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HUH?: Court Remands Labourer, Yusuf For Allegedly Stealing Cow Skin, ‘Pomo’ In Kano

A Sharia Court in Kano State on Tuesday ordered that a 23-year-old man, Abdulwahab Yusuf who pleaded guilty to stealing cow skin worth N8,500 be remanded in a correction centre.The police charged Yusuf, who lives in Tukuntawa Quarters, Kano, with theft.Judge Umar Lawal-Abubakar, adjourned the matter until Aug. 22 for summary trial.Earlier, the Pro

Kano Man, Jaafar Lukman Injures Pap Seller's Son For Refusing To Sell To Him On Credit

A man identified as Jaafar Lukman has been remanded in a correctional centre by the Kano State Sharia court sitting in Kiru LGA, for allegedly injuring the son of pap seller, Jamila Mai-Kosai, who refused to sell to him on credit.The defendant had gone to the woman with the intention of buying bean cake and pap on credit, but the woman refused to
Kano State Gov. Yusuf Swears in First Female Substantive Chief Judge

Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf presided over the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Dije Abdu Aboki as the substantive Chief Judge of the State on Monday, August 7.Justice Aboki is the first female substantive Chief Judge of Kano State.Speaking on the development, Gov Yusuf said he is glad to have presided over the oath-taking ceremony. He

Kano Lone Protester Warns Nigeria, ECOWAS Against Military Intervention In Niger

A 20-year-old lone protester, Adam Usman, had warned Nigeria and the Economic Community of West States, ECOWAS, not to go to war against the Niger Republic.The secondary school student in Nasarawa Local Government Area, Kano State, who carried a placard, with inscriptions, “I’m against war on Niger Republic”, “Dialogue is the best thing t
Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf Appoints 10 Special Advisers (Full List)

Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has confirmed the appointment of ten special advisers into his cabinet.The Governor in a statement via his Twitter account on Monday said the move is in fulfilment of the campaign promise to place credible and loyal people in the affairs of government.In fulfillment of the promise, Yusuf said he has approved the appoin

Police Burst Drug Cartel In Kano, Arrest 47-Yr-Old Female Gang Leader (Photo)

A team of officers from the Kano State Police Command has smashed a drug cartel at Kwanar Dangora, in Kiru Local Government Area of the state.This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Sunday. “Recall that on the 18th of July 2023 at about 8:00 pm, a team of Policemen while on Highwa
Police Arrest 62 Suspects For Alleged Armed Robbery, thuggery, Drug Peddling In Kano

The Police Command in Kano State on Friday announced the arrest of 62 suspects for alleged armed robbery, thuggery and drug peddling.This was contained in a statement issued by the command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdillahi Kiyawa, in Kano.Kiyawa said that the arrests were made by the Command Tactical Units during routine clearance oper

Father, Son Arrested Over Alleged N4bn Belonging To Kano State Government

Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has announced the arrest of alleged principal suspect in the alleged diversion of more than N4 billion belonging to the state government.The suspect is the founder of an NGO, Association of Compassionate Friends and the sole signatory of a business account belonging to Limestone Process
BREAKING: Ex Kano Gov. Ganduje Appointed APC National Chairman

Former Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has been appointed the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APCGanduje was appointed the APC Chairman at the party’s 12th National Executive Meeting Thursday in Abuja.on ThursdayThe party’s NEC also elected former Senate spokesman, Ajibola Basiru, as the National Secretary.Ganduje who promised

How 69 Repentant Hoodlums Storm Police Station In Kano, Surrender Arms

Police in Kano State were taken aback on Wednesday when 99 hoodlums instead of 30 reported at the police headquarters to surrender their weapons and renounce crime.Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Muhammad Gumel, said the police invited 30 repentant hoodlums to a novelty football match, but were surprised at seeing 69 others who showed up t
Kano Govt Sacks Medical Officers Over Negligence Of Duty

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has sacked the Chief Medical Officers of Imam Wali General Hospital, Abubakar Imam Urology Centre and Nuhu Bamalli Maternity Hospital.The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Mansur Nagoda, also approved the suspension of all doctors and nurses who were on duty for the evening and night shifts on Sunday,

Confusion As Portrait Of Deposed Emir, Muhammad Sanusi Resurfaces In State Govt House, Kano

A portrait of the deposed 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, was hung on the coronation hall wall of Kano State Government house, leading to speculations. Rumor has been rife in the state that the incumbent administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf have concluded plans to reinstate Emir Sanusi as the sole Emir of Kano instead of the five ex
"Offensive Video" -Kano Govt Bans Traders From Pasting Pictures & Listening To Davido’s Songs

The leader of Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano State, Hassan Abubakar Bawasa, has banned traders from pasting pictures and playing or listening to the songs of ace singer, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido.The announcer of the ban said the market leader warned that any defaulter would be sanctioned decisively.Davido sparked outrage on Saturday after upload

Nigeria Police Officers Give Car Racers Hot Chase In Kano (Video)

A video of police officers in Kano state engaging car racers in a hot chase has been shared on social media. The police officers had attempted to arrest the car racers as their activities posed a threat to members of society. The car racers refused to stop, forcing the police officers to engage them in hot pursuit.Watch the trending video below…
Kano Hisba Storm Party, Arrests Two Over Alleged Same S3x Marriage In Kano

Kano State Hisba Command says it has arrested two people who were accused of trying to arrange same-sex marriage.Hisba Commandant, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Saturday.He said in a viral video, two young men named Khalifa and Abubakar were seen trying to kiss each other during a party, which is suspected

Former Governor Of Kano, Ganduje Likely to Emerge New APC National Chairman

Former Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje, is looking likely to emerge as the next national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).Ganduje will battle it out with a former Nassarawa state Givernor, Senator Tanko Al-Makura, according to Vanguard.Some stakeholders from the North Central have put up a spirited fight to retain the seat

Muslim Day: Oyo, Kano, Jigawa States Declare Work Free Wednesday To Mark Islamic New Year

The Oyo, Kano and Jigawa State Governments have declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as a work-free day to celebrate the commencement of the 1445 Islamic (Hijrah) New Year. The decision was announced in separate statements issued by their respective authorities.Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State declared the day a public holiday in commemoration of

Two Suspected Fraudsters Who Used Kano First Lady's Name to Extort People Have Been Arrested

The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects for offences of violation of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) code, criminal conspiracy, giving false information, injurious falsehood and extortion. Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa Haruna, who disclosed this in a statement said the suspects, Umar Adamu and Hussai
Police Arrest Two Suspects For Using Kano First Lady’s Name To Extort Public

Two suspected fraudsters have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for allegedly extorting unsuspecting members of the public by using the name of the state governor’s wife.Spokesman of the command, SP. Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday.He said Umar Adamu and Hussaini Musa were arr

Kano Govt Pays N1.5bn NECO Fees For 57,000 Students

The Kano State Government has paid a staggering N1.5 billion as registration fees for 57,000 secondary school students sitting for the National Examination Council exam.. This is contained in a statement by Ibrahim Garba Shu’aibu, the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, a copy of which was made available to The Punch
Court Remands Man For Having An Affair With Neighbour’s Wife In Kano

A man from Dorayi Quarters in Gwale LGA of Kano State has been remanded in a custodial centre by a Kano state Sharia court for allegedly having an affair with his neighbour’s wife.The man was accused of taking the wife on outings whenever her husband was not around and convincing her to dump her husband for him.During the court proceedings, the

Teenage Girl Docked For S3xually Assaulting a 6yr Old Girl in Kano

A 17-year-old girl who was accused of s3xually assaulting a six-year-old girl has been remanded in a custodial centre, on Monday, by aShari’a Court sitting in Kano.The minor, who lives at Rangaza Quarters Kano, is charged with indecent assault.The Presiding Judge, Malam Nura Yusuf-Ahmad, ordered the remand pending the medical report on the victi
Kano Anti-Corruption Agency Invites Ex-Gov Ganduje Over Alleged ‘Dollar Videos’

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) says it has invited former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, to appear before it over alleged dollar bribe videos.The chairman of the commission, Mr Muhuyi Rimingado, confirmed this to newsmen in Kano on Thursday.Rimingado said that the commission was expecting Ganduje to appear be

Justice Dije Aboki Confirmed As First Female Chief Judge Of Kano

Justice Dije Aboki has been confirmed Kano state house of assembly as the substantive Chief Judge of the North-West state. The lawmakers confirmed her appointment on Thursday, July 6, after the Speaker, Ismail Falgore read a letter forwarded by Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf during Thursday’s plenary.Kano State House of Assembly also confirmed three
Police Officer Feared Dead As Warring Thug Groups Clash In Kano

A policeman whose identity is yet to be disclosed has been reported feared dead during a clash between warring or rival thug groups at Rimi market within Kano metropolis.While the spokesperson, Kano Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna insisted that the officer was only injured, an eyewitness said the police officer was lynched to death by the thug

Kano Anti-Graft Commission Begins Probe Of Ex-Governor, Ganduje

An investigation against former governor of the state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje over the alleged bribery videos, has been launched by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC). The chairman of the commission, Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado revealed this on Tuesday in a press conference while confirming the arrest of a former c

Not Less Than 9 Persons Lost Their Lives In Kano Fire Accident

About nine persons lost their lives in different fire incidents that occurred in Kano state in June 2023.Saminu Abdullahi, the spokesperson of the state fire service confirmed the development in a statement, explaining that within the month under review, 26 persons were rescued from the fire incidents that happened, stressing that property worth N
JUST IN: Court Remands Ex-Kano Works Commissioner, Idris Wada-Saleh

A Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered that former Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Idris Wada-Saleh, be remanded in Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) custody for fraud.The defendant, a former Commissioner to Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, is accused of providing false information and cheating to the tu
Tension As Bride’s Relative Accused Of Stealing Dowry In Kano

There was mild tension during a marriage ceremony after the relative of a bride who was tasked with giving out her hand in marriage (waliyyi), was accused of stealing her dowry shortly before the wedding Fatiha in Kurna area of Dala LGA of Kano State.Gistmania reported that people were left stranded waiting for the wedding to take place while the
Kano State Govt Stops Salaries Of Over 10,000 Workers Employed By Former Gov Ganduje

Kano state's accountant-general, Abdulkadir Abdusalam, has been directed by Governor Abba Yusuf to stop the salaries of 10,800 workers employed by former Governor of the state, Abdullahi Ganduje.Abdulkadir Abdusalam who made the announcement on Monday, June 26, said an investigation will be carried out to establish the authenticity of the wor