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Kano
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Kano Police and Customs Schedule Live-Fire Drills
The Kano State Police Command has announced scheduled live-ammunition training exercises for police and customs officers in Dawakin Tofa, advising local residents to stay clear and remain calm.
July 16, 2026
Kano Hisbah prohibits commercial mobile film sharing at charging stations
Kano State's Hisbah Board has officially banned the commercial sharing of films at phone charging centers to protect minors from accessing inappropriate content.
July 16, 2026
Kano Murder Suspect Claims Witch Doctor Ordered Him to Kill Woman and Six Children
A suspect in the murder of a woman and six children in Kano has testified that he acted under the influence of a witch doctor while exonerating his co-defendants.
July 16, 2026
Kano Hisbah prohibits mobile film downloading services, citing moral concerns
The Kano State Hisbah Board has shut down mobile movie downloading services across 44 local government areas to protect youth from content deemed contrary to Islamic and cultural values.
July 16, 2026
Local Official Killed During Bandit Repulsion in Kano
Security forces successfully fended off a bandit attack in Kano State, but the violent confrontation resulted in the death of a community leader.
July 16, 2026
Kano court sentences man to seven years for selling cannabis online
A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced 28-year-old Ashiru Idris to seven years in prison for using social media to advertise cannabis.
July 15, 2026
Kano Leads Nationwide Voter Registration With Over 182,000 New Sign-ups
Kano State leads Nigeria's voter registration drive with over 182,000 new sign-ups as nationwide figures surpass 2.4 million ahead of the 2027 elections.
July 15, 2026
Kano State Legislature passes legislation to replace KNUPDA
Kano State lawmakers have replaced the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority with two new agencies to improve city planning and development standards.
July 14, 2026
Analyst Advises Governor Yusuf to Halt Large Events in Kano Before 2027
Analyst Abdullahi Muhammad has called on Kano Governor Abba Yusuf to ban large political gatherings to curb rising gang violence ahead of the 2027 elections.
July 14, 2026
Kano authorities intercept man transporting weaponry and military apparel to criminal groups
Kano police have apprehended 28-year-old Mohammed Isah Haruna for allegedly supplying military gear and ammunition to criminal gangs, following a tip from local residents.
July 14, 2026