67 h. 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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2 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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3 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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4 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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4 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 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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8 d. ago Kano Athletes’ Auto Crash: Survivors Narrate Narrow Escape, Death Of Victims

Some survivors of the May 31, 2025 auto crash involving 22 athletes and officials of the Kano State Sports Commission have narrated how they narrowly escaped and how the accident occurred. They said the crash took place at about 12:30pm at Gadar Yankifi in Garun Malam local government area of Kano State when the team […]

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1 week ago Gov Aliyu mourns Kano athletes, Niger flood victims in double tragedy

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with Kano and Niger states, following two separate tragedies that have claimed numerous lives and left communities in mourning. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa, Governor Aliyu described the death of 22 Kano […] The post Gov Aliyu mourns Kano athletes, Niger flood victims in double tragedy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Tragic Death Of Kano’s Athletes: NSC To Implement Insurance, Safety Measures In Future Sports Festival

Following the tragic loss of 22 athletes from Kano State in a motor accident while returning from the recently concluded 22nd National Sports Festival, known as the ‘Gateway Games 2024’, held in Ogun State, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced new mandatory safety measures. The NSC has mandated that all participating contingents obtain comprehensive […]

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1 week 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 Accident: Fatigue, excessive speeding caused death of Kano athletes —FRSC

Tribune Online Accident: Fatigue, excessive speeding caused death of Kano athletes —FRSC FRSC has attributed fatigue and excessive speed as the likely causes of a tragic road crash that claimed the lives of 21 athletes and officials from Kano State. The victims were returning from the Accident: Fatigue, excessive speeding caused death of Kano athletes —FRSC Tribune Online

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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 Senator Barau, Shekarau mourn death of Kano athletes in road accident

Tribune Online Senator Barau, Shekarau mourn death of Kano athletes in road accident The President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, and former Kano State Governor Senator Ibrahim Shekarau have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of Kano athletes who died in a road accident on Saturday while returning from the just-concluded National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State. Senator Barau, Shekarau mourn death of Kano athletes in road accident 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 Northern govs, Ganduje grieve over Kano athletes killed in auto crash

Tribune Online Northern govs, Ganduje grieve over Kano athletes killed in auto crash The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, have expressed profound grief over the tragic death of young athletes from Kano State who lost their lives in a fatal road accident while returning from the.... Northern govs, Ganduje grieve over Kano athletes killed in auto crash Tribune Online

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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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