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Kano

May 16, 2024

11 confirmed dead, 40 wounded after Kano mosque attack

A family dispute over the sharing of inheritance at a local settlement in the Gadan village, the outskirts of Gezwa in Kano, allegedly triggered the attack.

BURNT MOSQUE; SULTAN OF SOKOTO
May 14, 2024

Kano: Governor Yusuf launches N260 million empowerment scheme for 5,200 women

The Kano government plans to disburse N50,000 to each beneficiary in the 44 local government areas (LGAs).

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf
May 13, 2024

400 inmates in Kano correctional centre have no case files, says CP

The CP said most of the detainees had no case files, untraced court records, an absence of a case diary, non-issuance of legal advice, and prolonged criminal trials without bail.

Central Correctional Centre, Kurmawa and Usaini Gumel
May 13, 2024

Sixteen people killed in kano fire

The Kano State Fire Service has recorded 222 fire incidents in different parts of the state between January and March.

House burning
May 11, 2024

Governor Yusuf pays registration fees for 1,740 students of Kano varsity 

Mr Yusuf said the state government was fully committed to supporting students’ education needs regardless of their political affiliation.

Governor Abba Yusuf
May 10, 2024

Kano APC influencer in police net for bludgeoning colleague to death with pestle to hush N3 million job racket

The police are treating Sadiiq Jibrin Gadah’s matter as a crime of opportunity because he had a decent job at Kano Electricity Distribution Company.

Sadiq Jibrin Gadah
May 9, 2024

Gov Radda wants killers of customs officer captured, prosecuted

Governor Dikko Radda has ordered security operatives to ensure the immediate arrest of the suspected killers of a Nigeria Customs Service officer in Kano.

Gov Radda
May 8, 2024

Bandits killed 92, displaced 10,000 Zamfara, Sokoto residents in March, April: IRC

More than half of the people affected by these attacks are women, which leaves them at risk of exploitation and abuse.

DISPLACED NORTHERNERS; IRC
May 8, 2024

Police blame electoral violence, rigging for voter apathy

Mr Gumel said, “We must work tirelessly to prevent electoral violence, investigate electoral offences and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.”

USAINI GUMEL; POLICEWOMEN AT POLLING BOOTH
May 7, 2024

Kano: Gov Yusuf signs premarital health screening bill into law

No wedding would be permitted in Kano without a health screening certificate for genotype, hepatitis B and C, HIV/AIDS, and other related conditions.