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How Nigerian soldiers apprehend 10 suspected Boko Haram in Kano Mosque

Ihesiulo Grace 9 May 2021 0

Men of the Nigerian Army on Saturday evening stormed a Boko Haram suspected mosque located at Filin Lazio, Hotoro in Kano metropolis and arrested no fewer than 10 suspects. Reports have it that the operation was conducted in a very professional manner without drawing the ire of Muslims who were

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Security operatives Prevents jailbreak in Kano

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2021 0

On Thursday evening, security agents stopped inmates from Kurmawa prison, which is located near the emir’s palace in Kano state, from breaking out. Residents in the area where the prison is located heard sporadic gunshots as they prepared to break their Ramadan fast on Thursday evening. The incident was reported by Musbahu Nasarawa, a spokesman […]

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Over 400 hospitalised from Kano ‘expired’ drinks

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2021 0

After consuming expired drinks in Kano State last week, at least ten people have been reported dead and more than 400 others are reportedly hospitalized. According to the state’s Commissioner for Health, Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, who confirmed this to journalists on Thursday, 50 patients have been admitted to hospitals for kidney-related care as a result […]

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BREAKING: Kano confirms 3 deaths, 284 infections from strange disease

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2021 0

The Kano government, on Tuesday, confirmed three persons dead and 284 others infected in the outbreak of a strange disease. Commissioner for Health, Aminu Ibrahim-Tsanyawa, spoke to reporters at a press conference. The medical doctor said the infected persons had been admitted to 25 health facilities. Ibrahim-Tsanyawa noted that the disease, first recorded on March […]

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We as APC government at all levels, have failed Nigerians on security- Kano Governor’s aide claims

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2021 0

An aide to Kano state Governor, Salihu Yakasai (popularly know as Dawisu) has expressed his opinion concerning the recent incidents surrounding insecurity in Nigeria. Governor Ganduje’s aide has suggested resignation as an alternative to dealing with terrorists decisively. Salihu is the special adviser on media to the Governor of Kano State. Salihu expressed his opinion

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Kano LG immunises over 44,000 children in January

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2021 0

Over 44,000 children below the age of five years have been immunised in Gabasawa Local Government Area of Kano for the January round of the Immunisation Plus Days.  Alhaji Sani Dawaki, the Primary Health Care Coordinator in the area revealed this on Wednesday during the evening review meeting at Gabasawa, Kano. Daily times gathered that […]

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Kano settles N7bn foreign scholarship debt

Ihesiulo Grace 6 January 2021 0

The Kano State Government says it has spent over N7billion to settle unpaid scholarship for Kano students studying in various countries from 2015 to 2021. Chairman, Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Mr. Muhyi Magaji, disclosed this at a news conference on Tuesday in Kano. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje had mandated the commission to monitor […]

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Hisbah sanctions Cool FM for tagging Friday ‘Black Friday’, gives reasons

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2020 0

The Kano State Hisbah Board has sanctioned the Kano State branch of Cool FM (96.9) for using the term ‘Black Friday’. Daily Times reports that Black Friday is a colloquial name for the Friday after Thanksgiving Day in the United States, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The term is used globally […]

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FEC approves $1.95bn for Kano-DutseKatsina-Jibia- Maradi rail line project

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2020 0

Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.95billion for the construction of Kano-Dutse(Jigawa)- Katsina- Jibia – Maradi (Niger Republic) rail line project. Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, made this known when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the council meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Council Chamber,

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Kano Govt approves N3.2bn for school, classroom projects

Ihesiulo Grace 10 September 2020 0

Kano State Government says it has earmarked N3. 2 billion for schools rehabilitation and construction of classrooms to ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols when the schools resume. READ ALSO: BREAKING: FG sanctions full reopening of schools Dr Danlami Hayo, Executive Secretary, Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), made this known while speaking with

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Food insecurity prevalent in Lagos, Kano, Rivers, Abuja — NBS

Ihesiulo Grace 8 September 2020 0

COVID-19 outbreak has increased food insecurity in Lagos, Kano, Rivers and Abuja, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has stated. It disclosed this in its latest report on the impact of COVID-19 in Kano, Lagos, Rivers and the Federal Capital Territory, obtained from the NBS on Monday. In the report, the NBS said, “Food insecurity […]

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COLUMNIST: Where is Kano going to?

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2020 0

By Ray Ekpu Kano State is known as the Centre of Commerce. It is not for nothing that it was so designated. In the 50s and 60s it was famous for both agriculture and commerce, the twin endeavours that gave Kano its essence. In the days of yore the state had several industrial estates which […]

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Flood claims 4 lives, destroys 5,200 homes across 20 council areas in Kano

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2020 0

A flood caused by torrential rainfall has claimed four lives and destroyed 5,200 homes in Rogo and Danbatta council areas of Kano state, emergency officials say. Daily Times gathered that the flooding was an aftermath of heavy rainfall across 20 council areas, predicted by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency. In Rogo, two people died and some […]

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BREAKING: Update Revealed on Appeal by Kano Musician Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy

Ihesiulo Grace 3 September 2020 0

Yahaya Sharif-Aminu on Thursday said he is dissatisfied with the judgment of the Shari’a Court in a suit filed at the Kano state High court. READ ALSO:  Blasphemy: Musician is yet to be granted an appeal Daily Times gathered that the musician sentenced to death for blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad by a Kano Shari’a Court, […]

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Blasphemy: Musician is yet to be granted an appeal

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2020 0

Attempts to appeal the death penalty levied on a singer, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, on the grounds of blasphemy, were again stalled on Tuesday as officials of the Kano State Upper Sharia Court declined to make available certified true copies of the judgment. Sharif-Aminu, who was sentenced to death on August 10, for blaspheming Prophet Mohammed, was […]

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Blasphemy: Kano Ulama, NGOs back death penalty

Ihesiulo Grace 31 August 2020 0

Guardians and transmitters of Islam doctrine and law, Ulama and non-government organisations (NGOs) in Kano have expressed support for the death verdict on Kano singer for blasphemy against the Holy Prophet (SAW). READ ALSO: Blasphemy: CAN supports Kano singer death sentence, gives reasons Daily Times understands that the support came in a statement issued by […]

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Kano Govt set asides N489.2m to sponsor 29,126 NECO students

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2020 0

Kano State Government says it has earmarked N489.25 million to sponsor 29,126 candidates of the Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE) in the State. READ ALSO: NECO to install CCTV in centres as it releases 2020 examination timetable The state’s Commissioner for Education, Sanusi Kiru, made this known in a statement signed by Aliyu Yusuf, Public Relations

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Large crowd welcomes Sanusi on first visit to north after dethronement

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2020 0

Former Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has been welcomed with a crowd in Kaduna State on Sunday, and this is his first visit since his dethronement. READ ALSO: 2023 presidency: Atiku asked to shelve ambitions Daily Times reports that after been removed as the Kano emir by the Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s government, Mr Sanusi was controversially […]

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Police discovers corpse of Kano woman locked up for 3 days

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2020 0

Police has discovered the corpse of a woman that was allegedly locked up in a room by her husband for three days at Mariri Quarters in Kano metropolis. READ ALSO: Kano woman to undergo psychiatric test for allegedly slaughtering son  The decomposed corpse offensive odour lead to the tip-off by neighbors, Daily Times gathered. Kano State […]

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Firemen rescued 12 in Kano building collapse

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2020 0

12 persons trapped in a building under construction which collapsed on Friday at Kurna Rijyar Lemon in Dalla local government area in Kano have been rescued by firemen. READ ALSO: Kano woman to undergo psychiatric test for allegedly slaughtering son Daily Times gathered that Kano State Fire Service Spokesman, Malam Saidu Mohammed, said in a […]