Storm Kano Town, Abduct Young Woman After Extorting ₦8 Million
In a disturbing incident, suspected kidnappers raided the home of a prominent businessman in Garo town, Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State, early on Sunday morning, abducting his daughter after extorting a ransom of ₦8 million.The attack occurred around 1:20 a.m. when about 10 armed assaila... -
![Kano Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman, Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado Arrested Over Alleged N4 Billion Fraud Case]()
Kano Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman, Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado Arrested Over Alleged N4 Billion Fraud Case
The Chairman of the Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, was arrested on Friday, January 24, in connection with an alleged misappropriation of over N4 billion, marking a significant development in a high-profile corruption case.According to *Daily ... -
![Tragic Death Of Young Woman After Falling Into Well In Kano]()
Tragic Death Of Young Woman After Falling Into Well In Kano
A young woman has tragically lost her life after falling into a well in Danbare, Kumbotso local government area of Kano State on Friday, January 24. The incident was confirmed by the Kano State Fire Service, which issued a statement regarding the unfortunate event. According to the statement,... -
![Police Raises Alarm Over Planned Terror Attack Across Kano State]()
Police Raises Alarm Over Planned Terror Attack Across Kano State
Kano State Police Command has alerted of a suspected plan by terrorists to target public gatherings in strategic locations across the state.This was contained in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Kiyawa, on Friday in Kano.The statement urged residents to exercise ca... -
![NDLEA Officer Stabbed During Arrest Of Suspected Drug Dealers In Kano]()
NDLEA Officer Stabbed During Arrest Of Suspected Drug Dealers In Kano
An officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano State Command, sustained injuries during the arrest of two suspected drug dealers in Bebeji Local Government Area of the state. The NDLEA spokesperson in the state, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesd... -
![Unidentified Man Found Dead In Kano Village Well]()
Unidentified Man Found Dead In Kano Village Well
An unidentified man, believed to be about 45 years old, was found dead in a well in Babawa village, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State on Tuesday afternoon.The discovery was made following an emergency call to the Kano State Fire Service by ASP Kabiru Lawan of the Gezawa Police Division at ... -
![Mob Justice in Kano: Youths Torch Tricycle Used By Suspected Phone Thieves]()
Mob Justice in Kano: Youths Torch Tricycle Used By Suspected Phone Thieves
In a shocking display of mob justice, angry youths set fire to a tricycle, commonly known as Adaidaita Sahu, along Ibrahim Taiwo Road in Kano on Saturday night. The vehicle was reportedly being used by suspected phone thieves operating in the area. The suspects were apprehended by the crowd a... -
![Unwarranted! Kano State Governor Yusuf Criticizes Negative Portrayal Of Fulani]()
Unwarranted! Kano State Governor Yusuf Criticizes Negative Portrayal Of Fulani
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has criticized the negative portrayal of the Fulani people across Nigeria, describing it as unwarranted and unjustified. Speaking during a visit from the Kano chapter of Tabital Fulaku International, the governor, represented by his Deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gw... -
![NDLEA Nabs Two, Usama Adamu & Isah Ibrahim In Kano with Psychoactive Substances & Skunk Stash]()
NDLEA Nabs Two, Usama Adamu & Isah Ibrahim In Kano with Psychoactive Substances & Skunk Stash
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended two suspects, 25-year-old Usama Adamu and 29-year-old Isah Ibrahim, in Dawanau, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State. The arrests, made on Friday, January 17, followed an operation that led to the recovery ... -
![Lecturer, Aliyu Hamza Abdullahi Survives Attack By Student &Accomplice At Kano State Polytechnic]()
Lecturer, Aliyu Hamza Abdullahi Survives Attack By Student &Accomplice At Kano State Polytechnic
A lecturer at Kano State Polytechnic, Aliyu Hamza Abdullahi, narrowly escaped a life-threatening attack in his office on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The incident, reportedly carried out by a female student and her boyfriend, has left the academic community in shock.According to Auwal Ismail Bagwai, ... -
![Kano Police Arrest Six Suspected Phone Thieves]()
Kano Police Arrest Six Suspected Phone Thieves
The Kano State Police Command has apprehended six individuals suspected of engaging in a notorious mobile phone theft gang across Kano Metropolis.The arrests made between January 11 and 15, 2025, also led to the recovery of 15 stolen mobile phones and two tricycles allegedly used in their operation... -
![Only One Emir! Human Right Activist, Falana States Position Of Law On Kano Emirate Tussle]()
Only One Emir! Human Right Activist, Falana States Position Of Law On Kano Emirate Tussle
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has affirmed that Kano State must have only one Emir, in line with the Court of Appeal’s ruling, stating that the 16th Emir of Kano is here to stay despite strong opposition.Falana made the statement during the 21st Memorial Lecture of Chief Gani Fawehinmi in... -
![19-Year-Old Female Gang Leader Arraigned With Her Members By Police In Kano]()
19-Year-Old Female Gang Leader Arraigned With Her Members By Police In Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arraigned a 19-year-old female gang leader, Shamsiyya Adamu and four members of her gang for criminal conspiracy, trespass, and theft. Recall that the police smashed the syndicate of thieves and arrested the suspects on December 21, 2024 following reports of stole... -
![How Tragic Accident Claim Lives Of 19 Wedding Guests On Kano Gindiri-Bauchi Highway]()
How Tragic Accident Claim Lives Of 19 Wedding Guests On Kano Gindiri-Bauchi Highway
A tragic road accident in the Kwana Maciji area of Pankshin Local Government Area, Plateau State, has claimed the lives of 19 people and left 11 others injured.The victims were returning to Kano State after attending a wedding in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.The Chairman of Pankshin Local Gove... -
![BREAKING; FG Confirms Bird Flu Outbreaks In Kano]()
BREAKING; FG Confirms Bird Flu Outbreaks In Kano
The Federal Government has confirmed the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) also known as Bird Flu in Kano State. The outbreak is reported to have affected various bird species like layers, ducks, guinea fowl, and turkeys. A circular signed by Dr Taiwo Olasoju on behalf of the Chi... -
![Well Collapse in Kano Town Claims Life Of 50-Yr-Old Man, Yusuf Nadabo; Two Rescued]()
Well Collapse in Kano Town Claims Life Of 50-Yr-Old Man, Yusuf Nadabo; Two Rescued
Tragedy struck in Gargajiga town, located in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State, on Thursday, when a well collapsed, resulting in the death of one person and leaving two others injured but alive. The incident occurred during re-digging and repair work on the well.The collapse, which occur... -
![Kano Police Returns Stolen Vehicle To Owner, Arrests Suspect]()
Kano Police Returns Stolen Vehicle To Owner, Arrests Suspect
The Kano State Police Command said it has recovered a stolen motor vehicle and returned to its owner, one Dr Yusuf Samuel Shaho of Zaria City, Kaduna State.The ash-coloured motor vehicle was recovered by the Anti-Car Theft Unit, SCID, on December 28, 2024.The car was reportedly abandoned, and timel... -
![Police Rescue 59 Minors Taken From Kano, Nab Child-traffickers]()
Police Rescue 59 Minors Taken From Kano, Nab Child-traffickers
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intercepted a white Peugeot 15-seater bus, commonly known as “J5,” suspected of transporting 59 trafficked children. The children, aged between four and 12 years, were stopped along the Abuja-Kano route on January 6, 2025.A police team led ... -
![Kano Court Sentences Armed Robber To Death By Hanging]()
Kano Court Sentences Armed Robber To Death By Hanging
The Kano State High Court, presided over by Justice Nasir Saminu, has sentenced a man to death by hanging for armed robbery, on Wednesday 7th January.The convict, one Abdurrahman Yakubu of Bele Local Government Area in Nassarawa State, was found guilty of multiple counts of armed robbery with dange... -
![Kano Gov Yusuf Expresses Sadness Over Death Of Special Adviser Days After Swearing-In]()
Kano Gov Yusuf Expresses Sadness Over Death Of Special Adviser Days After Swearing-In
Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden demise of his newly appointed Special Adviser on Works, Engr. Ahmad Ishaq Bunkure, who passed away on Wednesday in Egypt, just a day after his swearing-in.In a condolence message released by his spokesperson, Sun... -
![Chinese Bank Approves $254.76m Loan To Support Kano-Kaduna Railway]()
Chinese Bank Approves $254.76m Loan To Support Kano-Kaduna Railway
The China Development Bank (CDB) on Tuesday announced the approval of a $254.76m (€245m) loan to support the Kano-Kaduna railway project in Nigeria.The Chinese bank made this known in a press statement issued on Tuesday, January 7 and made available to newsmen in Abuja.According to the CDB, the f... -
![Man, Surajo Yarima Laments Sale Of His N20m House For N2m Over Debt, Begs Kano Govt]()
Man, Surajo Yarima Laments Sale Of His N20m House For N2m Over Debt, Begs Kano Govt
A Kano resident, Malam Surajo Yarima, has called on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to intervene after his house, valued at about N20 million, was allegedly auctioned for N2 million by a court.Speaking in an interview with Hikima RTV, a local radio in Kano, Yarima revealed that the house was sold to sett... -
![Stolen Vehicle Recovered In Kano, Suspect Arrested After Escape Attempt]()
Stolen Vehicle Recovered In Kano, Suspect Arrested After Escape Attempt
The Kano State Police have recovered a grey Rav-4 mini jeep, with registration number YAB 881 JK Abuja, and arrested a suspect who stole and abandoned the vehicle.The command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed this in a press statement made available to The PUNCH on Monday.He said, “O... -
![Kano Police Arrest Suspected Car Thief, Recover Stolen Vehicle]()
Kano Police Arrest Suspected Car Thief, Recover Stolen Vehicle
The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a suspected car thief and recovered an abandoned Rav-4 motor vehicle as part of its intensified efforts to combat car theft in the state.This was contained in a statement issued on January 6, 2025, by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Harun... -
![Kano Governor, Abba Yusuf Makes Fresh Appointments, To Swear In New Commissioners]()
Kano Governor, Abba Yusuf Makes Fresh Appointments, To Swear In New Commissioners
Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has made fresh appointments into his cabinet, aimed at strengthening his administration’s delivery of good governance.In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the appointments, which took immediate effect on S... -
![Kano Commissioner, Muhammad Diggol Resigns As Governor Yusuf Reassigns Sacked Officials]()
Kano Commissioner, Muhammad Diggol Resigns As Governor Yusuf Reassigns Sacked Officials
The Kano State Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Muhammad Diggol, on Sunday resigned from his appointment.The spokesperson to Governor Abba Yusuf, Sanusi Bature, said the governor has accepted the resignation and wished Mr Diggol success in his future endeavours.Mr Diggol was the ... -
![VIDEO: VP Shettima, Other Dignitaries Storm The City of Kano For APC Chairman Son’s Wedding]()
VIDEO: VP Shettima, Other Dignitaries Storm The City of Kano For APC Chairman Son’s Wedding
On Saturday, Vice President Kashim Shettima and Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, attended the wedding fatiha of the sons of Kano APC Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, as representatives.Abbas Abdullahi Abbas married Arch. Khadija Attahiru Buhari, while Muhammad Abdullahi Abbas tied the knot ... -
![Kano Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Abubakar Musa; Rescue Two-Year-Old Boy]()
Kano Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Abubakar Musa; Rescue Two-Year-Old Boy
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspected kidnapper, Abubakar Musa, for allegedly abducting a two-year-old boy and demanding a ₦50 million ransom for his release.The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the arrest in a statement on T... -
![Female-Led Phone Snatching Gang Arrested In Kano, Sparks Online Outrage (Photo)]()
Female-Led Phone Snatching Gang Arrested In Kano, Sparks Online Outrage (Photo)
Authorities in Kano State have reportedly apprehended a suspected phone-snatching gang led by a young woman, drawing widespread reactions online. The arrest, shared by an X user, @AbbaM_Abiyos, revealed that five individuals, including the alleged female leader, were caught for their involvem... -
![Kano Censorship Board Suspends Kannywood Actress, Samha M. Inuwa Over Attire, Online Behavior]()
Kano Censorship Board Suspends Kannywood Actress, Samha M. Inuwa Over Attire, Online Behavior
The Kano State Censorship Board has issued a one-year suspension for renowned Kannywood actress, Samha M. Inuwa, barring her from participating in any film productions. The decision follows widespread public outcry concerning her attire and provocative online behavior.A statement released by Abdull... -
![Kano Police Arrest 20 Suspects in Operation Targeting Thuggery And Crime]()
Kano Police Arrest 20 Suspects in Operation Targeting Thuggery And Crime
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 20 individuals during a major clearance operation aimed at curbing thuggery and criminal activities in the Kano metropolis. The operation, which took place between January 1 and 3, 2025, also led to the seizure of dangerous weapons and illicit substances.A... -
![Nigeria Police Bust Female-Led Phone-Snatching Syndicate In Kano, Arrest Five]()
Nigeria Police Bust Female-Led Phone-Snatching Syndicate In Kano, Arrest Five
The Nigeria police in Kano State have arrested members of a female-led phone-snatching syndicate operating in the Kano metropolis.A statement by the command’s spokesperson, Haruna Kiyawa, on Thursday, said five members of the group, including its leader, 19-year-old Shamsiyya Adamu, were arrested... -
![Five Suspects Arrested As Kano Police Bust Female-Led Syndicate Of Thieves]()
Five Suspects Arrested As Kano Police Bust Female-Led Syndicate Of Thieves
The Kano State Police Command has dismantled a female-led syndicate of thieves and arrested five suspects. The spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, January 2, 2024, said the gang is led by Shamsiyya Adamu, a 19-year-old resident of... -
![Kano Govt Finally Rejects Tax Reform Bill, Says It’s Ill-Timed]()
Kano Govt Finally Rejects Tax Reform Bill, Says It’s Ill-Timed
The Kano State Government has described as ill-timed the introduction of the President Bola Tinubu Tax Reforms Bill, rejecting it in all ramificationsThe Government which welcomes 2025 with vibrant celebrations at the Filin Mahaha, Kofar Naisa open theatre, where thousands of residents gathered to ... -
![Kano's Kwanar Gafan Tomato Market Shut Down For Habouring Criminals And Prostitutes]()
Kano's Kwanar Gafan Tomato Market Shut Down For Habouring Criminals And Prostitutes
The Kwanar Gafan Tomato Market in Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State has been shut down indefinitely due to allegations of widespread immoral activities, including prostitution, adultery, and homosexuality. The decision was confirmed by the local government chairman, Hon. Barr. A...
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