The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Abdulazeez Garba Gafasa, has resigned, citing personal reasons. His resignation is linked to internal conflicts within the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and upcoming local and general elections. Other principal officers, including the majority leader and deputy majority leader, also resigned. The assembly swiftly elected new officers, with Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari becoming the new speaker. The article highlights the political maneuvering and strategic disagreements within the APC in Kano.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a stern warning against corrupt practices involving player placements in national teams, particularly targeting player-managers, football agents, coaches, and parents. NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi emphasized that any individual found guilty of offering or accepting bribes to secure a player's position will face prosecution. The NFF is closely monitoring the situation and has instructed coaches to ensure that all selections are based on merit.

Sheikh Abdulwahab Abdullahi attributes Nigeria's security challenges to the ongoing ASUU strike, urging the National Assembly to mediate between the Federal Government and ASUU to resolve the dispute. The strike has left many youths idle, potentially exacerbating insecurity. ASUU's BUK zone organized a town hall to inform the community about the strike's reasons and seek solutions. The BUK Students Union president, Sani Garba, also called for a resolution to allow students to return to classes.

The Kano state police command has urged youths to embrace dialogue instead of violent protests under the guise of EndSARS. Commissioner of Police Habu Ahmadu Sani emphasized the importance of peaceful expression of grievances and highlighted the success of community policing in preventing violence in Kano. The state commissioner of Youths and Sports, Kabiru Ado Lakwaya, also advocated for dialogue and peace-building, noting that Kano's proactive measures helped maintain peace during the nationwide protests.

Seven individuals were arraigned before a Kano high court on charges of criminal conspiracy and the abduction of nine underage children. The defendants allegedly abducted the children from their parents in Kano and sold them to a resident in Onitsha, Anambra state. The first defendant admitted to the charges and pleaded for leniency, while the others denied the allegations. The court has scheduled a summary trial for the first defendant and hearings for the other defendants' applications on December 27th.

Hundreds of thousands of youths in Kano staged a peaceful protest urging the federal government to reform rather than disband the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS). The protesters, under the coalition of Youth Organizations, called for reforms to ensure operatives possess the necessary physical, mental, and professional status. Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje commended the Inspector General of Police for replacing FSARS with the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) and received a letter of commendation from the youths to be delivered to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Kano state governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has formed an 11-man committee to support Kano Pillars in their CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The committee, led by Deputy Governor Dr. Nasiru Gawuna and vice-chaired by Ibrahim Galadima, includes key figures from the Kano state Sports Commission, Nigeria Football Association, and other local sports authorities. The committee aims to ensure the club's success in the continental competition, with their first match against AS Girrafe of Senegal.

An Upper Shariah Court in Kano sentenced Kabiru Haruna to 10 lashes for stealing two cartons of fish. The police prosecutor, Sergeant Isa Danzare, stated that Kabiru violated the Shariah Penal Code. The defendant admitted to the crime and pleaded for leniency. Judge Abdul Abdullahi Waya also ordered Kabiru to clean a mosque and a public toilet within the court's premises.

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) North West zone congratulates its national president, Honour Sirawo, on his promotion to permanent secretary in the Rivers state civil service. Vice President Rilwanu Idris Malikawa Garu highlights Sirawo's commitment, focus, and dedication to work, urging members to emulate his virtues. The group attributes Sirawo's promotion to his hard work and commends the Rivers state government for their confidence in him.

A Shariah court in Kano State dismissed a defamation suit filed by Mohammed Ahmed of the FCT Central Mosque against Sheikh Abdullahi Gadan Kaya. The case was resolved amicably through Alternative Dispute Resolution, following Islamic jurisprudence. Both parties' counsels expressed satisfaction with the peaceful resolution.

Mohammed Aliyu, a 42-year-old resident of Mariri Quarters, Kano, has been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for allegedly impersonating a police officer and a medical doctor. Aliyu, who is an ex-convict, was paraded by the police after being accused of defrauding residents by posing as the Commander in charge of MOPOL 52, Challawa. The police recovered forged identity and complimentary cards, as well as fake medical documents from him. Aliyu denied the allegations but admitted to a past conviction. The police plan to arraign him in court after completing their investigation.

A senior Magistrate’s court in Kano sentenced Hussian Yushau to three months in jail for vandalising an electricity transformer at Kawo Quarters, disrupting power supply to the area. Yushau, who admitted to the charges of theft, mischief, and arson, pleaded for leniency as a first-time offender. The court also provided an option of a N60,000 fine.

Two suspects, Aminu Sani and Abubakar Sabiu, have been arrested for allegedly breaking into the Makoda Local Government Council Secretariat in Kano. They were found in possession of eight air conditioners and a plasma television set. The police, who detained the suspects at Maidasu Village, have also taken their operational vehicle as evidence. The State Criminal Investigation Department has been directed to conduct a detailed investigation.

Suspected armed robbers shot and killed Major M S. Ismail of the Nigerian Army and injured PTE Hamisu Ali during an attack on the Maiduguri-Kano Highway near Danbis village in Jigawa State. The incident occurred while the victims were relocating to Kaduna State. The Jigawa State Police Command confirmed the event and has directed detectives to apprehend the bandits.

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has pledged its commitment to ensuring peaceful local government elections in Kano state on January 16th. NOA's state director, Lawan Haruna Makarfi, announced that the agency has activated its offices in all 44 local governments to commence community sensitization. KANSEIC chairman, Professor Garba Ibrahim Sheka, affirmed the partnership between NOA and KANSEIC, ensuring NOA officials' involvement in the election process.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Special Delegates Conference in Kano decided to expunge the National Orientation Agency (NOA) from its constitution, barring NOA staff from NUJ membership. The session, led by NUJ national president Chris Isiguzo, also passed a law preventing non-practicing journalists in ministries of information and local government public relations officers from obtaining NUJ membership.

Usman Garba was arrested by the Kano State Police Command for the alleged murder of his son, Saidu Usman, in Unguwar Makera, Takai Local Government Area of Kano. The incident, confirmed by police spokesman Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, occurred on June 28. Saidu was found dead in his room, and a blood-stained knife was recovered from his father's room. Rilwanu Usman, the elder brother of the deceased, was also arrested in connection with the murder. The case has been transferred to the SCID at Bompai for further investigation.

A court in Taurani, Kano, has ordered the arrest of businessman Adamu Ibrahim for ignoring court summons related to a failed business transaction with Aminu Koki. Despite multiple summons, Ibrahim neither appeared in court nor sent a legal representative. Judge Khadi Abdul Abdullahi Waya expressed dissatisfaction with the Kano State Police Command's inaction and directed the Assistant Inspector General of Police of Zone 1 to ensure Ibrahim's arrest and court appearance by September 30, 2021.

A four-man robbery syndicate in Kano specializing in mobile phone theft was arrested for the fatal stabbing of Mohammed Suleiman in Sharada Quarters. The incident occurred on Yahaya Gusau Street, where the gang demanded Suleiman's phone, and upon his refusal, they stabbed him with a knife and a horn. Despite being fortified against knives, Suleiman succumbed to his injuries. The Kano State Police Command, led by Commissioner Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko and SP Suleiman Ibrahim, acted on intelligence to arrest Hussaini Malami, Harisu Manniru, and Hussaini Abubakar, recovering the victim's blood-stained knife and mobile phone. The case has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation before prosecution.

A 38-year-old man named Buhari Hassan was arrested by the Kano State police for defrauding cotton farmers of N8 million by falsely claiming he would provide them with loans and tractors from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Hassan, who had been dismissed from the National Cotton Association of Nigeria for document forgery, used fake identity cards and documents to deceive the farmers. The police recovered 47 fake identity cards and the computer used for printing them. The suspect confessed to his crimes, and 64 individuals reported being defrauded by him for a total of N6,294,200.00. The police are conducting a thorough investigation before charging Hassan to court.

A housewife, Maryam Sadiq, and her husband, Abubakar Sadiq, have been remanded in prison for allegedly kidnapping a day-old child from Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital in Kano. The couple is accused of stealing one of the twin babies shortly after birth. The defendants denied the allegations, and their counsel requested bail, which was opposed by the prosecution. The case has been forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice, and the suspects will remain in custody pending further developments.

The Nigeria Police, Jigawa State Command, arrested Haruna Hassan, a suspect in the killing of Major M S. Ismail and a series of armed robberies along the Kano-Maidugri Expressway. The arrest was made on July 9, 2021, based on intelligence information. The police are continuing their investigation and efforts to apprehend other gang members who remain at large.

Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has ordered the immediate shutdown of all public and private schools in response to the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and recent student abductions in neighboring Katsina State. The directive affects primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, with students required to vacate campuses by December 16, 2020. The state ministries of health, education, and higher education have been instructed to enforce the closures, and students are advised to continue their studies from home.

Hajiya Habiba Aliyu has taken legal action against Chinese national M S Ling, Mudatex and Brothers, and three others for allegedly using her deceased daughter's artwork on textile materials without consent. The case, presented at the Federal High Court in Kano, involves accusations of intellectual property infringement. The court has adjourned the hearing to December 1, 2020, to address a Preliminary Objection filed by the defendants.

A 62-year-old man, Rabiu Sani, was arrested by the Kano state police for fraud and issuing forged employment letters. Victims reported paying Sani between N50,000 to N100,000 for state government job placements. One victim worked for four months without pay before discovering the fraud. Police spokesman Dsp Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa confirmed the arrest, the recovery of 30 forged letters, and N1.2 million. Investigations are ongoing, and Sani will be charged to court upon completion.

The Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) has been enacted to criminalize police brutality, as stated by Hon Justice Peter Obiora during a workshop organized by Rule of Law Action (RoLAC) for magistrates and High Court judges in Kano. The law abolishes the extraction of dependent statements from suspects and mandates the release of detainees held for 60 days without charges. It limits criminal case adjournments to five times and abolishes stay of proceedings during appeals. Justice Nura Sagir of the Kano State High Court of Justice highlighted the challenges in implementing ACJL and emphasized the need for collaboration between the police, judiciary, ministry of justice, Legal Aid Council, and Correctional Services.

The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has announced the cancellation of candidacy fees for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the upcoming 2021 local government elections. This decision aims to promote inclusive participation by allowing PWDs to obtain contest forms for free. Professor Garba Ibrahim Sheka, the commission's chairman, emphasized the importance of encouraging PWDs to participate without financial barriers. Abdulhamid Suleiman Muhammad Dakata, chairman of the PWD Kano state branch, advocated for the engagement of PWDs in various roles during the elections, highlighting the potential and capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

Hajiya Sa’a Ibrahim, President of the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria and Director General of Abubakar Rimi Television, urged Nigerian sports writers to diversify their reporting by focusing more on local sports content. She expressed concern that the dominance of foreign sports stories in the media is overshadowing traditional sports, potentially harming their future in Nigeria. Similarly, Abdulrasheed Ibrahim, General Manager of Nigeria Television Authority, Kano, appealed to sports writers to cover grassroots sports events, highlighting the need to promote indigenous sports like Dambe, Langa, and Shadi.

The Kano State Primary Health Care Board conducted a tree planting exercise to honor Bill Gates Senior for his philanthropic contributions to the health sector. Dr Tijjani Hussaini highlighted the influence of Gates Senior on his son, Bill Gates Junior, and the importance of their work in global health. Dr Musa Abdullahi Sufi of The Challenge Initiative also commended the Gates family's dedication to quality healthcare access.

The Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has begun deploying personnel to the four new emirate councils in Kano. The Managing Director, Bappa Babba Dan Agundi, announced the move to ensure traffic rule compliance throughout the state. The deployment supports development in the new emirates of Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye, established by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. KAROTA plans to recruit over 700 new staff, adding to its current manpower of over 2500. The agency is also working with KARMA to address road repair and prevent street hawkers from returning to non-designated areas.

Kano Pillars, Nigeria's representative in the 2020/2021 Total CAF Confederation Cup, expressed confidence in overcoming AS Giraffe of Senegal in the preliminary stages. The team's media officer, Lurwanu Idris Malikawa, highlighted the squad's readiness and the strong support from the Kano state government. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the team remains motivated and aims to make Nigeria proud in the competition.

Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso, a Kano chieftain of the APC and state commissioner for rural development, criticized the PDP for lacking recognized leadership in Kano, leading to internal conflicts and legal battles. He expressed confidence that the APC would win all 44 local government chairmanship seats in the upcoming elections. Kwankwaso also mentioned that former Kano state governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is welcome to return to the APC.