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IGP Rewards DPO For Rejecting $200,000 Bribe In Kano

IGP Rewards DPO For Rejecting $200,000 Bribe In Kano

August 16, 2022 6:28 am

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba on Tuesday presented a certificate of Award to Nassarawa, Divisional Police Officer, SP Daniel Itse Amah for rejecting the sum of Two Hundred Thousand United States Dollars (USD 200,000) offered him as a bribe in a case of alleged armed robbery.

In a letter containing the commendation, SP Daniel was extolled for exhibiting sound professionalism in his actions which lead to the arrest of Ali Zaki, a Kano-based legal practitioner, and some Police officers.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that investigations by Operatives led by SP Daniel led to the …

Immoral Acts Kano Hisbah Moves To Regulate Social Media

Immoral Acts: Kano Hisbah Moves To Regulate Social Media

June 25, 2022 5:05 am
The Kano State Hisbah Board has disclosed that it working on putting measures in place to regulate social media in order to curtail immorality and bad behaviour.
The board revealed that it is working on a collaboration with Kano State Censorship Board (KSCB).
Ismail Na’abba Afakallah,  Executive Director of KSCB, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Saturday.
He said although his board is primarily for the film industry, social media, especially Tik Tok, has enabled influencers to engage in immoral and indecent act.

‘Our board and

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Bomb Laden Vechicle Intercepted In Kano State

Bomb Laden Vechicle Intercepted In Kano State

May 22, 2022 7:29 am

Fresh reports hitting the desk of Africa Daily News, New York have it that the Kano State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has intercepted a vehicle laden with deadly explosive devices and sophisticated weapons in Kano state.

DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa who is the Police Public Relations Officer in the State, made this known in a statement released on Saturday.

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DSP Kigawa said the Mercedes Benz was intercepted following an intelligence report.

However, the suspects abandoned the vehicle at Bubbugaje Quarters Kumbotso LGA Kano State at 4 pm following a …

40 Yr-Old Man Die In Septic Tank Mishap In Kano

40 Yr-Old Man Die In Septic Tank Mishap In Kano

April 28, 2022 11:35 pm

A 40-year-old man who has been identified as Mu’azu Garba on Thursday died in a soak-away – septic tank  at Jigirya, in Nassarawa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State after he was accidentally trapped.

This was made known in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, on Thursday in Kano which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York. He revealed that the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon.

‘We received an emergency call at about 01:35 p.m. from one Abbas Abubakar, that a man had been trapped inside a soak-away.…

Counting The Cost Hijacked #ENDSARS Protest In Kano

Counting The Cost: Hijacked #ENDSARS Protest In Kano

November 5, 2020 5:30 am

The nationwide #EndSARS protests might have come to an end but not without certain consequences especially as hoodlums hijacked the demonstrations in Kano and other parts of the country, using them as avenues to carry out various criminal acts.

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A visit to Sarkin Yaki by Airport Road in Sabon Gari area of the state will tell the tale
of the tragic events that occurred on Tuesday, 20th October when some hoodlums hijacked the protests and wrecked havoc in the community. There, dozens of burnt cars still litter the streets.
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Court Dismisses Sack Of Seven Councillors In Kano State

Court Dismisses Sack Of Seven Councillors In Kano State

October 16, 2020 8:03 am

A High Court sitting in Kano and presided by Justice Jamilu Shehu Suleiman has countered the removal of seven councillors who impeached the Kumbotso Local Government Chairman Kabiru Ado Panshekara.

In an expert Interim Order, the presiding Judge restrained the local government Chairman his Secretary and the State Assembly from tampering with the tenure of the councillors.

The seven councillors had last month impeached the Kumbotso Local government Chairman Kabiru Ado Minjibir for alleged gross violation of constitutional orders and misappropriation of council funds.

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However, the Chairman was alleged to …

Luxury Buses Banned In Kano State As Traders Lament

Luxury Buses Banned In Kano State As Traders Lament

August 28, 2020 10:13 am

Some traders in Kano, especially those who travel to the southern part of the country for their business, have lamented the restraining order placed on the operations of luxurious buses in the state.

The Kano Road and Traffic Agency, popularly known as KAROTA, had earlier directed the luxurious owners to relocate from the Sabon Gari Park to Unguwa Uku Motor Park, but the Luxurious Bus Association refused to comply with the directive.

This prompted the agency to go to court with a prayers seeking to ban luxurious buses operation in the state.

A Chief Magistrate Court in Kano on …

Kano State Abandons Govt’s COVID-19 Palliatives Under Sun

Kano State Abandons Govt’s COVID-19 Palliatives Under Sun

May 26, 2020 11:35 am
Federal Government’s grains meant for palliative in Kano State have been left wasted under the sun and in the rain in the state.

The 139 trucks of grains that were sent to Kano late two weeks ago were kept at an open place at the premises of Kano Agricultural Supply Company [KASCO] around Firm Center in Kano and not covered by officials.

The Federal Government two weeks ago delivered the food items as palliative to the state to be distributed to the vulnerable and the poor due to the devastating effect of COVID-19 lockdown.

Read Also: FG’s Palliatives Huge

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25 Passengers On Flight From Kano To Beirut Test Positive

25 Passengers On Flight From Kano To Beirut Test Positive

May 7, 2020 1:07 pm

At least 25 passengers on a flight from Kano to Beirut on Wednesday have tested positive for COVID-19, Lebanon’s Ministry of Health has confirmed.

The government of Lebanon had asked Middle East Airlines to evacuate its citizens from foreign countries last month.

On May 5, an aircraft with flight number ME570 took off from Kano to Beirut, according to a flight schedule provided by the Middle East Airlines.

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25 of those aboard the flight have now tested positive for Coronavirus.

The statement said the affected people will be taken to hospital

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Kwara Is Muslim State, Take Your Missionary Schools Away – MURIC

‘Kano Deaths Is A Plot To Depopulate Muslims’ – MURIC

April 28, 2020 1:11 pm

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has given a rather ridiculous interpretation to the unfolding tragedy in Kano, suggesting that the unusual death toll in the northwestern state could be “a deliberate attempt” at decimating the population of Muslims in Nigeria.

Kano State has seen a spike in mystery deaths in one week amid COVID-19 threats.

Read Also: We’re Not In The Fake Miracles Squad – MURIC

With scant resources nationally and low capacity to test, authorities are yet to determine if COVID-19 caused the deaths.

Public concerns have arisen over the situation in the state, which now appears helpless, with …

I’m Not Surprised At Kano Coronavirus Death Rate – FFK

I’m Not Surprised At Kano Coronavirus Death Rate – FFK

April 26, 2020 2:14 pm

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has said the death rate of COVID-19 in Kano State was expected as people were not being tested nor serious measures put in place to fight the viral infection.

The former minister warned that Nigeria may face more catastrophes if more tests are not conducted to fish out people infected with the virus.

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According to Fani-Kayode, it was alarming that only 10,000 plus COVID-19 tests have been carried out, so far, in a country as large as Nigeria, with a population of about 200 million.

The

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With Buhari Absent From Frontline, Govs Exercise Powers

With Buhari Absent From Frontline, Govs Exercise Powers

March 28, 2020 2:00 pm

In Kano, Governor Umar Ganduje closed all land boundaries and the state’s airport. In Delta, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa shut all routes leading in and out of the state. Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State halted all land, sea and air traffic.

As the coronavirus pandemic makes rapid inroads into Nigeria’s vast population and President Muhammadu Buhari’s whereabouts become increasingly fuzzy, Nigerian governors are stepping up with what they deem necessary to keep their people safe. In doing so, they are also brazenly exerting presidential authority, filling up for a clear lack of political leadership in Abuja.

As of March …

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