Aishatu Umar, a mother of five, has died in Kano after a pair of surgical scissors was left inside her abdomen for four months. Her family demands justice and a government investigation into the medical negligence.
Kano People's Rights Alliance commends the state's enhanced security measures as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's rumored defection from NNPP to APC raises political tension. Read the full statement.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf announces a plan to train 50,000 young people in 2026 with practical skills to tackle unemployment and boost self-reliance. Read the full details.
Kano Government House under tight security as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reportedly plans to defect to APC. Seven APCs deployed. Get the latest updates.
Lagos State Government launches a thorough investigation into the death of Chimamanda Adichie's 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, following allegations of medical negligence at Euracare Hospital. Read the full details.
Ogun State Police investigate a tragic domestic violence case where a wife was stabbed by her husband, who later died in a suspected suicide. Details inside.
Governor Abba Yusuf held a crucial meeting with Rabiu Kwankwaso in Kano before flying to France for talks with President Bola Tinubu. Details of the political moves emerge.
The Albidairi Foundation from Saudi Arabia has inaugurated a large orphanage and mosque in Kano to tackle out-of-school children. Governor Yusuf calls it a timely intervention. Read more.
Kano People’s Rights Alliance accuses Senator Kwankwaso of undermining Governor Yusuf's anti-corruption drive. Read the full details on the N440m drug and N660m borehole contracts under investigation.
Kano State Bureau of Statistics announces a comprehensive 10-day census of all tertiary institutions starting January 14. The data will guide policy and resource allocation for better education outcomes.
A Kano High Court has sentenced Abubakar Alhaji Sabo to death by hanging for the murder of his infant son. Read the shocking details of the case and the court's verdict.
A two-year-old boy has died after falling into an open well in Kano State. Authorities urge residents to cover wells to prevent future tragedies. Read more.
Kano Correctional Service arrests two for attempting to smuggle Indian hemp to inmates at Nomansland Court. Suspects handed to NDLEA. Read the full story.
Governor Abba Yusuf's planned move from NNPP to APC is final, sources confirm. The defection includes most lawmakers and LG chairmen, reshaping Kano's political landscape. Read the full details.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ushered in 2026 with hundreds of thousands at Kano's Mahaha Square. He pledged renewed development, youth empowerment, and unity for the state. Read more.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed Kano's N1.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, the first trillion-naira budget in Northern Nigeria. The budget focuses on infrastructure and inclusive growth.
Kano State Executive Council greenlights N6.9 billion for roads, drainage, water, and youth empowerment projects to boost development and welfare across the state.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf joined hundreds of thousands at Mahaha Square for Kano's grand New Year 2026 countdown. He pledged renewed development and unity for the state. Read more about the festive event and his promises.
Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his mentor Rabiu Kwankwaso are in a major political rift. The crisis, fueled by a rumoured defection to the APC, is shaking the NNPP and Kano politics ahead of 2027. Read the full story.
Three suspects arrested for stabbing NSCDC officer AbduRauf Shariff to death in Kano. The officer was attacked while preventing phone snatching. Read the full details.
Kano State Executive Council greenlights over ₦6.9 billion for infrastructure, empowerment, and anti-corruption initiatives. See the full project breakdown and new bills.
The Court of Appeal in Kano has dismissed the appeal by Abdulmalik Tanko, affirming his death sentence for the murder of 5-year-old Hanifa Abubakar. Read the full details and public reactions.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announces plans to honour two deceased Kano Assembly members. Meanwhile, a youth group warns Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo against disloyalty, citing threats to political stability.
Kano Youth Mobilization for Change raises alarm over political rift between Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and Deputy Aminu Gwarzo, warning it threatens state stability. Read their full statement.
Kano police confirm arrest of Mustapha Isma'il for allegedly killing his friend Halifa after a quarrel in Sheshe. The suspect has pleaded guilty. Police urge youths to avoid violence.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed a record N1.477 trillion 2026 budget into law. The 'Budget of Infrastructure and Consolidation' focuses on education, health, and capital projects. Read details.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed the amended ₦1.477 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for Kano State, prioritizing capital projects to improve living standards and infrastructure.
APM Terminals marks 10 years of its Kano ICD, reporting expansion to 11 shipping lines and 600 monthly containers. The company aims to restore Kano's historic role as a major trade hub for Niger and Chad. Read more.
Kano State Hisbah Board operatives have arrested eight teenage girls and one young man for alleged involvement in 'good evening' street activities. The suspects were nabbed in coordinated end-of-year raids. Read full details.
Governor Abdullahi Sule signs Nasarawa's N545.2bn 2026 budget, while Kano Assembly passes a historic N1.47trn spending plan. Details on allocations and legislative actions inside.