At least three people have been confirmed dead in an explosion in the Sabon Gari area of Kano State.
The blast brought down a building that houses a private school, trapping scores of students.
The cause of the explosion is unknown at the moment.
Some residents believe it was a bomb, while others have linked it to a gas explosion.
Efforts to reach the Kano State Police Command have been unsuccessful at the moment, but Nigeria Info will bring you on-the-spot details as we get them.