Kano news today from The Trumpet: government and politics, policing and kidnapping, courts, trade and energy from Kano city and across Kano State, updated every time we publish a new Kano story.
Kano State was created on 27 May 1967 and is Nigeria’s most populous state by the 2006 census. Kano city, one of the oldest trading centres in West Africa, is the commercial hub of the North-West, known for its ancient city walls, the Kurmi Market and the Durbar festival.
Kano State at a glance
| Capital | Kano |
|---|---|
| Created | 27 May 1967 |
| Governor | Abba Kabir Yusuf (since May 2023) |
| Local government areas | 44 |
| Senatorial districts | Kano North, Kano Central, Kano South |
| Population (2006 census) | 9,401,288 |
| Known for | Ancient city walls, the Kurmi Market, Dala Hill and the Kano Durbar |
| Region | North-West Nigeria |
What we cover in Kano
- Security and policing: kidnapping and crime across the state, such as the rescue of an APC chairman after 68 days with kidnappers and the arrest of suspected gang leader ‘Sankolo’.
- Courts: major trials and rulings, including the death sentence for the killers of a woman and six children.
- Government and Assembly: the state executive and lawmakers, from the state police bill review to the extended suspension of three LG chairmen.
- Energy and trade: CNG, Customs and commerce, including the three new LCNG facilities and Kano Customs’ N88.9bn revenue.
- Politics and 2027: campaigns and elections, such as the APC win in a Kano Assembly by-election.
Latest Kano news
Police Arrest 4 Suspects Over Poultry Farm Attack In Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested four men accused of attacking a poultry farm, slaughtering 84 chickens and stealing…
FG Commissions 3 LCNG Facilities In Kano To Expand CNG Adoption
The federal government has inaugurated three liquefied-to-compressed natural gas (LCNG) facilities in Kano State, as part of efforts to expand…
Police Rescue APC Chairman After 68 Days In Kidnappers’ Den, Arrest 2 Suspects In Kano
The Kano State Police Command has rescued the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman of Rogo Local Government Area, Abdullahi Fanka,…
Kano Police Arrest Suspected Gang Leader ‘Sankolo’ Over Kidnap Of 9-Year-Old Boy
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old suspected gang leader, Abubakar Isma’il, popularly known as ‘Sankolo’, over the…
Kano Court Sentences 2 Men To Death For Killing Woman, 6 Children
A Kano State High Court has sentenced two men to death by hanging for the gruesome killing of a woman,…
Kano Assembly Extends Suspension Of 3 LG Chairmen By 3 Months
The Kano State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of three local government chairmen by another three months over…
Goodluck Jonathan, Emir of Kano, Oba Elegushi Storm L.A.X’s Lavish Wedding Reception In Lagos
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and the Elegushi of…
Kano Court Acquits Man Accused Of Homicide Over Mental Health Status
A Kano State High Court has acquitted a 35-year-old man, Inusa Rabo, accused of killing a 55-year-old man, after a…
Kano Tailor Abdulkadir Hassan Completes 120-Hour Sewing Marathon for Guinness World Record
Kano-based tailor Abdulkadir Hassan has completed a 120-hour sewing marathon in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record…
Police Deploy Over 10 Armoured Vehicles To Stop ‘Tinubu Must Go’ Meeting In Kano
The police on Sunday barricaded a private event centre in Kano State to prevent members of the ‘Tinubu Must Go’…
Kano Sports Commission Secretary Bashir Maizare Dies
The Kano State Sports Commission has announced the death of its secretary, Bashir Maizare, who reportedly died on Wednesday night…
Kano Police Summon NDC Candidate Over Alleged Gun Display at Rally
The Kano State Police Command has summoned Aminu Abdullahi Warkal, a chieftain and National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, for questioning…
Kano TVET Centre Withdraws From Training Programme, Directs Trainees To Stay Away
Another Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centre in Kano State has reportedly withdrawn from a government-supported training programme…
Kano State Police Bill: Assembly Begins Review of State Police Constitutional Amendment
The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced consideration of the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police services…
Lagos-Kano Air Peace Flight Returns to Lagos After Turbulence, Bad Weather
An Air Peace flight from Lagos to Kano reportedly returned to Lagos after bad weather disrupted its journey, with passengers…
APC Wins Kano Assembly Seat In By-Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa State Constituency by-election in Kano State, with its candidate, Hussaini…
Police Recover 12 Stolen Cars, Arrest 10 Suspects in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected members of an interstate motor vehicle theft syndicate and recovered 12…
Fire Razes Part Of Dangote University In Kano, Property Worth ₦680m Saved
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has contained a fire outbreak at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil,…
Kano Public Complaints, Anti-Corruption Boss Resigns
The Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Saidu Yahaya, has resigned his appointment amid mounting pressure…
2027: Governor Yusuf Calls For Responsible Electioneering Campaign In Kano
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has called on governorship candidates and their supporters to conduct peaceful, responsible and issue-based campaigns…
Kano news: frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kano State?
Kano is the capital of Kano State and the largest commercial centre in Northern Nigeria.
When was Kano State created?
Kano State was created on 27 May 1967, when Nigeria’s four regions were split into 12 states.
How many local government areas are in Kano State?
Kano State has 44 local government areas, the most of any Nigerian state, spread across three senatorial districts: Kano North, Kano Central and Kano South.
Who is the governor of Kano State?
Abba Kabir Yusuf has been Governor of Kano State since May 2023.
Is Kano the most populous state in Nigeria?
Yes. Kano recorded 9,401,288 people in the 2006 census, the highest of any state.
Where can I read the latest Kano news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Kano, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Kano news section.
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