Director General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Abba Sufi, says economic challenges are making it increasingly difficult for families in the state to meet traditional marriage requirements, leading to delays and postponements of weddings.
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The ‘Must Go’ protest group has taken over parts of Abuja, disrupting traffic as they demand an end to insecurity, economic hardship, and government failures.
Access to the Kano State Government House was restricted as Emir Sanusi’s convoy arrived under tight security. Authorities blocked several routes and deployed security operatives to prevent any confrontation between opposing emirate factions during the visit. @StephenEnoch3 reports.
Residents have shared mixed reactions to efforts to tackle rising thuggery in Kano State, with some doubting the long-term impact of government initiatives due to recurring political cycles and abandoned interventions. @StephenEnoch3 reports.
A visit to Yankura Market in Kano State shows that rising food prices have made it harder for many residents to afford a balanced meal, with some saying ₦1,500 is no longer enough for a proper dish. @StephenEnoch3 reports.
Residents along the Kano–Katsina border have called for the construction of canal-like barriers to prevent bandits from accessing communities, citing repeated attacks via bush paths on motorcycles. @StephenEnoch3 reports.
Many families in Kano State are cutting back on tomatoes as basket prices rise from ₦8,000–₦10,000 to between ₦35,000 and ₦50,000, with traders linking the increase to harsh weather and insect attacks on farms. Stephen Enoch reports.
In Kano State, newly empowered women have revealed how poverty exposed them to abuse, exploitation, and gender-based violence, including domestic abuse and predatory “benefactors.” Stephen Enoch reports.
Residents of Katai and Foda villages in Kano State have accused the police of acting unprofessionally during the operation. Lawmakers have also called for improved identification procedures during security operations. @StephenEnoch3 reports.
Hundreds of traders in Agbado, Ogun State, continue to operate beside active railway tracks despite safety risks, saying poverty, poor infrastructure and the need to survive leave them with few alternatives. Stephen Enoch reports.
Months after allegations of medical negligence surfaced, Aisha Abubakar’s family says little information has been provided by the investigation committee. The case has added to conversations about accountability within public healthcare facilities in Kano. Stephen Enoch reports.
Residents along Zungeru Road in Kano State are calling for the completion of a road project that was abandoned months into construction. Community members say dust, erosion, and fears of flooding are negatively impacting daily life and local businesses. Stephen Enoch reports.
"President Emi lo kan...you will not take our resources to feed your wife and your family."
Godspower Ghenekama Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom says Ijaw and Urhobo communities have exercised restraint, but repeated federal promises to implement the Supreme Court-ordered delineation have yet to produce results months later.