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Man kills mother in Kano, stabs himself after argument

Tragedy strikes Kano as 35-year-old Abdularazak Abdulkadir allegedly stabs his mother Fatima to death. Police suspect drug influence in the homicide that shocked Sabon-Gari community. Read full details.

Kano Fire Service Rescues Elderly Woman from Well

Kano State Fire Service successfully rescued 65-year-old Khadija Muhammad after she fell into a well in Gafiyawa town. The emergency response team acted swiftly following a distress call. Learn about safety measures to prevent such incidents.

Gwarzo donates N10m, digital labs to Alliance Française

Prof. Adamu Gwarzo donates a fully equipped two-storey building and N10 million to Alliance Française Kano, boosting bilingual education and cultural exchange in Northern Nigeria. Discover how this transforms French learning.

Kano Free Trade Zone Hits N18.8b Revenue in 2025

Kano Free Trade Zone reports N18.8 billion revenue from Jan-Oct 2025, signaling growth in Nigeria's non-oil sector. Discover how this achievement boosts economic diversification.

Bandits Kidnap 8 in Kano Village Attack

Armed bandits kidnapped eight residents in Biresawa village, Kano State. Victims include women and teenagers. Security agencies were alerted beforehand. Read full details.

Ganduje recruits 12,000 sacked Hisbah officers

Former Kano governor Abdullahi Ganduje establishes Khairun Nas security outfit to absorb 12,000 dismissed Hisbah personnel. New voluntary organization to operate independently from government.

Kano Fire: Family Rejects Official Explanation

Fresh controversy emerges as family disputes Kano fire service's mosquito coil theory, alleging possible arson in tragedy that killed four family members. Read full details.

NDLEA nabs 230 suspects, seizes drugs in Kano

NDLEA Kano intercepts 230 suspects and illicit substances in a major 30-day crackdown. The operation, involving multiple agencies, targeted drug hotspots, reducing crime. Read more.

Family of four perish in Kano fire tragedy

A devastating fire in Kano's Kundila Estate claims a family of four. The Kano Fire Service confirms a mosquito coil as the likely cause. A 12-year-old boy was rescued. Learn more about fire safety.

Family of four perish in Kano fire tragedy

A family of four, including two young children, died in a Kano house fire. The Kano State Fire Service suggests a mosquito coil may be to blame. Learn how to prevent such tragedies.

Hisbah nabs 7 cross-dressers, seals Kano joint

Kano Hisbah Board arrested seven suspected cross-dressers during a night raid at a Zoo Road pub. The suspects, all under 23, came from three states. Read more about the operation.

Mosquito Coil Fire Kills Family in Kano

A family of four perished in a Kano apartment fire caused by a mosquito coil. The 12-year-old son survived. Learn crucial fire safety tips for the harmattan season.

Hisbah arrests 7 cross-dressers, seals Kano joint

Kano Hisbah Board arrested seven suspected cross-dressers during a late-night raid on a popular joint. The teenagers from three states face allegations of immoral activities. Read more about the ongoing crackdown.

Kano Governor Establishes Gaya Polytechnic

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the establishment of Gaya Polytechnic in Kano State, creating new technical education opportunities for Nigerian youth. Discover how this initiative will drive economic growth.

BUK Agriculture Student Wins ₦35m Car Prize

Bayero University Kano student Ramatu Yakubu wins brand-new car valued at ₦35 million during MTN Pulse Campus Invasion. Discover how Nigerian students are being empowered through digital innovation.

Four Sentenced to Death for Kano Mechanic Murder

A Kano State High Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for the 2016 murder of mechanic Rilwanu Ilyasu. The convicts attacked him with an axe, believing he reported them to the NDLEA. Read the full story.

Kano Deputy Governor's stolen vehicle recovered

Police in Kano recover stolen Toyota Hilux belonging to Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo. Government House driver arrested in connection with the theft. Read latest developments.

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