Kano

Kano governor hails end to voter violence in by-elections

22 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared that the era of killing and disenfranchising voters during elections is over, following peaceful by-elections in the state. He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for ensuring an orderly process. However, major opposition parties were notably absent from the ballot papers.

Governor Yusuf renews commitment to reduce multidimensional poverty in Kano

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has renewed his administration’s commitment to addressing multidimensional poverty in Kano through access to opportunities, healthcare, housing, education and sustainable livelihoods.

Kwankwaso's son and others sue Kano government over official vehicles

27 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The son of Rabiu Kwankwaso and four others have filed a lawsuit against the Kano State Government regarding the recovery of official vehicles from former commissioners. This action marks a new turn in the ongoing controversy over the vehicles. The case highlights tensions between the current administration and previous officials.

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Naptip rescues seven young women in Kano

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Two die in well and water accidents in Kano

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Kano governor donates N100 million to Singer Market fire victims

Family organizes special prayers for Murtala Muhammed on 50th anniversary

In Kano, family members, clerics, and dignitaries gathered on Friday to offer special prayers for former Head of State Gen. Murtala Ramat Muhammed as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations.

Rabiu Suleiman Ibrahim, 20-year-old, recounts surviving phone snatcher stabbing

3 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Rabiu Suleiman Ibrahim, a 20-year-old resident of Dorayi Unguwar Bello in Kano State's Gwale Local Government Area, survived a stabbing by a phone snatcher. He recounted his ordeal to Daily Trust without anticipating the danger.

Kano Governor Yusuf resigns from NNPP amid escalating party crisis

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on January 23, 2026, citing deepening internal crises. This follows weeks of tensions, including NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso's public urging for Yusuf to step down.

Barau hails arrest of suspects in Kano woman and six children's killing

18 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Nigeria's Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin has commended the Kano State Police Command for arresting three principal suspects in the gruesome murder of a woman and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano. The incident has drawn condemnations from former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and other officials. Authorities are calling for a thorough investigation.

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