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- Kano Man Sentenced to Death for Housewife MurderShuaibu Abdulkadir was sentenced to death by hanging in Kano High Court for murdering Rumasa’u Shuaibu, a 23-year-old housewife, with prosecutors presenting three witnesses and multiple exhibits to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and a 90-day window to appeal. A separate Kano case report also notes Abdulkadir’s conviction for killing a pregnant woman, Rumaisa Shuaibu, after she became pregnant for him, underscoring the defendant’s pattern of fatal offenses and the authorities’ firm prosecution stance.6 src · Jul 24, 2026
- Kano ready for state police, governor saysKano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf says Kano is fully prepared to establish a state police that will complement, not replace, the Nigeria Police and will be sustained once the necessary constitutional and legal frameworks are in place, emphasizing improved intelligence gathering, rapid response, and public confidence through closer collaboration between policing structures. He announced the readiness while inaugurating the Inter-Agencies Task Force on Drug Abuse and Trafficking and urged the task force to operate with professionalism and integrity as part of strengthening the state's security architecture.6 src · Jul 23, 2026
- Ganduje: Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket Dead in KanoAbdullahi Ganduje reiterated that the Peter Obi–Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso ticket under the Nigeria Democratic Congress is dead on arrival in Kano, citing a lack of political strength and governance credentials to win over Kano voters. He pressed questions about Obi’s governance record and Kwankwaso’s failure to secure consecutive terms, noting Kano’s pivotal role in the 2027 race.5 src · Jul 22, 2026
- Fayose, 25 others named to 10 federal agencies19 src · Jul 20, 2026