Tag: #KanoState
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KANO GOVT DENIES AMNESTY CLAIMS, VOWS PROTECTION OF RIGHTS
State rejects allegations of harassment, insists actions target cybercrime, not critics. The Kano State Government on Thursday dismissed Amnesty International’s claims of harassment and intimidation as “misleading and unfounded,” stressing its commitment to human rights and freedom of expression. Commissioner Ibrahim Waiya said security agencies act only on credible allegations of cyberbullying, defamation, or incitement,…
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KANO PILGRIMS SET FOR MAY 13 AIRLIFT AS HAJJ 2026 PREPARATIONS WRAP UP
Kano State confirms readiness for 2026 Hajj, with first batch of pilgrims scheduled to depart on May 13. The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the first batch of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj will be airlifted on May 13, in line with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria’s official timetable. Director-General,…
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RAMADAN ALERT: KANO POLICE URGE RESIDENTS TO STAY VIGILANT
As Ramadan begins, Kano Police are calling on residents to stay alert, avoid risky behavior, and help keep the fasting period peaceful. The Nigeria Police Force in Kano State has urged residents to remain security-conscious throughout the Ramadan period and beyond. In a message to Muslims marking the holy month, Police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa,…
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KANO REVAMPS MOTOR PARKS TO BOOST SAFETY, ORDER
Government cracks down on illegal parks, overloading to cut crashes. The Kano State Government (KNSG) says it is stepping up the modernisation of motor parks across the metropolis to deliver safer, more efficient transport services. Speaking in Kano, the Commissioner for Transportation, Haruna Dederi, said the move is part of broader reforms to strengthen the…
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KANO’S AUDU BAKO ZOO SET FOR MAJOR REVAMP
From declining visits to a must-see attraction—Kano plans to turn its historic zoo into a model wildlife park. The Audu Bako Zoological Garden in Kano is set for a comprehensive, multi-phase transformation as the state moves to reposition it as a modern wildlife park and tourism hub. The newly appointed Managing Director of the Kano…
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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…
