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  • 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 after their tricycle was destroyed and were later h
  • 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 of 7.6 kilograms of skunk, 78 tubes of rubber solu
  • 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, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, the
  • 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 operations.In a statement issued by the Command’s Public
  • 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 Lagos.“As lawyers, when we gather, we must spea
  • 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 stolen phones in Unguwa Uku Quarters Kano. 30 persons,
  • 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 Government Area Emergency Management Committee, John D
  • 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 Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria said the risk of
  • 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 occurred in the afternoon, involved three individuals�
  • 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 timely efforts by the Anti-Car Theft Unit led to its re
  • 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 by Deputy Superintendent of Police Sarki Umar halt
  • 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 dangerous weapons.His victims included a woman identifi
  • 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, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday, Governor Yus
  • 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 financial backing is expected to ensure the seamles
  • 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 settle a debt of N300,000 he failed to repay. He claim
  • 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, “On December 28, 2024, at approximately 5:00 pm, a t
  • 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 Haruna Kiyawa.According to the statement, the vehicle,
  • 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 Commissioner for Transportation but was later tran
  • 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 Sunday, include: Hon. Ahmad Muhammad Speaker as Spe
  • 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 Thursday. The suspect, a resident of Rijiyar Lemo Q
  • 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 with Zulaihat Nasir. Both unions were sealed with
  • 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 Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, the board’s Information Offic
  • 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 statement issued by the command's Public Rel
  • 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 involvement in phone thefts within the state.  Accomp
  • 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.Kiyawa stated that Adamu was arrested on December
  • 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 Brigade Quarters Kano. According to the PPRO, Sh
  • 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 enjoy music, cultural displays, and an inspiring m
  • 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. Aminu Salisu Kadawa, who stated that the closure wa
  • NDLEA Arrests Businessman, Olisaka Chibuzo Calistus With 6 Kilograms Of Cocaine At Kano Airport (Video)

    .. NDLEA Arrests Businessman, Olisaka Chibuzo Calistus With 6 Kilograms Of Cocaine At Kano Airport (Video)

     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a businessman, Olisaka Chibuzo Calistus, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country.  According to Femi Babafemi, the spokesperson for the agency, Calistus, an importer and exporter, was arrested on Sunday, December
  • How Two Suspected Thieves Drugged Keke Rider And Stole His Tricycle in Kano

    . How Two Suspected Thieves Drugged Keke Rider And Stole His Tricycle in Kano

     Two suspected armed robbers, Ado Yusuf and Rabi'u Suleiman have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command in the  Dambatta Local Government Area of the state.During the arrest, the authorites recovered two stolen tricycles from them.Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursda

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