The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, has reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all pilgrims from the state. Sulaiman…
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Gov Namadi Links Crime to drug abuse, calls for urgent action
Governor Malam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has identified drug abuse and youth-related issues as major drivers of crime among the youth, calling for a coordinated and sustained response to curve the…
Pulse Nigeria Apologises Over Misleading ‘Underwear Distribution’ Report following Kano Development Forum’s Intervention
Pulse Nigeria has issued a public apology and clarification following widespread backlash over its earlier report suggesting that the Kano State Government distributed underwear to women as empowerment materials. The media platform…
Gender Advocate Condemns Female Viral Videos, Says Conduct Undermines Kano’s Cultural Values
A gender rights advocate in Kano State, Harira Wakili, has expressed concern over the conduct of some female social media supporters campaigning in favour of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing their actions…
Kano’s New Low: When Politics Turns Women into Props of Shame
Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim What unfolded recently in Kano should concern anyone who values dignity, culture, and the integrity of public life. It was not merely a political rally it was a…
SAPZ Expands to 8 New Catchment Areas in Kano, Targets Wider Farmer Inclusion
By Mustapha Salisu The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme in Kano State has expanded its community engagement and awareness campaign to cover eight additional catchment areas, as part of efforts to…
Gov. Yusuf Submits Garo’s Nomination as Kano Deputy Governor
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has transmitted the name of Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor….
Shaaban Sharada Distances Self From Barau/Abba/Shaaban Group’s Endorsement of New Deputy Governor
Former federal lawmaker Shaaban Ibrahim Sharada has publicly disassociated himself from a political group known as Barau /Abba/Shaaban, which reportedly convened a meeting to endorse Kano State’s new Deputy Governor. Sharada, who…
K-SAFE lauds governor Yusuf for funding NECO, NABTEB, others
By Hadiza Musa Yusuf The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has commended the Kano State Government for approving ₦4.45 billion to cover examination fees for 150,000 students sitting for NECO,…
Northwest states storm Kano for male, female DAM Foundation basketball tourney
By Ado Salisu Northwest states are to converge in Kano ahead of the maiden edition of basketball championship for both male and female scheduled to hold from April 16 to 19, 2026….
NSSF Commiserates with Kano Over Demise of Coach Yakubu
By Ado Salisu The President of the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) Mrs Olabisi Joseph and the Executive members of the Federation has expressed its condolences message to the Government and People…
Kano Deputy Governor’s Choice: A Test of Political Balance
By Adamu Aminu The emerging dilemma facing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf over the choice of a substantive Deputy Governor reflects a broader test of political balance, institutional judgment, and governance priorities in…
Survey Names Garo as Leading Choice for Kano Deputy Governorship Role
By Mustapha Salisu In a public opinion survey conducted by abknews24 across various parts of the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State within one week, 89.7% of respondents chose Murtala Sule…
EXCLUSIVE: Ganduje Pushes Garo for Kano Deputy Governor as APC Stakeholders Kick Against Move
The former Governor of Kano State and immediate past National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has held a closed door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) at the Presidential…
FG, Kano Government Plan Upgrade of Aliko Dangote Skills Acquisition Centre
By Ladi Halilu In a major move to strengthen technical and vocational education, the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Kano State Government have commenced plans to upgrade the Aliko Dangote Ultra Modern…
32 Secondary Schools to compete in Nestle Milo basketball in Kano
By Ado Salisu 32 Secondary schools in Kano would compete in the state preliminaries of the forthcoming Inter-Secondary Nestle Milo basketball championship for both boys and girls category scheduled to hold between…
Kano Secures Seven Medals on Day Two of 3rd National Para Games
By Yusuf A Yusuf, Giginyu Kano State recorded an impressive performance on Day Two of the 3rd National Para Games, winning a total of seven medals across different events. In para taekwondo,…
Kano Celebrates 13 Months Polio-Free, Flags Off 2026 Immunization Campaign
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State has recorded a major public health milestone of 13 consecutive months without a single case of poliovirus, reaffirming its leadership in Nigeria’s polio eradication efforts. In a…
Blinded by Measles, Burdened by Neglect: Kano Woman’s Lifelong Struggle Exposes Gaps in Health, Disability Support
By Hannatu Suleiman Abba, Kano For Giye, life has been defined by pain, survival, and faith. She recalls how she cried day and night, wishing she could leave the world because of…
NPC records over 36,000 digital birth registrations in Kano
By Hadiza Musa Yusuf The National Population Commission (NPC) says it has recorded over 36,000 digital birth registrations in Kano State within the last nine months, as part of efforts to strengthen…
Eid 2026: Kano Tailors Record High Patronage as Markets Witness Mixed Sales Amid Economic Strain
By Ladi Halilu, Ishaya Nenpinmwa and Faiza Yahaya As preparations for the 2026 Eid celebration gather momentum, a mix of increased commercial activities and economic constraints has defined the festive season across…
Rising Temperatures Threaten Public Health in Kano, Experts Urge Immediate Climate Action
By Sani Khamees Health and environmental experts have raised alarm over the growing impact of extreme heat on residents of Kano State, warning that rising temperatures linked to climate change are increasingly…
Kano Online Chapel Moves to Sanitize Profession, Receives Screening Report
By Mustapha Salisu The Chairman of the Kano Online Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo, has received the report of the chapel’s membership screening committee and commended the…
Hajj 2026: Kano Confirms Visas Receipt For Registered Pilgrims
…Urges Public to Disregard Rumors By Mustapha Salisu The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, has confirmed that visas for all registered pilgrims from Kano…
KANET Announces New Leadership as AMG Foundation Hosts Inauguration Iftar With EXCOs
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano Network of NGOs (KANET) has announced its new Executive Committee members as part of activities marking the 2026 World NGO Day, with an inauguration Iftar held yesterday…