Written by The Kano State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Abdullahi Abbas, has called for the arrest of a former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, saying he is a threat to the security of the state. Abbas was responding to the allegations made by Kwankwaso, who accused the past administration of breeding Boko Haram … Continue reading “Kwankwaso Is A Threat To Kano’s Security — APC Calls For Arrest”
The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria’s People Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, blamed the federal government for attempting to disrupt the peace in Kano state by listening to advice from the past administration. Kwankwaso who spoke in Hausa Language at the flag off of the 82-kilometer Madobi rural road project, was reacting … Continue reading “Kwankwaso Raises Alarm, Blames FG For Kano Emirate Crisis”
Diplomats said on Tuesday that at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in scorching temperatures this year. At least 323 of those who died were Egyptians, most of them succumbing to heat-related illnesses, the two Arab diplomats coordinating their countries’ responses told … Continue reading “Diplomats Say At Least 550 Pilgrims Died During Hajj, Mostly Egyptians”
Thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government on Monday over the Gaza war and failure to negotiate the release of scores of hostages still held in the Palestinian territory. Protests against Netanyahu’s handling of the war against Hamas militants have gathered pace, with tens of thousands taking to the streets of … Continue reading “Thousands Of Israelis Turn Out For Anti-Government Protest”
As the Emirship tussle in Kano continues, the reinstated emir and the deposed one led the Eid el-Kabir prayers in separate prayer grounds in the state on Sunday. While Emir Muhammad Sanusi II led the prayers inside the Kofar Mata Juma’at Mosque alongside Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf due to rain, Emir Aminu Ado … Continue reading “Emir Sanusi Snubs Police Ban On Durbar In Kano”
The Kano State Government on Saturday rejected a N10m fine for breaching the fundamental human rights of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. A Federal High Court in Kano had on Friday slammed the fine on the Kano Government. But in a press conference at the Government House where the governor was … Continue reading “Emirate Tussle: Kano State Government Rejects N10 Million Fine”
More than 1.5 million Muslims braved extreme heat to reach Mount Arafat on Saturday for the high point of the annual hajj pilgrimage, praying for hours, especially for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza. Clad in white, worshippers began arriving at dawn for the most gruelling day of the annual rites, ascending the rocky, 70-metre (230-foot) … Continue reading “Muslim Pilgrims Pray On Mount Arafat In Hajj Climax”
A Federal High Court has fined Kano government the sum of ₦10m for violating the rights of deposed Emir Aminu Bayero. The development comes following Justice Liman Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Kano State, declaring that Bayero has jurisdiction to be heard. Justice Mohammed had on Thursday, given the judgement in a case … Continue reading “Emir Tussle: Court Fines Kano Govt ₦10m For Violating Bayero’s Rights”
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the nation’s capital, for Lagos State on Friday ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir festival. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, who said Tinubu will observe Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos, where he will also spend the Sallah holidays. He added that the President will … Continue reading “Tinubu To Observe Eid-el-Kabir In Lagos”
Nigerian cattle herder Suleiman Ahmed lifted his sleeve and showed the scars from the machete attack that shattered his wrist at a market in the country’s central plains. When he moved onto a model reserve meant to ease community tensions, he thought he would be safe. Instead, he was thrown into one of West … Continue reading “Old Wounds, New Conflict On Nigeria’s Grazing Reserves”