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  • Kano Mosque Attack: Suspect, Shafiu Abubakar Remanded For Setting Worshippers Ablaze

    . Kano Mosque Attack: Suspect, Shafiu Abubakar Remanded For Setting Worshippers Ablaze

     A man, Shafiu Abubakar Gadan who was accused of setting a mosque ablaze, leading to the death of 14 worshippers was on Monday, May 20, remanded in a correctional centre by an Upper Shariah Court in Kano State.The incident occurred during the Subhi (early morning) prayer in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state on May 15, 2024.Many other worshi
  • Kano Govt Confirms Purchase of 41 ‘Exotic’ SUVs For Lawmakers Worth N68m Each

    . Kano Govt Confirms Purchase of 41 ‘Exotic’ SUVs For Lawmakers Worth N68m Each

     The Kano State Government has said it bought 41 ‘exotic’ sports utility vehicles, SUVs, each valued at N68 million, for members of the State House of Assembly. The confirmation was given by the Kano State Government, through the Governor’s Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, said it is the right of the lawmakers to be provided with soun
  • Peter Obi Visits Victims Of Kano Mosque Attack

    . Peter Obi Visits Victims Of Kano Mosque Attack

     The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi on Sunday visited victims of arson at a mosque in Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government area of Kano state.Obi who visited the victims on their hospital bed at the Murtala Specialist hHospital in Kano, condemned the attack, which he described as a senseless act.In his words: “This
  • Bribery Allegations: Kano Court Fixes Date For Ganduje’s Arraignment

    . Bribery Allegations: Kano Court Fixes Date For Ganduje’s Arraignment

     Kano State High Court No.7 has re-scheduled the arraignment of the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje to June 5.Ganduje is standing trial alongside his wife Hafsat Umar, his son, Abdullahi Umar and five othersThe defendants in the case included Abubakar Bawuro, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Limited Sa
  • Update! Death Toll Rises To 11 In Kano Mosque Explosion

    . Update! Death Toll Rises To 11 In Kano Mosque Explosion

     The Kano State Police Command, on Thursday, said 11 persons have d!ed following Wednesday’s bombing incident at a mosque in Gadan Village, Gezawa Local Government Area of the stateThe police spokesman in Kano, Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed this to Punch correspondent.Haruna said three more of the victims died on Wednesday, raising the figure to 11
  • PHOTOS: Missing Father Of Three Found Stabbed To Death In Kano

    . PHOTOS: Missing Father Of Three Found Stabbed To Death In Kano

     The lifeless body of a father of three, Emeka Eje, who was reported missing has been discovered in Hotoro Quarters, Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State.Circumstances surrounding his death are still sketchy at the time of filing this report but it was suspected that the commercial motorcyclist was stabbed to death by thieves who also made
  • Kano Hisbah Bans Male DJs From Performing At Female Events

    . Kano Hisbah Bans Male DJs From Performing At Female Events

     The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned male Disc Jockeys (DJs) from performing at female-dominated events in the state. The Commander General of the board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, said at a meeting with the representatives of DJs in the state that the decision became necessary to prohibit the mixing of males and females during events.Sheikh
  • 8 Worshippers Dead, 28 Hospitalised As Man Allegedly Sets Mosque On Fire In Kano

    . 8 Worshippers Dead, 28 Hospitalised As Man Allegedly Sets Mosque On Fire In Kano

     Not fewer than eight worshippers have been confirmed dead, following the early morning attack launched by an arsonist on a mosque where the worshippers were praying.A local source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the number of casualties. He said six were adults, one youth and a minor.He said 32 persons were involved in the incident
  • 17 BDC Operators Sentenced To 6 months Imprisonment For Operating Without Licence In Kano

    . 17 BDC Operators Sentenced To 6 months Imprisonment For Operating Without Licence In Kano

     Seventeen Bureau de Change operators were on Monday, convicted by Justice Muhammad Nasir Yunusa of the Federal High Court in Kano State.They were charged with conducting business without the necessary license, thereby, contravening Section 57 (5) (b) of the Banks and Financial Institutions Act of 2020.Each offender was sentenced to either six mont
  • Man, Bello Arrested In Kano For Allegedly Killing Friend Because He Could Not Repay N3m Debt

    . Man, Bello Arrested In Kano For Allegedly Killing Friend Because He Could Not Repay N3m Debt

     The suspect bello, Bello Zubairu reportedly borrowed N3 million from one of his close friends, Bello Bukar Adam , and as he wasn't able to refund the payment on time he hired two assassin to help kill his friend...He reportedly invited his friend to his house and unknown to his friend that he planned to kill him..The friend fell into the trap
  • Police Arrest Suspect, Sadiq Zubairu Who Allegedly Killed KEDCO Staff In Kano

    . Police Arrest Suspect, Sadiq Zubairu Who Allegedly Killed KEDCO Staff In Kano

     The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a suspect, Sadiq Zubairu, 35, who was alleged to have killed Bello Bukar Adam, 45, a staff member of Kano Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO.The spokesperson of the command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said they received a report from a resident of Zawaciki Quarters in Kumbotso LGA, Kano State, t
  • Missing Kano Businessman Bello Bukar Adamu Found Dead

    . Missing Kano Businessman Bello Bukar Adamu Found Dead

     One Alhaji Bello Bukar Adamu, who was declared missing three days ago has been found dead in Kano State. It was gathered that Adamu left home in his Corolla car with registration number (NSR 640CE) around 4:30 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2024. All efforts to locate his whereabouts proved abortive. According to Facebook posts by friends and family members
  • Former Kano State Governor, Shekarau’s Residence Razed By Inferno

    . Former Kano State Governor, Shekarau’s Residence Razed By Inferno

     The Mundubawa country home of former governor Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau has been gutted by Fire, destroying the sitting room of his second Wife, Halima Shekarau.Although the fire was suspected to have started from the kitchen, the actual cause could not be immediately ascertained.Officials of the State Fire Service struggled to put it off.A source c
  • Outcry Over Alleged Soldier Assault Resulting In Young Man, Yusuf Shuaibu Adamu's Death In Kano (Video)

    .. Outcry Over Alleged Soldier Assault Resulting In Young Man, Yusuf Shuaibu Adamu's Death In Kano (Video)

     The demise of a young man, Yusuf Shuaibu Adamu, allegedly following an assault by two soldiers, has sparked outrage among residents of Kano State, prompting demands for justice and accountability.Yusuf, a cleaner at the 465 Nigeria Air Force Hospital medical center in Kano, passed away on Friday, May 3, reportedly a day after he was subjected to a
  • Journalist Hit By Stray Bullet Inside Kano Government House, Raises Concerns On Press Freedom

    . Journalist Hit By Stray Bullet Inside Kano Government House, Raises Concerns On Press Freedom

     In a disturbing turn of events, Naziru Idris Yau, a journalist affiliated with Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV), was struck by a stray bullet within the premises of the government house in Kano state.The harrowing incident unfolded at approximately 6:30 pm on Friday, sending shockwaves through the media fraternity and sparking concerns over the saf
  • Kano Hisbah Set To Organize Mass Wedding For 50 Journalists

    . Kano Hisbah Set To Organize Mass Wedding For 50 Journalists

     Kano State Hisbah Board has extended a mass wedding invitation to 50 journalists as part of its plan for the second batch of the program.The Commander General, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa stated this while briefing newsmen on the upcoming mass wedding in the state.He said 50 slots have been allocated for journalists to have their loved ones participate i
  • How Two Kano College Students Killed In Boat Accident

    . How Two Kano College Students Killed In Boat Accident

     No fewer than that two students of Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Makoda, reportedly drowned while attempting to cross the Thomas Dam in a boat, in Kano state.Confirming the horrible incident in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, the Public Relations Officer, of the State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, disclosed that the victi
  • Aisha Yahaya, 300L Kano Varsity Student Found D3ad in an Apartment

    .. Aisha Yahaya, 300L Kano Varsity Student Found D3ad in an Apartment

     It's truly tragic to hear about the passing of Aisha Yahaya, a 300-level student at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology. The circumstances surrounding her death, particularly occurring right after completing her first examination, are deeply saddening. The speculation about examination pressure contributing to her passing highl
  • 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

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