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NiMet warns of intense heat in Gombe, Abuja, Kano, others

NiMet warns of intense heat in Gombe, Abuja, Kano, others

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a warning of severe heat stress in Gombe State and 17 other northern states. The other states are Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Bauchi, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kogi, Nasarawa, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This is contained in its weather outlook released …

Kano airport runway closed after Max Air tyre mishap

Kano airport runway closed after Max Air tyre mishap

The runway at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport has been temporarily closed for inspection and clearance after a Max Air aircraft suffered a tyre burst while landing on Tuesday night. The incident led to flight disruptions though all 53 passengers and crew aboard were safely evacuated without injuries. Max Air confirmed the incident on its …

Emir Sanusi Appeals for Calm After Appeal Court Ruling in His Favor

Emir Sanusi Appeals for Calm After Appeal Court Ruling in His Favor

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for calm and urged residents to resist any actions that could provoke unrest in the ancient city. The emir appealed in a viral video on Friday, following the ruling of the Court of Appeal, which affirmed his position in an ongoing legal dispute. Sanusi cautioned against attempts …

NELFUND: Top 5 States with Highest Student Loan Registrations

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has provided valuable insights into the student loan registration process across the country. Below, we explore the top five states with the highest student loan registrations, offering a detailed overview of the factors contributing to their impressive numbers. 1. Kano State Number of Registered Students: 20,814 Number of Students Who …

Police arrest notorious thug in crackdown on violence in Kano

The Kano State Police Command on Tuesday made a significant breakthrough in its fight against thuggery, arresting a notorious thug identified as Inuwa Zakari, also known as “Gundura,” alongside 14 others. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest via a press statement released to The Punch in Kano. Gundura, 24, who was wanted …