Kano

Judge Joyce Abdulmalik ruled in favor of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) application to forfeit Malami's Kano residence, citing failure to prove lawful acquisition of the assets. The residence is now deserted, but a hotel on the property remains operational.

10,000 Nigerians benefited from the 2026 diaspora health initiative. Over 1,000 frontline health workers were trained on the Safer Births Bundle of Care in Kano, Kaduna, and Sokoto states.

A court in Nigeria sentenced a man to death by hanging for the murder of a Kano housewife. The prosecution stated the crime occurred on 6 April 2025 in Farawa Quarters, Kano.

A man was sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of a Kano housewife. The prosecution stated the offense occurred on 6 April 2025 in Farawa Quarters, Kano.

Kano state is intensifying efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis. Mr. Yusuf highlighted that these infections are largely preventable, with syphilis being curable when detected and treated early.

Parents and residents in Kano, Nigeria, gathered to demand justice for three young men allegedly killed by suspected political thugs. They called on the Inspector-General of Police and authorities to hold those responsible accountable.

Shuaibu Abubakar filed a lawsuit against Kwankwaso over the Kano NDC primaries, joined by four other aspirants. Abubakar is an ally of Peter Obi and was the second runner-up in the 2023 House of Representatives election under the Labour Party.

Kwari Market in Kano, Nigeria's largest textile market, remains operational despite rising costs and shrinking demand due to the resilience and adaptation of its traders and workers. The market's survival is attributed to the determination of those who depend on it daily.

The Kano state government has closed two unlicensed health training institutions after a ministry assessment found they failed to meet minimum requirements and standards for operation.

Two governorship aspirants, Ibrahim Khalil and Ibrahim Ali-Amin, are disputing the Kano ADC party ticket as the national leadership hasn't announced a flagbearer, leading to conflict among local stakeholders.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) won the Ekiti State governorship election and five of six bye-elections in Ondo, Enugu, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi, and Rivers states, losing one seat in Rivers to the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The Kano State Police Command is investigating the death of 13-year-old Maimuna Salisu, a Junior Secondary School boarding student at St. Louis Secondary School in Kano. The case is under active police investigation.

Kwankwaso’s son has been named as the running mate for the Kano State NDC governorship. He previously served as the Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development until resigning in January.

A study assessed six Nigerian states on financing capacity, demand patterns, supply systems, and implementation readiness for maternal supplement rollout, ranking Lagos and Kano as the most prepared.

Kano State has implemented 90% of a health blueprint in three years, with Commissioner Mr. Labaran stating the state fully implemented the Abuja Declaration on Health to improve healthcare delivery.

The nomination of candidates for the 2027 Kano election has triggered a crisis in the NDC, with local infighting escalating to the national level. The party's national leadership warned against imposing candidates, signaling potential disciplinary action.

A report reveals that fuel costs consume 73% of tricycle operators' income in northern Nigeria's Kano, Kaduna, and Jigawa states, where informal transportation is vital for daily mobility and economic activity.

Nigeria's Shia Muslims are holding protests in solidarity with Iran amid the US-Israeli war, viewing the conflict as a personal struggle against oppression. The demonstrations, organized by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), highlight Iran's enduring influence among the Shia community, rooted in the 1979 Islamic Revolution and shared ideological ties.