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Kano Governor Dismisses ADC as Politically Irrelevant Ahead of 2027

April 6, 2026

Abba Kabir Yusuf says the African Democratic Congress has no political relevance in Kano State, describing it as “dead on arrival” as political realignments gather pace ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Kano Assembly Begins Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor Gwarzo

March 5, 2026

The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office and breach of public

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Tinubu Sends Shettima to Kano after Singer Market Fire

February 16, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has asked Vice-President Kashim Shettima to lead a federal government delegation to the northern city of Kano to commiserate with traders affected by a major fire at the Singer

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International Flights Set to Begin at VAIA in April

January 19, 2026

Nigeria’s Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, is set to begin full international flight operations in April 2026, government officials have confirmed. The airport, officially designated as an

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Contractors Block Finance Ministry Over Unpaid ₦4tn Debt

January 19, 2026

Hundreds of local contractors under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) blocked the entrance to the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja on Monday, demanding payment of what they say

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Kano Governor’s Secret Meeting with Tinubu Reignites Defection Concerns

January 19, 2026

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has held a closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, a development that has reignited concerns over a possible defection from

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A weekend In Kano

September 2, 2024

I spent the last weekend of August in Kano on a film project, and thankfully, there was enough time left to tour the sprawling metropolis. This was my fourth and most intensive

APC Gains As Appeal Court Affirms Removal Of NNPP’s Yusuf As Kano Governor

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Yusuf Declares 24-hour Curfew As Protest Turns Violent In Kano

August 1, 2024

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has declared a 24-hour curfew in the state with immediate effect. This was made known in a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, on Thursday.

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INEC Suspends Re-run Elections In Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Kano Constituencies

February 3, 2024

INEC has announced the suspension of ongoing re-run elections in some constituencies in Akwa Ibom, Enugu and Kano States due to disruptions, irregularities and abduction of election officials.

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Protest Rocks Kano Over Appeal Court Judgment

November 23, 2023

Hundreds of youths, on Wednesday evening, took to the streets of Kano, protesting over the appeal court judgment that sacked Abba Yusuf as the governor of the state. The protesters set tyres

Supreme Court Judgment On LG Autonomy Not A Silver Bullet To Nigeria's Problems – Makinde

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Oyo, Kano, Kwara, Osun Declare Work-Free Day To Mark Islamic New Year

July 19, 2023

Kano, Oyo, Kwara and Osun states governments have declared Wednesday (today), a work-free day to mark the beginning of the 1445 Islamic (Hijrah) New Year. A statement by the Kano State Commissioner

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Kano Pledges Commitment To Improved Industrialization, Security

July 4, 2023

Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, says he is committed to implementing policies on the industrialisation and security of the state. He also pledged to ensure the pursuit of the goal

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Kano INEC Office Gutted By Fire

February 26, 2023

The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Takai Local Government Area of Kano State has reportedly been gutted by fire. Suspected hoodlums have attempted to set the office of the Independent

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EFCC Arrest 8 BDC Operators, Anti-Graft Agency Blamed For Dollar Rate Rise

November 2, 2022

Eight Bureau De Change operators of the foreign exchange black market in Kano State were arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC raided the parallel market days after

Buhari Mourns Late President Of Lebanese Community In Kano

April 29, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday expressed sadness over the demise of prominent businessman, sports promoter and President of the Lebanese Community in Kano, Tahir Fadlallah.

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Kano Governor Dismisses ADC as Politically Irrelevant Ahead of 2027

Kano Assembly Begins Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor Gwarzo

Tinubu Sends Shettima to Kano after Singer Market Fire

International Flights Set to Begin at VAIA in April

Contractors Block Finance Ministry Over Unpaid ₦4tn Debt

Kano Governor’s Secret Meeting with Tinubu Reignites Defection Concerns

A weekend In Kano

Yusuf Declares 24-hour Curfew As Protest Turns Violent In Kano

INEC Suspends Re-run Elections In Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Kano Constituencies

Protest Rocks Kano Over Appeal Court Judgment

Oyo, Kano, Kwara, Osun Declare Work-Free Day To Mark Islamic New Year

Kano Pledges Commitment To Improved Industrialization, Security

Kano INEC Office Gutted By Fire

EFCC Arrest 8 BDC Operators, Anti-Graft Agency Blamed For Dollar Rate Rise

Buhari Mourns Late President Of Lebanese Community In Kano

Buhari Condoles With Family Of Murdered Five-year-old Hanifa

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