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Kano inaugurates committee to review education policies

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 January 2025 0

By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Kano State Government has taken a significant step towards transforming its education sector by inaugurating a 14-member committee to review existing education policies. This move follows the recent declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector. The

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Kano Gov fortifies governance with new appointments

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 January 2025 0

In a determined effort to fortify his administration, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the governor of Kano State has approved a series of strategic appointments. The Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa made this known in a statement made available to the media on Sunday. He said the appointments take immediate effect and reflect the administration’s […]

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Observers Condemn Kano LG Elections As Sham, Comedy Taken Too Far

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 October 2024 0

The National Patriotic Coalition (NPC) has strongly condemned the recently conducted local government elections in Kano State, labelling it as a sham and a blatant disregard for democracy. Despite a Federal High Court ruling that sacked the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidates, the group of observers said Governor Abba Yusuf went ahead with the […]

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Kano Under Gov Abba Yusuf, NNPP on Dangerous Retrogression – Group

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 October 2024 0

The Kano Good Governance Vanguard (KGGV) has expressed deep concern over the state’s alarming rate of retrogression under Governor Abba Yusuf and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Since taking office, the group said the administration has failed to address pressing issues such as poverty, unemployment, and infrastructure decay. In a statement signed by Usman […]

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Anioma State creation received attention at Kano constitution review retreat

Ihesiulo Grace 30 September 2024 0

By Nosa Akenzua The just concluded retreat for the Review of the 1999 Constitution which was held in Kano, has come to an end. However, significant discussions were made during the closed technical session with senators and consultants. Senator Prince Ned Nwoko during the two days of intense and detailed deliberations lobbied his colleagues on […]

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Kano Scholars Commend Bichi as Parliamentarian For All, Urge Him to Sustain Empowerment For Youth

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 September 2024 0

The Kano Young Scholars Without Borders (KYSB) has commended Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, representative of Bichi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, for his exceptional leadership and commitment to the welfare of his constituents, particularly the youth. In a statement signed by its President, Dr. Bala Usman Bello, the group praised Hon. Bichi for […]

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Legal fireworks in Kano over allegations of palliatives diversion

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 August 2024 0

BY IDIBIA GABRIEL The Chief of Staff to Governor Abba Yusuf, of Kano State, Shehu Sagagi, has taken legal actions against the Economic Financial Crime Commission, (EFCC), APC Youth Merger Group, one Mujahid Zaitawa and the state police commissioner, CP Salman Dogo,. The Chief of Staff (CoS), is seeking the protection of his fundamental rights […]

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Security agents in manhunt for foreign sponsors, make arrests in Kano

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 August 2024 0

*Kaduna, Jigawa protesters defy curfew raze Hon Gumel’s house *APC secretariats, billboards attacked in Rivers, Zamfara BY ORIAKU IJELE & GABRIEL IDIBIA The international dimension to the #ENDBADGOVERNANCE protests across Nigeria, where the Russian flag is being hoisted by the protesters has elicited a crackdown against suspected foreign elements, who are believed to

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Kano Group Hails Emir Bayero’s Role During Protests, Urges Monarchs to be Agents of Peace

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 August 2024 0

The Kano Progressive Movement (KPM) has commended Emir Aminu Ado Bayero for his exemplary leadership and role in maintaining peace and stability during the recent protests in Kano State. In a statement signed by Alhaji Lawal Mohammed, the group said the monarch’s wisdom, calm, and decisive actions helped to prevent the escalation of violence and […]

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DAY 2 OF HUNGER PROTESTS: Kano, Jigawa demonstrators defy curfew, throng streets

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 August 2024 0

BY ORIAKU IJELE & ANDREW OROLUA In spite of the curfew imposed in Kano and Jigawa states, protesters defied the order to continue in the ongoing ‘EndBadGovernance’ protests, as the protests entered Day 2. The curfew imposed in the 2 states by the governors followed the violence and looting which happened on the first day […]

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Kano: Group Warns Kwankwaso, Gov Yusuf to Cease Anti-Tinubu Plot or Face Consequences

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 July 2024 0

The Northern Patriotic Agenda (NPA) has warned former presidential candidate, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso and Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf over their recent scheme to overthrow the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group described Kwankwaso’s letter to members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the National Assembly as a threat to […]

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Court nullifies reappointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as Emir of Kano

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 June 2024 0

..Declares all actions by Kano Govt following passage of Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024 null and void ..Sanusi remains Emir, Kano Govt insists A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Thursday nullified the reappointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. Alhaji Aminu Babba-Dan’agundi, who holds the title of Sarkin Dawaki […]

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Kano North Transport firm launched by Senator Barau offers free rides to students, pregnant women

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 June 2024 0

The Kano North Transport Service (KNTS), an initiative of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has declared free rides for students and pregnant women in Kano North Senatorial District. To ease transportation challenges in Kano North Senatorial District and environs, the Deputy President of the Senate launched KNTS last month with 107 […]

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Kano Emirship Tussle: Court to rule on jurisdiction June 13

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

A Federal High Court in Kano has fixed June 13, for ruling in application challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the implementation of the Kano Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024. The applicant, Alhaji Aminu Babba-Dan’agundi( Sarkin Dawaki Babba), through his counsel, Ibrahim Aliyu-Nasarawa, filed a motion ex-parte dated May 23. The applicant is […]

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Kano replaces Judge designated for Ganduje’s trial

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 May 2024 0

BY IDIBIA GABRIEL In a surprised move, Kano State Chief Judge, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki has reassigned the alleged corruption case involving APC National Chairman and seven others to new judges. The APC national chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s case was transferred from Kano High Court 4, presided by Justice Usman Malam Na’abba, to Court […]

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Ganduje: Stop your evil plot against Tinubu – yoruba youths warn Kano Gov, Kwankwaso

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 May 2024 0

The Asiwaju Legacy Vanguard (ALV) has raised the alarm over an alleged attempt by Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State and his political godfather Rabiu Kwankwaso to destabilise the administration of President Bola Tinubu.  In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Simon-Peter Adedeji, the group said it made this finding from credible intelligence gathering.

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Kano: Court issues order restraining Ganduje’s suspension implementation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 April 2024 0

BY IDIBIA GABRIEL A Federal High Court in Kano presided over by Justice A. M. Liman has issued an order restraining all parties involved in the suspension of the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, from implementing the suspension. The court order became effective from 17th of April 2024, pending […]

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Kano government to arraign Ganduje April 17

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 April 2024 0

BY YUNUS USMAN The ghosts of the bribery video which went viral some years ago is set to be resurrected as a Kano High Court will on April 17, 2024, arraign the immediate past governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, on charges bothering on allegations of bribery, diversion, and misappropriation of funds, including the purported […]

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Kano: Coalition charges Gov Yusuf to open Kwankwaso’s dirty past as Governor

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2024 0

…warns against selective justice The Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has welcomed the proposed probe of Alhaji Umar Ganduje’s tenure as Kano State governor. The Coalition, at a press conference on Monday, described it as a positive step towards accountability and transparency in governance. Obinna Francis, the Convener of the Coalition, however, charged Governor […]

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Chieftaincy Law: Group raises alarm over plan by disgruntled elements to cause chaos in Kano

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 February 2024 0

The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has raised an alarm over a purported plan to tinker with the local government and chieftaincy affairs law in Kano State to favour the deposed Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.  The Centre, at a press conference on Wednesday, also alleged that some elements are taking illegal means […]