Suspected kidnappers have killed the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Rantan Ward, Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State, Alhaji Garba Buba, during an overnight attack on the community. The assailants reportedly stormed Rantan on Sunday night and opened fire, leaving Buba and another resident, Sulaiman Zunduma, dead. A resident, Hamza Isah Rantan, confirmed
One person was killed while three others sustained injuries after a 34-year-old man allegedly opened fire during a marriage ceremony at Tudun Yola Quarters in Kano. The incident occurred on August 16, 2026, when the suspect, identified as Rabiu Mukthar, allegedly fired at people gathered at the event. Kano State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP
A young inmate, Shamsu Muhammad, has died after sustaining a serious leg injury while in custody at the Gwauron Dutse Correctional Centre in Kano State, with his family and the Nigerian Correctional Service giving conflicting accounts of what led to the incident. According to a report by Freedom Radio, Shamsu was allegedly bitten on the
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged legal practitioners across the country to remain committed to the principles of justice, rule of law and democratic values as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. The governor made the call while emphasising the critical role of lawyers in protecting democratic institutions and ensuring that justice