Tag: Kano state
Minister, Commissioner raise hope of gender-based violence victims in Kano
A statement by Bintu Nuhu Yakasai, Director Public Enlightenment, Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled, indicated that…
Lamentations as cash scarcity hits Kaduna, Kano, Katsina
In Kaduna city, some Point of Sale (POS) vendors have lamented the unbecoming and unnecessary cash shortage as banks were…
Kano approves N71, 000 minimum wage
Governor Yusuf explained that the implementation of the minimum wage will increase the Kano state’s monthly salary obligations by over…
Kano governor’s spokesperson’s son dies after bone marrow transplant surgery
Throughout his life, Modibbo has suffered from sickle cell anaemia which he undergone a successful bone marrow transplant this month…
Establishment of 2 varsities my biggest achievement as governor – Kwankwaso
Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) , disclosed this at the commissioning of a teacher…
Over 1000 APC members defect to NNPP in Kano
Among the notable attendees were the NNPP candidates for the elections, Yakubu Ibrahim Adis of Tofa and Hashimu Mai Sabulu…
Kano partners TBIGC to unlock $23.5m investment in energy sector
Country Director, TBIGC Joy Dariye explained the energy sector reform road map is driven through key objectives, including strategic planning…
Widow, 5 children die after cassava meal in Kano
The spokesperson for Kano police command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, however said medical report on the cause of the death of…
Nigerien, 85 others arrested over Russian flags in Kano, Gombe
In Kano, Commissioner of Police, Salma Dogo, said 76 people in connection with 25 Russian flags recently held by protesters…
‘It’s treasonable offence,’ Police arrest tailor, 30 others over Russian flags
Spokesperson for the Nigerian Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi said Ahmed, who he described as a Russian flags producer and distributor…
Protests: Dawanau grains market recruits 800 personnel to ward off hoodlums
Isa highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian Army, Police, and state security agencies, which have significantly enhanced the market’s…
Hoodlums loot NCC Centre, shops, others as protest turns violent in Kano
One of the properties set ablaze was the Digital Industrial Park (DIP) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the…
Man who stabbed NDLEA officer, 21 others jailed for drug offences in Kano
While appreciating the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, for his unwavering support…
Kano: Man, 17-year old girl in DSS custody for abducting 4-year- old girl
Impeccable source in the Kano office of the DSS, hinted that the State Hisbah officials handed over Aisha who was…
Police, CAN collaborate to sustain peace in Kano
The state Chairman of CAN, Bishop John Nazama Niyiring, who led members of his executive on a courtesy visit to…
FG parleys Kano govt. on fast-tracking progress for SDGs
According to Orelope-Adefulire, with barely six years to the terminal date of the development agenda, the global community is lagging…
Residents groan as prices of foodstuffs soar in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina
Residents of Kano, Kaduna and Katsina States are not left out as the majority of the homes now find it…
120, 000 Boko Haram fighters, family members surrender to Army – Lagbaja
COAS Lagbaja gave the hint while delivering a keynote address during the Second-quarter edition of the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation…
NDLEA seizes 230,900 Tramadol pills, busts skuchies factory in Ogun
Babafemi said that the NDLEA operatives arrested the duo of Yasir Rabi’u, 23, and Abubakar Ado, 30, who were major…
4.7 million pupils sit on bare floor in Kano schools – Gov. Yusuf
According to him:. "Today, I stand before you with a profound sense of duty, compelled by the pressing need to…
Kano mosque attack: DSP Jibrin donates N15m, promises new mosque
Our Correspondent reports that one Shafiu Abubakar Gadan (38) set the mosque ablaze while worshippers were performing the dawn (…
NDLEA busts 319 suspects, seizes 4.7 tonnes of illicit drugs in Kano
Idris-Ahmad said the total drugs seized within the period under review is over four tonnes of illicit drugs which is…
UNICEF staff association donates equipment to Kano health centre
The staff of UNICEF Kano Field Office made contributions from their private pockets to purchase these equipments being donated today,…
Ramadan: Dangote feeds 10,000 daily in Kano, distributes 1m bags of rice nationwide
According to a statement signed by Samira Sanusi, an official of the Foundation in Kano, the free-feeding programme was launched…
Police always ready to free detainees who can provide right sureties – CP Gumel
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Usaini Gumel, has urged detainees in police cells and Correctional…
Three illegal BDC operators jailed in Kano
They were jailed after pleading guilty to one-count separate charges of illegal dealing in foreign currency without an appropriate licence.
Internet fraud: EFCC grabs 13 suspects in Kano
The suspects were arrested by peratives of the Kano Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Dele…
One-third of school children in Kano lack literacy, numeracy skills- UNICEF
Kano, among other states in the North-West has the highest number of out-of-school children.
Customs intercepts 4 trucks of food items in Kano
Nuradeen listed the items to include 1,505 cartons of big and small-size dried fish, 17 bags of local variety rice,…
Alleged hoarding: Dawanau Grains Market traders tackle Kano govt
Dawanau grains market is the largest in West Africa, supplying foodstuffs to customers in Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Cameroon and the…