Tag: Kano

“Cancel Kano by-elections over violence, disruptions” -APC urges INEC

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The All Progressives Congress, (APC), has demanded the immediate cancellation of the ongoing by-elections in Shanono/Ɓagwai Constituency and the rerun election in Ghari Constituency of Kano State. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, in a statement issued in Abuja yesterday, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to halt the exercise without delay. He alleged that the elections were marred by “widespread extreme violence and disruption by armed thugs” across several polling units in both Shanono, Ɓagwai and Ghari constituencies. He said: “Verifiable reports from Shanono and Ɓagwai local government…

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Kano by-election: ‘Over 100 political thugs arrested, await prosecution’ — INEC

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The Kano State Resident Electoral Commissioner, (REC), Ambassador Audu Zago, stated that over a hundred suspected political thugs who were arrested during the by-election in the Ɓagwai LGA will be prosecuted in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the election. “More than 100 political thugs have been arrested, adding that the police have confirmed this, the process is continuing, and you have seen for yourself”, he said. The REC then stated that the “political thugs arrested will be prosecuted. He, however, added that the election was peaceful and commended…

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Kano: Rising thuggery, phone-snatching spark public outcry

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Kano thuggery

…Radio stations fighting back A deadly wave of machete attacks, phone snatching, and gang killings has gripped Kano, sparking fear and outrage. Victims include: Sadiq Shu’iabu Gentle, a senior reporter to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who died after a machete assault in Ƙwalwa Quarters, and Abdullahi Umar Hafizi, a Bayero University student stabbed in Ɗorayi Karama by phone thieves. Residents say neighbourhoods like Sheka, Rijiyar Lemo, Kurna, Yakasai, and Ɗorayi have become danger zones, with gangs attacking in broad daylight. However, Cool FM, Wazobia FM, and Arewa Radio have teamed…

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‘52% of Kano children stunted by malnutrition’ – UNICEF

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UNICEF on Kano children

The United Nations Children’s Fund, (UNICEF), has raised concern over the nutritional status of children in Kano, revealing that 51.9 percent of children are stunted. Its Chief of the field office in Kano, Rahma Farah, stated this during the official handover of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food, which was held at Takai LGA. The food was procured through a joint government and UNICEF Child Nutrition Match Fund initiative. Farah noted that the figure implies that one in every two children in the state is not growing well due to chronic malnutrition. He…

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NAFDAC seals warehouse full of explosive chemicals in Kano

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NAFDAC seals warehouse

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), has reportedly shut down a warehouse in Kano after finding a large amount of dangerous chemicals that can be used to make explosives. NAFDAC officials found the warehouse on Wednesday in the Kwakwachi area of Fagge Local Government, following a tip-off and inspection by NAFDAC enforcement officials. It contained 60,000 litres of sulphuric acid and 28,560 litres of nitric acid, along with 330 empty jerricans. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who was represented by Dr. Martins Iluyomade,…

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Kano: Gov. appoints new Chief of Staff, DG Special Services

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Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Dr. Suleiman Wali Sani as the new Chief of Staff, Government House, Kano. The appointment, announced yesterday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, marks the restoration of the Office of the Chief of Staff, which was scrapped in December 2024. Dr. Sani, an accomplished medical doctor and policy expert, brings over 40 years of public service experience to his new role. A graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, he also holds a Diploma from Bayero University…

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Kano: Angry youths destroy Tinubu’s 2027 campaign billboard 

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…Express discontentment A group of youths in Kano State have destroyed a campaign billboard and posters bearing the image of President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. The youths, captured in a twenty-second viral video footage yesterday, were seen tearing down President Tinubu’s posters amid cheers. The incident reportedly occurred after a welcome ceremony for Governor Abba Yusuf, who had returned to the state from the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The motive behind the destruction by the irate youths was not immediately known. However, netizens have linked their…

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Kano: Emir Sanusi treks to prayer ground, cancels Sallah Durbar

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Emir Sanusi treks

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, yesterday walked more than one kilometre from his palace to the Eid prayer ground, foregoing the traditional horseback procession associated with the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.  This came after the Emir suspended the 2025 Sallah Durbar on Thursday, citing credible threats to his life. The Emir, dressed in traditional regalia, walked from his palace to the Eid ground at Ƙofar Mata, where he led the two-rakat Eid prayer. In a special broadcast from the Ƙofar Kudu Palace on the eve of the celebration, Sanusi announced…

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21 Kano athletes, officials die in road accident

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Kano athletes accident

…Tinubu mourns At least 21 athletes and officials in the Kano contingent to the just-concluded National Sports Festival which was held in Ogun State have perished in a road accident. Witnesses confirmed the death toll to newsmen, saying more than 10 people sustained serious injuries. According to an official on the trip, Ado Salisu, the incident occurred on Daka-Tsalle bridge, Garun Malam local government area at about 8am on Saturday, when the bus hit a pothole and somersaulted. Salisu said 17 athletes and two officials died on the spot, while…

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Kano LG election: Appeal Court overturns High Court ruling 

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Appeal Court overturns

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has nullified a previous ruling by the Federal High Court in Kano, effectively affirming the legitimacy of the local government elections conducted in October 2024 by the Kano State Government. In a judgment delivered yesterday, Justice Oyewumi held that the Federal High Court lacked the jurisdiction to hear the case brought before it by the All Progressives Congress (APC), which sought to halt the elections. The APC had argued that the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Prof. Sani Malumfashi,…

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