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The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched an initiative to distribute educational supplies to Fulani pupils in Kano State, aiming to address insecurity by improving educational access.
Millions of Nigerians continue to struggle with access to clean water, with dry taps and reliance on expensive vendors highlighting a persistent crisis despite substantial government spending on water infrastructure. This lack of safe water contributes to significant health challenges, including water-borne diseases.
A civil society group has expressed strong opposition to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's intention to appoint Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of Kano State due to an ongoing lawsuit against Garo, highlighting concerns about public trust.
A Magistrate Court in Kano has ordered that a driver and two accomplices be held for allegedly stealing jewelry, cash, and a mobile phone belonging to the wife of former Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. The driver has pleaded guilty, while the others denied the charges.
In a tragic incident in Kano, two individuals suspected of stealing a mobile phone were killed by an angry mob. The events unfolded near a primary school, where the attackers allegedly stole from a young girl.
High-ranking members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have landed in Kano in anticipation of former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's impending defection to their party. The group was welcomed by the previous Deputy Governor of the state.
Nasiru Gawuna has officially resigned as the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, effective immediately. The resignation follows a presidential directive related to electoral laws ahead of upcoming political events.
Casualties are feared following a violent confrontation between security forces and residents of Katai and Fauda villages in Wudil Local Government Area, Kano State. The clash reportedly stems from a land dispute that has ignited tensions within the community.
An 85-year-old man, Malam Isah Abdullahi, has received a 14-year prison sentence for r@pe following a trial conducted by the High Court in Gwarzo, Kano State.
The Commonwealth Heritage Forum has wrapped up an impactful heritage skills training initiative at Gidan Makama Museum in Kano. This program engaged young architects and artisans in preserving Kano's traditional earthen architecture through hands-on training and site visits.
Hafsatu Yusuf, who recently garnered attention after delivering quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, tragically died due to excessive bleeding shortly after her delivery.
Hafsatu Yusuf, a resident of Kano, has given birth to five children, comprising three boys and two girls. The delivery took place at Murtala Specialist Hospital, where both the mother and newborns are reported to be in good health.
A tragic incident occurred in Ridawa village, Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State, where a sand pit used for brick-making collapsed, trapping several workers underneath. Emergency efforts are underway amid fears of potential fatalities.
Maltina celebrated its 50th anniversary by hosting a series of community events in Kano throughout Ramadan, focusing on themes of togetherness and reflection. The festivities included a communal Iftar gathering and the inaugural Ramadan Light-Up event, designed to promote unity and shared nourishment.
The High Court in Kano has dismissed Ghali Basaf from his position as chairperson of Kumbotso Local Government Council, following a ruling that invalidated his Certificate of Return. The ruling stems from a legal challenge initiated by Ali Hardworker, who claimed he was unjustly replaced as the candidate for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
