President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Kano’s central role in Nigeria’s political and economic future, declaring the state indispensable to national progress.
Kabiru Yusuf-Nadabo, a retired assistant corps marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, has called for relocating the Singer market to Dangwaro International Market in Kano.
The fire destroyed properties worth over N5 billion, affecting over 1,000 businesses and leaving seven people missing.
Mr Tinubu, who had earlier contacted Governor Abba Yusuf to obtain a situation report, described the incident as tragic.
Mr Zakari added that investigations were ongoing to determine their whereabouts to confirm whether they were alive or dead.
Multiple reports said the inferno engulfed Gidan Gilas, also known as “Gidan Mai,” before spreading to some adjoining structures in the market.
The commander said the arrest was part of the agency’s sustained efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse across the state.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has launched ‘Operation Ramadan Mubarak’.
Two tricycles and a horse bought with the proceeds of the crime were recovered.
The magistrates have been pushing for improved welfare packages, including judicial autonomy, official vehicles, higher salaries, and better working conditions.
