Tag: #KanoState
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FINAL CALL FOR 2026 HAJJ: KANO PILGRIMS RACE AGAINST FEB. 8 DEADLINE
If you’re planning to perform the 2026 Hajj from Kano State, now is the time to act — no delays, no excuses. The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced February 8 as the final deadline for data capturing of all intending pilgrims. The Board’s Director-General, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u, made this known through a statement…
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KANO FIRE SERVICE HEROICALLY RESCUES 65-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FROM WELL
Kano State Fire Service successfully rescued Hajiya Khadija Muhammad, aged 65, after she fell into a well in Gafiyawa town, Kumbotso Local Government Area. The dramatic rescue happened on Wednesday morning following a distress call from Ibrahim Sani. According to Service spokesperson Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, the rescue team swiftly responded, and through quick action, Hajiya…
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KANO GOV APPROVES PERMANENT JOBS FOR 1,600 SCHOOL WATCHMEN
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has approved the distribution of permanent and pensionable appointment letters to 1,600 newly recruited watchmen posted to secondary schools across the state. This move, announced by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature, is a major step toward restoring safety, discipline, and stability in public schools. Yusuf stressed that a secure environment…
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KANO GOVT SEES OVER 100 MEMBERS OF APC JOIN NNPP, COMMENDS GOV. YUSUF’S DEVELOPMENT STRIDES
In a notable political shift, over 100 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Tarai in Kibiya Local Government Area, led by woman leader Hajiya Sabuwa Tarai, have defected to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Kano State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Alhaji Adamu A Kibiya, warmly welcomed the defectors. According…
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KANO STATE APPROVES OVER ₦8.2 BILLION FOR EDUCATION, WATER, AND ENERGY PROJECTS
The Kano State Government has granted more than ₦8.2 billion for vital projects across education, water supply, and energy sectors aimed at boosting infrastructure, improving learning standards, and enhancing access to clean water and efficient energy. This approval was made during the state’s 33rd Executive Council Meeting chaired by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Of the…
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NO PLANS FOR TEACHER RECRUITMENT, SAYS KANO STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
The Kano State Ministry of Education has officially denied circulating reports about recruiting 3,917 teachers under the ‘Kano State Government Basic Education Teachers Mapping and Recruitment Plan (2025–2028).’ Malam Balarabe Abdullahi, Director of Public Enlightenment, described the news as misleading and baseless. He confirmed that no official statement or directive has been released regarding any…
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KANO GOVT, NEMA DELIVER RELIEF TO 357 FIRE DISASTER VICTIMS
The Kano State Government teamed up with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide much-needed relief materials to 357 victims of recent fire disasters. Beneficiaries include residents from communities in Kibiya Local Government Area and traders affected at Fatima Simra Multipurpose Market in Nassarawa. Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Alhaji Adamu Aliyu-Kibiya, praised NEMA for…
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KANO TO HOST 2025 WORLD NUTRITION DAY TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING
Kano State, alongside the Federal Government and partners, is set to celebrate the 2025 World Nutrition Day this Thursday. The event aims to boost awareness of healthy eating and nutrition in line with the United Nations’ global focus. Commissioner Alhaji Musa Shanono said the day will feature an exhibition of nutritious foods and open discussions…
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KANO POLICE DETAIN 288 SUSPECTED THUGS AMID BY-ELECTION VIOLENCE
Kano State Police have arrested 288 suspected thugs disrupting the by-elections in Bagwai/Shanono and Ghari/Tsanyawa constituencies, which are held to replace the late Assembly member Halilu Kundila. Police Commissioner Alhaji Ibrahim Bakori revealed that the violent tactics, including voter intimidation with weapons, scared many eligible voters from participating. Despite the unrest, security agencies are working…
