Tag: Kano State

Lynched travellers: Gov demands public parade, 14 suspects moved to Abuja

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Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has demanded the public parade of the suspected killers of the 16 hunters and compensation for their families. The governor handed down the demand during a condolence visit by his Edo counterpart, Monday Okpebholo, in Kano, on Monday. The visit comes barely 48 hours after the remains of the hunters, who were lynched by a mob, were interred in Uromi, Edo State, on Saturday. Members of the Hausa community converged on the community cemetery to pay their last respects to the victims, who were burnt…

Kwankwaso Will Succeed Tinubu In 2027 – NNPP

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The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be ousted in 2027 while its national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will step in as Nigeria’s new president. The NNPP chairman in Kano State, Hashimu Dungurawa, stated this while speaking on Tinubu’s chances of re-election in 2027, saying they are contingent upon reassessing his economic policies. Dungurawa, on Thursday, emphasized that the NNPP is determined to secure victory in the upcoming presidential election as well as in the governorship elections…

Why I Told My Daughters To Slap Their Husbands – Kano Emir, Sanusi

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Why I Told My Daughters To Slap Their Husbands - Kano Emir, Sanusi

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has reiterated his position on domestic violence, asserting that he has advised his daughters to respond if their husbands ever strike them. The respected figure noted that beating a woman, young or old, is ‘haram’ (forbidden); hence, he asked his daughters to retaliate if their husbands ever raised their hands to maltreat them. Sanusi made this declaration on Monday during the National Dialogue Conference on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention from an Islamic perspective. The conference, titled “Islamic Teachings and Community Collaboration for…

NBC provides business grants to young people in Kano, Anambra, Ogun, Imo, and Lagos

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As you may have observed, a lot of these postings are preceded or followed with motivational remarks about a newly acquired ability or helpful insights from working on teams. Let’s be honest, though, not everyone has easy access to these chances. Before the Nigerian Bottling Company made the decision to empower a number of young people throughout Nigeria, at least, that was the situation. The top consumer products giant has given young people in the states of Kano, Anambra, Ogun, Imo, and Lagos business grants, mentorship opportunities, and training sessions…

‘Very Disheartening’ – Kwankwaso Breaks Silence On Power Blackout In Nigeria

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'Very Disheartening' - Kwankwaso Breaks Silence On Power Blackout In Nigeria

Former Governor of Kano State and the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed concerns over the lingering power outage in Nigeria. The politician said it was about time for the government to look into alternative options for power sources in the country. Kwankwaso said this in reaction to the power outage in the country, especially in northern Nigeria. It is worth noting that the outage has already lasted eight days, subjecting businesses to loss and crippling essential services. In a post…