Kano State
Coverage of Kano State in the Nexus archive.
- Kano Governor appoints former anti-corruption chief to lead drug war, explains why
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has appointed former anti-corruption chief Muhuyi Magaji to lead the state's Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The governor expressed confidence in the task force's ability to address drug-related issues.
- ‘Why ADC, Kano, is denying governorship ticket to primary winner’
The Kano State ADC leadership, led by Musa Ungogo, declared Mr. Khalil the winner of the governorship primary after defeating Ibrahim Ali-Amin. However, the party is denying him the governorship ticket despite the primary victory.
- House of Reps swears in new member from Kano after by-election victory
Shuaibu Rabiu was sworn into the House of Representatives after winning a by-election in the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State. The victory was achieved on the platform of the APC.
- ‘Resign if you are afraid to work’, Kano governor tells anti-graft agency officials
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has challenged the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) leadership, stating the agency has lost its 'fighting spirit' following the departure of former chairman Muhuyi Magaji.
- FULL LIST: CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoked the licences of 46 microfinance banks. Kano State had the highest number of revoked licences with 13 banks, followed by Lagos with 8.
- NDC absent as APC, others contest Kano federal bye-election
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is not participating in the upcoming Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election in Kano State, while the All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP), and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) are competing. The by-election is scheduled for Saturday.
- Fire destroys shops, offices in Kano
A late-night fire on Thursday destroyed shops and offices along Murtala Mohammed Way near the FCMB Bank branch in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, causing millions of Naira in property damage.
- NDC crisis continues as party says it has no list of candidates yet
The NDC crisis in Kano State continues as the party states it has no list of candidates yet. Mr Director responded to the crisis via a statement shared on X.