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Kano Government Launches ‘Operation Safe Corridor' for Repentant Thugs

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Kano Government Launches ‘Operation Safe Corridor' for Repentant Thugs

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The Kano State Government has launched Operation Safe Corridor, a reintegration programme to rehabilitate and support repentant thugs across eight metropolitan local government areas of the state. The initiative, unveiled at the Fele Events Centre in Kano, aims to offer a fresh start for young people previously involved in political violence, street fighting, and other forms of social unrest. Speaking at the launch, the state Commissioner for In…See the Story

Police arrest 51 suspected thugs, recover weapons in Kano

Police arrest 51 suspected thugs, recover weapons in Kano

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The Kano State Police Command has arrested 51 suspected thugs and recovered dangerous weapons and illicit drugs during a coordinated three-day clearance operation across criminal hotspots in the state capital. The intelligence-led operation, which ran from Friday, June 13, to Sunday, June 15, targeted flash points in Kano Municipal, Dala, Gwale, and Tarauni Local Government Areas. Areas combed included Kofar Mata, Zage, Kurna, Rijiyar Lemo, Dora…See the Story

Kano Man Sets Himself Ablaze, Says He’s Bound for Paradise

Kano Man Sets Himself Ablaze, Says He’s Bound for Paradise

Kano Man Sets Himself Ablaze, Says He’s Bound for Paradise The young man was displaying signs of emotional distress Residents thinks he’s under influence of drugs A horrifying incident in the Panshekara community of Kano left residents stunned and grief-stricken as Suleiman Muntari, a young man displaying signs of emotional distress, set himself ablaze in […] The post Kano Man Sets Himself Ablaze, Says He’s Bound for Paradise appeared first on E…See the Story

Kano Government Unveils Policy to Tackle Climate Change - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

The Kano government on Friday inaugurated a climate change policy to address environmental challenges in the state. The policy also seeks to align the state policy with the global climate objectives. Dr. Dahir Hashim, Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, said this at a one-day high-level sensitisation exercise in Kano. The exercise was being organised in collaboration between the ministry and the Partnership for Agile Governance and …Kano · Kano Read Article

11,000 children received vaccine against childhood killer diseases in Kano

By Bashir Bello KANOA Non-Governmental Organisation, Technical Advice Connect (TAConnect), funded by the Pfizer Foundation, said it has vaccinated over 11,000 children under 2 years old against childhood killer diseases in Kano State within the last 12 months. The Organisations Technical Director, Dr. Layi Jaiyeola, disclosed this during the end of the project []The post 11,000 children received vaccine against childhood killer diseases in Kano aVaccines · Kano Read Article

COAS lauds combat support arms on innovation, operational efficiency

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede,has commended the Combat Support Arms of the Nigerian Army for their commitment to innovation and improved By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede,has commended the Combat Support Arms of the Nigerian Army for their commitment to innovation and improved operational effectiveness. Oluyede gave the commendation on Thursday at the closing of the 2025 Co…Innovation · Kano Read Article

Angry youths destroy President Tinubu’s 2027 campaign billboard in Kano state - Expressive Info

Some youths in Kano state have taken their dissatisfaction of President Bola Tinubu’s government on his 2027 campaign billboard on a major road in Kano. In a video that’s currently…Continue Reading→Bola Tinubu · Kano Read Article

24Telemed Partners Oweno Foundation in Kano Free Medical Mission

By Izunna Okafor, Awka No fewer than 5,000 residents of Sumaila Local Government Area of Kano State have benefitted from a two-day community medical outreach organized by 24Telemed, in collaboration with the Oweno Foundation. The outreach, which took place across 16 communities within the LGA, not only provided residents with free medical tests and […] The post 24Telemed Partners Oweno Foundation in Kano Free Medical Mission appeared first on 24…Kano · Kano Read Article

7 jailed for injuring policeman in Kano

The Kano Sharia Court No. 1 sitting in Kofar Kudu of Kano Municipality has sentenced seven men to various jail terms for smashing the head of a policeman during arrest. They were arraigned before the court by Tudun Maliki and Sheka communities over alleged drug dealing and charged with conspiracy, civil disturbance, inflicting injury, preventing []Kano · Kano Read Article

CODE Launches 2024 Report, Exposes Gaps in Public Services Despite ₦1.3 Trillion Govt Spending

By Gabriel Ameh, The Sight News Connected Development (CODE), a leading civil society organization championing transparency and citizen engagement, has released its 2024 Annual Report titled “A Year of Active Citizens”. The report, unveiled by CODE’s Chief Executive, Hamzat Lawal, reveals significant shortfalls in Nigeria’s education and healthcare infrastructure, despite combined government spending exceeding ₦1.3 trillion. According to the re…Kano · Kano Read Article

Kano Court Jails 12 for Multiple Fraud

Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Kano, Kano State has convicted and sentenced 12 people to jail for multiple fraud. The convicts are: Michael Yakubu, Udo Promise Jonah, Promise Isah Ibrahim, Samuel Odeh, Abdulsamad Muhammad, Agboeze Chibueke Ernest, Ochuba Chigozie, Abu David Eleojo, David Aaron, Chidi Destiny Chidiebere, Collins Noel, and Ola Ajibola. They were prosecuted by the Kaduna [...]Justice · Kano See the Story

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