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 […]
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 […]
*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 be behind […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
..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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Adedeji […]
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 […]
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 […]
…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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
…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 […]
… 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 […]
…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 […]
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 […]