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Court remands man for allegedly impersonating police officers in Kano

31 July 2025

The primary suspect, Usman Isa, is alleged to have falsely presented himself as a police officer in order to deceive and abuse members of the public. His accomplice, Umar Tijjani, was arraigned for offenses bordering on conspiracy, trespass, theft, and destruction of property. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges. Presiding Magistrate, Mustapha Abba […]

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Kano probes death of two schoolboys

16 July 2025

The deceased students, Hamza Tofawa and Umar Dungurawa, were allegedly attacked by colleagues using local metal objects known as “Gwale-Gwale”. This is contained in a statement by the ministry’s Director of Public Enlightenment, Balarabe Kiru. According to the statement, ‎‎the commissioner, who spoke through the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Bashir Muhammad, assured all that […]

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NEMA confirms 4 dead, 7 injured in Kano building collapse

14 July 2025

NEMA Coordinator, Kano State Territorial Office, Nuraddeen Abdullahi, confirmed the incident to the newsmen in Kano. He said the agency received a distress alert that a three-story uncompleted building had collapsed at Abedi Sabon Gari, Kano. The Coordinator also added that the incident occurred at about 6:42 p.m. on Sunday following a prolonged and heavy […]

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Kano declares Monday public holiday to mourn athletes killed in auto crash

1 June 2025

Governor Abba Yusuf, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj, described the accident as a “dark moment” for the state, saying it claimed the lives of some of Kano’s most promising youths. In a statement on Saturday and signed by his spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, the governor expressed deep sorrow and extended his […]

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Gateway Games: 20 Kano athletes die in road crash

31 May 2025

The athletes were reported to be returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Umar Fagge, who confirmed the incident, stated that many other athletes suffered varying degrees of injury following the fatal accident on Saturday. He explained that the bus carrying […]

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Kano Governor nominates new Commissioner for screening

10 March 2025

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has submitted a new nominee to the state House of Assembly for screening as a commissioner.

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Court stops FG from tampering with funds of 44 Local Governments in Kano

17 February 2025

A Kano State High Court has ruled that the Federal Government should not tamper with the funds belonging to the 44 local governments of the state.

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Kano Governor Reshuffles Cabinet, Sacks Chief Of Staff, Five Commissioners

12 December 2024

The announcement was made during a press briefing by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa. According to the statement, the reshuffle is part of Governor Yusuf’s strategy to realign his administration for optimum performance and deliver more dividends of democracy to the people of Kano State. Read Also: Tinubu Sacks Five Ministers, Makes Seven Fresh […]

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APC vows to monitor Kano Govt’s use of N3bn Flood Relief funds

16 September 2024

Chairman of the party Abdullahi Abbas, told newsmen in Kano that the party will ensure transparency in the use of the funds. Citing concerns over the alleged diversion of 130 trucks of food allocated to the state for selfish interests, Abbas said the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, government in Kano is frustrating the Federal Government’s […]

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Police Uncover Plans To Unleash Mayhem In Kano

27 May 2024

The Police Commissioner in the state, Husaini Gumel, stated this in a press briefing at the Government House.According to him, the police and other security agencies have mobilized to take down anyone trying to cause terror in the state.The police commissioner said the plot has been verified by so many sources.Recall, Governor Abba Kabir had […]

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