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Kano's Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has threatened to revoke the titles of traditional leaders who physically abuse their wives, emphasizing his commitment to protecting women's rights. The warning aims to deter domestic violence in the region.
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Kano Pillars stars, Ahmed Musa and midfielder Sheu Abdullahi, missed Sunday’s highly-anticipated Nigeria Premier Football League northwest derby between Kano Pillars and Katsina United due to a knock and family reasons respectively, Pillars coach Usman Abdall….
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Chief of Army Staff Olufemi Oluyede assumes office, vowing to eliminate Lakurawa terrorists through joint operations with international armies. The goal is to make the group a "thing of the past".
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Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has ordered the arrest of Isyaku Katanga, chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria in Kiyawa Local Government Area, for allegedly extorting farmers. The order comes after Katanga was accused of illegally increasing farmers' membership fees and other dues.