Gunmen Raid Primary School In Kano, Shoot Teachers

Suspected Islamist gunmen on motorbikes stormed a primary school in Kano on Tuesday and opened fire on teachers, wounding four of them, police said.

The attackers made teachers at Dan Maliki Primary School lie on the ground before shots rang out, a witness said.

The gunmen attacked the head teacher and three other teachers, leaving them severely wounded, said police spokesman Magaji…

Woman arrested for selling dogs in Kano

One man’s meat, they say, is another man’s poison. That seems to be case of a woman, whose source of livelihood, has landed her in Hisbah net.Mrs. Happiness Moses, 42, buys dogs in bulk and sells them retailers for distribution to consumers in Kano. For her, it was a good business as she had been in the business for over five years.

Her…

Buhari, Ohakim Condemn Attack on Emir of Kano

General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd)

By Onyebuchi Ezigbo and Nkiruka Okoh

The national leader of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) and the immediate past Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, Monday described last Friday’s attack on the convoy of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, by an armed gang as a very horrible incident.

A statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of…

“How My Brother Died Protecting Kano Emir”

Shuaibu Bala yesterday gave an account of how his elder brother, Alhaji Ado Bala, a personal aide of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, died while trying to protect the monarch when he was targeted by gunmen on Saturday.

The attack on the Emir left at least seven people dead and several others injured, including Bayero’s two sons,…

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FORMER military president, General Ibrahim Babangida has called on the Federal Government to take the weekend attack on the Emir of Kano by a…

Video showing attempted assassination of the Emir of Kano

A short video clip of the frantic scenes, after the failed assassination attempt on the Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, has surfaced online.

The monarch was attacked by unknown gunmen on Zoo Road, as he was returning from a Quran Recitation ceremony at Murtala Mosque in Kano.

The clip shows how onlookers tried to rescue the Emir and…

Emir of Kano flown to London after assassination attempt

The Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, has been flown to London, barely 24 hours after an assassination attempt on his life.

The monarch was returning to his Palace, after being a guest at a Quranic recitation competition, when his convoy was attacked by unknown assailants.

Eyewitnesses at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, confirmed…

Four dead as Emir Of Kano escapes assassination attempt

Respected monarch and the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, had a close shave with death earlier today as his convoy was attacked by unknown gunmen who opened fire on some of the  vehicles including his limousine.

It was gathered that the attack, which occurred at Massallacin Murtala, left four persons dead while the monarch escaped unhurt.

It would be recalled that…

Another Bomb Goes Off In Badawa Area of Kano State

An explosive device was detonated around 7pm on Sunday evening in Badawa area of Kano state.

The bomb was placed inside a deep gully near a popular hang out called ‘A gangara’ by residents. However, no one was injured.

Patrons of the joint immediately took to their heels and abandoned the premises.

Meanwhile, the JTF have cordoned off the area.

Bomb Blast In Kano Airtel Office

Reports say that a suicide bomber, Saturday, attacked telecom service provider, Airtel’s office in Kano. The office is located within the Business District, opposite Malam Kato Square in the metropolis.

It is not immediately clear how the bomber gained entry into the heavily fortified Airtel headquarters that has been under the protection of…