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Kano Deputy Governor resigns due to his differences with the current Governor

Hafiz Abubakar, the deputy Governor of Kano State tendered his resignation today amidst crisis with the state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje. This is coming as many have speculated that he will be leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to the opposition

COVID-19: Police arrest 30 footballers in Kano for breaking lockdown rules

The Kano State Police Command have arrested 30 footballers who were involved in a football match on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  There is currently a seven-day stay at home order given by the state government from April 16, 2020, to contain the spread of the

Decayed foreign currencies allegedly recovered at customs officer's house in Kano (Photos)

Unspecified amount of decayed foreign currencies including U.S dollars, British pounds sterling among others were yesterday recovered at the house of a deceased customs officer in Kano. The heap of the recovered currencies were said to have been buried beneath

Enugu, Kano, Sokoto named among 17 poorest states in Nigeria (see list)

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its 2019 poverty and inequality report revealed that Sokoto, Taraba and Jigawa state have the highest poverty rates in the country. The data published by the NBS showed that nine in 10 people earn less than N377 per

A man without money is a man without power - Reno Omokri

Nigerian author and lawyer Reno Omokri has shared a valuable message with his followers. The Nigerian lawyer who is known for his popular Nuggets on social media has shared another one, and this time, it is directed at men. Omokri took the popular micro-blogging

Customs In Kano, Jigawa Generate N18.8bn In 6 Months

The Kano-Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has collected over N18.8 billion as revenue from January to June. The NCS Area Comptroller,... The Kano-Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has collected over N18.8 billion

Funke Akindele's ex-husband, JJC Skillz allegedly remarries secretly in Kano (Photos)

Funke Akindele's estranged husband, Abdulrasheed Bello popularly known as JJC Skillz, has allegedly remarried secretly in Kano state. Reports claimed that JJC Skillz got married to a woman from Ebira in Kogi state. A viral photo showed the couple's alleged

My wife is 21 - Kano man accused of marrying minor speaks

A 60-year-old man, Aminu Danmaliki, alleged to have married an 11-year-old girl in Kano State, said his wife is 21 years old. Nigerians had condemned the man after images of their wedding went viral on social media. Many had berated him saying that underage

Obi Rewards Kano Tricyclist Who Returned N15m With Varsity Scholarship

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi and his running mate, Baba-Ahmed Datti, have announced scholarship for Auwalu Salisu, a Kano-born tricycle rider for returning the sum of N15m to the owner. Daily Trust

Wanted notorious thug and his 40 followers surrender to police in Kano

A notorious thug identified as "Abba Burakita" who was declared wanted has handed himself to the Kano State Police Command alongside 40 of his followers. Recall that the State Commissioner of Police, CP command had earlier declared Abba and two other suspected

10 least powerful African passports in 2024. Where does your country rank?

The strength of a passport can greatly influence an individual's mobility and access to other countries. While some passports open doors to several destinations with ease, others face formidable barriers. While some African countries offer relatively robust

8 worshippers dead, 28 hospitalized as man sets mosque ablaze in Kano

According to report, Tragedy struck in Kano as a man set a mosque ablaze during early morning prayers, killing at least 8 worshippers and injuring 28 others. The incident occurred due to a dispute over inheritance distribution, according to the Assistant Inspector

I have no link with protesters carrying Russian flags - Kano governor

According to a report on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced plans to establish a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the killings and property damage during recent violent protests in the state. Governor Yusuf

Man united highest salary earner and where did the new signings rank

1. Casemiro €21.7M: Casemiro top the list most salary earner after he join the clubs two seasons now after ten Hags was appointed as the new manager and he still stay at the top with the most paid player from the clubs with €21.7M yearly. 2. Rashford €18.6M

NSCDC Deploys 3,542 Personnel in Kano to Ensure Peaceful Festive Celebrations

Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 3,542 operatives to ensure a smooth and secure Christmas and New Year celebration in the state. The deployment, detailed in a statement by the Command's Public Relations

Nigerian Govt gets $255m Chinese loan for Kano-Kaduna railway project

China Development Bank, CDB, has approved the first tranche of a $255 million loan for the Nigerian government's Kaduna-Kano railway project. This was disclosed in a statement by CDB on Tuesday. The loan, according to the China Development Bank, will provide

Singer Charles Onyeabor calls out fake 'friends' in viral social media rant

Nigerian-born, Europe-based musician Charles Onyeabor has stirred serious conversations online after sharing a no-holds-barred message on social media, calling out fake friends and setting a new standard for how he intends to engage with people going forward

Please do not contemplate suicide - Reno Omokri reaches out to Blessing Okoro

Reno Omokri took to his Twitter handle to appeal to relationship blogger, Blessing Okoro, not to commit suicide. It will be recalled that Blessing received serious bashing some days ago after a video of her being handcuffed over her false claim of owning a