North West
Tribunal dismisses Shehu Sani’s petition
Shehu Sani had approached the Tribunal asking it to nullify the election of Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Police rescue kidnapped three-year-old
The police said two women had been arrested while their accomplices were being tracked.
Police ban activities of volunteer security outfits in Kaduna
The police warned that anyone who violates the order using the instrumentality of the law would be dealt with decisively.
Kano to convert five forests to herdsmen settlements
The governor says the proposed settlement would assist in boosting socio-economic ventures in the state.
Floods claim five lives in Jigawa
Hundreds of homes have been destroyed.
Kaduna governorship tribunal ends sitting, reserves ruling
The PDP candidate in the March 9 election, Isah Ashiru, is challenging the victory of Governor Nasir El-Rufai of APC.
Court restrains ICPC, AGF from seizing Yari’s assets
The court stops both from interfering with Mr Yari’s ”enjoyment of his fundamental rights”.
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Kaduna agency generates N17 billion IGR
The agency says the figure is above the N11 billion target for the first six months of the year.
Bandits kill four persons in Katsina
The victims were killed on Sunday night in Tsayau village, Jibia LGA of the state.
Drama in court as complainant stands surety for defendant
Ibrahim Hamza alleged that Muhammad Khalid threatened his life
Three corps members die in Katsina accident
The NYSC members died while being driven to Church in Funtua on Sunday, a spokesperson said.
12,209 candidates sit for BUK post-UTME Aptitude Test
A total of 15,817 candidates applied to BUK for the 2019/2020 academic session out of which 12,209 participated in the screening.
Gov. Matawalle appoints new head of service
The appointee was once a private secretary to former President Shehu Shagari
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Zamfara govt recovers N282.5m from AMCON – Gov. Matawalle
Several Zamfara government’s moveable properties were auctioned by AMCON under the leadership of ex-governor Abdulaziz Yari.
Police parade 216 suspected criminals in Kano
The suspects were arrested within the Sallah period.
Court freezes bank accounts linked to ex-Zamfara Governor
The accounts with United States dollars and Nigerian naira are domiciled in Zenith and Polaris Banks.
El-Rufai attends Sallah Durbar, gets new title
Immediately after the prayers, traditional and royal drummers stormed the arena where festivities began.
Housewife sues ex-husband, seeks N1.1m for daughter’s upkeep
A housewife, Hurera Usman, on Thursday dragged her former husband before a Sharia Court ll, sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna state, seeking N1.1 million as upkeep allowance for daughter for 18 years.
Construction of N3.9 bn shopping mall begins in Kaduna
The Amsalco Galaxy Mall is being constructed at the Murtala Muhammed Square in the heart of Kaduna city, through a public-private partnership
Buhari visits Katsina IDPs
The president says bandits that have been killing people should not claim to be true Muslims.
Kano govt continues battle with Emir Sanusi, orders district heads to shun Sallah Durbar
The government directed the district heads to celebrate the event in their own emirates.
Homosexuality, lesbianism cause of insecurity in Nigeria, Emir says
The monarch warned that unless the people fear to sin against God and parents remain committed to imbibing good family values, the country would continue to face instability.
Road crash claims 11 lives in Zamfara
The bus from Abuja had a head-on collision with an articulated vehicle that was driving out of town.
Zamfara governor dethrones Emir for aiding banditry
A district was also fired months after he was suspended.
Sallah: Zamfara governor pardons145 inmates, including five on death row
Five prisoners serving life sentences also benefitted from the governor’s amnesty.