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Kano

January 29, 2026

APC Defection: Emirate tussle to end soon, says Kano government

The Kano government says the lingering issues surrounding the emirate tussle will soon be resolved amicably.

Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
January 28, 2026

Kano police arrest man for beating mother over pistol 

The commissioner of police, Ibrahim Bakori, commended the mother for her courage and urged parents to be vigilant.

Police
January 28, 2026

Gov Yusuf approves new appointments, promotions to strengthen governance

Mr Yusuf charged the appointees to demonstrate dedication, transparency, and commitment to the people of Kano State.

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf
January 27, 2026

Alleged N1 Billion Fraud: Kano’s electoral commission chairman remanded in prison custody

Mr Malumfashi and co-accused will be held in the correctional facility pending the hearing and determination of their formal bail application.

Sani Malumfashi
January 27, 2026

Firefighters save 55 people from inferno in Kano

Kazeem Sholadoye, the command’s comptroller in Kano, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

Firefighters in Nigeria
January 25, 2026

Kano police recover vehicle stolen in Borno

The vehicle was stolen in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on January 5, 2026.

Police officers
January 23, 2026

Gov. Yusuf, 21 Kano assembly members, all LG chairmen dump NNPP

Mr Yusuf cited persistent internal disputes and legal challenges as reasons for his resignation.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
January 23, 2026

One million Northerners to go hungry amid food aid cuts in Nigeria: WFP

At least one million people in North-East Nigeria could lose emergency food and nutrition assistance unless funding can be found “within weeks”.

Northern kids queuing for food
January 22, 2026

North-West: NEMA says 87 relief interventions made for 17,000 IDPs in 2025

The National Emergency Management Agency said it recorded 87 relief interventions for 17,000 persons displaced by various disasters in 2025.

NEMA distributing relief materials
January 21, 2026

Kano, Bauchi assemblies strengthen ties on lawmaking, revenue

The Kano and Bauchi parliaments have agreed to deepen cooperation to improve lawmaking processes and reform revenue administration.

Kano and Bauchi assemblies