In less than 24 hours! Another bomb explosion hits Kano

by Mayowa Aboah Less than 24 hours after a bomb explosion killed at least five people at Saint Charles Catholic Church, Kano State, another explosion has occurred in the state. According to reports, the blast happened at NNPC Mega station at Hotoro area of Kano state, with many feared dead. The Nigerian Police, who... Read More

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July 15, 2014

55 people convicted in Kano over alcohol consumption

by Kolapo Olapoju 55 people have been arrested and convicted for alcohol consumption in Kano state, according to the Kano State Hisba Board. The Director-General of the board, Alhaji Abba Sufi, speaking to journalists in Kano said that the convicts were arrested last week when their hideouts were raided. “All the 55 persons were sentenced... Read More

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June 19, 2014

Garba Shehu: Emir Sanusi’s curious deal, and perils he must avoid

by Garba Shehu One, as is well known, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi has a very strong sense of himself. This makes him to face issues frontally without strategy or tact. You don’t throw volleys just anyhow and for this, let’s hope that the kingship as an institution will help to mollify him. It is... Read More

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February 1, 2014

Salihu Yakasai: Ibrahim Shekarau, the epitome of hypocrisy (Y! Politico)

by Salihu Yakasai Ibrahim Shekarau is NOT an asset to the PDP, not in Kano, NOT In the North and most certainly NOT in the country. He defected alone, with no single House of Reps member, nor State assembly member. All former Local Government chairmen that are a strong political bloc in the defunct ANPP... Read More

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December 22, 2013

Elnathan John: Before it is too late – An open letter from the next President to the incumbent

by Elnathan John Do you see what is happening in the House of Representatives? APC now has a majority. But I will not gloat. It is wrong to laugh at your rival’s downfall. I mean it is not like anything has changed. The funny thing is, while almost all the Kano State legislators decamped, one... Read More

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December 21, 2013

REPORT: APC set to woo Obasanjo today

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to woo the amiable former Head of State today to canvass for support. According to investigations, the planned template for the current steamy campaign includes a visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo today. The Vanguard reports: According to a report earlier published by a national newspaper... Read More

November 3, 2013

Residents foil attempt to burn down PDP office in Kano

Security consciousness among Kano residents paid off yesterday morning as neighbours to PDP secretariat located at Gyadi Gydai quarters of Kano metropolis foiled an attempt by unknown persons to burn down the rented edifice. Vice Chairman of the party, Alhaji Muhammad Wada, told reporters: “At about today, some persons successfully gained entrance into the... Read More

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September 23, 2013

Terrorism: 3 policemen killed by suspected Boko Haram gunmen in Kano

by Adeola Balogun The death toll of lives lost to Boko Haram was again increased yesterday as suspected members of the sect reportedly shot dead three policemen in Kano. The ancient city which had begun to enjoy an uneasy peace saw trouble rise again at about 9:40 pm last night at the Kabuga quarters area... Read More

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August 18, 2013

Stranger than fiction: Incredible story of ‘dead’ man who wakes up after 3 days in mortuary (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo A retired 49-year-old soldier, Kayode Sotunde, had no inclination that the journey he undertook from Gboko to Kano on April 11, was going to be his last, as he did not make it to Kano alive. The commercial bus he boarded crashed on the way killing the ex-soldier alongside 17 others. Like a cat... Read More

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August 12, 2013

Opinion: Security consciousness in the face of terrorism

by Ola Lookman In a statement issued by spokesperson of Joint Task Force (JTF) in Kano, it said that “the disaster could have been avoided if citizens maintain vigilance to observe when packages are dropped as it was in this case…” There is no gain the fact that the Nigeria’s security personnel are doing their... Read More

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August 5, 2013

Opinion: When budget allocation meets fiscal discipline in Kano

by Abubakar Bello It’s imperative to note that the perception of budget process, implementation and evaluation in line with due process, probity and transparency and accountability philosophy of the government of governor Kwankwaso is so glaring for all to see and assess. Budget allocation is naturally about what the leadership at the center appropriated for... Read More

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November 16, 2012

How robbers raided and carted away money at Wapa Bureau de Change – Police

by Isi Esene The Kano State police command yesterday narrated in detail how armed robbers invaded the Wapa Bureau de change at Fagge on Tuesday carting away large sums of money from the traders. The Kano Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Magaji Musa Majiya, said the robbers disguised as customers before launching their attack... Read More

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November 10, 2012

Poverty alleviation: Kano gives 88,000 women N10,000 each

by Rachel Ogbu As a deliberate strategy to mitigate poverty and facilitate sustainable entrepreneurship, the Kano state government has handed out N10, 000 each as free capital to 88,000 women in the state. Only a few weeks ago the state government released N1.7 billion for the sallah celebration. The State Governor, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, said the... Read More

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September 19, 2012

JTF raids Boko Haram command centre in Kano

by Isi Esene Following the killing and arrest of certain key members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect a few days ago in Kano, the Joint Military Task Force (JTF) has gone further to raid the sect’s heavily equipped command and control centre. In the said incident, a top Boko Haram member widely believed to... Read More

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September 17, 2012

Gunmen massacre family of Defense Corps official in Kano

by Isi Esene Gunmen in Kano yesterday attacked and killed an intelligence officer attached to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC) in the Hotoro area of the city. Also killed in the attack was his wife, three-year old daughter, and physically challenged younger brother. The gunmen were said to have arrived at his... Read More

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