North West
23 police officers arrested for extortion, others
The police also seized a consignment of Indian hemp.
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Kwankwaso justifies choice of in-law as governorship aspirant
He said most of the infrastructures executed during his second tenure (2011-2015) were done by Mr Yusuf.
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Hisbah to clamp down on commercial sex workers in Jigawa
According to the board, prostitution is not only prohibited in Islam, but also violates the laws of the state.
38, 336 court cases filed in Kaduna State in 2018
The CJ says 60% of the cases had been disposed of.
Sokoto judiciary disposes 697 cases in two years
The period also witnessed promotions, elevations and recruitment of different cadre of judges in the state.
123 women die during birth in Kaduna in six months — Report
The government identified four major causes responsible for the deaths: haemorrhage, anaemia, sepsis and eclampsia.
Kebbi Govt. releases N1.3bn gratuity to state, LG retirees – Official
He appealed to all retirees for their support and understanding.
Police arrest Shiite members
The Shiite members were arrested for attacking the police during a procession in Zaria.
Hajj 2018: First batch of Zamfara pilgrims returns home
Hajj official says the second batch is expected to return to Nigeria on Thursday.
ICPC recovers N7.5 million from 11 Kadpoly lecturers
The lecturers received the money from TETFund for trainings but failed to utilised it for the purpose.
Gov. Ganduje swears in new deputy governor
The position of deputy governor became vacant following the resignation of Hafiz Abubakar on August 5.
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Jigawa Govt set to recruit 750 new teachers
643 out of the 1,393 teachers needed have been recruited.
Kidnapped Kaduna lecturers freed
Both the police and the college confirm the release.
2019: 160 APC aspirants jostle for 31 Bauchi Assembly seats
10 members of the legislature are seeking fresh mandate.
Fulani chief urges Nigerian govt to disarm herdsmen in Jigawa
The chief says the armed herdsmen are strangers.
Three lecturers kidnapped in Kaduna
One of the victims was the head of the institution’s dental school.
Kano governor, Ganduje, nominates deputy governor
Mr Gawuna’s nomination is for replacement of Hafiz Abubakar who resigned from the position last month
Kaduna South professors endorse Laah, caution PDP against taking voters for granted
The professors’ endorsement was contained in a statement signed by John Gambo, Chairman, Forum of Southern Kaduna Professor.
Senator dares Gov. Yari to back resignation claims with action
Mr Marafa is one of the contenders for the governorship seat of Zamfara State.
Yusuf Bichi resumes duties as new SSS chief
President Muhammad Buhari recalled Mr Bichi from retirement on Thursday to lead the secret police.
Two children, 19 others die in Jigawa flood
An official says the disaster ravaged 210 communities in 14 local government areas.
Police probe murder of student in Sokoto
The family said officials of the National Human Rights Commission in Sokoto have not shown enough commitment to pursue the case.
Eleven killed, 21 injured in fresh Zamfara attack
Bandits attacked a gathering watching films at a viewing centre in Zamfara.
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Kaduna 2019: Traders insist they bought form for El-Rufai, reject faction’s claims
A group had dissociated the traders from the gesture.
Rainstorm destroys 4,000 houses in Katsina
Two persons have also died in building collapse during the season.