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4 days ago
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says it has inaugurated a new 100 Mega Volt Ampree (MVA) power transformer at its Dan Agundi Transmission Substation in Kano State.
12 Mar
Kano State Government has sought extension of World Bank intervention projects to broaden the socio-economic and developmental impact in the state. Besides, the government wants the World Bank to consider Kano among its first priorities in tackling multi-dimensional poverty eradication intervention owing to population status. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made the appeal on Wednesday when…
12 Mar
Police Commissioner in Kano, CP Muhammed Usaine Gumel, has summoned operational commanders and Divisioner Officers to fashion out safety measures across public schools including tertiary institutions in Kano. The move, CP Gumel, said was in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on ensuring the safety of Schools Initiative…
9 Mar
Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated five additional female judges into the State High Court, fulfilling his campaign promises on social inclusion and women empowerment as outlined in his blueprint. During a ceremony coinciding with the 2024 International Women's Day (IWD), the governor emphasised the significant task ahead in ensuring the fair and…
1 Mar
The King Abdullah Specialist Pediatrics Hospital in King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Thursday completed the separation surgery of Kano conjoined twins, Hassana and Husaina Isa. The medical procedure conducted by a combined team of Saudi specialists under the sponsorship of the custodian of the two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz…
1 Mar
Commander General, Kano Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa has resigned from his position. The head of the Kano Shari'a police announced his resignation in a short video clip posted on his official Facebook page on Friday. Daurawa's resignation came less than 24 hours after Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf faulted the new method…
25 Feb
The Police in Kano have assured dealers in pharmaceutical products in Sabon Gari Market of adequate security during and after their relocation to the new Kano Economic City, Dangwauro, Kano.
15 Feb
Rakidu Development Association of Rano-Kibiya-Bunkure, Kano State, has appealed to the state government to jettison calls to dissolve the additional four emirate councils in the state. 
8 Feb
Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has vowed to resist any attempt or threats by business operators to close any food market over instability in the price of commodities. The commission warned dealers caught hoarding food items in the city will face dire consequences if they do not desist from the act that is…
6 Feb
Kano State Government has stated its commitment to partner with Canada in the areas of health, education, agriculture, and other spheres of human endeavours for the benefit of the two entities. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made this known when he received the Canadian Ambassador to Nigeria, James Christoff, who called on him at his office…
6 Feb
Kano State government, yesterday, appealed to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and President of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, to ease the suffering of the less-privileges in the state. 
3 Feb
The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned the brutal attack on innocent voters in Kunchi/Tsanyawa State Assembly constituency. State chairman of the party, Dr. Hashim Suleiman Dungurawa, in a statement, alleged that the sporadic attacks on voters were aimed at disenfranchising them from exercising their civic rights. He said:…

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