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Kano Launches Presidential CNG, Electric Vehicle Initiative to Drive Economic Growth Source: The Community Pen The Kano State Government has officially launched the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electric Vehicles (EVs), describing the programme as a major step toward economic transformation, affordable transportation, job creation, and industrial development in Northern Nigeria. The

Kano Students’ Forum Inaugurates Executives, Unveils Governor’s Ambassadors, Condemns Political Violence The Kano State Independent Students Consultative Forum has inaugurated its state executive council and unveiled the Abba Kabir Yusuf Students’ Ambassadors, with a strong pledge to mobilize students and youths in support of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ahead of the 2027 general elections.Geographic Reference

World Press Freedom Day: CITAD Raises Alarm Over Attacks on Journalists, Demands Urgent Reforms Source: The Community pen The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has reaffirmed its commitment to defending press freedom and ensuring the safety of journalists in Nigeria, as the world marks World Press Freedom Day. In a statement issued on

NUT Kano Emerges Overall Best at 2026 Workers’ Day Parade as Governor Abba Commends Union The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kano State Wing, has emerged as the overall best-performing union at the 2026 Workers’ Day parade, earning commendation from the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. The Workers’ Day celebration, organized annually by the

GOVERNMENT GIRLS JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL BADUME STUDENTS UNDERTAKE EDUCATIONAL VISIT TO KANO POLICE HEADQUARTERS, COMMAND REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO YOUTH MENTORSHIP The Kano State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis, today hosted students and staff of Government Girls Junior Secondary School, Badume, Kano,

Overloading and Reckless Driving Spark Concern After Truck Accident in Kano Authorities have been urged to take decisive action to protect public safety following a road accident caused by excessive loading and reckless driving. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m. in Dorayi, near the SWAT Base police office, when

Kano Police Empower 36 Reformed Youths with ₦1m Grant to Boost Reintegration Efforts Source: The Community pen The Kano State Police Command has disbursed a total of ₦1 million in financial support to 36 reformed youths as part of efforts to strengthen community-based crime prevention and promote sustainable reintegration. The initiative, which took place on

Another Veteran, Usman Bello Retires From Service at 60 The Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs has formally bid farewell to one of its most distinguished and dedicated officers, Malam Usman Bello, who retired from the civil service upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60. His exit marks the culmination of over

Kano State Commissioner for Information Attends 79th Birthday Celebration of Hajiya Mariya Galadance The Honourable Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs in Kano State, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, attended the 79th birthday celebration of Hajiya Mariya Galadance, held in a joyful and thankful atmosphere in appreciation of Almighty God.   The event, which brought together family

Kano Govt Reaffirms Commitment To Ethical Information Management Capacity Building For Officers Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening ethical standards and professional excellence in public information management, as he declared open a two-day capacity-building workshop for Information and Zonal Information Officers drawn from the 44 Local