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

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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

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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 […]

Politics

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

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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 […]

Crime

Court remands man, girlfriend for alleged adultery in Kano

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

A Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kano has ordered the remand of Aliyu Yakubu, 24 and Aisha Sani,19, at the Correctional Centre for alleged adultery. The duo, who reside at Sauna Quarters Kano and Hotoro Yandodo Quarters Kano, are being charged with criminal conspiracy and adultery. The Prosecutor, Miss Khadija Aliyu, told the court that […]

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Senator Barau facilitates 4 FUDMA Study Centres in Kano North

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 January 2024 0

…As Deputy Senate President sponsors 400 for degree programmes By Haruna Salami The Federal University, Dutsin-ma, Katsina State is set to establish four study centres in Kano North Senatorial District, courtesy of the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin. The decision is as a result of the request of Senator Barau during a courtesy call by […]

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Kano: Abdulkareem, Ajadi, Badmus rally musical support for Kano Gov

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 November 2023 0

… as Yusuf approaches S/Court By Stephen Gbadamosi Nigerian Hip Hop, R&B and Afrobeat artist, Eedris Abdulkareem; chieftains of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo; and South West Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the party, Kilamuwaye Badmus, have thrown their weight behind the Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, as he set […]

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Kano State Guber Judgement: Kwankwaso unleashing violence – APC State stakeholders

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 November 2023 0

…says State has been peaceful in the eight years of APC administration By Tom Okpe The All Progressives Congress, (APC) Kano State stakeholders has accused the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP) Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, of unleashing more violence in the State as a result of the APC Governorship victory, affirmed by […]

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‘Certified True Copy reveals Yusuf wins Kano at appeal’

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 November 2023 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated the Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, over his victory at the Court of Appeal in Abuja over the validation of the Certified True Copy (CTC) that held he won the election. It will be recalled that the […]

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Demolition: Court orders Kano Govt to pay N30bn compensation to Kano Eid shop owners

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 September 2023 0

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Friday ordered the Kano State Government to pay N30 billion as compensation to shop owners whose properties were demolished at Kofar Mata Eid praying ground in Kano city. The applicants Incorporated Trustees of Masallacin Idi Shop Owners, Traders Association and 56 others, through their Counsel, Dr Nuraddeen […]

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Kano: Curfew enters second day aftermath of Tribunal judgement

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2023 0

The streets of Kano were empty and devoid of its usual hustle and bustle of people and vehicles on the second day of the curfew imposed on the state in the aftermath of the judgement of the governorship election petition tribunal. From the report gathered, Kano City and major roads deserted with shops and filling […]

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Kano election: Oguntoyinbo expresses confidence in Appeal Court, says tribunal’s judgement a joke

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 September 2023 0

ByStephen Gbadamosi A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has described the Kano State Governorship Election Tribunal that nullified the election of Abba Kabir Yusuf as governor of Kano State as a huge joke and a pure miscarriage of justice. The NNPP governorship candidate in Ogun State in the […]

Metro

Kano court ‘sentences’ chicken to death

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2023 0

A man who has been ordered to kill his cockerel by a court in Kano State. The court gave the ruling following a complaint from a neighbour who told the court that the bird often deprived him of sleep. The court then gave the till Friday to kill the cockerel Magistrate Halima Wali on Tuesday […]

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FG approves N453.90bn for Kano-Niger Republic rail project

Ihesiulo Grace 24 March 2023 0

BY BENJAMIN OMOIKE The Federal Executive Council (FEC), has approved N453.90 billion for the purchase of rolling stock, operational, and maintenance equipment for the ongoing under-construction Kano-Maradi standard gauge rail line. Maradi is the second largest city in Niger Republic and the administrative centre of Maradi Region. It is also the seat of the Maradi […]