Tag: Kano State
Ganduje petitioned over Kano singer’s death sentence
Representatives of musicians around the world have petitioned governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje over the recently passed death sentence on mus [...]
Kano singer finally appeals death sentence for blasphemy
Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, the musician that a Shari’a court in Kano sentenced to death for blasphemy, has finally filed an appeal against the sentence. He [...]
Ganduje expresses readiness to sign death warrant on Kano singer
Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has backed the death sentence passed on a 22-year-old Aminu Yahaya Sharif, for blasphemy.
Recall that th [...]
Group rejects loan for rail project in kano, says they’ll be indebted to China for 50 years
The Kano Unity Forum, which comprises over 15 local and specialised groups, has expressed reservations about the resolve of Abdullahi Ganduje, the gov [...]
Serial rapist arrested after raping 40 people in Kano
The Kano police command says it has arrested a serial rapist who raped 40 people within one town in the state, Thecable is reporting.
Abdullahi Har [...]
Ulamas oppose lifting ban on religious gatherings in Kano
The Kano State Council of Ulamas on Wednesday expressed its opposition to the decision by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to allow mosques and churches to [...]
A true life story of how an almajiri became a top custom officer
The almajinrici system which allows a person (almajiri) to leave his home in search of Islamic knowledge has unfortunately, over the years become syno [...]
Buhari gave permission to ease lockdown in Kano – Ganduje reveals
The Kano State government has said that President Muhammadu Buhari gave consent to ease the lockdown imposed on the state due to coronavirus.
Presi [...]
Emir of Rano, Tafida Abubakar Ila dies in Kano
Tafida Abubakar Ila, one of the emirs of the newly created emirates by Kano State governor, Umar Ganduje, at the height of his rift with Muhammadu San [...]
Strange deaths continue to occur in Kano
Nasidi Nuhu, former director Bayero University Health Services; Yusuf Wakili Yola, a journalist; Ubale Ibrahim, Kannywood actor, are among the latest [...]