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Kano

May 22, 2026

Kano lawmaker Fata dumps APC after losing re-election bid, joins NDC

The Kano lawmaker representing Gwale constituency, Abdulmajid Fata, has dumped the APC for the Nigeria Democratic Congress after losing his re-election bid.

Abdulmajid Fata
May 22, 2026

Kano residents decry heatwave, erratic power as businesses struggle

Residents of Kano have expressed concern over the persistent heatwave sweeping across the state and other parts of the North.

May 20, 2026

About N2 billion worth of properties saved from blaze in April: Federal Fire Service

The fire service comptroller in Kano, Kazeem Sholadoye, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

Firefighters in Nigeria
May 19, 2026

Several people killed in Kano as violent thugs attack residents, Fagge LGA imposes curfew

“The measure follows recent clashes among youths in the area that have resulted in loss of lives,” the council’s statement said.

Violence in Kano
May 15, 2026

Tarauni council reaches 69,820 children in Kano immunisation drive

Health workers administered more than 75,850 doses of the polio vaccine during the campaign.

Children receiving oral vaccines
May 15, 2026

Kano govt rescues 19-month-old child from alleged abuse, neglect by foster mother

The child was rescued following reports by residents of Tsamiya Babba community over alleged maltreatment by his foster mother.

Women with babies in Sokoto hospital
May 14, 2026

UK envoy strengthens development ties with Kano, Jigawa

Cynthia Rowe, head of development cooperation at the British High Commission, has concluded high-level engagements in Kano and Jigawa.

Cynthia Rowe, head of development cooperation
May 12, 2026

Kano: Police pledges community-oriented policing, zero tolerance for misconduct

The police commissioner urged Kano residents to continue cooperating with the force by providing timely, credible information to support proactive policing.

“The commissioner of police, Ibrahim Bakori,
May 12, 2026

Obi strategising with me; Northerners won’t collect rice in 2027 elections: Kwankwaso

“Our governors have made so much mistakes. I can tell you that all the governors are relying on Bola Ahmed Tinubu to win the elections,” Mr Kwankwaso stated.

Northerners collecting foodstuffs during electioneering
May 11, 2026

Police nab alleged arms dealer in Kano

The police arrested a suspected arms dealer, Umar Usman, for possessing three fabricated AK-47 rifles, an AK-47 empty shell and a vehicle during a raid.

Fire arms used to illustrate the story