Kano
Kano LG Polls: Court Hears APC’s Fresh Suit October 11
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has fixed October 11, 2024 for hearing on a fresh suit instituted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters register for the conduct of the forthcoming local government […]
Kano to build houses for flood victims
As part of efforts to mitigate the effects of flooding in the state, the Kano State government will build free, affordable houses for flood victims across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. A statement on Thursday by the Spokesperson to the Kano State Governor, Sanusi Bature, said Governor Abba Yusuf disclosed this during […]
International traders reject 50 containers of Kano foodstuffs
International customers rejected over 50 containers of suspected adulterated foodstuffs supplied from the Dawanau International Grains Market in Kano State, The PUNCH learnt on Wednesday. The market President, Alhaji Muntaka Isa, disclosed this on Wednesday while addressing newsmen during an inspection visit to the market. He regretted that the rejection tarnished the image and reputation […]
Kano gov denies awarding medical supply contract to 44 LGAs
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has denied any knowledge of a contract recently awarded for the supply of drugs to 44 Local Government Councils in the state. The governor stated this in a statement released on Sunday, jointly signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye, and his spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, and was made […]
Over 1,000 #EndBadGovernance protesters in prison, says Amnesty International
Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has stated that over 1000 #EndBadGovernance protesters are currently in prison custody nationwide following the recent hunger protests. The protests, which were held between August 1 and 10, turned violent in some parts of the country, with reports of looting and vandalism in several states. On August 6, the Inspector-General […]
27 states, FCT yet to set up minimum wage panels
Twenty-seven states and the Federal Capital Territory have yet to set up committees to implement the recently approved N70,000 minimum wage. The states are Plateau, Kebbi, Sokoto, Nasarawa, Bayelsa, Delta, Osun, Ekiti, Zamfara, Benue, Enugu, Taraba, Gombe, Kogi, Enugu, Adamawa, Niger, Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Katsina, Kaduna, Cross River and Yobe. However, […]
Alleged N57.4bn fraud: Kano files fresh charge against Ganduje, three others
The Kano State Government has filed a fresh fraud charge against the immediate past governor of the state, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, his Commissioner for Local Government, Murtala Garo, and two others. According to the charge sheet, Garo, Lamin Sani and Muhammad Takai were charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, making false statements or […]
Protesters march towards Kano Government House
Hundreds of young protesters have shut down the ancient city of Kano, in protest, carrying placards with different inscriptions. The protesters commenced their actions from within the city, in places like Gama, Tudun Wada, Tudun Murtala, and other similar neighbourhoods. They came out en masse with their bodies painted in different colours. In other areas, […]
Kano Emirate Crisis: Governor presents appointment letter to reinstated emir
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has presented a letter of appointment to the new Emir of Gaya Emirate, Aliyu Abdulkadir. The emir is the only one among the five deposed emirs to be reinstated by Governor Yusuf. This followed the assent of a new law by the Kano State House of Assembly, which allows […]
Kano gov reinstates Gaya Emir, names two others for Karaye, Rano
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of three second-class Emirs of Rano, Gaya, and Karaye with immediate effect. According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, a copy of which was made available to our correspondent on Wednesday, the new emirates are to serve as second with Kano […]