Search in the website:
Kano
Mother, Six Children Killed in Kano Hoodlum Attack
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 35-year-old and her six children, killed in a violent attack at Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Kiyawa, confirmed the incident, saying the command received a distress call, reporting the attack on the household of one Haruna Bashir. The victims, […]
Kano Govt Allocates ₦6.9bn to Roads, Drainage, Education, More
The Kano State Government has approved over ₦6.9 billion for infrastructure development, social welfare initiatives, and governance-related projects across the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, following the 36th meeting of the Kano State Executive Council, held at the Government House, Kano. According to Waiya, the approvals […]
President Tinubu Mourns Death of Two Kano lawmakers who died hours apart
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of two members of the Kano State House of Assembly. He described the loss as sad, tragic and painful. The lawmakers, Aminu Ungogo, who represented Ungogo constituency, and Aliyu Daneji, who represented Kano Municipal constituency, died in separate incidents within about one hour on Wednesday. In a statement […]
FG Flags Off N47bn Road Construction in Kano
The Federal Government has kicked off the construction of the N47 billion Jakara–Wuju–Wuju road and sewage project in Kano metropolis. The project, targeted at controlling erosion and enhancing economic activities, will traverse Gwale, Kano Municipal, Dala, and Fagge Local Government Areas upon completion. Speaking on the development, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, […]
Kano, 2 Other States Sign ₦50 Billion Energy Investment Deal
According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the landmark deal marks a major step toward strengthening energy security and accelerating economic transformation in Northern Nigeria. The agreement, finalized during the High-Level Electrification Summit held in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 16th to 19th, 2025, will see the three states jointly […]
Veteran Broadcaster Aliyu Getso Passes Away in Kano
He passed away in the early hours of Sunday at approximately 3:00 a.m., according to a statement by his daughter, Aisha Getso, via a Facebook post written in Hausa. His burial took place later that morning at 9:30 a.m. at his residence in Jambulu, Kano. “To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return! […]
KEDCO Threatens To Disconnect Kano Teaching Hospital Over Debt
He frowned at the huge debts recorded on the electricity consumed, saying, “No payment has been made for electricity consumed at the residential complex in spite of its negative impact on service delivery and KEDCO’s operations.” He recalled that the KEDCO, in a letter signed by the Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Muhammad Aminu, had notified […]
Police Apprehended Three Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Stolen Vehicle
The arrest was confirmed in a statement released by the command’s Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Abdullahi Haruna. According to him, “On the directives of the Commissioner of Police, the Command in a sustained surveillance operation and in collaboration with the local Vigilante apprehended the suspects on 6th September 2025.” Haruna gave the […]
Kano Chief Judge Frees 6 Inmates After Years in Custody Without Trial
This was disclosed in a statement released in Kano by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, Musbahu Lawan. This move comes at a time when the Nigerian criminal justice system is going through challenges, particularly issues surrounding prolonged pre-trial detention and overcrowded correctional facilities. According to Lawan, Abdu-Aboki granted […]
12 Dead, 5 Injured in Tragic Kano Road Crash
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kano Sector Command, the accident occurred around 2:40 a.m. along the Zaria–Kano highway, which involved a DAF Trailer, CF95 model, with registration number KMC 931 ZE, which was transporting goods as well as passengers. FRSC spokesperson, Abdullahi Labaran, explained that preliminary investigations showed the crash was caused […]