Renowned Kano business mogul, Aminu Dantata, d!es at 94
A well-known businessman from Kano, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has passed away at the age of 94. His death was officially shared on Saturday, June 28, by his personal secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi-Junaid. In a statement, Junaid said, “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. With sadness, I share that our dear father, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, has died. […]
Court restricts tailor’s working hours over noise pollution
A magistrate court in Kano found a local tailor named Mubarak Yusuf guilty of causing environmental harm because the noise from his sewing machine and generator disturbed people living nearby. The Kano State Ministry of Environment took the case after many residents complained that the loud sounds, especially during nighttime, were bothering their peace and […]
Houses destroyed by windstorm in Kano
A strong windstorm has hit Bunkure Local Government Area in Kano State, causing serious damage to houses and forcing many people out of their homes. The storm mainly affected Sakafalle-Jalabi and Zangon Buhari villages in Kulluwa ward. Both mud and cement houses were damaged, and many zinc roofs were blown away. Luckily, nobody died, but […]
Nigeria experiencing state weaponization of poverty –Atiku
Nigeria is going through hard times, and many people believe poverty is being used in a dangerous way. Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), says the government is using poverty to control people. Atiku spoke at an event in Abuja on May 31 to mark the […]
31 suspects arrested for alleged thuggery, substance abuse in Kano
The Kano State Joint Task Force on Security Restoration and Youth Rehabilitation has stepped up its actions against crime. From May 10 to May 14, they arrested 31 people during planned operations in different areas of the state. The raids happened in places known for crime, including Dorayi, Ja’in, Sharada, Unguwar Dabai, Dukawa, Kabuga, Kofar […]
Army troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Kano, recover arms
The Nigerian Army has arrested a 55-year-old man suspected of kidnapping during a security operation in Sumana village, Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano State. According to Capt. Babatunde Zubairu, the Army’s Public Relations Officer, the arrest was made on April 20 by troops of the Joint Task Force, Tudun Wada. The suspect was […]
Kano rep’s daughter dies in Egypt
Sagir Ibrahim Koki, a member of the House of Representatives for Kano Municipal Federal Constituency, has lost his daughter, Hauwa Sagir Koki. She passed away in Egypt, and her father shared the heartbreaking news on his official X account on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihir Rajiun! We love her, but Allah […]
BREAKING: Court stops FG from tampering with funds of 44 Local Governments in Kano
A Kano State High Court has ruled that the federal government should not interfere with the funds of the 44 local governments in the state. The decision came on Monday, delivered by Justice Musa Ibrahim Karaye, after reviewing evidence presented by the local government representatives. The case started when the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Fear, concerns as Kano hospital turns ‘beehive’ of phone-snatching, other criminal activities
Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital (MMSH) in Kano, one of the biggest state-owned hospitals in Nigeria, is now struggling with serious security issues. Reports say that criminals, including phone snatchers and armed robbers, are increasing in the area, making it unsafe for hospital workers, patients, and visitors. A social media post by a concerned citizen, Ahmed […]
Kano Senator Assaulted At Emir Sanusi’s Daughter’s Wedding For His Ties With APC
Senator Sulaiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, who represents Kano South, was attacked at the wedding of Amina Muhammad Sanusi, daughter of Emir of Kano, Muhammad Lamido Sanusi. A video shared online shows an angry elderly man attempting to hit Sumaila with his shoe. The man accused the senator of betraying the Kwankwasiyya Movement’s leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, […]