The Sokoto state government has placed a ban on the sale of petroleum products into jerry cans in all the filling stations across the state. The state government also pegged the maximum amount of the product that can be purchased by motorists at a time at five thousand naira while motorcycles can only buy a maximum…
The newly appointed Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, has said he is not a magician but will only try his best to add value to the electricity sector. Aliyu said this when he assumed duty at the ministry on Monday, September 6. Recall that on September 1, President Buhari terminated the appointment of Sale Mamman, the immediate…
The Federal Road Safety Corps has said that drivers who receive or make telephone calls while driving, regardless of any wireless gadget (AirPods or earpiece), used for such communication stand a risk of bagging a six-month jail term. FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this in an interview with Punch. Kazeem said driving…
Alhaji Kabir Muhammed, the elder brother of the Secretary to Katsina State Government, Alhaji Mustapha Muhammed has been abducted by gunmen. Kabir was working on his farm in Daftau Village, Danmusa Local Government Area of Kano state when he was kidnapped on Wednesday September 1. Neighbours noticed the sudden disappearance of the kidnap victim who…
The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of a five-year-old boy who drowned after falling inside a well at Zangon Dinya in Bagwai Local Government Area of Kano State. The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Saminu Abdullahi, said this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday September 3, in Kano. Abdullahi…
Four people have been killed by bandits who invaded Ruwan Doruwa district in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The bandits who also abducted several others, invaded the town in the early hours of Friday September 3. Eyewitnesses said they started shooting sporadically, forcing many residents to flee for their safety. A source told…
The Kano Hisbah Board has explained why it treats the rich and the poor differently while enforcing some of its rules. A director of the Islamic police, Aliyu Kibiya gave the explanation while featuring on a Freedom Radio programme. Kibiya said it is against the tenets of Islam to publicly criticize a leader. He said; “Although we…
A man who was battered to death in a suspected homophobic attack inside a cemetery has been pictured for the first time. Ranjith Kakanamalage was attacked and left for dead in Tower Hamlets, East London, on August 16. The 50-year-old, also known as Roy, was a gay man who had lived in the area…
Government officials have been warned by the presidency against betrayal of trust. Permanent Secretary of the State House, Tijjani Umar gave the warning at the inauguration of the State House Anti- Corruption and Transparency Unit on Thursday August Umar. Umar was quoted saying by the State House Deputy Director (Information), Abiodun Oladunjoye, that the presidency…
Men and women have been banned from meeting in public places at night by Chairman of Rano LGA of Kano state. Habibu Faragai, the LGA information officer said Chairman of the council Dahiru Muhammad announced the new law on Wednesday August 26 at a security committee meeting attended by residents and traditional leaders. Premium Times…
