The Dan Iyan of Kano who is the district head of Dawakin kudu, Yusuf Bayero, has died in the early hours of Sunday. Yusuf was said to have died after a protracted illness. A source in the Kano emirate confirmed his death. He is a younger brother to late emir of Kano, Ado Bayero and
#COVID-19 : Kano state a ticking time Bomb (video)
Nigerians are becoming increasingly worried about their safety as the number of the suspected and confirmed COVID-19 cases increase daily despite the continued lockdown order. Just in a single day, 114 new cases of #COVID19 have been reported. 80 in lagos 21 in Gombe 5 in FCT 2 in Zamfara 2 in Edo 1 in
Sanusi dethroned as Kano Emir
The Kano state government has announced Mallam Muhammad Sanusi’s dethronement as Emir of Kano. The traditional ruler’s dethronement, according to the Director General, Media and Communications, Kano State Government, Salihu Yakasai, was unanimously approved by the Kano State Executive Council. Sanusi and Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje have been on a warpath for quite some time over perceived political
BREAKING: Bayero named new Emir of Kano
His Highness, Aminu Ado Bayero, the Emir of Bichi and son of late Emir Abdullahi Ado Bayero has been appointed the new Emir of Kano by Kano state government. Announcing his appointment on Monday, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, said Aminu Ado Bayero’s appointment was as a result of recommendations by the
Governor Ganduje Reportedly Gifts EFCC N10M, Nigerians React
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied reports making the rounds that it received N10million donation from Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, to organise anti-corruption marathon. A statement emerged online on Monday by Mr Ganduje’s spokesman, Aminu Yassar, saying governor Ganduje donated the money to EFCC, ICPC and Athletic Federation of Nigeria for
Shocking Statistics from Kano State
Kano State is a state located in Northern Nigeria. Created on May 27, 1967 from part of the Northern Region, Kano state borders Katsina State to the north-west, Jigawa State to the north-east, Bauchi State to the south-east and Kaduna State to the south-west. The capital of Kano State is Kano. Recently, kano state has
Underage Children Spotted Voting In Local Government Election In Kano (Pictures)
Some underage children were seen participating in the local government elections which took place in Kano state earlier today. According to reports, the children registered as eligible voters as they were urged to vote for a popular candidate in the area. Meanwhile, reports have it that late arrival of election materials rocked the local
11 Die In Fatal Crash In Kano
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kano state on Sunday confirmed that 11 women died in a ghastly auto crash in Kano metropolis on Saturday night. FRSC Public Relations Officer, Mr Kabir Ibrahim-Daura told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano that the incident occurred around 8.30 p.m. at the old tollgate
“If 80% of these people were gainfully employed they will not be on the road welcoming Buhari” – Ali Baba
Comedian Ali Baba has, on his Instagram, shared a powerful post about unemployment in the country. Commenting on a photo of President Muhammadu Buhari‘s recent visit to Kano, where his motorcade is seen swarmed by a crowd, Ali Baba shared a caption decrying unemployment in the nation. He wrote: If 80% of these people were gainfully