A Kano State High Court has ruled that the federal government must not interfere with funds belonging to the 44 local government councils in the state. Justice Musa Ibrahim Karaye delivered the ruling on Monday after reviewing evidence presented by local government representatives. The All Progressives Congress (APC) had sought a court order to halt … Read more
A new Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), Kano State Command, Mr Shafi’u Abdulmumini, has assumed duty. This is contained in a statement issued in Kano on Friday, by the Command’s Spokesman, SC Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi. The statement said the new commandant replaced Mohammed Lawal-Falala, who has been transferred. It stated that Abdulmumini … Read more
A tragic accident occurred on Thursday at the popular Muhammadu Buhari Bridge in Kano, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The crash, which involved a trailer heading to the southern part of the country, caused panic among commuters and residents. According to a social media user, Yahya Abubakar Sadiq, who shared the incident on his … Read more
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), has launched investigation into a N20 billion land scam in different parts of the state. The Chairman of the commission, Muhuyi Magaji, announced this while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Kano. Magaji said that 15 suspects have been arrested, including the Registrar of the Kano State … Read more
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern over the increasing number of polio cases in Kano State. UNICEF’s Kano Chief of Field Office, Mr Rahma Farah, raised the alarm during an orientation for 44 Local Government Area (LGA) chairmen and district heads on polio eradication, routine immunisation, and primary healthcare (PHC) … Read more
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Monday swore in Umar Farouk-Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in a low-keyed ceremony at the Governor’s office. The event was officiated by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Isa-Dederi. Ibrahim’s appointment comes after his predecessor, Abdullahi Baffa-Bichi, was relieved … Read more
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has appointed Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), effective Monday, Feb. 10. The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, confirmed the appointment in a statement on Saturday. Ibrahim brings over three decades of distinguished public service experience to his new role. His civil … Read more
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for peace and patience among residents of Rimin Zakara town, following the recent unrest over a land dispute between the community and Bayero University Kano (BUK). Sanusi made the call on Tuesday during a symphathy visit to the community upon his return from Lesser Hajj. The … Read more
Four individuals were reportedly killed on Monday in Rimin Auzinawa, located within the Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, following a violent confrontation with security forces regarding the demolition of properties. Reports obtained by Henzodaily revealed that the victims were shot by security personnel after local residents reacted to the destruction of their homes. … Read more
Tensions erupted at the Mallam Aminu International Airport in Kano on Tuesday night after a Max Air aircraft, registered as 5N-MBD and carrying 53 passengers, experienced a tyre burst. A passenger who spoke to newsmen on the development said the incident occurred at 22:57 during the aircraft’s landing. The passenger who spoke to The PUNCH … Read more