Yusuf Denies Knowledge of Deputy’s Resignation Plot
Abba Kabir Yusuf has said he is yet to receive any formal resignation letter from his former deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, amid reports of the latter’s exit from office and rising political tension in Kano State. Speaking at the Government House while receiving a political support group, the governor stated that he was unaware of […]
NSCDC Arrests 20 Foreign Nationals in Kano Over Security Concerns
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained 20 foreign nationals in Kano State following concerns over their entry and activities, the corps confirmed on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Kano State Command, the suspects were apprehended in the Danbare area of Kumbotso Local Government Area during a security operation prompted […]
Kano Assembly Drops Impeachment Notice After Resignation
The Kano State House of Assembly has withdrawn its notice of impeachment against former Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam following his resignation from office. The decision was taken during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Jibril Isma’il after the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini, moved a motion to discontinue the process. Speaking to journalists after the […]
Kwankwaso Resigns from NNPP
Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned his membership of the party with immediate effect. Kwankwaso announced his decision in a press statement dated March 29, 2026, citing the need for a strategic political realignment amid changing dynamics in Nigeria’s political landscape. He […]
JUST IN: Kano Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo Resigns Office
Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has resigned from office, according to a statement issued by the Kwankwasiyya Movement. The movement said the resignation, announced on Friday, was taken in the interest of stability and effective governance in the state, following recent developments affecting the deputy governor’s ability to fully discharge the responsibilities […]
Kano Approves Early Salary Payment for Civil Servants
The Kano State government has approved the immediate payment of March 2026 salaries to civil servants to help them prepare for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations. The directive was issued by the state governor and announced in a statement released on Saturday by the Office of the Head of Service. Acting Head of Service, Bilkisu […]
NiMet Warns Northern States of Rising Meningitis Risk
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that several northern states could face an increased risk of cerebrospinal meningitis as temperatures rise across parts of the country. In a public health advisory issued Thursday on its X platform, the agency said the disease is a serious infection that affects the protective membranes covering the brain […]
Security Forces Foil Kidnap Attempt in Kano Village
Security operatives have foiled an attempted abduction in Rantan Village, Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State, rescuing two victims after a late-night attack that left one person dead. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on March 2, following a distress call from a resident, according to security sources. About 15 armed men reportedly stormed […]
