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Mastermind Of Kano ‘Missing Children’, Paul Owne Sentenced To 104 Years In Prison
A Kano State High Court has sentenced Paul Owne, the mastermind of the kidnapping and sale of some children in Kano, to 104 years imprisonment.The court, which was presided over by Justice Zuwaira Yusuf, handed down the sentencing on Friday following an earlier guilty plea entered by the defendant to the 38-count charge levelled against him by the

2023 Presidency: Atiku Bread Hits Kano For Distribution To Residents
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has commenced the distribution of loaves of bread, branded ‘Atiku Kawai’ (Atiku Only) to Kano State residents. The development comes amid claims that Atiku is nursing a presidential ambition ahead of the 2023 elections, although he has not publicly confirmed it.The former Vice-President has been running f
Kano State Police Arrest Five Men Arrested For Sodomising 20-Yr-Old Boy, Tajudeen Hashim
The Kano State Police command has announced the arrest of five men for allegedly sodomising Tajudeen Hashim a 20-year-old.DSP Abdullahi Haruna, spokesperson for the Kano police command made the announcement in a press release on Friday.The police spokesperson revealed that the suspects were arrested on 16th July, 2021 in Mandawari quarters, Gwale

Police Arrest 5 Suspects Who Sodomized Teenager In Kano
Kano State Police Command said its personnel have nabbed five suspects for sodomizing a 20-year-old boy.DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, Police Public Relations Officer, Kano State Command, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday.He said, “On the 15/07/2021 at about 1700 hours, a complaint was received from a woman in Man
Karaye Emirate Suspends Village Head For Selling Land To Fulani Herdsmen In Kano
The village head of Butu-Butu in Rimingado Local Government, LGA, Kano State, Abubakar Sa’adu, has been suspended by the Karaye emirate for selling land to Fulani herdsmen.Ibrahim Abubakar is the Emir of Karaye, one of the four new emirates created by Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje.This was contained in a statement by Haruna Muhammad

Thousands Welcome President Buhari In Kano State During His Visit
Residents in Kano state came out in their numbers to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari during his official visit to the state on Thursday, July 15, 2021.During his visit, Buhari officially commissioned Dangi bridge/underpass at Zoo Road.The president, also attended the official groundbreaking ceremony of the construction of Kano – Kaduna standa
Kano Spends N1.5 Billion Monthly On School Feeding – Kano State Govenor Abdullahi Ganduje
Kano State Govenor Abdullahi Ganduje says President Muhammadu Buhari administration spends N1.5billion monthly on school feeding in the State. Ganduje gave the figure on Tuesday when he hosted the technical committee on the National Home Grown School Feeding programme (NHGSF). He stated that Kano has the highest number of population in Nigeria and

Phone Snatchers Stab Man, Umar Muhammad To Death Under Kano Bridge
Some suspected phone snatchers have stabbed to death a staff of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Umar Muhammad on Saturday evening in Kano State.An eyewitness said the incident occurred under a bridge, which is under construction near the popular Kantin Kwari textile market in the state metropolis,The eyewitness said he saw a man
Photos Of Huge Amount Of Decayed Foreign Currencies Recovered At Customs Officer’s House In Kano
Unspecified amount of decayed foreign currencies including U.S dollars, British pounds sterling among others were yesterday recovered at the house of a deceased customs officer in Kano.The heap of the recovered currencies were said to have been buried beneath the earth surface wrapped up in polythene bags. This was uncovered during a renovation wo

"Kano Is Home To All Nigerians, It Has Legacy Of Tolerance" -VP, Yemi Osinbajo Blows Hot
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has described Kano state as home to all Nigerians, considering its level of tolerance, irrespective of ethnicity.Osinbajo made this remark on Saturday at the coronation ceremony of Aminu Ado Bayero as the 15th Emir of Kano.In a statement by Laolu Akande, his spokesperson, Professor Osinbajo noted that the st
Suspect With Foreign Currencies Concealed in Diapers Nabbed in Kano Airport By Customs
The Kano/Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Thursday said it has arrested one Sabo Suleiman in possession of foreign currencies (over one million Saudi riyals and $184,000) concealed inside diapers.The Command’s Controller, Comptroller Suleiman Umar disclosed this while handing over the suspect and exhibits to the operatives of the

Hisbah Bans Use Of Mannequins For Display Of Clothes By Tailors, Boutique Owners In Kano
The Hisbah, an agency saddled with the responsibility of enforcement of Shariah doctrine in Kano State, on Wednesday, announced ban on use of mannequins to display clothes by tailors, supermarkets and boutique owners in the state.This was just as the agency warned that the agency would embark on raiding of those places to remove them, describing t
Just In: Bandits Attack Convoy Of Kano State Governor, Ganduje
There was a shootout between security operatives attached to the convoy of Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, and some armed bandits along Shema in Katsina State on their way back to Kano from Zamfara State.Although Ganduje was not in the convoy, it came under attack by bandits who blocked Zamfara, Katsina and Kano Road, around Shema on Tu

Adam, 22 Remanded In Prison For Chopping Off Neighbor's Thumb In Kano
A 22-year-old man, Adam Adam, resident of Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, has been remanded in prison custody for chopping off the thumb of his neighbour, Yusuf Abubakar.The charge preferred against him read that the defendant, had in an earlier quarrel, inflicted a grievous machete injury on the biological mother of the injured neig
Nigeria Standstill As Buhari's Only Son, Yusuf Marries His Sweetheart In Kano
President Buhari's son, Yusuf is getting married to, Zara Nasir Ado Bayero, the daughter of Emir of Bichi, Kano.Several governors, ministers, government officials and VIPs have been flying to Kano state for the wedding. They are being hosted by the current Emir of Kano who is the older brother of the prospective bride’s father, Emir of Bich

Kano Singer, Ahmad Abdul Detained For Blasphemy Finally Released By DSS
An Islamic singer, Ahmad Abdul has regained his freedom. Recall that he was arrested by the DSS for releasing a blasphemous song. Abdul was arrested for releasing the uncensored song titled ‘Barhama Gwaska’, perceived as blasphemous and capable of creating chaos in the state. The DSS had said it took the singer into protective custody to avert

UPDATE: How Security Officers Intercept Bags Of Foreign Currencies At Kano Airport
Combined security personnel have intercepted bags filled with different foreign currencies smuggled into Nigeria via Ethiopian Airlines in Kano State.The incident, which occurred Thursday, according to some insiders at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, followed the arrival of an Ethiopian Airlines, which came in at about 2 pm local time

PHOTO: Kano Youths Storm The Streets in Their Thousands to Celebrate Twitter Ban in Nigeria
Kano Youths were seen "celebrating" Tweeter ban in Nigeria shortly aafter the announcement was made by Hon. minister of information, Lai MohammedAccording to source the youths were told that Tweeter is the name of Nnamdi Kanu’s parents that committed adultery in southern Nigeria in 1930.And this information allegedly triggered their ju
No Fewer Than 17 Persons Confirm Dead In A Fatal Accident In Kano
No fewer than 17 young men have been confirmed dead as a result of a fatal motor accident along the Kano-Zaria highway over the weekend.Sources said the victims lost their lives while returning to Kano from a wedding ceremony of a mutual friend in Zaria on Saturday.Residents of Sani Mainagge quarters, Gwale local government area of Kano metropolis

Kano Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje Boast, Says More Governors Will Defect To APC Soon
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State says more governors elected under other political parties platforms have expressed willingness to defect to All Progressives Congress (APC).Ganduje said this when he received members of the APC membership registration/revalidation appeals committee, led by Alhaji Faruk Aliyu on a courtesy visit at Governor’s
Teenager Arrested For Stabbing Brother’s Pregnant Wife in Stomach in Kano
Kano State Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy, who allegedly stabbed his brother’s 25-year-old wife with a knife.A statement issued by DSP Abdullahi Haruna, the Command Spokesman in Kano said that the incident occurred on Tuesday at Maidille Quarters in Kano.Haruna said at about 11 p.m, the command received a complaint that the suspect alleg

Kano Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, Expresses Fear, Says Bandits Are Hiding In Kano Forests
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has called on the Nigerian Army to take action against bandits who have converted some forests in the state to their hideouts.The governor sought military intervention when he met with Farouk Yahaya, the new Chief of Army Staff, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, on Thursday, June 3, 2021.Ganduje said ba
Police Officer Gets Reward Of N1M For Rejecting Bribe From Fake Drug Dealers In Kano (PHOTO)
A police officer and another official have gotten N1 million reward after rejecting bribe from fake drug dealers in Kano state. The officer attached to the Kano State Command, Inspector Garba Saleh Rabo, and one Jamilu Buhari Alkasim, an official with the Kano State Consumer Protection Council received more monetary reward for rejecting N1m offere

How Unknown Truck Driver Crushes FRSC Officer To Death In Kano
An unknown truck driver has killed a Federal Road Safety Corps personnel along Hotoro ring-road expressway in Kano State. It was gathered that the incident happened when the person attempted to inspect the vehicle. An eyewitness, Abubakar Abubakar said the personnel were pushed down in the process of inspecting the vehicle. “The FRSC personnel
Teenager Arrested For Stabbing Brother’s Pregnant Wife in Stomach in Kano
Kano State Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy, who allegedly stabbed his brother’s 25-year-old wife with a knife.A statement issued by DSP Abdullahi Haruna, the Command Spokesman in Kano said that the incident occurred on Tuesday at Maidille Quarters in Kano.Haruna said at about 11 p.m, the command received a complaint that the suspect alleg

Kano Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, Expresses Fear, Says Bandits Are Hiding In Kano Forests
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has called on the Nigerian Army to take action against bandits who have converted some forests in the state to their hideouts.The governor sought military intervention when he met with Farouk Yahaya, the new Chief of Army Staff, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, on Thursday, June 3, 2021.Ganduje said ba

Police Officer Gets Reward Of N1M For Rejecting Bribe From Fake Drug Dealers In Kano (PHOTO)
A police officer and another official have gotten N1 million reward after rejecting bribe from fake drug dealers in Kano state. The officer attached to the Kano State Command, Inspector Garba Saleh Rabo, and one Jamilu Buhari Alkasim, an official with the Kano State Consumer Protection Council received more monetary reward for rejecting N1m offere
How Unknown Truck Driver Crushes FRSC Officer To Death In Kano
An unknown truck driver has killed a Federal Road Safety Corps personnel along Hotoro ring-road expressway in Kano State. It was gathered that the incident happened when the person attempted to inspect the vehicle. An eyewitness, Abubakar Abubakar said the personnel were pushed down in the process of inspecting the vehicle. “The FRSC personnel
JUST IN: Over 70 Persons Critically Injured As Filling Station Gutted Fire In Kano State
Over 70 persons have been injured in two different fire incidents that gutted al-ihsan filling station at Sharada Quaters in Kano State.Commissioner of Works, Alhaji Garba Idriss Unguwar Rimi, confirmed the incident to newsmen.He said that the fire started when a petroleum tanker caught fire while offloading fuel at the station. He explained that
Couple Who Allegedly Bought Stolen Baby For N900,000 Arrested By Hisbah In Kano
The Kano State Hisbah Board apprehended a 40-year-old woman identified as Salomi Jerome, and her spouse, Igina Salomi, 50, for allegedly trafficking a stolen baby from Delta to Kano.Commander-General of the board, Dr Harun Ibn-sina disclosed this in a statement issued by spokesperson, Malam Lawan Ibrahim, on Tuesday, May 18, where he said the susp

Kano News, Photos and Videos

Mastermind Of Kano ‘Missing Children’, Paul Owne Sentenced To 104 Years In Prison

2023 Presidency: Atiku Bread Hits Kano For Distribution To Residents

Kano State Police Arrest Five Men Arrested For Sodomising 20-Yr-Old Boy, Tajudeen Hashim

Police Arrest 5 Suspects Who Sodomized Teenager In Kano

Karaye Emirate Suspends Village Head For Selling Land To Fulani Herdsmen In Kano

Thousands Welcome President Buhari In Kano State During His Visit

Kano Spends N1.5 Billion Monthly On School Feeding – Kano State Govenor Abdullahi Ganduje

Phone Snatchers Stab Man, Umar Muhammad To Death Under Kano Bridge

Photos Of Huge Amount Of Decayed Foreign Currencies Recovered At Customs Officer’s House In Kano

"Kano Is Home To All Nigerians, It Has Legacy Of Tolerance" -VP, Yemi Osinbajo Blows Hot

Suspect With Foreign Currencies Concealed in Diapers Nabbed in Kano Airport By Customs

Hisbah Bans Use Of Mannequins For Display Of Clothes By Tailors, Boutique Owners In Kano

Just In: Bandits Attack Convoy Of Kano State Governor, Ganduje

Adam, 22 Remanded In Prison For Chopping Off Neighbor's Thumb In Kano

Nigeria Standstill As Buhari's Only Son, Yusuf Marries His Sweetheart In Kano

Kano Singer, Ahmad Abdul Detained For Blasphemy Finally Released By DSS

UPDATE: How Security Officers Intercept Bags Of Foreign Currencies At Kano Airport

PHOTO: Kano Youths Storm The Streets in Their Thousands to Celebrate Twitter Ban in Nigeria

No Fewer Than 17 Persons Confirm Dead In A Fatal Accident In Kano

Kano Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje Boast, Says More Governors Will Defect To APC Soon

Teenager Arrested For Stabbing Brother’s Pregnant Wife in Stomach in Kano

Kano Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, Expresses Fear, Says Bandits Are Hiding In Kano Forests

Police Officer Gets Reward Of N1M For Rejecting Bribe From Fake Drug Dealers In Kano (PHOTO)

How Unknown Truck Driver Crushes FRSC Officer To Death In Kano

Teenager Arrested For Stabbing Brother’s Pregnant Wife in Stomach in Kano

Kano Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, Expresses Fear, Says Bandits Are Hiding In Kano Forests

Police Officer Gets Reward Of N1M For Rejecting Bribe From Fake Drug Dealers In Kano (PHOTO)

How Unknown Truck Driver Crushes FRSC Officer To Death In Kano

JUST IN: Over 70 Persons Critically Injured As Filling Station Gutted Fire In Kano State

Couple Who Allegedly Bought Stolen Baby For N900,000 Arrested By Hisbah In Kano

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