Hundreds Join Dala Hill Hike to Promote Kano’s History, Culture and Healthy Living
A community hike to the historic Dala Hill has brought together government officials, health professionals, security agencies, civil society actors and residents in an initiative aimed at promoting Kano’s cultural heritage, healthy living and tourism. The event, held on Saturday, July 11, was convened by the Director-General of Kan-Invest, Nazir Halliru, as part of efforts…
Kano Police Recover Stolen Car, Pistol as Crackdown Nets 123 Vehicles
The Kano State Police Command says it has recovered a stolen vehicle and a locally fabricated pistol while intercepting 123 vehicles during an ongoing enforcement operation targeting vehicles with concealed, defaced or missing registration number plates across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while reviewing the progress of the special…
61 Kano Inmates Complete Qur’an Memorisation Programme at Custodial Centre
Sixty-one inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kurmawa, in Kano have successfully completed the memorisation and recitation of the Holy Qur’an as part of the Nigerian Correctional Service’s rehabilitation programme. The achievement was announced by the Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in a statement issued by the command’s Public…
Gov. Yusuf Picks Deputy Murtala Garo as Running Mate for 2027 Re-election Bid
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced the nomination of his deputy, Murtala Sule Galadima Garo, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made during a strategic meeting with federal political appointees of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Kano Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, according to a statement…
Kano’s Housing Transformation Earns National Recognition as KSHC MD Emerges AHCN Vice President for Second Term
The Managing Director of the Kano State Housing Corporation (KSHC), Alhaji Abdullahi Rabiu, has been re-elected as Vice President of the Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) during the association’s 49th Annual General Meeting held in Calabar, Cross River State. Rabiu secured a second term at the national body, a development that reflects the…
Kano Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Islamic New Year
The Kano State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH. The announcement was made to enable residents, particularly Muslim faithful, to observe the commencement of the new Hijrah calendar year. The Islamic New Year, which begins with the month of Muharram,…
Kano Attracts ₦204 Billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2025
Kano State attracted approximately ₦204 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the first quarter of 2025, emerging as one of Nigeria’s leading destinations for investment outside the oil-producing states. The disclosure was made by the Commissioner for Investment, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Shehu Wada Sagagi, during a stakeholders’ engagement on investment and economic development…
Gov. Yusuf Inaugurates Committee to Probe Town Planning Violations in Kano
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a seven-member committee to investigate persistent violations of town planning regulations and the proliferation of unauthorized developments across the state. The committee was inaugurated on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Faruk Ibrahim, who said growing non-compliance with physical planning…
Gov. Yusuf Suspends KNUPDA Managing Director Over Alleged Planning Irregularities
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has suspended the Managing Director of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA), Arc. Hauwa Hassan Tudun-Wada, as part of efforts to address alleged irregularities in the administration of town planning and physical development across the state. The suspension comes amid the state government’s ongoing campaign…
PCN Arrests Five in Kano Over Illegal Pharmaceutical Operations
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has arrested five persons for allegedly operating illegal pharmaceutical premises in restricted markets within Kano State, as part of ongoing enforcement efforts against unlicensed drug distribution. The council said the arrests were carried out during an inspection and enforcement operation in parts of the state, where some outlets were…
