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Kano

August 4, 2026

Hajj 2027: Kano pilgrims board sets Friday deadline for passport submission

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has directed all registered intending pilgrims for the 2027 hajj to submit their valid passports on or before August 7 to facilitate travel documents.

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board
August 4, 2026

Kano govt appoints 19 permanent secretaries, redeploys 14

The Kano government has approved the appointment of 19 new permanent secretaries and redeployed 14.

Kano governor
August 3, 2026

Kano board shuts herbal medicine firm for immoral advertisements

The Kano State Censorship Board has shut down Kausar Unique Empire, aka ‘Back to Back’, over alleged indecent advertisements on social media.

Herbal medicines
July 30, 2026

APC North-West plans zonal tour to boost support for Tinubu

A statement on Thursday by Musa Mada, APC North-West spokesman, said the decision was reached at a meeting of the zonal leadership in Kaduna.

Tinubu campaigning
July 29, 2026

Hajj 2027: Kano pilgrims board fixes September 25 deadline

The director-general of the board, Abubakar Ibrahim-Matawalle, gave the warning in a statement by the board’s spokesman, Sulaiman Dederi, on Wednesday in Kano.

Hajj pilgrims
July 28, 2026

Husband, wife kill friend’s lover

The spokesman for the police command in Kano said three suspects were arrested, including the couple and one other person, in connection with Mr Auwal’s killing.

Female police officers
July 28, 2026

Jilted girlfriend cuts off lover’s penis over plans to marry another woman

The police command in Kano has arrested a 25-year-old woman for allegedly cutting off her boyfriend’s penis.

Doctors performing surgery
July 23, 2026

Pre-political season boosts printing, branding business in Kano

The pre-political season ahead of the 2027 elections is creating increased demand for printing and branding services in Kano

Printing press
July 22, 2026

FG lauds Kano govt for dedicating 32% of budget to education

The Kano government allocated a historic N405 billion out of its N1.36 trillion proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the education sector.

Governor Abba Yusuf and President Bola Tinubu
July 20, 2026

Official files lawsuit against Kano’s judicial commission, seeks N100 million damages

The suit, filed before the National Industrial Court, also named Governor Abba Yusuf and the commissioner for justice as respondents.

Kano governor