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Eid-el-Fitr: Ganduje declares Friday work-free day in Kano On By Bashir Bello, Kano Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has declared Friday as work-free day to enable Muslim faithful to continue with the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The state commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba announced this in a statement on Thursday. Garba said the decision was in consideration of the fact that Wednesday, May 12, which was part of the two-day Eid holiday declared by the federal government fell within the 30 days of Ramadan period. According to the statement, “the Governor felicitated wit...

Views: Visits 8 Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State. By Bashir Bello, Kano Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has declared Friday as work-free day to enable Muslim faithful to continue with the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The state commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba announced this in a statement on Thursday. Garba said the decision was in consideration of the fact that Wednesday, May 12, which was part of the two-day Eid holiday declared by the federal government fell within the 30 days of Ramadan period. ALSO READ: Insecurity: FG set to...

Arrest of suspected Boko Haram members: Family members disagree with army On By Bashir Bello Family members of 13 suspected Boko Haram Members arrested by troops in Kano have on Tuesday disagreed with the Nigerian Army that the persons arrested have link with the insurgents. They said the persons were genuine businessmen and students who have been in the ancient city for quite a long time. Recall that the Nigeria Army last Saturday carried out a raid on a mosque and homes in Hotoro axis of Kano State leading to the arrest of 13 persons suspected to be Boko Haram members. Briefing newsmen, sp...

Vanguard News Banditry: Police arrest 4 bandits terriorizing Kankara axis in Katsina On By Bashir Bello The Katsina State Police Command on Tuesday says it has arrested no fewer than four bandits terriorizing Kankara axis and environs in Katsina State. The spokesperson of the command, SP Gambo Isah said the persons were arrested with 308 suspected rustled livestock which they claimed belongs to their Masters in the dreaded Rugu forest. SP Isah said they were arrested as the alleged owners failed to show up and claim ownership of the livestock which comprises of 170 Cows AND 138 Sheep. Accor...

Vanguard News Dozens of Muslim worshippers kidnapped in Katsina On By Bashir Bello Dozens of Muslim worshippers performing the congregational prayers (Tahajjud prayers performed during Ramadan) were reportedly kidnapped by bandits in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The bandits, it was gathered, stormed the area around 2 am and kidnapped the worshippers in a mosque located in the outskirt of the town.