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Singer Market Fire Kano Destroys Dozens of Shops

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12 months ago

November 11, 2025

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Singer Market fire Kano destroys 25 temporary shops and 19 stores, causing millions in losses. Firefighters prevent further spread, no casualties reported

Singer Market fire Kano engulfed no fewer than 25 temporary shops and 19 stores in the early hours of Monday, causing millions of naira in losses, the Kano State Fire Service has confirmed.

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Public Relations Officer Saminu Abdullahi disclosed on Tuesday that the blaze began around 5:00 a.m., following a distress call from Mubarak Muhammad reporting the emergency.

Firefighters, led by Director Sani Anas, rushed to the scene and found a one-floor building, Alhaji Abdulmunafi Yunusa House, ablaze.

The fire consumed 25 temporary shops at the front of the building and 19 stores on the upper floor. Despite the inferno, firefighters successfully saved 24 other stores on the upper floor and all stores on the ground floor.

Abdullahi explained that the rescue operation was hampered by poor road access caused by incorrectly parked trailers, complicating efforts to contain the blaze.

The fire was suspected to have originated from a faulty electrical connection in one of the temporary shops.

The Fire Service reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents and business owners to ensure proper electrical installations to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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This is the latest in a series of fire incidents in Nigeria. Earlier this month, a blaze destroyed the Abu Badmus petrol station at Ago-Omoluabi community in Oyo State, though no casualties were reported.

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Sanwo-Olu Surprises Wife Ibijoke With Flowers at Women’s Conference

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9 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu surprises wife Ibijoke with flowers and shares a kiss at COWLSO’s 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with flowers before sharing a kiss with her at the opening ceremony of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

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The event was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) under the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint.”

Sanwo-Olu presented the flowers to his wife during his speech at the conference, which brings together women and leaders for discussions and activities focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.

“On behalf of COWLSO and everything that is decent, we want to appreciate you, we want to honour you,” the governor said.

The couple subsequently shared a kiss as Nigerian singer 2Baba’s song, “African Queen”, played at the event.

The conference aims to inspire women, empower leaders and promote a purposeful future through discussions and activities centred on women’s development.