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Court Sacks All NNPP Candidates Just 24 Hours to Kano Local Govt Election

A fresh controversy has hit Saturday’s local government election in Kano State as a Federal High Court on Friday sacked the 44 chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP.Justice Simon Amobede sacked the NNPP candidates while delivering judgment in a suit filed by a faction of the party led by Dalhatu

Kano Governor's Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature's Son Dies After Bone Marrow Transplant Surgery

The Director-General, Media and Publicity, Kano Government House, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa has lost his child, Sadiq Modibbo Bature after surgery in India.Sadiq, 15 years old, was confirmed dead on Thursday morning few days after a successful bone marrow transplant at the India hospital.The young brilliant boy had suffered the excruciating pains
Kano Govt Appoints Footballer, Ahmed Musa As Sports Ambassador

Gov Abbir Yusuf of Kano State has appointed Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa as the state's ambassador of sports.The governor stated that his decision to appoint Musa as the sports ambassador was because of his professional competence, track record of excellent performance, vast experience, dedication to the development of sporting activities

Emir Sanusi Set To Turban Eldest Son As Ciroman Kano

Plans are underway for the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to bestow the title of Ciroman of Kano upon his eldest son, a designation regarded as that of the crown prince or heir apparent.The title of Ciroman holds considerable cultural and political significance within the Kano Emirate, as it traditionally signifies an individual’s right
PHHOTOS: Bus Conveying Kano Pillars Team To Jos Crashes, Players Rushed To Hospital

Several players of the Kano Pillars FC U-19 team have been rushed to the hospital after sustaining injuries in a road accident on Tuesday, October 22.The players were en route to the New Jos Stadium for their Matchday 5 fixture in the inaugural U-19 Youth League against Plateau United U-19, when the accident occurred.According to the media directo

Kano Hisbah Declares Jigawa Commissioner, Auwal Sankara Wanted Over Alleged Adultery

The Kano State Hisbah Board has declared wanted Auwal Danladi Sankara, the suspended Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, over his failure to attend a reconciliation meeting on the allegation against him of having an illicit affair with a married woman.During a press conference held in his office on Monday, the Commandant General of Hisba
JUST IN: 37 Inmates Regain Freedom In Kano

The Kano State Chief Judge, Justice Dije Abdu-Aboki, has ordered the release of 37 inmates from detention at the Goron Dutse and Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kano.The gesture is part of efforts to decongest custodial centres in the state.This is contained in a statement by Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa, Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Correctiona

Kano Police Arrest Impostor Posing As Special Constable For Extortion (Photos)

The Kano State Police Command has successfully apprehended a 31-year-old man, Salisu Bala, who allegedly posed as a member of the Police Special Constabulary to extort money from unsuspecting citizens.In a statement released on Friday, October 18, 2024, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa confirmed the arrest, noting that Bala confessed to using illicit dr
Kano Man, Abdullahi Lawan Sent To 7 Years In Prison For Sexually Abusing 3 Teenage Boys

A Kano State High Court, on Friday, sentenced a 27-year-old man, Abdullahi Lawan, to seven years imprisonment for sexually abusing three teenage boys.Lawan, of Rangaza Damagari area in Ungogo Local Government, Kano State, was convicted on a three-count charge of sexual abuse after he pleaded guilty to the charges.Delivering judgment, Justice Aisha

Kano Govt Donates ₦100 Million To Jigawa Fire Victims

The Kano State Government has donated ₦100 million to assist victims of the recent fire disaster in Majia, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced the donation during a condolence visit to his Jigawa counterpart, Governor Umar Namadi, at the Government House in Dutse.In a statement released by Yusuf’s sp
Fake Police Officer Salisu Bala Arrested In Kano

Police in Kano have finally nabbed 31-year old Salisu Bala, who has been extorting and terrorizing the public in the guise of a police officer.He was trailed and arrested at by members of Police Special Constabulary at Koki Quarters, Kano, where he was sighted, wearing a black uniform with camouflage peak cap.The fake cop is resident at Kurna Quar

Police Arraign Man, Umar Inusa For Allegedly Beating His Wife In Kano

The police in Kano State have arraigned a man for allegedly beating his wife and inflicting serious injuries on her chest over a minor disagreement.The suspect, Umar Inusa, had reportedly asked his daughters to go to the house of his other wife to have their lunch, but their mother’s objection to the decision angered him and allegedly pounced on
Kano Senator, Kawu Sumaila Accuses Politicians of Fueling Drug Abuse in Nigeria

Senator Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South, recently accused politicians of contributing to the rising issue of drug abuse in Nigeria. His comments were made during a plenary session on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, while discussing a bill sponsored by Senator Rufai Hanga of Kano Central. The bill, titled "A Bill for an Act to Establish a Nat

Man Reportedly Divorces His Wife in Kano For Attending APC Gathering

A man in Kano reportedly divorced his wife yesterday after she attended an All Progressives Congress (APC) gathering. According to local sources, the husband was unhappy with her participation in political events and felt that it went against his personal or religious values. The incident has sparked discussion online, with many debating the role
Lebanese Bags 14Yr Jail Term For Sexually Exploiting 2 Teenage Girls In Kano

A Federal High Court, sitting in Kano, has sentenced a 67-year-old Lebanese nationale, Zuhier Akar, to 14 years imprisonment for sexually exploiting two teenage girls, in Kano State.Akar was arraigned before the court by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Kano Command on two count charges concerning traffick

Driver, Kassim Hussain Bags 15 Years Jail Term For Killing Traffic Officer In Kano

A Kano State High Court has sentenced one Kassim Hussain to 15 years in prison, for killing a Road Traffic Agency officer, Tijjani Adamu Gambo in the State.It was gathered that Adamu, was knocked down by the suspect, on October 29, 2021, at Airport Road, opposite Eldorado Cinema in Nassarawa Local Government Area.Gistmania reports that the court a

How Kano Man, Aliyu Adamu Gruesomely Murdered is Close Associates Just To Take Over His Business

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Aliyu Adamu, for the brutal murder of his close friend and associate, Dahiru Musa, who was popularly known as Alhaji Senior or Baba Alhaji. Dahiru, who was involved in estate management, was killed as part of a plot by Adamu to take over his landed property.According to reports, Aliyu A

Traders Count Losses As Fire Guts Kano Textile Market

A devastating fire has consumed several shops at the renowned Kantin Kwari textile market in Kano State, leaving some traders with significant losses.According to eyewitnesses, the fire broke out on Saturday around 7 p.m. at Gidan Inuwa Mai Mai on Bayajidda Street, spreading rapidly through numerous shops.The inferno, believed to have been caused
Kano Pillars Confirm Signing Of Former Super Eagles players, Ahmed Musa & Shehu Abdullahi

Kano Pillars Football Club has officially announced the signing of former Super Eagles players Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi, according to reports from *DAILY POST*. Both players joined the four-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions in training earlier this week after completing their free transfers to the club. For Musa, this mar

Hisbah Bans Sport Betting Activities in Kano, Sets More Laws

In a renewed effort to combat immorality and restore discipline in Kano State, the Hisbah Board has announced a ban on sports betting. This decision is part of a broader initiative to maintain social order and promote moral values within the community.Additionally, Hisbah has pledged to take action against landlords who rent properties to unknown
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Adopts 95 Orphans To Commemorate Nigeria's 64th Independence

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday, announced the adoption of 95 orphans as his children.The announcement is contained in a statement issued in Kano by his Spokesman, Sanusi Bature, and made available to newsmen.According to Bature, the governor announced the gesture during a special lunch he had with the 95 children to commemorate the count

Planned October 1 Protest In Kano Fails To Hold Following Arrest Of Organizers

A planned protest set for October 1 in Kano by the Nigerian Patriotic Front Movement (NPFM) was halted on Tuesday after the reported arrest of five key officials, according to sources from *Punch*.The NPFM had previously announced its intention to lead a peaceful demonstration against the rising economic hardship in the country. However, the prote
Court Remands Man And Two Accomplices For Kidnapping His 4Yr Old Cousin In Kano

A Kano magistrates' court sitting at Gayadi Gyadi in Kumbotso LGA has ordered the remand of three youths in a correctional centre for kidnapping a 4-year-old boy. The accused Hizbullah Salisu, Aliyu Abubakar and Hassan Aliyu, allegedly kidnapped Muhammad Nasir, and demanded a ransom of N10m but were later paid N300,000 after negotiation. Sali

SHOCKING: 5 Kano Police Officers Returning From Edo Election Die In Auto Crash, 11 Injured

Five police officers have d!ed in a motor accident along the Zaria-Kano road in Kano State. It was gathered that the vehicle in which the police officers were travelling had a head-on collision with a trailer in the early hours of Tuesday, September 24, 2024. 11 other police officers who sustained various injuries were rushed to Murtala Mohammad S
NDLEA Nabs 38-Year-Old Drug Mule, Okafor Ifeanyi Anthony At Kano Airport with 76 Pellets Of Cocaine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 38-year-old man, Okafor Ifeanyi Anthony, for drug trafficking at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano. The suspect was caught on Sunday, September 15, 2024, while attempting to board a Qatar Airways flight to Iran via Doha, with 76 pellets of cocaine hidden in his sto

Ganduje Denies Alleged Plot To Dethrone Emir Of Kano, Sanusi

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje has reacted to reports that he's plotting to dethrone Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano. The APC chairman spoke in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment, Chief Oliver Okpala. Ganduje made the clarification while reacti

Kano Govt Donates N100 Million To Borno Flood Victims

The Kano State Government has donated N100 million to support victims of the recent floods that ravaged some parts of Borno State.The cheque for donation of N100 million was presented to the Governor of Borno state by Kano State Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye in Maiduguri on Sunday.Others in the entourage include Commissioner of
Kano Police Bust Phone Theft Syndicate, Recover 126 Stolen Phones and Weapons

[size=10pt] File Photo [/size] In a major operation against phone theft and armed robbery, the Kano State Police Command has dismantled a notorious syndicate, recovering 126 stolen mobile phones, hard drugs, and an array of dangerous weapons. SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the command’s spokesperson, hailed the operation as a pivotal success in the
Nigerian Travel Agent, Usman Sanusi Charged With Visa Fraud In Kano

A travel agent has been brought before a magistrate's court in Gyadi Gyadi, Kumbotso LGA, Kano State, on charges of fraud. He is accused of obtaining N1 million under the guise of securing visas for two individuals, Bashir Hassan and Hussaini Hassan.The travel agent, Usman Sanusi Bachirawa, was charged with an eight-count charge bordering on
NDLEA Denies Saying Kano 20 LG Candidates Tested Positive For Drugs

The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has denied claims that 20 politicians who tested positive for drugs belong to a single political party.The NDLEA’s clarification followed media reports on Tuesday, alleging that 20 aspirants from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the state’s local government elect