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…
NNPC Foundation Donates MRI Machine to National Orthopaedic Hospital, Kano
The NNPC Foundation has donated a state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, Kano, in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and improving access to advanced diagnostic services in Northern Nigeria. The medical equipment was officially inaugurated and handed over to the management of the hospital during…
Kano Police Warn Against Roller Skating on Highways
The Kano State Police Command has warned residents, particularly young people, against roller skating on highways and major roads, citing growing safety concerns and the risk of road accidents. The command said the practice poses serious dangers not only to skaters but also to motorists and other road users, stressing that highways are not designed…
NSCDC Foils Kidnap Attempt, Cattle Rustling Operation in Kano
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, have foiled an attempted kidnapping and cattle rustling operation in Kiru Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred at Bakin Komau in the Dangora area, where armed assailants reportedly attacked a shepherd, inflicted injuries on him, and abducted two of…
Kano Fire Service Saves 34 Lives, Protects Property Worth ₦437m in May
The Kano State Fire Service says it rescued 34 persons and saved property valued at approximately ₦437 million from various fire and emergency incidents recorded across the state in May 2026. The service disclosed this in its monthly operational report, highlighting its continued efforts to protect lives and property through prompt emergency response and rescue…
Kano Anti-Graft Agency Reclaims 371 Encroached Grazing Reserves, Cattle Routes
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) says it has reclaimed 371 grazing reserves and cattle routes allegedly encroached upon across different parts of the state as part of efforts to restore designated lands for livestock development. Chairman of the commission, Comrade Sa’idu Yahaya, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement on the protection…
FG Relocates Great Green Wall Agency Headquarters to Kano to Boost Operations
The Federal Government has relocated the operational headquarters of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) from Abuja to Kano State in a move aimed at improving efficiency in environmental programme delivery across Nigeria’s northern belt. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, announced the decision, explaining that the relocation aligns with President…
Kano Introduces Daily Shuttle Service for Hajj Pilgrims in Makkah
The Kano State Government has introduced a daily shuttle service for pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia as part of efforts to enhance their welfare and ease movement to the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The initiative, which commenced after the Day of Arafat, is aimed at addressing transportation challenges faced by pilgrims…
