Kano
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 […]
Fire Guts Emir Sanusi’s Palace
Fire has gutted one of the Palaces of the 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II. The affected palace located at Kofar Kudu or Gidan Rumfa built by Emir Muhammadu Rumfa in 1463, is regarded as the most popular courts used by the previous Emirs. A statement signed by the Chief of Staff to […]
Bread scarcity hits Kaduna, Katsina, Kano
It is a tale of woes as an acute scarcity of one of Nigerians’ most popular staple foods, bread, has hit Kaduna, Katsina, and Kano States. Checks by the News Agency of Nigeria correspondents revealed that the most-favoured staple was now as scarce as petrol or the highly-prized precious metal, Gold. It was observed that […]
Kano gov orders crackdown on groups promoting LGBT rights
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has said his government will not tolerate any group suspected to be promoting and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights in the state. The governor’s directive came on the heels of rising tensions over the activities of groups allegedly promoting same-sex marriage in the state. The state […]
14 die as trailer rams into Kano mosque
No fewer than 14 worshippers lost their lives while several others sustained varying injuries when a trailer ran into Jumuat prayer worshippers in Imama town, Kura Local Government Area of Kano State. The accident occurred shortly after the Friday prayer when the driver of the trailer coming from Kaduna axis with registration number MKA 537XN […]
New Kano CP denies royal ties with Bayero
The newly-appointed Kano State Police Commissioner, Salman Garba, has denied family ties with the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Dr Aminu Ado Bayero, saying that he was in Kano to serve. The new police helmsman, therefore, pledged to empower officers and men of the command to tackle the resurgence of thuggery and other criminal activities […]
Kano Court Adjourns Govt Case Against Ado Bayero, Others Over Emirate Tussle To July 2
The Kano State High Court has adjourned hearing on the state government’s motion to restrain Aminu Ado Bayero and four others from presenting themselves as Emirs. The adjournment was ordered by Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu. The case was adjourned to July 2, 2024 for the next hearing. It was on Thursday reported that a Federal […]
Kano chief magistrate suspended for ‘transferring money from petitioner’s frozen bank account’
The Kano state Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended Talatu Makama, a chief magistrate, indefinitely. She was suspended for allegedly ordering the transfer of funds from a frozen bank account into her personal account. According to a statement issued on Monday by Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, Kano JSC spokesperson, three petitions were lodged against Makama. “Sequel […]
Police tackle Kano governor over deposed emir
The police in Kano State have stressed that they will not obey the directive of the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to evict the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, from the Nasarawa palace where he is staying. Security around the palace was beefed up on Friday amidst fears that the state government could […]
Federal High Court Nullifies Sanusi’s Reappointment as Kano Emir
A Federal High Court in Kano has nullified the reappointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano, following a lawsuit filed by Alhaji Aminu Babba-Dan’agundi. However, the Kano State government has refused to acknowledge the ruling, insisting that Sanusi remains the emir. According to court documents, Sanusi was reappointed as emir in […]