Gov Yusuf Retains Garo As 2027 Running Mate
By Zainab Bakare Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has reaffirmed his confidence in Deputy Governor Murtala Garo, announcing that he will remain his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made during a meeting with federal political appointees at the Kano Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, according to a statement issued by the […]
Kano Pillars Retain Amputee Football Championship Crown
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kano Pillars have once again proven their dominance in Nigerian amputee football, successfully defending their title to emerge champions of the 2025 Nigeria National Amputee Football Championship, which concluded in Abuja on Friday. The high-stakes final against Phoenix FC of Lagos lived up to its billing as a battle of skill, grit, […]
KEDCO Under Fire As Three Die After Power Cut at Teaching Hospital
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The death of three patients on life support at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) has sparked outrage after the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) cut off power supply to the facility over an outstanding debt of nearly N950 million. Hospital spokesperson, Hauwa Dutse, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement on Monday, […]
Kano Government Bans Unlicenced Use of Saws, Tackles Deforestation
By: Jeremiah Silva The Kano State Government has banned the unlicensed use of chainsaws for tree cutting, felling, and trimming in a new move to tackle deforestation. Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad-Hashim, announced the policy on Tuesday, citing Section 20 of the 1999 Constitution, the NESREA Act 2007, and the National […]
Kano Commissions 28 Solar-Powered Health Centres to Boost Maternal Care
By: Julian Osamoto Healthcare delivery in Kano State has taken a major step forward following the handover of 28 fully solar-powered primary healthcare centres (PHCs) by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and implementation by eHealth Africa. The facilities, officially transferred to the state government on August 11, […]
IG of Police Rescinds Emir Sanusi’s invitation on Kano killings
Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday made a U-turn on its earlier invitation extended to Emir Mohammed Sanusi the II in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. The invitation was initially issued to enable Sanusi to provide his account of the […]