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…
Gov. Yusuf Says Kano People Will Judge Him by Performance
Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said his political future will be determined by his performance in office, insisting that governance and service delivery remain his top priority rather than early political considerations ahead of the 2027 elections. The governor stated this while responding to questions on political speculation surrounding his second-term ambition,…
Emir Sanusi Urges North-West States to Adopt Long-Term Strategy Against Poverty
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on governments across the North-West to adopt a long-term social investment framework with dedicated funding for education, healthcare, social protection, and child development programmes to address the region’s growing poverty challenge. Sanusi made the call on Wednesday during the second day of the North-West Policy Dialogue…
Why Relocating the Great Green Wall Agency to Kano Makes Strategic Sense
The Federal Government’s decision to relocate the operational headquarters of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) from Abuja to Kano has continued to attract support from stakeholders who view the move as a practical step toward improving the implementation of environmental and anti-desertification programmes in Northern Nigeria. The relocation places the agency…
Twelve Years Ago, a New Era Began: The Historic Ascension of Muhammadu Sanusi II to the Kano Throne
KANO, Nigeria — June 8, 2014, remains one of the most consequential dates in the modern history of the Kano Emirate. It was on that day that Muhammadu Sanusi II was announced as the 57th Emir of Kano and the 14th Fulani ruler to ascend one of Africa’s most revered traditional thrones, ushering in a…
Kano Hisbah Begins Medical Screening for 3,000 Couples Ahead of Mass Wedding
The Kano State Hisbah Board has commenced medical screening for 3,000 prospective couples as part of preparations for an upcoming government-sponsored mass wedding programme in the state. The exercise, which covers 1,500 men and 1,500 women selected for the initiative, is aimed at assessing the health status of participants before their marriages are formally conducted….
Renowned Kano Oil Marketer Audu Manager Laid to Rest
The remains of renowned Kano businessman and oil marketer, Alhaji Audu Manaja, were laid to rest on Sunday following funeral prayers held at the Jami’ur Rahma Friday Mosque in Kundila, Kano. His burial followed the arrival of his remains from Egypt, where he passed away on June 3 at a hospital after a prolonged illness….
Kano Government Halts Tree Felling at State Television Premises
The Kano State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of tree felling activities at the premises of the state-owned television station pending further review. The Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahir Muhammad Hashim, announced the decision following concerns raised over the ongoing removal of trees within the facility. According to the commissioner, the…
Kano Installs 12,050 Solar Streetlights to Boost Security and Infrastructure Development
The Kano State Government says it has installed 12,050 solar-powered streetlights across different parts of Kano metropolis over the past three years as part of efforts to improve infrastructure, strengthen security, and boost economic activities in the state. The Commissioner for Works, Engineer Marwan Ahmad, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the achievements of the…
Ado Bayero: Legacy, Leadership, and the Transformation of the Kano Emirate
The story of Sarkin Kano Ado Bayero is indeed the story of the transformation of the Emirate from an authority that once exercised direct control over society to an institution of community leadership. Over time, it earned its Islamic legitimacy through service to the people and commitment to the ideals of the Islamic faith. He…
