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The
scene of the traffic jam at Kantin Kwari Market by
IBB Way junction, Kano yesterday. Photo: SALISU BASO. |
Kano
motorists in 3-hour hold-up...As tanker driver,traffic
warden clash, police cough out N25,000
By
USMAN GWADABE
THE settlement of a tanker driver to the tune of N25,000 by the
Kano state Police Command averted what could have resulted in a
serious clash between tanker drivers and police traffic wardens
at Kantin Kwari Market junction by IBB Way in the metropolis
yesterday.
According to eyewitness, trouble started when a traffic warden
ordered the said tanker driver who was said to be on high speed
to stop.
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Alhaji
(Dr) Ado Bayero
Emir of Kano |
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US-based Islamic Centre to
honour Bayero, others
By HASSAN MUHD.
UNIVERSAL Islamic Centre of the United States of America
is planning to honour late Hassan Ciessa, the emir of
Kano, Alhaji (Dr) Ado Bayero and Khalipha Sheikh Isyaku
Rabi‘u for their contributions to the development of
Islam world over.
The President of the Centre, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Bin
Umar made the disclosure when he paid a courtesy call on
Emir Bayero at his palace yesterday.
Sheikh Umar explained that late Sheikh Hassan Ciessa
would be honoured posthumously as a reward for his
contribution to the progress of Islam, most especially
to Dariqah in America and the world at large.
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Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi
Information Comm. |
KNSG tackles refuse,
road accidents ...Pumps more money to effect
By NASIRU MUHD.
IN its resolve to sanitise the environment, Kano state
Executive Council yesterday approved the sum of
N123,731,719.50 to be expended by the Refuse Management
and Sanitation Board (REMASAB) for the purchase of
additional equipment, rehabilitation of some existing
ones and carrying out massive refuse evacuation
programme.
According to a release signed by the state commissioner
of information, Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi, the Council
also noted that the progressive increase in traffic
volume in the state is continuously causing rampant
abuse of traffic regulations.
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UP PILLARS: Kano state deputy governor, Engr. Abdullahi Tijjani
Muhammad Gwarzo raising the trophy won by Kano Pillars
Basketball Team at the just-concluded FIBA Africa Zone 3 Club
Championship qualifier, having defeated Union Bank of Lagos
87-76 when he recieved the team at the Government House, Kano
yesterday. Composite picture right shows the state commissioner
of information,internal affairs, sports and culture, Barr.
Haruna Isa Dederi presenting the cup to Engr. Gwarzo at the
occasion. Photos: MUNKAILA SUNUSI. |
Befitting reception for Pillars soon --Kano
dep gov
By ADO SALISU
KANO state government has pledged to organise a
befitting reception for both victorious Kano Pillars
Basketball Team and Pillars Football Club for their
wonderful performance in the domestic league and West
African region, just as the government gives the
basketball team a token gift of N.5million.
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© 2007
Triumph Publishing Company Limited,
Gidan Sa'adu Zungur,
P.M.B. 3155, Kano - Nigeria
Tel: +234 64 633875 Fax: +234 64 630273.
Editor Musa Ahmad
Tijjani Editor-In-Chief: MAHMOUD ADNAN AUDI.
Abuja Office:
Area 3 Garki, Opposite NYSC Secretariat, Tel: +234 9 2342501.
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