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Kano

February 6, 2026

Kano: Teenager drowns in open water, eight-year-old boy die in well

The fire service urged residents to take necessary safety precautions around open wells, open water sources, and other hazardous areas, especially to protect children.

Firefighters in Nigeria
February 5, 2026

Forest security records over 100 alleged criminal cases in Kano

The Nigerian Forest Security Service says it received 111 complaints in January.

Nigerian Forest Security Service operatives(Credit: LEADERSHIP Newspapers)
February 4, 2026

Audu Bako zoo to be transformed into model wildlife park

The Kano State Zoological Garden and Wildlife Management Agency is to embark on a revitalisation of the 45-hectare Audu Bako zoo into a model wildlife park.

Photo in a zoo used to illustrate this story (Credit: Facebook)
February 2, 2026

Over 200 mentally challenged people evacuated from Kano streets: Official

Mr Kubarachi said the operation led to the evacuation of more than 200 mentally challenged persons currently in the custody of SEMA.

Mentally challenged
February 2, 2026

Governor Yusuf makes fresh appointments

Mr Bature said that the key appointments included Abubakar Matawalle as acting director-general of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board.

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf
February 2, 2026

Police, journalists strengthen ties as Kano CP unveils NUJ tennis facility

The police commissioner in Kano, Ibrahim Bakori, has unveiled a table tennis facility for members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.

Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.
January 29, 2026

FG approves ₦1 trillion metro rail service for Kano

“The project aims to provide a modern, efficient, and affordable mass transit system, connecting key districts and enhancing mobility for the residents,” Mr Yusuf said.

Kano-Daura rail project
January 29, 2026

SFH malaria intervention campaign protects 49 million in seven states

The Society for Family Health report says its 2025 malaria intervention programme in seven states protected more than 49 million Nigerians through integrated prevention campaigns.

Sick children
January 29, 2026

Kano: INEC ready for parliamentary by-elections

The by-elections were necessitated by the demise of the two lawmakers representing the constituencies, creating vacancies in the state legislature.

Joash Amupitan