The Kano State Police Command has revealed that it has identified over 2,000 suspected drug dealers through the use of open-source intelligence, with verification and profiling ongoing ahead of decisive action. The disclosure was made by the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, during a briefing with newsmen in Kano. CP Bakori said the approach demonstrates the Command’s commitment to combining technology and community support in the fight against crime. He further highlighted other key achievements of the Command, including: Liberation of areas affected by bandit activities in collaboration with the state government and other security agencies Resolution of conflicts…
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Sani Dutsinma A committee set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of two young sisters at the General Hospital Zuru has commenced its sitting in Zuru Local Government Area, Kebbi. The development was confirmed in a statement by Ahmad Hussaini Aliyu, Media Aide to the Commissioner of Information and Culture, Kebbi State. The sitting, held at the hospital, featured testimonies from key witnesses, including hospital staff and the parents of the deceased. Medical personnel present included the Principal Medical Officer, Dr. Thomas Gode, the Medical Officer, Dr. Mohammed Fakai, and staff nurses who attended to the girls from…
A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday morning under tight security for his arraignment over alleged corruption-related offences. El-Rufai was brought to the court premises at about 9:00 a.m. in a Hilux vehicle and remained inside for over 30 minutes before being escorted into the courtroom at approximately 9:34 a.m. DSS Ta Gurfanar da El-Rufai a Kotu Kan Zargin Nadar Wayar Ribadu Dressed in a light green babanriga with a matching cap, he was heavily guarded as operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and the…
The Kano State Fire Service has recorded significant achievements in emergency response, rescuing eight persons and saving property worth N34 billion from 100 fire-related incidents in February. The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Tuesday in Kano. 120 Dead as Kano Fire Service Responds to 838 Emergencies He, however, noted that despite the successes, seven persons lost their lives during the period, while property valued at N8.5 billion was destroyed in various fire outbreaks across the state. Abdullahi further revealed that the Service responded to nine emergency calls and recorded five…
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has stepped up efforts to ensure a smooth and efficient pilgrimage process, as it continues the issuance of yellow cards to intending pilgrims ahead of the Hajj exercise. Director-General of the Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, disclosed this after a courtesy visit to the Port Health Services Office in Kano. Speaking to journalists, Matawalle said the Board has made adequate arrangements to ensure that this year’s yellow card processing is seamless and better organized compared to previous exercises. He explained that the Board’s engagement with Port Health Services is aimed at eliminating delays and…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 708 stranded Nigerians evacuated from Niamey, Niger Republic. The returnees arrived at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, where they were received and profiled by officials. Speaking to journalists, the Head of Operations at NEMA’s Kano Office, Dr Nura Abdullahi, the returnees included 292 male adults and children, and 416 female adults and children from states such as Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Benue, Borno, Yobe, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kogi, and Niger. Breaking: 263 Nigerians Repatriated from Niger Arrive Kano He explained that the evacuation was coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria, adding…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has condemned the alleged assault on an Albarka Radio reporter, Mohammed Adamu, by police officers during the Eid Durbar celebration in Bununu, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Y. Z. Ya’u, the organisation described the incident as a serious violation of press freedom and an attack on journalists’ rights. CITAD Condemns NBC Directive, Warns of Threat to Press Freedom According to CITAD, Adamu was at the event to provide media coverage when he was reportedly stopped by officers led by the Divisional…
The Director General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KNSPHCMB), Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, has taken decisive action to address staff indiscipline at Kabuga Primary Health Centre following an unscheduled inspection visit. During the supervisory visit on Monday, March 23, 2026, Professor Ibrahim expressed concern over widespread absenteeism and poor punctuality among staff, noting that the situation was negatively affecting healthcare service delivery at the facility. In response, the DG immediately relieved the deputy officer in charge of her duties and appointed Khadija T. Musa as her replacement, citing her commitment and punctuality. The Routine Immunization (RI) Unit…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has apprehended several underage children, aged between 3 and 16, for allegedly smoking shisha at a popular recreation centre in Kano during the Sallah celebrations. The Deputy Commander-General of the board, Mujahid Aminudeen, confirmed the incident while speaking to journalists in Kano. He explained that the operation followed a report from a local government chairman alleging that minors were engaging in immoral activities at the Taj Mahal recreation centre. 44 Kano Hisbah Commanders Elevated to Superintendent Rank According to Aminudeen, Hisbah personnel who responded to the report discovered a number of underage children swimming and…
At the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the United Nations Youth Office, in collaboration with the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, UN Women, and United Nations Population Fund, officially launched the Core Principles for Meaningful Youth Participation in Intergovernmental Processes and Across the Work of the United Nations. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen youth engagement globally, ensuring participation is rooted in inclusion, equity, and shared decision-making. The launch also underscored the critical role of young women and girls in shaping meaningful participation frameworks. UN Summit: Africa Calls for Urgent Action on…