Sunday, October 4, 2026

Kano

June 10, 2026

NHRC receives 176 rights violation complaints in Kano

The National Human Rights Commission in Kano said it received 179 complaints of alleged human rights abuses in April and May.

Kano governor
June 10, 2026

North-West governors unveil regional plan to tackle multidimensional poverty

The North-West Governors’ Forum convened a meeting in Kano to reduce multidimensional poverty through scaled-up social protection systems and innovative financing.

North-West Governors’ Forum
June 9, 2026

Kano, EU, UNICEF launch 10-year education plan to tackle learning crisis

The Kano government, in collaboration with the European Union and the United Nations Children’s Fund, has begun developing a 10-year strategic education plan.

Kano school children
June 8, 2026

Igbos, Fulanis treated as evil stereotypes in Nigeria; media fuelling bias: Peter Obi

“A new Nigeria must emerge—one where no citizen is condemned because of tribe, religion, or birthplace,” Mr Obi stated.

Obi in Igbo attire
June 5, 2026

34 people, N437 million properties saved in May: Kano Fire Service

The Kano State Fire Service says it saved 34 people and property worth N437 million from 58 blazes recorded across the state’s 44 LGAs in May.

Omodo fire outbreak
June 3, 2026

Kano ADC aspirants reject primary elections, allege irregularities

Aspirants of the African Democratic Congress in Kano have expressed dissatisfaction over alleged irregularities that marred the party’s primary elections.

June 2, 2026

Kano govt gives contractors eight-month ultimatum to end water scarcity

The Kano government has given contractors eight eight-month ultimatum to fix the water scarcity plaguing the metropolis.

Dahir Hashim
June 2, 2026

Kano govt moves to promote good menstrual hygiene practices

The Kano government has established a special unit to promote the health and well-being of adolescent girls and menstrual hygiene management.

Menstrual pads
June 2, 2026

Kano: Governor Yusuf merges water, environment ministries

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf has merged the Ministries of Water Resources and Environment and Climate Change into the Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
June 1, 2026

Gov Yusuf urged to immortalise 22 Kano athletes killed in Ogun road crash

Twenty-two Kano athletes lost their lives a few kilometres away from Kano City while returning from the Ogun Gateway Games on May 31, 2025.

Athletes’ road crash