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Protests: 14 killed as Yobe, Kano, Borno declare curfew

 No fewer than 14 protesters, including a policeman, yesterday lost their lives on the first day of the protest against hardship in the country. Those killed included six at Suleja in Niger State; four in Maiduguri, Borno State; three in Kaduna State; and

BREAKING: Emir Sanusi Speaks as Protests Resume in Kano

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has appealed to the people of Kano and beyond to refrain from being used as agents of destruction, as protests resumed in the city despite a curfew. The emir made the appeal at a press conference held at his Gidan

Jada sparks debate about 'happiness' amid Wizkid's online rant

Jada Pollock, the longtime partner of superstar singer Wizkid, sparks an intriguing debate about the concept of 'happiness' following her baby daddy's rant. In an Instagram status posted amidst the heated attacks launched by Wizkid against his fellow artist

Kano state governor Abba Kabir Yusuf sacks top officials

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has dismissed the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Abdullahi Bichi, as well as his Chief of Staff, Hon. Shehu Wada Sagagi, and five commissioners in a significant cabinet reshuffle. The announcement was made

One dead after Lassa fever resurfaces in Kano hospital

Reports from the Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) indicate the outbreak of Lassa fever, sparking fear among residents. Health officials have already swung into action to contain the spread of the disease, including efforts to trace individuals who

"Rate of community transmission in Kano is 'now 80 percent'" - Head of Covid-19 presidential task force in Kano, Nasiru Gwarzo

The head of the presidential task force on Coronavirus in Kano state, Nasiru Gwarzo has revealed that the rate of community transmission in the state is 'now at 80 percent'. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Nasiru Gwarzo said about 80 percent of the samples

11 Women Die In Fatal Kano Tollgate Auto Crash

No fewer than 11 women lost their lives on Saturday in an auto crash in Kano State while coming from the family house of a bridegroom. It was learnt that their vehicle lost control and crashed into an abandoned tollgate building in the Na'ibawa 'Yan Lemo area

Arewa Youths, Ndigbo Meet in Kano over Quit Notice

Some northern youths and members of the Arewa coalition are currently in a meeting with some Ndigbo in Kano over the quit notice issued to all Nigerians of Igbo extraction living in the 19 northern states to vacate the region before October 1st by Arewa Youths

"Busola Dakolo's story rings very false" - Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri has reacted to the Rape allegations from Busola Dakolo against Pastor Fatoyinbo of Coza. Here's what he has to say; I have NEVER liked Pastor @BiodunFatoyinbo of @cozaglobal for reasons that I will not say publicly. However, I am mature enough

Hanifa: Kano government revokes licences of all private schools

Kano state government has revoked the operating licences of all private schools in the state, following thekilling of 5-year old Hanifa Abubukar by Abdulmalik Tanko, proprietor of Noble Kids Academy, Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state. Recall that

Ahmed Musa dropped as Kano Pillars hold Warri Wolves

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, is yet to make his Nigeria Professional Football League return. Musa was not in Ibrahim Musa's squad, as they played out a 1-1 draw against Warri Wolves. The winger joined Pillars on April 13 for a second stint at the club

'Gangs of Lagos' movie demarketed Nigeria - Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri, a former media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has asserted that the feisty crime thriller 'Gangs Of Lagos' demarketed Nigeria. The movie which follows the story of three friends; Obalola (Tobi Bakre), Gift (Adesua Etomi-Wellington) and

These countries invest heavily in military, what's Nigeria's rank?

Find out how much Nigeria spends on its military as they make the list of top military spenders in the world. 1. USA: $877 Billion - The unstoppable behemoth At the pinnacle of the list stands the United States of America, flexing its military muscles with

Man commits suicide in Kano over ex-wife's remarriage.

A 37-year old security guard at Prestige International College, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State, Nuradeen Shehu, has reportedly committed suicide. The State Police Commissioner, Hussaini Gumel, told newsmen on Tuesday that the incident happened inside

Protest Hits Kano Over Planned Military Intervention In Niger

Some protesters have taken to the streets in Kano State to kick against the imminent use of force to resolve the Niger coup crisis. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had directed military forces of the member states to be on standby. [

Uriel addresses disrespect on social media amid VeryDarkMan's rant

Reality TV star Uriel Oputa has spoken out about the growing disrespect on social media amid VeryDarkMan's unending rant. It would be recalled that VeryDarkMan sparked controversy on social media by claiming that Iyabo Ojo, Papaya Ex, and other skit makers

FG Launches Train Service To Kano Inland Dry Port

The federal government has launched a freight train service from APM Terminals in Apapa, Lagos, to the Dala Inland Dry Port in Kano. The Minister of Transportation, Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali, presided over the inaugural train service at the Dala Inland Dry Port,

I get N21m monthly, Kano Senator reveals

Lawmaker representing Kano South, Senator Sumaila Kawu, has revealed that he earns over N21m monthly as a total take-home package. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, Kawau said the official pay package was fixed by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation