Mosquito coil fire kills family of four in Kano
A nighttime fire suspected to have been caused by a mosquito coil has killed a father, mother, and two young daughters in Kano’s Tarauni LGA, leaving only a 12-year-old boy alive.
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Sanusi is Kano’s sole recognised Emir, Kwankwaso declares
Kwankwaso says Sanusi remains the only emir recognised by Kano’s people and government as he warns of rising insecurity in border communities.
Doctor-to-patient ratios reveal severe healthcare gaps across Nigerian states
A 2025 report shows extreme disparities in doctor-to-patient ratios across Nigerian states, with Enugu having the lowest at 299 patients per doctor and Bauchi the highest at 54,249.
Kano Muslims protest Trump’s threat of U.S. military action in Nigeria
Islamic groups in Kano protested against U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of Christian genocide in Nigeria, denouncing his remarks as misleading and inflammatory.
KEDCO, elders forum promise better electricity supply in Kebbi
“Our meeting was successful because they heard our cries and we heard theirs.”
Regina Daniels: Over 17,000 sign petition seeking probe into Ned Nwoko’s alleged abuse of power
More than 17,000 Nigerians have signed a petition demanding an investigation into Senator Ned Nwoko over alleged abuse of power and intimidation of his wife, actress Regina Daniels, and her family.
Kano terrorist attack: 19 bandits killed, 2 soldiers dead
Troops of Operation MESA repelled a terrorist attack in Shanono, Kano State, killing 19 bandits but losing two soldiers and a vigilante. Recovered items included motorcycles and mobile phones.
FG sets up panel to resolve unpaid debts owed to power generation companies
The Federal Government has set up a committee to address the payment of outstanding debts owed to power generation companies and create a lasting framework to prevent future accumulation.
Obasanjo: Why I refused to hand over power to El-Rufai in 2007
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he rejected a suggestion to make former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai his successor in 2007 because he considered him immature for the role.
Fire razes over 500 shops in Kano
A massive fire at Shuwaki Market in Kano destroyed over 500 shops, with officials blaming the incident on drunk individuals residing in the market.