Kano
Governor Yusuf Orders Arrest of Emir Bayero
Governor Yusuf has directed law enforcement to apprehend the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. Bayero, returning to Kano under heavy security, made his way to the Emir’s Palace on Saturday. In the meantime, the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, remains at the palace. Stay tuned for updates.
Kano State Governor Reappoints Muhammadu Sanusi II as Emir of Kano
On Friday, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. Sanusi received his letter of reinstatement at the Government House in Kano. The governor stated, “By the powers conferred on me by the Kano Emirate Council Law of 1984 and 2024, and supported by the recommendation of the […]
New law reinstates Sanusi as Emir of Kano, dethrones Bayero, four others
The proposed Kano State Emirate Council Law 2024 passed by the Kano State House of Assembly on Thursday, May 23, technically dethroned Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero as Emir of Kano. The law recognised former CBN governor, Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano. Sanusi’s portrait has since been adorning the giant wall of the Coronation […]
Kano Assembly Dissolves Emirate Councils, Grants Governor Sole Authority to Appoint Emirs
The Kano State House of Assembly has dissolved all five emirate councils in the state, granting Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf the sole authority to appoint new Emirs. This decision followed deliberations during a plenary session on Thursday. The Kano State Emirate Council Amendment Bill was considered and passed after its second and third readings that […]
Doctor suspended over negligence in Kano
The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr Mansur Nagoda has approved the immediate suspension of a medical officer at the Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital over multiple complaints of negligence Dr Nagoda alleged that the suspended doctor left the facility without informing any officer or the hospital management. He explained that […]
Kano moves to curb flooding, clears drainages
The Kano State Government has concluded arrangements to clean up the various drains and drainage systems scattered across the state a part of measures to prevent possible flooding especially within the metropolis Arewa PUNCH gathered that aside the capital city metropolis, the state also targets other major towns in the state against this coming rainy […]
Mass wedding: Kano Hisbah to marry off 50 journalists
Kano State Hisbah Board has extended a mass wedding invitation to 50 journalists as part of its plan for the second batch of the program. The Commander General, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa stated this while briefing newsmen on the upcoming mass wedding in the state. He said 50 slots have been allocated for journalists to have […]
Prominent Nigerian Journalist and Former Lawmaker, Alhaji Sidi Ali, Passes Away
Alhaji Sidi Ali, a seasoned journalist and former legislator during Nigeria’s Second Republic, passed away on Thursday. He was a revered figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) elders committee in Kano State, contributing significantly to both the political and media landscapes. The somber news was conveyed by former federal lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani via […]
Kano court affirms Ganduje’s suspension
The Kano State High Court issued an ex parte order on Tuesday, restraining Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), from presenting himself as a member of the party. The order also directed Ganduje to refrain from overseeing the activities of the APC National Working Committee (NWC). This ruling came after […]
NNPP kicks as faction suspends Kano gov
The faction of the New Nigeria People’s Party, led by Major Agbo, announced the suspension of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf for six months on Tuesday, citing his failure to appear before the disciplinary committee to address alleged infractions on the party’s constitution. The suspension was declared by the faction’s National Secretary, Ogini Olaposi, during […]