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Kano
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TCN Schedules Power Outage Across Kano and Four Other States
TCN has announced a planned power outage across five Nigerian states and parts of the Niger Republic this Sunday to facilitate critical infrastructure upgrades.
June 27, 2026
Olusegun Obasanjo Visits Rabiu Kwankwaso in Kano Ahead of 2027 Election Cycle
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo held a private meeting with Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso in Kano, sparking fresh speculation about political alliances for the upcoming 2027 elections.
June 26, 2026
Governor Yusuf Launches Kano Anti-Drug Task Force to Tackle Substance Abuse
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formed a 20-member task force led by Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse across Kano State.
June 25, 2026
Kano Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for Rape of Elderly Woman
A Kano State High Court has sentenced 32-year-old Muhammad Zulfalalu to 20 years in prison for raping an 85-year-old woman in Kiru LGA.
June 25, 2026
State Police Proposal Faces Criticism Over Potential for Abuse and Division
Kano-based activist A.A. Haruna Ayagi warns that decentralizing Nigeria's police force could trigger ethnic polarization, political intimidation, and operational chaos.
June 25, 2026
Kano authorities shutter cinema house for zoning and document failures
The Kano State Government has closed a film house in Gwale for failing to produce building permits and violating residential zoning regulations.
June 24, 2026
Kano Authorities Shut Down Film House Over Zoning Violations
The Kano State Government closed a cinema in a residential area of Dorayi, citing zoning violations and complaints from community members regarding its impact on local youth.
June 24, 2026
Kano Administration Identifies Unsanctioned Buildings Including Azman University for Potential Razing
The Kano State government has flagged over 50 properties, including Azman University, for lacking proper documentation or being built in prohibited areas during a new enforcement initiative.
June 24, 2026
PRP Denies Claims of Kwankwaso Purchasing 69 Nomination Forms
PRP National Chairman Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has refuted claims that NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso bought 69 nomination forms in Kano, labeling the report as pure fabrication.
June 23, 2026
Nigerian Army apprehends suspected terrorist, seizes weapons in Kano
Troops from the 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army raided Konan Dumawa village in Kano State, resulting in the arrest of a suspected terrorist and the recovery of various weapons.
June 23, 2026