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Rangers International climbed back to the top of Nigeria's Premier Football League with a thrilling comeback victory, while Ahmed Musa delivered a last-minute winner in Kano. With just two matches left, the title race is tighter than ever.
Governor Abba Yusuf is overhauling Kano State's failing water treatment plants to bring clean drinking water to millions. After inspecting aging facilities, he's partnering with a Chinese water infrastructure firm to end the state's persistent water shortages.
A teenager who traveled from Spain got separated from relatives on a Nigerian highway, but alert villagers and quick police work brought him home safely. His reunion shows how communities and authorities can work together when a child needs help.
At 17, pro surfer Kanoa Igarashi felt overwhelmed and out of place on the world championship tour. Years later, he's transformed his uncertainty into a powerful pursuit of Olympic gold and a world title.
Police in Kano State have arrested three men who stole tricycles from drivers and recovered all eight stolen vehicles. The breakthrough came after one suspect couldn't explain how he got the tricycle he was riding.
A tricycle rider in Nigeria just became a father to five babies at once, and the government stepped in to cover all their medical costs. Both mother and her three sons and two daughters are doing well under specialized care.
A Nigerian state is investing nearly a third of its budget in education, and students are already showing improved test scores. The Emir of Kano praised the bold move as a model for development.
The Emir of Kano is championing a bold policy to lift 2 million women out of poverty, declaring that women's economic empowerment isn't foreign but deeply Islamic. Kano State just launched a groundbreaking initiative that's already putting cash in the hands of 5,200 women monthly.
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa reminded fans why he's a legend, scoring the winner for Kano Pillars while defending champions Rangers dominated in a weekend packed with goals. Nigeria's top football league delivered thrilling action that has fans buzzing across the country.
A hydropower project in northern Nigeria is showing other states how to break free from energy dependence by mastering the unglamorous work that happens after the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Tiga Dam's journey from dormant federal asset to functioning power plant offers a blueprint for lasting change.
Nigeria's Kano State is enrolling one million vulnerable residents in a free health insurance program that will cover essential medical services. The initiative marks a major leap toward making quality healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
After devastating fires destroyed livelihoods at Singer Market in Kano, Nigeria, the government launched an $5 million relief program with a 23-member committee ensuring every affected trader gets help. The swift response shows how communities can rally to rebuild after disaster strikes.
After a devastating fire destroyed over 1,000 shops in Kano's historic Singer Market, Nigeria's government and regional leaders have pledged 8 billion naira (roughly $5.3 million) to help traders rebuild. The swift response brings hope to thousands of merchants who lost their livelihoods in the weekend blaze.
After a devastating fire at Kano's Singer Market claimed lives and destroyed billions in goods, a leading foundation is calling for urgent safety reforms to protect Nigeria's bustling marketplaces. The tragedy has sparked a movement toward better emergency systems in commercial centers across the country.
After a devastating fire destroyed $6 million worth of goods at Kano's Singer Market, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin donated 100 million naira to help thousands of affected traders rebuild their livelihoods. His visit brought hope to a community reeling from their second major fire in recent months.
After a devastating fire destroyed billions in goods at Kano's Singer Market, Nigeria's president is sending top officials with financial support to help traders rebuild. The government is also investigating why fires keep striking the same market.
A massive overnight raid in northern Nigeria uncovered over $1 billion worth of dangerous counterfeit medicines, protecting millions from potentially deadly drugs. Market leaders and government forces worked together to clear one of West Africa's largest pharmaceutical centers of expired and illicit substances.
One of Nigeria's most influential traditional leaders is taking a bold stand against domestic violence and child marriage, declaring that culture is no excuse for abuse. The Emir of Kano is calling out poverty and government failure as the real culprits behind practices that harm women and girls.
Healthcare workers in Kano, Nigeria are learning to safely handle infectious medical waste that once ended up in streets and waterways. A new program has already expanded from 50 to 56 facilities, with hundreds more asking to join.
A groundbreaking forum in Kano will equip women entrepreneurs with tools to access millions in government contracts. The UK-backed initiative tackles gender gaps that have kept female business owners locked out of public procurement.
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