Kano
Kano Government Rejects Durbar Ban, Tackles Ado Bayero
Kano State Government has expressed concern over how the Police command in the State has been disobeying the “legitimate instructions” of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Chief Security Officer of the State. Speaking at a press conference in Government House, Kano, on Saturday, the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Isah Dederi, said, “I am […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Bayero cancels durbar ceremonies
The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero has announced the cancellation of the durbar ceremonies he initially planned to avoid breakdown of law and order in the state. He also extended warm greetings to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on the occasion of the Eid el Kabir celebration. This […]
Court upholds deposed Emir’s rights, awards N10m against Kano govt
The Federal High Court in Kano has delivered a significant verdict, upholding the rights of movement and freedom to civil liberty of the deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. The court also ordered the Kano State Government to pay N10 million in damages to the 15th Emir. In a judgment delivered on Friday, […]
Emirate crisis: Police ban Sallah durbar in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has banned all durbar activities throughout the state ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The ban was announced in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Abdullahi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel. The decision was taken due to a crisis in the town over the […]
EFCC Invites Kwankwaso Over Alleged N2.5bn Pension Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, over allegations of N2.5 billion pension fraud. According to sources, Kwankwaso has been grilled by EFCC interrogators over the alleged misappropriation of pension funds. The investigation stems from a 2023 report by the EFCC’s Abuja Zonal Command, which revealed that […]
Bichi Development Association Protests Dissolution of Emirate Council
The Bichi Development Association (Inuwar Masarautar Bichi) has raised concerns following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s decision to dissolve the Emirate Council. The association highlighted that the dissolution would result in over 3,000 citizens losing their jobs. They urged the state government and the state assembly to urgently reverse the repealed Emirates Bill, which facilitated the […]
Kano High Court Halts Eviction of Reinstated Emir Sanusi II
Justice Amina Aliyu of the Kano High Court has issued an order preventing the police, Department of State Services, and Nigerian military from evicting Muhammadu Sanusi II, the reinstated Emir of Kano. The emir, along with the four kingmakers of Kano—Madakin Kano Yusuf Nabahani, Makaman Kano Ibrahim Sarki Abdullahi, Sarkin Bai Mansur Adnan, and Sarkin […]
Game of Thrones in Kano: Sanusi II Reinstated, Bayero Dethroned Amidst Political Drama
The reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano on Thursday, coupled with the dethronement of Emir Ado Bayero, has triggered a series of dramatic developments, causing anxiety and tension in the state. This unfolding situation, reminiscent of the plot in the Hollywood series Game of Thrones, is marked by political maneuverings […]
Emirship Tussle: NNPP Warns Against State Of Emergency In Kano
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has warned against the declaration of a state of emergency in Kano State due to the current Emirship tussle in the state. In a statement on Saturday, a spokesman for the party, Ladipo Johnson, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using security agencies to subvert the will […]
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II Resumes Duties Despite Court Order
Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Fulani Emir of Kano, has resumed his royal duties and received greetings from his subjects, despite a court order prohibiting his reinstatement. Kano State’s joint security agency has stated their commitment to upholding the court’s decision. Emir Sanusi II appeared in the outer palace, where Emirs traditionally meet with their […]