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Kano begins Ramadan health inspections in all LGAs

The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board has begun preparations for a special Ramadan health inspection across all 44 local government areas to promote hygiene and public health during the holy month.​ Director General of the board, Prof Salisu Ahmed Ibrahim, disclosed this at a strategic coordination meeting with local government health educators and ward environmental health officers in Kano. He said the engagement was aimed at strengthening coordination and readiness ahead of the exercise.​ According to him, the inspection will focus on improving sanitation and public health standards in communities throughout Ramadan. He explained that the plan aligns with the health and sanitation agenda of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and urged officers to carry out their duties professionally while respecting host communities.​ Ahmed Ibrahim noted that the behaviour of health and environmental officers in the field reflects the […]

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Kano suspends doctors over scissors found in patient’s stomach

Kano State Hospitals Management Board has suspended three medical doctors at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre after an investigation confirmed that surgical scissors were mistakenly left inside the stomach of a patient, leading to her death. The victim, identified as Aishatu Umar, a mother of five, had undergone surgery at the government‑owned facility in September 2025 and reportedly suffered persistent abdominal pains for months afterward.​ A fresh scan conducted days ago revealed that a pair of scissors had been forgotten in her abdomen during the initial operation, prompting plans for corrective surgery. Unfortunately, she died on Sunday while preparations were underway, sparking outrage from relatives and members of the public over alleged medical negligence at the centre.​ In a statement, the Board’s Executive Secretary, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda, described the incident as clear medical negligence and announced the immediate suspension […]

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Troops kill over 23 bandits in Kano–Katsina joint operation

Troops under Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised more than 23 bandits in a coordinated onslaught spanning Kano and Katsina states at the start of the new year.​The operation followed attempted attacks on communities in Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas of Kano, where Joint Task Force troops repelled the assailants and pursued them as they fled toward Katsina.​ According to a statement from 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, the fleeing bandits regrouped around Karaduwa and Dan Marke areas of Matazu LGA in Katsina, where they were tracked by air assets and later hit with precision airstrikes that inflicted heavy casualties and destroyed weapons and equipment.​Security sources say earlier phases of the wider joint operation had already accounted for scores of bandits and the recovery of dozens of rustled cattle in border communities between the two states.​ The Army said security in […]

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Troops repel bandits’ incursion into Kano communities

Troops of the Joint Task Force have foiled an attempted incursion by suspected bandits into several communities in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State.​The operation, led by 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army with other security agencies, was launched after credible intelligence on the movement of the armed group around parts of the council.​ Security sources said the troops moved swiftly towards the identified routes and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to retreat into nearby forest areas.​The intervention helped to protect vulnerable settlements that have previously been targeted for cattle rustling and other criminal activities.​ Earlier operations in the same axis saw the military neutralise several bandits, recover motorcycles, mobile phones and ransom money, and rescue kidnap victims, underscoring the area’s security risks.​Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements […]

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 Bandits Rampage Across Kogi, Kano, Sokoto, Kwara

Bandits have launched fresh attacks across four Nigerian states, abducting worshippers, a monarch, a bride and her bridal party, and other residents, while killing at least one woman and demanding huge ransoms. The coordinated wave of violence in Kogi, Kano, Sokoto and Kwara has renewed public anger over worsening insecurity and perceived gaps in government response.​ In Kogi State, gunmen stormed a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area, during a service, firing shots and forcing worshippers to flee in panic. The pastor, known as Orlando, his wife and several congregants were taken away, though the exact number of abducted persons remains unclear.​ Kogi’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, said state authorities and security agencies had intensified a manhunt for the attackers and promised that all abducted worshippers would be rescued alive. He urged residents to […]

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Kano Invests N800m in Training for Livestock Sector Boost

The Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has invested approximately N800 million in capacity-building programs for stakeholders in the livestock sector. According to a statement from the project, the training aims to equip beneficiaries with the skills needed to effectively implement project goals and ensure its sustainability. The initiative includes a specialized workshop on Animal Insemination for technicians and staff of the State Ministry of Agriculture. The Project Coordinator, Ibrahim Muhammad, highlighted that the training is part of a broader effort to reintroduce Artificial Insemination for sustainable livestock development in Kano. The state is a major hub for livestock in Nigeria, with the sector contributing over ₦1.73 trillion to its economy in 2023. The KSADP, funded by the Islamic Development Bank and the Lives and Livelihoods Fund, is also renovating the Kadawa Artificial Insemination Centre and has earmarked an additional […]

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NDLEA, Police Arrest 57 Suspects in Major Kano Drug Raid

The Kano Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the Police, has arrested 57 suspects in a coordinated operation targeting drug hotspots across the state. The joint raids, conducted on September 24, 25, and 27, were part of the Kano State Joint Task Force for Peace Restoration and Youth Rehabilitation, led by Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim-Kofar Mata. Areas raided included Kofar Ruwa, Tashar Rami, Rijiyar Lemo, Kurna, Mil Tara, Zage, Dorayi Karshen Waya, Dawanau, and Filin Idi—all identified as hubs of drug trafficking and abuse. According to NDLEA spokesperson Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, operatives recovered assorted illicit substances and locally made weapons. Investigations are ongoing, with suspects facing prosecution once culpability is established. Dr. Ibrahim-Kofar Mata reaffirmed the task force’s commitment, stating: “Our resolve to eradicate drug abuse and associated thuggery in Kano remains unshakeable. We will continue […]

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Cycling Kano 2025 to Boost Commerce, Tourism, Says Danja

The Kano State government says it will leverage the Cycling Kano Championship, scheduled for December 20, 2025, to stimulate commerce, tourism, and healthy living across the state. Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth and Sports Development, Sani Musa Danja, disclosed this while highlighting preparations for the event, themed “Health and Wellness.” Kano State recently entered a strategic partnership with BrandEscort Communications, a leading brand and event marketing firm, to host Cycling Kano 2025 — a landmark sporting event designed to promote tourism, youth engagement, and fitness. According to organisers, the event will gather professional cyclists, fitness enthusiasts, and sports lovers nationwide, with activities kicking off at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Danja said the annual event is aimed at: Encouraging healthy lifestyles and regular exercise. Promoting healthy competition among young people and corporate organisations. Discovering and nurturing cycling talent. Elevating […]

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Buhari Mourns Dual Tragedies: Niger Floods Claim 100+, Kano Crash Kills 22 Athletes

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed profound grief over two recent national tragedies. In an official statement, he mourned victims of deadly floods in Niger State and a fatal road crash in Kano that killed young athletes returning from competitions. The Niger State Flood DisasterLast week, catastrophic flash floods: 🌊 Killed over 100 people 🏠 Destroyed countless homes 🚨 Displaced thousands of residents The Kano Athletes' TragedySeparately, a ghastly accident in Kano claimed: ⚽ 22 young lives – including athletes, coaches, and officials 🔁 Victims were returning from the Ogun State games in Abeokuta Buhari's Emotional ResponseIn a statement by spokesman Garba Shehu, the former President said: "I am deeply pained by the loss of lives... These tragic incidents, happening quickly, left me shocked and devastated." He extended heartfelt condolences: "My sympathies to bereaved families, governments, and people of Niger and Kano states. The deaths are painful. May the injured recover soon." A […]

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