Hussaini Kafi in Kano The death toll from devastating overnight floods in Mokwa, Niger State, has surged to 56, with dozens still missing and hundreds displaced, AHR has gathered. The tragedy struck Friday after torrential rains overwhelmed the town, located at the crossroads of three major highways in central Nigeria. AHR earlier reports that 20…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has rejected a recent report by Amnesty International titled “Nigeria: Mounting death toll and looming humanitarian crisis amid unchecked attacks by armed groups”, describing it as misleading and lacking in context. In a statement issued on Friday May 30, by the Director, Defence Media Operations, DDMO, Maj….
Hussaini Kafi in Kano No fewer than 20 people have lost their lives while over 50 houses were submerged following a devastating flood that ravaged two communities in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident, which occurred after a heavy downpour on Wednesday, affected the communities of Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa, leaving…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Director General of the Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT), Prof. Hamisu Salihu, has announced that Kano is positioning itself as the next hub for advanced medical treatment and research, following the installation of cutting-edge technologies in its health sector. Prof. Salihu made this known on Tuesday during a tour…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration marks two years in office, residents of Kano State have expressed growing concerns over worsening economic conditions, rising insecurity across the North, and the controversial relocation of key federal agencies from Abuja to Lagos. A cross section of the Kano residents interviewed by the Africa…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Two soldiers have been confirmed dead following a fresh attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on military locations in New Marte and Kumshe, both in Borno State. The assault, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, was repelled by troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) with support from the Nigerian Air…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to brief him on the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks across parts of Borno State. Speaking to journalists shortly after the closed-door meeting, Governor Zulum said he visited the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a woman identified as Rabi’a Labaran for allegedly killing her co-wife, Zainab Lawal, in Daura Local Government Area of the state. The tragic incident occurred late on Friday, behind Dadi Primary School in the Sabon Gari area, following a violent domestic dispute between the…
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration to preserving and upholding the dignity of traditional institutions across the state. He made this known during a special prayer session held in honour of His Highness, the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi…
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