Kano State

The Kano State Government has dismissed allegations of opposition suppression as politically motivated, while infrastructure development and local governance reforms continue across Nigeria's states amid broader concerns about economic reform implementation.

The Independent National Electoral Commission prepares for simultaneous elections in Abuja and Kano while opposition parties challenge recent amendments to electoral legislation ahead of 2027 general elections.

Police and drug enforcement agencies have arrested over 130 suspects in coordinated operations across Bauchi, Edo, and Kano states, targeting kidnapping syndicates, banditry, and drug trafficking networks.

Allegations of an assassination attempt on Peter Obi in Edo State, claims of security agency weaponization in Kano, and warnings about electoral credibility following FCT polls have intensified concerns about Nigeria's democratic health.

The All Progressives Congress is leading in FCT's Kuje Area Council elections and has won Kano State Assembly bye-elections, but concerns over overvoting and manual accreditation threaten to overshadow the party's victories.

Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress has strengthened its political foothold through successful by-elections in Kano and Rivers states, while completing internal congresses in Katsina without disputes, signaling organizational cohesion ahead of future electoral contests.

Major opposition parties withdrew from Kano State by-elections citing irregularities and violence fears, allowing the APC to win uncontested seats in Kano and Rivers assemblies amid growing concerns over Nigeria's electoral conduct.

By-elections in Kano and Rivers states and Area Council polls in the Federal Capital Territory recorded minimal voter participation on Saturday, with electoral officials citing Ramadan and public perception as key factors.

Nigeria's local governance faces scrutiny as the New Nigeria People's Party fails to field candidates in Kano State's legislative by-election while Lagos State postpones the resumption of its monthly environmental sanitation initiative due to logistical constraints.

Major opposition parties were excluded from ballot papers in Kano State's legislative by-election on Saturday, while Rivers State completed voting in a separate constituency race amid reports of peaceful proceedings.

Electoral processes in Kano, Rivers State, and the Federal Capital Territory recorded poor voter participation on Saturday, despite massive security deployments, as citizens cited apathy and alleged intimidation.

Multiple electoral contests across Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, Rivers State, and Kano State are testing party strength as over 1.5 million voters prepare to cast ballots in what analysts view as a barometer for the 2027 general elections.

Nigerian security forces have implemented sweeping movement restrictions and personnel redeployments across three regions ahead of Saturday's elections, sparking debate over balancing electoral security with citizens' rights.

As Ramadan commenced on February 18, 2026, state governments across Nigeria have introduced policy adjustments including reduced working hours for civil servants, while religious enforcement bodies issue dress code restrictions and health experts provide fasting guidance.

Governor Dauda Lawal claims security agencies fail to act on real-time bandit tracking data in Zamfara, while Kano's defection to APC creates fissures within opposition ranks.