The Kano State Government has declared Thursday a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH. According to a statement on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, Governor, Abba Yusuf congratulated Muslim faithful on witnessing the New Year, which begins with the month of Muharram, the first month of …

The Kano State Police Command said it has successfully rescued 19-year-old Ibrahim Abubakar, of Adamawa State, who climbed an advert billboard at Ado Bayero Bridge on Monday in an attempt to commit suicide. The young man had threatened to jump down and commit suicide unless he sees a popular Tik-Toker, one Abdul BK. In a statement, Deputy Police Public Relations …

No fewer than five persons have been confirmed dead following a bomb explosion in Kano State on Saturday. Additionally, 10 others were said to have sustained injuries from the explosion. Confirming the incident, the state Commissioner of Police, Adamu Ibrahim said the suspected explosion involved an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel in a military-grade mortar vehicle. According to him, ‘I …

Government offices in Kano State witnessed a low turnout of workers on Tuesday as civil servants resumed duty after the Eid-el-Kabir holidays. The Federal Government had declared Monday, 9 June, and Tuesday, 10 June as public holidays to mark the annual Muslim festival. A Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria, who monitored activities at various Ministries, Departments and Agencies …

Super Eagles winger Ahmed Musa has tied the knot with his fourth wife, Asmau Moriki. The private wedding ceremony took place in Kano. The 31-year-old married Jamila in 2013, with the couple divorcing four years later. They had two children. Musa hooked up with Juliet Ejue, from Ogoja Cross River shortly after his separation with Jamila. The duo also separated …

The Kano State Censorship Board has announced a ban on vulgar content displayed on tricycles, popularly known as Adaidaita Sahu, in a renewed effort to safeguard public morality and enforce state regulations. In statement on Saturday, the Board’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman said that the decision followed widespread complaints from residents over indecent pictures, offensive messages, and nonsensical phrases plastered …

Nigeria’s top leaders in business, policy and development will gather in Kano on Thursday, 5 June 2025, for the next edition of the For The Love of The Country (FLOC) conference. This year’s theme, ‘Reimagining Nigeria’s Economy for a Prosperous Future: Where We Should Be in the Next Decade’, is designed to ignite bold conversations about the country’s economic future. …

The traditional ruler of Dambatta of Kano State, Mansur Mukhtar’s son, Omar Farouk, has died. Farouk’s death was announced by the family of the deceased in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He died on Saturday in Abuja and was buried according to Islamic rites after prayers for him at the National Mosque.  

A Magistrate Court sitting at Rijiyar Zaki in Kano has convicted and sentenced one Inuwa Ayuba to two months imprisonment for illegal felling of seven neem trees at Sarauniya village in Dawakin Tofa local government area of the state. According to the prosecution Counsel, Bahijja Aliyu, the monitoring team from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change got a tip …

The Kano State Police Command has launched an investigation into a home invasion and gang assault in Tatsan Yamma Village, Tsanyawa Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred around 6:00 am on Friday, involved five suspected robbers who stormed the residence of Muttaqa Malam, 50, and forcibly gained entry. The assailants reportedly broke into the room of his wife, Hadiza …