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Bandits kill mother, abduct son in Kano attack

Armed bandits storm Yankamaye village in Kano, killing a woman and kidnapping three people just hours after one victim criticized insecurity politicization. Read the full report.

Ganduje slams Kano govt over arrest demands

Former APC chairman Abdullahi Ganduje rejects Kano government's call for his arrest over alleged militia comments, accusing Governor Yusuf of incompetence on security.

Man kills mother in Kano, stabs himself after argument

Tragedy strikes Kano as 35-year-old Abdularazak Abdulkadir allegedly stabs his mother Fatima to death. Police suspect drug influence in the homicide that shocked Sabon-Gari community. Read full details.

Kano Fire Service Rescues Elderly Woman from Well

Kano State Fire Service successfully rescued 65-year-old Khadija Muhammad after she fell into a well in Gafiyawa town. The emergency response team acted swiftly following a distress call. Learn about safety measures to prevent such incidents.

Gwarzo donates N10m, digital labs to Alliance Française

Prof. Adamu Gwarzo donates a fully equipped two-storey building and N10 million to Alliance Française Kano, boosting bilingual education and cultural exchange in Northern Nigeria. Discover how this transforms French learning.

NURTW Chairman Killed in Ilesa Shooting

NURTW chairman Adeboye Ademoroti shot dead in Ilesa. Osun police confirm investigation ongoing as Governor Adeleke warns against political violence. Read latest updates.

Kano Free Trade Zone Hits N18.8b Revenue in 2025

Kano Free Trade Zone reports N18.8 billion revenue from Jan-Oct 2025, signaling growth in Nigeria's non-oil sector. Discover how this achievement boosts economic diversification.

Zamfara First Lady launches 16-Day GBV Activism

Zamfara State's First Lady, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has launched the 2025 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, calling for unified action and digital safety.

Cross River: 800 GBV cases, just 5 convictions

Cross River State records 800 gender-based violence cases with only 5 convictions. Commissioner Edema Irom reveals shocking details about GBV in cocoa farms, motor parks, and online. Urgent action needed!

Bandits Kidnap 8 in Kano Village Attack

Armed bandits kidnapped eight residents in Biresawa village, Kano State. Victims include women and teenagers. Security agencies were alerted beforehand. Read full details.

Ganduje recruits 12,000 sacked Hisbah officers

Former Kano governor Abdullahi Ganduje establishes Khairun Nas security outfit to absorb 12,000 dismissed Hisbah personnel. New voluntary organization to operate independently from government.

NAPTIP tightens noose on GBV offenders with 40 convictions

NAPTIP vows to intensify enforcement against gender-based violence offenders during 16 Days Activism. Agency secured 40 convictions, including life sentences for rapists. Join the fight to end digital violence against women.

Kano APC backs Tinubu for 2027 presidency

Kano APC stakeholders unanimously endorse President Bola Tinubu as party's sole 2027 presidential candidate during strategy meetings hosted by Abdullahi Ganduje.

Ganduje mobilizes Kano APC for Tinubu 2027 bid

Former APC Chairman Ganduje leads Kano stakeholders to endorse Tinubu as sole 2027 candidate. Key figures including Deputy Senate President Barau absent from crucial meeting.

Why I Married Five Wives - Kano Yam Seller

Ibrahim Yahaya, a Kano man selling fried yam in Warri, reveals why he married five wives and how Tinubu's economic policies affect his business. Read his survival story.

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