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  • Abia Guber: Otti’s Camp Dismisses Kano Court Ruling, Tags It Kangaroo Judgement

    . Abia Guber: Otti’s Camp Dismisses Kano Court Ruling, Tags It Kangaroo Judgement

     The Special Adviser to Abia Governor-elect Alex Otti on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma has dismissed the ruling of the Federal High Court in Kano, which nullified the candidature of Otti and other Labour Party candidates.Ekeoma said this in Umuahia while addressing the press at Alex Otti’s campaign office, where he described the ruling as
  • Kwankwaso And I Sold Government Houses - Ganduje Replies Kano Governor-elect Abba Gida-Gida

    . Kwankwaso And I Sold Government Houses - Ganduje Replies Kano Governor-elect Abba Gida-Gida

     Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has responded after the incoming governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf stated that he would order a thorough investigation into the sales of government property when he assumes office. Yusuf, a protege of the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Rabiu Kwankwaso, had issued “public warnings”
  • Court Nullifies Alex Otti’s Candidature, All Labour Party Candidates In Abia, Kano

    . Court Nullifies Alex Otti’s Candidature, All Labour Party Candidates In Abia, Kano

     The candidature of the Abia State Governor-elect Dr Alex Otti and all the candidates of the Labour Party in Abia and Kano States have been nullified by a Federal High Court sitting in Kano, presided over by Justice M N Yunusa. The court ruled that their emergence was not in compliance with the provisions of the 2022 electoral act.A copy of the jud
  • Federal Govt Announces Concession of Abuja, Kano Airports

    . Federal Govt Announces Concession of Abuja, Kano Airports

     The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja, and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano have been successfully concessioned by the federal government.In a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the Minister of Aviation, James Odaudu, the government said the concessioning came after the approval of th
  • How DSS, Other Security Operatives Nabbed 5 Suspected Terrorists In Kaduna, Kano

    . How DSS, Other Security Operatives Nabbed 5 Suspected Terrorists In Kaduna, Kano

     Security operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force have arrested five suspects during raids of insurgents/terrorist hideouts in parts of Kaduna and Kano states, barely 13 days before the May 29 inauguration of new administrations. Dr Peter Afunanya, the Public Relations Officer of the DSS, s
  • Drama As Kidnappers Miss Target, Shoot Gang Member In Kano

    . Drama As Kidnappers Miss Target, Shoot Gang Member In Kano

     Some deadly kidnappers who were trying to shoot a victim after an unsuccessful kidnap attempt, have ended up missing their target and hitting their own gang mate in Kano. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Kano Command, Muhammed Usaini Gumel, who paraded the suspect on Monday in Kano, said a report was received that gunmen stormed the residence of o
  • 25-Yr-Old Kano Man, Suleiman Isah Who Married Older American Woman Joins US Army

    . 25-Yr-Old Kano Man, Suleiman Isah Who Married Older American Woman Joins US Army

     A 25-year-old Kano man, Suleiman Isah, who tied the knot with an American woman, Janine Sanchez Reimann, 48, has joined the US Army.It will be recalled that the couple got married on December 13, 2020, in Gasau Panshekara area of Kano State a few months after meeting via Instagram.Taking to Facebook on Friday, May 12, Suleiman posted a portrait of
  • 25-Year-Old Mother Arrested For Kidnapping Her Own Daughter In Kano

    . 25-Year-Old Mother Arrested For Kidnapping Her Own Daughter In Kano

     A 25-year-old mother has been arrested by the Police in Kano State. She was arrested over the alleged kidnap of her six-year-old daughter in Madobi Local Government, Kano State. The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel disclosed this on Thursday while parading 16 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and drug dealers within Ka
  • Housewife, Zainab Rab’u, 5 Others Arrested For Kidnapping Boy In Kano

    . Housewife, Zainab Rab’u, 5 Others Arrested For Kidnapping Boy In Kano

     The police in Kano state has arrested a 45-year-old housewife, Zainab Rab’u, and five others over the abduction of a six-year-old boy, Almustapha Bashir, and demanded N20 million ransom from his family.Parading the suspects before newsmen on Thursday, May 11, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Gumel, said the housewife connived, with,
  • Ganduje Selling Off Government Properties to Family And Cronies – Kano Governor-elect Abba Gida

    . Ganduje Selling Off Government Properties to Family And Cronies – Kano Governor-elect Abba Gida

     A transition committee set up by incoming Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reported that outgoing Kano Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is selling off government properties to his family members and cronies. The claim was made by Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, chairman of the committee, who led the Recovery of Public Assets Subcommittee for a visit to Kan
  • JUST IN: Girl Who Was Declared Missing In Kano, Reportedly Found

    . JUST IN: Girl Who Was Declared Missing In Kano, Reportedly Found

     The young girl who was declared missing in Kano has been found in Jos, Plateau State.Gistmania reported that the girl, Muhsina, left home on Friday afternoon, May 5, 2023, and never returned.One Asiya, who confirmed the development, said the girl's parents are seeking answers on how she ended up in Jos.  “Yesterday, I mentioned that t
  • 7 Wedding Guests Feared Dead After Drinking Local Tea At Kano Wedding

    . 7 Wedding Guests Feared Dead After Drinking Local Tea At Kano Wedding

     About seven wedding guests have allegedly died while others have been hospitalized after drinking a local tea made from Zakami, a local leaf which contains a psychoactive substance. Sanusi Yahaya, elder brother of the bride who confirmed the incident told Daily Trust that it is suspected the tea was laced with drugs as it has become a norm for the
  • Kano Hisbah Bans Nude Pictures Pasted On Tricycles

    . Kano Hisbah Bans Nude Pictures Pasted On Tricycles

     The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned tricycle riders in the state from pasting posters of people or objects that promote nudity and bad acts. According to Hisbah, such posters are against the teachings of Islam.The Commander General of the board, Sheikh Harun Ibn-Sina, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in his office, warning that tricycle
  • Police Arrest 22-yr-old Boy, Ibrahim Musa Who Hacked His Biological Mother To Death In Kano

    .. Police Arrest 22-yr-old Boy, Ibrahim Musa Who Hacked His Biological Mother To Death In Kano

     Police operatives in Kano State have arrested one Ibrahim Musa, 22, for allegedly stabbing his 50-year-old biological mother to death in Nassarawa LGA of the state. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who confirmed the development in a statement on Friday, May 5, 2023, said the suspect was arrested at a criminal hideout in D
  • Police Launch Hunt For 22-year-old Man Who Stabbed His Mother To Death In Kano

    . Police Launch Hunt For 22-year-old Man Who Stabbed His Mother To Death In Kano

     Operatives of the Kano State Police Command are currently on the trail of 22-year-old Ibrahim Musa, who allegedly stabbed his mother to death. The incident happened around 6:pm on Wednesday, May 3, in Rimin Kebbe Quarters, Nassarawa Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Abdullahi Kiyawa Haruna, who confirmed the inci
  • Police Launch Manhunt For 22Yr Old Man Who Allegedly Stabbed Mother To Death In Kano

    . Police Launch Manhunt For 22Yr Old Man Who Allegedly Stabbed Mother To Death In Kano

     The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr Mohammed Usaini, has ordered manhunt for Ibrahim Musa, 22, who allegedly stabbed his biological mother, Hajara Mohammed, 50, to death.The Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kano State Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, made this known in a statement in Kano. “On May 3, at about 6 p.m., we received
  • EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture Of 324 Properties In Kano

    . EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture Of 324 Properties In Kano

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of 324 properties recovered for the Kano State Pension Fund Trustees.According to an EFCC statement on Wednesday, Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja gave the order of final forfeiture while ruling on a motion by the EFCC, seeking the final forfei
  • Nigeria Lost Not Making Osinbajo President – Ex-Kano Emir, Sanusi

    . Nigeria Lost Not Making Osinbajo President – Ex-Kano Emir, Sanusi

     Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has regretted why Nigerians didn't make Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo Nigeria’s president. According to Sanusi, Nigerian has lost a lot by not electing Osinbajo as its president. He spoke at the virtual launch of a book: “Osinbajo Strides: Defining Moments of an Innovative Leader,” yesterday. Sa
  • "Kano Governor-Elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf Will Revisit Sanusi’s Dethronement"  —  Kwankwaso

    .. "Kano Governor-Elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf Will Revisit Sanusi’s Dethronement"  —  Kwankwaso

     Sanusi was dethroned in 2020 after Ganduje split Kano Emirate into five entitiesRabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has said that the dethronement of the former Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi would be revisited by the incoming government in the state.The leader of the Kwa
  • Moment Abike Dabiri Knelt Down To Greet Tinubu And Emir Of Kano

    . Moment Abike Dabiri Knelt Down To Greet Tinubu And Emir Of Kano

     A photo has surfaced showing the moment, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) went on her knees to greet President-elect, Bola Tinubu and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. The incident happened on Thursday during the emir's visit to Tinubu.
  • Police Arrest 83 Suspects In Kano For Robbery, Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons

    . Police Arrest 83 Suspects In Kano For Robbery, Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons

     No less than 83 suspected criminals have been arrested by the operatives of the Kano State Police Command for allegedly committing various offences.SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command’s spokesman, disclosed this in a press statement issued on Wednesday via his verified Facebook page.He further stated that the suspects were arrested this mont
  • Forgive Me For All The Wrongs I Did To You - Ganduje Begs Kano Residents

    . Forgive Me For All The Wrongs I Did To You - Ganduje Begs Kano Residents

     Kano state governor, Umar Ganduje has begged residents of the state he offended to forgive him. He made the appeal in a statement released by Muhammad Garba, the state’s commissioner for information and internal affairs. According to the statement, Governor Ganduje whose two-term tenure of eight years will end on May 29, spoke in his Eid-el-Fitr
  • "Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje Has Pardoned 4,000 Inmates In 8 Years" – Official

    .. "Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje Has Pardoned 4,000 Inmates In 8 Years" – Official

     Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has pardoned 4,000 inmates in the last eight years, Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Malam Hassan Fagge, said on Friday in Kano.Fagge, in a statement, quoted Ganduje as stating this while pardoning 43 inmates at the Goron Dutse custodial facility to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration.Repr
  • 2 Gunmen Who Were On Their Way To Deliver Arms For An Attack In Kano Arrested By DSS

    . 2 Gunmen Who Were On Their Way To Deliver Arms For An Attack In Kano Arrested By DSS

    Two gunmen have been arrested by operatives for the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano. Two AK-47 assault rifles; two empty AK-47 magazines; a red boxer motorcycle; and a sack of yams in which the guns were concealed were recovered from the suspects who were arrested on Thursday, April 20.DSS Spokesperson, Peter Afunanya said the uspects w
  • Two Suspected Gunrunners Nabbed By DSS In Kano

    . Two Suspected Gunrunners Nabbed By DSS In Kano

     The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two suspected gunmen in Kano State.Peter Afunanya, Public Relations Officer, Department of State Services, National Headquarters Abuja, who stated this on Thursday, added that some exhibits were also recovered.According to him, the DSS officers recovered; two AK-47 assault rifles, two empty AK47
  • PHOTOS: Police Arrest 44 Suspects, Recover Dangerous Weapons In Kano

    . PHOTOS: Police Arrest 44 Suspects, Recover Dangerous Weapons In Kano

     'In its sustained war against thuggery and drug abuse, Kano State Police Command says its operatives have arrested 44 suspects for armed robbery, thuggery and drug trafficking in various operations conducted across Kano metropolis.SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command’s Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement issued on Thur
  • House Majority Leader Ado Doguwa, Who is Facing Murder Charges, Re-elected in Kano

    . House Majority Leader Ado Doguwa, Who is Facing Murder Charges, Re-elected in Kano

     The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhasan Doguwa, has been re-elected to represent the Doguwa/Tudunwada Federal Constituency of Kano. His victory comes weeks after he was charged with murder by the police.The police in Kano charged Mr Doguwa with murder for allegedly killing three people during the 25 February election.The lawma
  • Shock As 2 Men, Housewife Force Almajiri To Eat Faeces In Kano

    . Shock As 2 Men, Housewife Force Almajiri To Eat Faeces In Kano

     Three people, all of them residents of Ja’en Makera quarters in Sharada area of Kano metropolis, have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command. They were arrested for allegedly forcing a 13-year-old Almajiri to eat human faeces that were dumped by an unknown person in the area. The incident happened on Thursday after the father of the boy,
  • UPDATE! Police Dismiss 3 Officers in Viral Video Firing Gunshots in The Air to Hype a Musician in Kano

    . UPDATE! Police Dismiss 3 Officers in Viral Video Firing Gunshots in The Air to Hype a Musician in Kano

     The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed three of its officers caught on tape firing gunshots just to hype a musician, Dauda Kahutu 'Rarara' in Kano state recently. In a video that went viral, the officers serving as escorts to the singer opened the door to an SUV he rode in and then fired gunshots into the air to hype him as his fans
  • Businessman Kidnapped, One Killed, Another Injured As Gunmen Invade Kano

    . Businessman Kidnapped, One Killed, Another Injured As Gunmen Invade Kano

     A popular businessman in Gangarbi village, Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State, Alhaji Nasiru Na’ayya, was abducted by gunmen in the early hours of Monday.A source revealed that the abductors invaded the residence of the victim at about midnight on Monday.According to him, on arrival at the residence of the businessman, the gunmen started s

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