As part of their efforts to combat drug-related and street-level crimes in the state, a special security task team conducted separate operations that led to the arrest of four individuals accused of being involved in phone snatching. In a statement released by the task force head, retired General Gambo Ahmad Mai’adua, it was stated that … Read more
The same day saw the passing of two ex-chairmen of Kano State’s local governments, Abubakar Abdullahi Likita and Mahmoud Sani Madakin Gini. Former Wudil LGA chairman Abubakar Abdullahi Likita passed away while attending the burial prayer of his close friend, the late Mahmoud Sani Madakin Gini, who had previously served as chairman of Dala LGA. … Read more
After two years of cancelled Durbar festivities in Kano, the federal government is now being sued by the state government of Kano for compensation. During Sunday’s Sallah homage to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House, Alhaji Tajo Uthman, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, made the demand. The Emir of Kano, … Read more
In remembrance of the 22 athletes lost in the tragic car crash that occurred on the way back from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the government of Kano State has pledged to pay N1 million to each of their families. The news was broken by Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the Deputy Governor … Read more
The political leaders of Kano State have been advised by Vice President Kashim Shettima to remain united and not let their differences in opinion drive a wedge between them. While paying his respects to the late Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sunusi, in the Emir’s palace on Saturday night, he made the impassioned plea. Shettima stressed the … Read more