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  • 52Yr Old Man, Hamisu Mamuda Arrested For Allegedly Trying To Smuggle Drugs Into Kano Prison

    . 52Yr Old Man, Hamisu Mamuda Arrested For Allegedly Trying To Smuggle Drugs Into Kano Prison

     A 52-year-old man, Hamisu Mamuda, has been arrested while attempting to smuggle 12 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp into Kurmawa Correctional Centre in Kano State.Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, April 29, 2024, said the suspect attempted to smuggl
  • Second Republic Lawmaker & Veteran Journalist, Sidi Ali Dies At Age 86 In Kano

    . Second Republic Lawmaker & Veteran Journalist, Sidi Ali Dies At Age 86 In Kano

     A Second Republic lawmaker and veteran Journalist, Sidi Ali, died on Thursday evening at the age of 86 in Kano StateA Human Rights activist and former lawmaker, Shehu Sanni who posted on his X handle described the deceased as a human library who could recall every event in Nigeria’s history. “I received the sad news of the demise of renowned e
  • Eight Mobile Suspected Phone Snatchers Arrested In Kano

    . Eight Mobile Suspected Phone Snatchers Arrested In Kano

     Eight suspected suspected mobile phone snatchers have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command. Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, April 25, 2024, said nine mobile phones, a sharp knife, a handcuff and two operational tricycles were recovered from the suspects. According to
  • Daughter Of 14th Emir Of Kano Replies X User Who Described Her Husband As A ''Yoruba Man''

    . Daughter Of 14th Emir Of Kano Replies X User Who Described Her Husband As A ''Yoruba Man''

     Khadija Yusra, the daughter of the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has responded to an 'X' user over a comment made about her husband.The admin of the X page had described Yusra's husband, Abdulmutalib Akintade Shittu, who is from Kwara state and is the Senior Special Assistant, Geographical Information Service to the Kwara
  • Photos Of Kogi University Lecturer, Sarinus Kano Killed By Suspected Armed Robbers

    . Photos Of Kogi University Lecturer, Sarinus Kano Killed By Suspected Armed Robbers

     Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have killed Dr. Sarinus Ettor Kabo, an associate professor of Law at the Prince Abubakar University Anyigba, (formerly Kogi State University).Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report but it was gathered that Kabo was shot dead along Makurdi-Naka Road, between Adaka and Kula co
  • Man, Son, One Other Die In Kano While Trying To Retrieve Cellphone From Pit Toilet

    . Man, Son, One Other Die In Kano While Trying To Retrieve Cellphone From Pit Toilet

     What a tragic incident. It's heartbreaking to hear about the loss of Malam Danjuma, his son Ibrahim, and Aminu Gaye in such a distressing manner. Their deaths while attempting to retrieve a cellphone from a pit toilet serve as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with such endeavors.The quick response from the Kano State Fire Service is
  • Ganduje’s Son Visits Kano Anti-Graft Agency Amid ‘Corruption’ Charges Against His Dad

    . Ganduje’s Son Visits Kano Anti-Graft Agency Amid ‘Corruption’ Charges Against His Dad

     On Wednesday, Abdulazeez Ganduje, the son of Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), paid a visit to the Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission.On Tuesday, Muhuyi Magaji, chair of the anti-graft agency, said the commission is investigating a fresh case where N51 billion was allegedly di
  • Angry Mob Lynch Almajiri Who Beheaded a 6yr Old Boy in Kano, Police React

    . Angry Mob Lynch Almajiri Who Beheaded a 6yr Old Boy in Kano, Police React

     The Kano State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the disturbing incident involving the b£heading of a six-year-old boy, Mohammed Saidu, allegedly by a 16-year-old Almajiri identified as Abdullahi, who was subsequently lynched by a mob in Kanwa village, Madobi local government area of the state.The State’s Commissioner
  • Ex Kano Gov, Ganduje, Wife, Others To Appear In Court April 17

    . Ex Kano Gov, Ganduje, Wife, Others To Appear In Court April 17

     The Kano State Government is set to arraign the immediate past governor, Abdullahi Ganduje in court over alleged misappropriation of state funds and alleged diversion of landed properties belonging to the state.An arraignment summon sighted by New Telegraph shows that Ganduje is to be arraigned alongside his wife, Hafsat, and six others on an eigh
  • Greed, Corruption Are Greater Sins Than Homos3xuality, Gambling Says Ex Emir Of Kano, Sanusi

    . Greed, Corruption Are Greater Sins Than Homos3xuality, Gambling Says Ex Emir Of Kano, Sanusi

     Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has opined that envy, selfishness and greed are more heinous sins than unlawful s3x, homos3xuality, and gambling.The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shared this opinion while delivering a Ramadan lecture virtually on Sunday, April 7.Making reference on how politicians who claim to be r
  • Kano Charges Ex Gov. Ganduje, Wife & Son With $413,000, N1.38bn Bribery

    . Kano Charges Ex Gov. Ganduje, Wife & Son With $413,000, N1.38bn Bribery

     The Kano State Government has filed criminal charges against the immediate past governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, over alleged $413,000, N1.38bn briberyThe state said it had assembled 15 witnesses to testify against Ganduje.Joined as co-defendants in the charge sheet dated April 3, 2024, sighted by Punch, were Ganduje’s wife Hafsat, and his son, Umar
  • Aisha Yesufu Slams Kano Govt Over Ban On Cross-Dressing Movies

    . Aisha Yesufu Slams Kano Govt Over Ban On Cross-Dressing Movies

     Aisha Yesufu, a popular Nigerian activist, has slammed the Kano State Government over the move to ban movies promoting cross-dressing in the State.Gistmania reports that the State Government, while banning films that depict crossing-dress, also warned against those with pictures of thuggery.The development followed concerns raised by the public ab
  • Kano Govt Bans Movies Endorsing Crossdressing

    . Kano Govt Bans Movies Endorsing Crossdressing

    Kano state has banned movies endorsing crossdressing!The Kano State Film Censorship Board has instructed that movies depicting or endorsing crossdressing and thuggery are not allowed in the state.The Board’s executive secretary, Abba El-Mustapha disclosed this yesterday during a meeting with the management and stakeholders from Kannywood.A state
  • Tragedy Struck As 10 Persons Burnt To Death, 71m Worth Of Properties Destroyed In Kano Fire

    . Tragedy Struck As 10 Persons Burnt To Death, 71m Worth Of Properties Destroyed In Kano Fire

     At 10 people have been burnt to death and properties worth 71 million destroyed in series of fire incidents in Kano, Northwest Nigeria in March 2024.This was disclosed by the Kano State Fire Service, which also said it had saved 12 people and properties worth N130 million from 78 fire incidents.The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Alhaji S
  • Watch Video Of Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa, And Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf That Attract Reactions

    .. Watch Video Of Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa, And Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf That Attract Reactions

     A video of Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, and Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf, at a meeting has got social media users talking. The footballer met with the governor and a former governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso, recently. In the trending video, Ahmed responded when the former governor extended his hand for a handshake but he failed to sha
  • Thug, Abba Garba Arrested While Trying To Flee To Niger Republic After Killing Friend In Kano

    . Thug, Abba Garba Arrested While Trying To Flee To Niger Republic After Killing Friend In Kano

     In a bid to curb rising criminal activities, the Kano State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough with the arrest of a suspected notorious thug, Abba Garba, also known as "Dan 'Kuda," in connection with the murder of his friend.The arrest of Garba, a resident of Dorayi quarters, came following a disturbing incident wher
  • Kano Police Apprehend 22 Suspected Hoodlums, Declare 30 Others Wanted (Photos)

    .. Kano Police Apprehend 22 Suspected Hoodlums, Declare 30 Others Wanted (Photos)

     In a bid to clamp down on the resurgence of thuggery and violent crimes in Kano State, the Kano State Police Command has arrested twenty-two suspected hoodlums while declaring thirty others wanted.According to the spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Ussaini Gumel, announced the est
  • Police Apprehend 22 Thuggery Suspects, Declare 30 Wanted In Kano

    . Police Apprehend 22 Thuggery Suspects, Declare 30 Wanted In Kano

     Police on Thursday, arrested 22 suspected hoodlums in Dorayi quarters, Kano, as part of renewed efforts to curb the resurgence of thuggery and violent crimes in the state.Thirty thugs within the area have been declared wanted by the police.The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Usaini Gumel led the operation to Dorayi quarters, within the
  • Kano Court Bans Arrested TikToker, Murja Kunya From Using Social Media

    . Kano Court Bans Arrested TikToker, Murja Kunya From Using Social Media

     A High Court in Kano State has banned a popular Tiktoker identified as Murja Kunya, from featuring on all other social media platforms.Justice Nasiru Saminu of the Kano State High Court gave the order on Monday, March 25, 2024, while ruling on her bail application.The spokesperson for the Kano State High Courts, Baba Jibo Ibrahim stated that Kunya
  • This is Nonsense! Kano Gov. Fumes Over Poor Meals Served To Residents In N6bn Ramada Feeding Exercise (VID)

    . This is Nonsense! Kano Gov. Fumes Over Poor Meals Served To Residents In N6bn Ramada Feeding Exercise (VID)

     Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has expressed dissatisfaction with the implementation of the State Ramadan Feeding Programme.Yusuf during an unannounced visit to one of the centres at the Municipal Local Government Area, expressed dissatisfaction with the kind of food being cooked and packaged for the people.Alleging sabotage in the exercise, he qu
  • Fresh Outbreak Of Diphtheria Kills Four Persons In Kano

    . Fresh Outbreak Of Diphtheria Kills Four Persons In Kano

     No fewer than four children have reportedly lost their lives to diphtheria outbreak in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State.The Information Officer of the local government, Mr Tasiu Yahaya, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday in Kano.Yahaya said another 28 children were also infected with the disease. “Four children
  • Kannywood Actress, Amal Umar Arraigned Over Attempt to Bribe Police Officer in Kano

    . Kannywood Actress, Amal Umar Arraigned Over Attempt to Bribe Police Officer in Kano

     Kanywood actress, Amal Umar, was arraigned before Magistrate Court No. 24 in Gyadi-Gyadi area of Kano metropolis over an alleged attempt to bribe a law enforcement officer.The actress was accused of attempted bribery involving the sum of N250,000 offered to a police officer identified as ASP Salisu Bujama of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Zone 1
  • Man, Muhammad Munzali Posing As Woman Arrested Inside Kano University Female Hostel

    . Man, Muhammad Munzali Posing As Woman Arrested Inside Kano University Female Hostel

     One Muhammad Munzali from Kaura Gidan Damo, Shanono Local Government Area of Kano state has been arrested while posing as a woman at the femal hostel of Skyline University in Kano. He was apprehended by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kano State. The arrest of the suspect was confirmed in a statement by the Public Rel
  • Panic As Man Gets Strangled And Thrown On The Street In Kano

    . Panic As Man Gets Strangled And Thrown On The Street In Kano

     A man who is yet to be identified, has been found ‘strangled’ and thrown on a street in Kano, Daily Trust reports.The man, was found at State Road just a few metres away from the state government house.According to witnesses, the man was suspected to be strangled with a cable by unknown thugs and was struggling to be alive.He was, however, rus
  • Hisbah Warns Non-Muslims in Kano Against Eating in Public During Ramadan Fasting

    . Hisbah Warns Non-Muslims in Kano Against Eating in Public During Ramadan Fasting

     The Kano State Hisbah Board Department of Public Enlightenment has warned non-Muslims in the state against eating in public places during Ramadan fasting. The Director-General of the Board, Abba Sai’Idu made this known in a chat with AIT Live. He said that it is unlawful for Christians and other non-Muslims to eat openly or do anything publicly
  • Food Scarcity: Kano Gov, Abba Yusuf Begs President Bola Tinubu To Reopen Nigeria’s Borders

    . Food Scarcity: Kano Gov, Abba Yusuf Begs President Bola Tinubu To Reopen Nigeria’s Borders

     Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has begged President Bola Tinubu to reopen Nigeria's borders. He begged Tinubu to open the borders for importation of food stuff to alleviate the suffering of the Nigerian masses. The appeal was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, shortly after r
  • NSCDC Apprehends 85-year-old Man For Allegedly Kidnapping 3-year-old Boy In Kano State

    . NSCDC Apprehends 85-year-old Man For Allegedly Kidnapping 3-year-old Boy In Kano State

     In a swift operation, operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) stationed at the Ungoggo Division successfully apprehended a suspected kidnapper identified as Ibrahim Usman in Kano State.The suspect, Ibrahim Usman, was reportedly captured at Yar'adua quarters, Rimin Kebe, situated in the Ungoggo Local Government Area
  • Peter Obi Grants N250m Scholarship to Kano Keke Rider Who Returned Lost N15m

    . Peter Obi Grants N250m Scholarship to Kano Keke Rider Who Returned Lost N15m

     A 23-year-old Kano-based commercial Tricyclist, Awwalu Salisu has been offered a scholarship up to PhD level to the tune of N250 million. He got the scholarshp after he returned a cash of N15 million left in his tricycle by a Chadian businessman in 2023. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, was the first to offer Awwalu s
  • Kano Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated by Saudi Medical Team

    . Kano Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated by Saudi Medical Team

     Nigerian conjoined twins, Hassana and Husaina have been separated at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. A Saudi medical and surgical team has successfully completed the separation surgery in Saudi Arabia. The surgery was carried out following directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosq
  • Police Nab 9 Suspected Forex Hawkers For Illegal Operation Of Bureau De Change In Kano

    . Police Nab 9 Suspected Forex Hawkers For Illegal Operation Of Bureau De Change In Kano

     The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of nine suspected foreign exchange hawkers for operating illegal Bureau De Change businesses in the state. According to SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the spokesperson of the command, the suspects were found with various foreign currencies and other related items.The operation, conducted in colla

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