kano state news

The Digest: In a swift enforcement of the state's moral codes, a social media creator has been remanded. A Kano Magistrate Court has ordered popular TikToker Ashiru Idris (Mai Wushirya) to be jailed for two weeks for posting videos authorities described as "indecent" and featuring a dwarf...

The Digest: A complex tale of power, privatization, and alleged corruption has emerged from a major national infrastructure project. According to a PREMIUM TIMES investigation, former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje secretly transferred the state's stake in the Dala Inland Dry Port to...

The Digest: Kano State Police have arrested 30-year-old Mutawakilu Ibrahim for allegedly stabbing his grandparents to death following a disagreement over food. The elderly couple, Muhammad Dansokoto, 75, and Hadiza Tasidi, 65, succumbed to their injuries at Murtala Muhammad Specialist...

The Digest: The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has successfully received 148 Nigerians evacuated from war-torn Sudan, providing transport support and temporary accommodation upon their arrival in Kano. The returnees, including women and children, were repatriated as part of...

The Digest: The Kano State Government has allocated N1.1 billion for the provision of free school uniforms to all Primary One pupils in public schools, as part of a broader effort to increase enrollment and reduce the burden on parents. Key Points: The initiative aims to attract...

The Digest: Residents of Zango Biyu in Rimin Gado Local Government Area, Kano State, are in fear following the brutal killings of two children over the weekend. The first victim, a 5-year-old boy, was gruesomely slaughtered, while a 13-year-old girl was found strangled and hanged. Key Points...

The Digest: A father in Kano is in mourning after losing four daughters to diphtheria in just two weeks, plunging his community into sorrow. The tragedy highlights the deadly threat of the disease, which continues to cast an Innocence's Shadow over children’s lives in the state. A father in...

The Digest: During Kano State's by-election, hundreds of armed political thugs were apprehended by security forces. Their attempted disruption of voting activities in Bagwai and Shanono was swiftly managed, ensuring a smooth election process. Key Points: Hundreds of armed political thugs...

The Digest: In a move that seeks to hold the community's line, the Sharada community in Kano has implemented 29 new local laws to address rising crime and immoral activities. According to local reports, the regulations aim to restore traditional values while improving public safety. The...

The Digest: A NAFDAC operation uncovered a warehouse in Kano holding a massive quantity of industrial chemicals that could be used to produce explosives. The find, which includes hazardous substances like concentrated sulphuric and nitric acids, raises serious public safety concerns. Key...

The Digest: Four individuals have been arrested by the Kano State Police in connection with a violent altercation between the supporters of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and his rival, Aminu Bayero, the 15th Emir. The investigation is ongoing. Key Points: Four suspects were...

Fifty-eight inmates from Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) facilities in Kano State are currently participating in the 2025 National Examination Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). This significant opportunity was made possible by the Kano State Government, which...

The Digest: TikTok sensation Umar Hashim, known as Tsulange, was sentenced by a Magistrate Court in Kano for engaging in public misconduct. The court found him guilty of indecent behavior after he filmed a controversial skit involving bathing on a public road while wearing a woman’s...

A young man in Kano caused public alarm after scaling a billboard at Gadar Lado, threatening suicide unless his favourite TikTok stars visited him. The "Desperate for Stardust" act drew crowds and prompted emergency intervention before he was safely rescued and taken for medical attention. The...

According to Punch, a suspected military-grade mortar bomb exploded in the early hours of Saturday in the Gadan area of Kano State. The blast, described as a payload unchecked, killed five and injured 15. Authorities believe the ordnance was improperly transported. Five people died and 15 were...

In a move stirring online outrage, a Kano court has sentenced TikTok content creator Abubakar Usman (Kilina) to one year in a correctional facility for cross-dressing and “promoting indecency” on social media. He was also fined ₦100,000 and ordered to pay ₦30,000 compensation to the Kano State...

In Kano, the air is rich with the aroma of grilled meat during Sallah. But this year, that scent is barely lifting. Following the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, where households sacrificed rams in accordance with tradition, suya vendors across the city are reporting one of their lowest sales periods...

A new environmental report has confirmed rising air pollution levels in parts of Kano State, triggering health concerns among residents. The government has warned of the dangers, linking the toxic air to viral illnesses and calling for an urgent response. Polluted areas include Ja’en, Gaida...

In Kano, where centuries-old traditions paint the streets with pageantry, an unusual quiet will mark this year's Eid-el-Kabir. The vibrant Durbar festival—featuring magnificent horses, colourful regalia, and community celebration—has been suspended by police citing security concerns. For a state...

With Eid al-Adha days away, residents in Kano are grappling with a steep rise in food prices, particularly spices and vegetables, leaving many worried about celebrating the festival as usual. A mudu of ginger now costs N32,000 Clove packs start from N200, with barely 10 pieces inside Prices of...