1 hour ago 240 Kano workers receive double payments, 217 share same BVN – Govt

Kano State Government said it has uncovered irregularities on its payroll involving 240 employees receiving double payments and 217 others read more 240 Kano workers receive double payments, 217 share same BVN – Govt

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4 h. ago 2027: Yoruba Youths Urge Kwankwaso To Ignore Coalition Call To Unseat Tinubu

The Yoruba Youth Socio-cultural Association (YYSA) has implored former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to ignore calls by some political leaders seeking a coalition of parties to join them in their struggle to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu and prevent him from getting a second term in office. The association’s national president, Hammer Olalekan, […]

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12 h. ago Kano Government Exposes Payroll Fraud, 240 Workers Receiving Double Salaries

The Kano State Government has uncovered payroll anomalies, revealing 240 employees receiving double salaries and 217 with duplicate Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs). These issues were discovered during a verification exercise that also led to the suspension of salaries for over 2,000 civil servants who failed to attend the process. Secretary to the Kano State Government, […] The post Kano Government Exposes Payroll Fraud, 240 Workers Receiving Double Salaries appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Kano uncovers 247 ghost workers, recovers N28m in March vouchers

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State government has uncovered a total of over N28 mllion fraudulent salary payments in its March 2025 workers payroll. Musa Tanko Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government, said this figure involved fraudulent salary payments to individuals who are deceased or who have long retired from the […] The post Kano uncovers 247 ghost workers, recovers N28m in March vouchers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Court Sentences Man To Death By Hanging For Killing Stepmother, Sister In Kano

A Kano High Court sentenced one Sagiru Rijiyar-Zaki, to death by hanging for allegedly Killing his stepmother Rabiatu Sagir and his sister, Munawara. The 22 years old suspect who lives in Kutama Village, Gwarzo Local government area of Kano, was convicted of culpable homicide. The Prosecution Counsel, Mr Lamido Abba-Sorondinki, informed the court that the […] The post Court Sentences Man To Death By Hanging For Killing Stepmother, Sister In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago How We Convinced Community To Accept Polio Vaccine – LG Chairman

Chairman of Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano state, Sa‘adatu Salisu Yushu‘a, has said the state government intervention to build a culvert after a failed promised by the previous administration to carryout the same project in one of its communities with the highest number of zero dose children has made them to accept polio […]

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7 d. ago Gov Yusuf Distributes 10,000 Free JAMB Forms To Secondary Students In Kano

The governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commenced the distribution of 10,000 free JAMB forms to secondary school students in the State. During the flag-off of the distribution, the governor, who was represented by the state’s Commissioner of Education, Ali Haruna Makoda, also used the opportunity to inaugurate the training of the […]

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7 d. ago Kano agrees investment deals with Morocco on energy, agriculture, and trade

The Kano State Government is finalising a series of landmark investment agreements with the Kingdom of Morocco that will focus read more Kano agrees investment deals with Morocco on energy, agriculture, and trade

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8 d. ago Mr Macaroni Condemns Bashir Ahmad’s Stance On Burnt Shop Of TikToker Who Criticised Kano Governor

Renowned content creator and activist Mr Macaroni has criticised Bashir Ahmad, former aide to ex-President Buhari, for his remarks directed at Rahama Saidu, the TikToker who condemned the Kano governor after her shop was demolished and subsequently set on fire. The issue arose when the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) tore down part […] The post Mr Macaroni Condemns Bashir Ahmad’s Stance On Burnt Shop Of TikToker Who Criticised Kano Governor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Kano APC Divided Over Kwankwaso’s Potential Return Amidst Strong Opposition

The Kano chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently experiencing internal divisions over the potential return of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State, to the party. Kwankwaso, who was recently expelled from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) after serving as its 2023 presidential candidate, has reportedly shown interest in […] The post Kano APC Divided Over Kwankwaso’s Potential Return Amidst Strong Opposition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Many Killed, One Abducted As Bandits Attack Kano Village Market

A yet to be ascertained numbers of persons were killed, following an attacked by group of armed bandits at Faruruwa town in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. It was gathered that the unfortunate incident which occurred on Thursday, left many injured and some abducted. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the attack happened as traders […] The post Many Killed, One Abducted As Bandits Attack Kano Village Market appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago itel CSR – How itel Solved Water Crisis in Brigade Gama (B) Kasuwar Takari Community

As part of its unwavering commitment to community development and social responsibility, itel, a leading mobile phone and electronics brand, has brought a lasting solution to the water scarcity challenges facing residents of Brigade Gama (B) Kasuwar Takari, Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. In a remarkable gesture to mark World Water Day 2025, […] The post itel CSR – How itel Solved Water Crisis in Brigade Gama (B) Kasuwar Takari Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Arsenal, Real Madrid UCL Quarterfinal Outcome Sparks Violence In Kano

Violence erupted in Fagge local government area of Kano State on Wednesday night as football fans engaged themselves in free for all fight following the outcome of the quarterfinal match between Real Madrid and Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League (UCL). The unrest was triggered by Real Madrid’s 1-2 defeat to Arsenal, sealing a 5-1 […]

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1 week ago FG Launches Capacity Building Workshop For Kano Social Workers

The federal government has launched a two-day capacity-building workshop in Kano State to equip social workers with the tools needed to address various social and humanitarian challenges. The workshop, organised by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled Persons, Kano State, […]

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1 week ago Kano to prosecute teachers found guilty of sexual harassment 

The Kano State Government has vowed to take decisive action against any teacher or school staff found guilty of sexually harassing students, declaring that such offenders will face the full wrath of the law. This is contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Yusuf on Student Matters, Ibrahim Sumaila, and Read More

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1 week ago Court reserves ruling as Ganduje challenges $413,000 bribery charges

A Kano State High Court on Tuesday reserved its ruling on preliminary objections raised in the ongoing case of alleged bribery and misappropriation of public funds filed against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, and seven others. The Kano State Government filed eight counts, bordering on bribery to the tune of of $413,000 and N1.38bn, against Ganduje, Read More

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1 week ago Plateau Killings: Tinubu’s Govt Must Rise Up To Its Responsibility – Kwankwaso

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has charged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to rise up to its responsibility, amid security challenge facing some parts of the country. Kwankwaso called out federal government to protect every Nigerians and their properties across the nation. The former governor of Kano State in a […] The post Plateau Killings: Tinubu’s Govt Must Rise Up To Its Responsibility – Kwankwaso appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Court defers ruling on Ganduje’s alleged bribery, misappropriation case

A Kano State High Court, on Tuesday, reserved ruling in the case of alleged bribery and misappropriation filed against the former governor of Kano State and APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and seven others. The Kano State Government instituted an eight-count charge against Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat Umar Ganduje, and six others, bordering on Read More

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1 week ago ECOWAS ruling: Rights group urges Kano to repeal blasphemy laws

Rights group, Rivers in the Desert Nigeria, has called on the Kano State Government to immediately repeal its controversial blasphemy laws following a recent ruling by the Economic Community of West African States Court, which deemed them unlawful and incompatible with fundamental human rights. “It is unreasonable for any state to enforce religious laws that Read More

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2 w. ago Kano Government defends blasphemy laws, rejects ECOWAS Court verdict

The Kano State Government has firmly rejected a recent ruling by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, which declared aspects of read more Kano Government defends blasphemy laws, rejects ECOWAS Court verdict

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