29 h. ago Benue killings: Gov Alia’s aide suspends two staff over protest

Tribune Online Benue killings: Gov Alia’s aide suspends two staff over protest “This letter serves as formal notification of your immediate and indefinite suspensions from your position as Chief of Staff and Chief Press Secretary, effective today, June 14, 2025... Benue killings: Gov Alia’s aide suspends two staff over protest Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Inferno wreaks havoc on Sallah day Inferno wreaks havoc on Sallah day

• Kano, Kebbi traders lament losses, seek assistance from govt, others From Desmond Mgboh, Kano and Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi   In the dawn hours of Friday, a day when Muslims were celebrating the Sallah festival, a mysterious fire crept in and gutted part of the Kano GSM Market along Farm Centre in the metropolis. […] The post Inferno wreaks havoc on Sallah day Inferno wreaks havoc on Sallah day appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Kano Gov’t Denies $6.6m Loan, Says Allegation Political Propaganda

The Kano State Government has dismissed that it secured a fresh $6.6 million external loan, describing the allegation by a group as false and politically motivated. The denial followed allegations by a political group, the APC Patriotic Volunteers, led by former Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, that the NNPP-led government in the […]

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5 d. ago APC group tackles Kano govt over ‘utilisation of $6.6m loan’

Tribune Online APC group tackles Kano govt over ‘utilisation of $6.6m loan’ An association under the umbrella of All Progressives Congress (APC) Patriotic Volunteers, led by former Secretary to the State Government under the APC group tackles Kano govt over ‘utilisation of $6.6m loan’ Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Kano govt sets up committee to investigate GSM market fire incident

Tribune Online Kano govt sets up committee to investigate GSM market fire incident "The State Government reiterates its commitment to support the victims and ensure the rebuilding of the market in a safer and more organised manner.. Kano govt sets up committee to investigate GSM market fire incident Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Kano gov’t sets up committee to investigate GSM fire incident

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Government has inaugurated a committee to investigate and manage the aftermath of the recent fire outbreak at the GSM market situated at the Farm Centre in the state. The committee, inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, on behalf of the State Governor was charged […] The post Kano gov’t sets up committee to investigate GSM fire incident appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Senator Basiru denies criticising Tinubu over Gov Adeleke, family’s visit

Tribune Online Senator Basiru denies criticising Tinubu over Gov Adeleke, family’s visit Senator Basiru firmly refuted this false claim, stating that first, the Osun APC is not in any crisis whatsoever. Senator Basiru denies criticising Tinubu over Gov Adeleke, family’s visit Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Kano Gov’t Demands Compensation From Federal Gov’t Over Cancellation Of Sallah Durbar

The Kano State Government has demanded financial compensation from the Federal Government over the cancellation of the annual Durbar celebrations for two consecutive years in Kano Emirate, citing heavy economic losses. The State’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Tajo Uthman, made the demand on Sunday during the traditional Sallah homage paid by […]

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2 w. ago Oyetola commiserates with Kano govt over death of 21 athletes

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has extended his sympathy to the government of Kano State, the Sports Ministry and the family of the 19 Kano State athletes that died in a car accident on their way back to Kano after the 22nd National Sports Festival held in Ogun State. According to […] The post Oyetola commiserates with Kano govt over death of 21 athletes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NOC Condoles With Kano Gov’t, NSC Over Demise Of 22 Athletes, Officials

The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr Habu Gumel, alongside members of the Olympic community in Nigeria, has expressed profound sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences following the tragic death of 22 athletes from Kano State. The athletes were returning from the recently concluded 22nd National Sports Festival, known as the ‘Gateway Games 2024’, […]

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2 w. ago Gateway Games 2024: SWAN Urges Kano Gov’t To Immortalise 22 Fallen Heroes

The Kogi State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of 22 athletes and officials from Kano State, who lost their lives in a horrific road accident while returning to their base from the recent National Sports Festival held in Ogun State. In a statement […]

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2 w. ago National Sports Festival: Kano thrown into sorrow as 19 athletes returning home die in auto crash

Tinubu, Abiodun, NSC, others mourn, commiserate with Kano govt From Desmond Mgboh (Kano), Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Romanus Ugwu, (Abuja) and Laide Raheem (Abeokuta)   The ancient city of Kano on Saturday thrown into mourning as no fewer than 20 members of the Kano State contingent in the just concluded 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun […] The post National Sports Festival: Kano thrown into sorrow as 19 athletes returning home die in auto crash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano govt donates N1m each to families of 22 deceased athletes

Tribune Online Kano govt donates N1m each to families of 22 deceased athletes Kano State Government has announced that it will give N1 million to each of the families of the 22 athletes who died in a road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Kano govt donates N1m each to families of 22 deceased athletes Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kano Gov’t Offers ₦1m Support To Each Family Of Deceased Athletes

Kano State Government has announced a ₦1 million donation to each of the families of the 22 athletes and officials who died in a tragic motor accident while returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State.   The announcement was made on Saturday by the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade […]

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2 w. ago Kano govt condoles families of athletes, announces ₦1m donation

From  Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has conveyed the heartfelt condolences of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the entire state government to the families of the Kano athletes who tragically lost their lives in a fatal accident at Chiromawa Bridge along the Kano-Kaduna-Zaria Expressway. In a statement issued by the […] The post Kano govt condoles families of athletes, announces ₦1m donation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano govt lauds Appeal Court’s judgement reversing halting of Kano LG polls

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Government has lauded Friday’s judgment of Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, which overturned an earlier ruling by the Federal High Court in Kano that sought to stop the conduct of local government council elections in the state. In its ruling, the Court of Appeal, presided over by Justice […] The post Kano govt lauds Appeal Court’s judgement reversing halting of Kano LG polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano Gov’t Threatens Sanction Against Youths Engaging In Communal Clashes

The Kano State Government has warned youths fond of terrorising some communities in the state to desist from disrupting the relative peace in the areas or face the wrath of government. Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services in the state, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Umar (retd) gave the warning when he led a delegation […]

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3 w. ago Traditional institutions vital in promoting peace, unity — Kano govt

Tribune Online Traditional institutions vital in promoting peace, unity — Kano govt “Our traditional institutions are pillars of wisdom, peace, and stability. The administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf holds these institutions in the highest esteem Traditional institutions vital in promoting peace, unity — Kano govt Tribune Online

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3 w. ago 7 Content Creators Arrested For Blocking Road Leading To Kano Gov’t House

The Kano State Police Command has arrested seven young men and kids for obstructing traffic near the roundabout by the State’s Government House in Kano while attempting to film a video aimed at going viral on social media. The arrest was confirmed by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, in a post on his […]

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3 w. ago Kano Court Jails 5 Residents For Allowing Their Goats Destroy Gov’t Plants

A Magistrate Court in Kano has sentenced five persons to one month imprisonment for allowing their goats to roam freely and destroyed ornamental plants maintained by the state government along Lodge Road and Race Course Road. The convicts, led by Usman Abdullahi, were prosecuted by the Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change under […]

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