Kano

Aug
15
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Protesters Who Invaded Kano Court Carted Away Ganduje’s Corruption Trial Documents – Government

Protesters Who Invaded Kano Court Carted Away Ganduje’s Corruption Trial Documents – Government

Crime, Kano, News Flash, Politics
Protesters Who Invaded Kano Court Carted Away Ganduje’s Corruption Trial Documents – Govt The Kano State government has said those who invaded Kano State High Court during the nationwide protest carted away some of the documents used in the corruption trial of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Daily Trust reports that the State High Court was one of the properties vandalised and looted by hoodlums during the #EndBadGovernance protest. On Wednesday, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf visited the court to assess the damages done. The governor was conducted round the court premises by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Haruna…
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Aug
04
2024
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Protesters Storm Streets With Russian Flags In Kano

Protesters Storm Streets With Russian Flags In Kano

Economy, Human Rights, Kano, News Flash
Protesters Storm Streets With Russian Flags In Kano Some youths protesting against economic hardship in Kano State have taken to the streets, waving Russian flags and calling on President Vladimir Putin, to intervene over the crisis in Nigeria. Recall that angry Nigerian youths started protesting on Thursday, 1st of August , demanding better governance and an end to issues such as food inflation and the high cost of living. The sight of Russian flags highlights the deep frustration with the Nigerian government’s handling of the economic crisis, which has compounded the issues of hunger and hardship across the nation with…
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Jul
09
2024
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Kano Emirship: Your Allegations Against President Tinubu’s Office Misleading, Group Tells Kwankwanso, NNPP

Kano Emirship: Your Allegations Against President Tinubu’s Office Misleading, Group Tells Kwankwanso, NNPP

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, Kano, News Flash
Kano Emirship: Your allegations against President Tinubu’s office misleading, group tells Kwankwaso, NNPP The Progressive Front of Nigeria (ProFN) has condemned the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and its leadership for making unfounded attacks on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his office. In a press statement, ProFN’s National President, Alhaji Musa Mohammed, expressed shock at the “catastrophic shallowness” of the NNPP leadership, particularly in Kano State, where the party’s chairman, Hashim Dungurawa, made “logically challenged” statements aimed at tarnishing President Tinubu’s reputation. ProFN accused the NNPP of promoting ethnic tensions and misinformation, and demanded an immediate retraction of the offensive…
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Jun
25
2024
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Accommodation Crisis: Late Emir Of Kano’s Daughter, Zainab Calls For Gov Otti, Sanusi’s Intervention

Accommodation Crisis: Late Emir Of Kano’s Daughter, Zainab Calls For Gov Otti, Sanusi’s Intervention

News Flash, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Kano
Accommodation Crisis: Late Emir Of Kano’s Daughter, Zainab Calls For Gov Otti, Sanusi’s Intervention Accommodation Crisis: Late Emir Of Kano’s Daughter, Zainab Calls For Gov Otti, Sanusi’s InterventionZainab Jummai Ado-Bayero, the daughter of the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, has cried to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, over the threat to evict her, her mother and brother from a Lagos hospitality accommodation. She claimed that ever since the death of her father, she and her siblings had not had access to her father’s estate and inheritance.“We tried to plead with notable men,…
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Jun
24
2024
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Emirship Tussle: Tension In Kano As Heavy Police Security Takes Over Emir Sanusi’s Palace

Emirship Tussle: Tension In Kano As Heavy Police Security Takes Over Emir Sanusi’s Palace

Kano, News Flash, Politics, Security
Tension in Kano as Heavy Security Takes over Emir Sanusi’s Palace Operatives of the Kano State Police Command have taken control of security at the main palace of the Emir of Kano, replacing the local hunters who had been guarding the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. The hunters, known as ‘Yan Tauri, had been stationed at the palace since last month following rumours of a potential forceful return of the deposed 15th Emir, Aminu Ado-Bayero. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that security agents have now assumed control of the palace’s security. Meanwhile, Emir Aminu Ado-Bayero remains under protection at the Nasarawa mini…
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Jun
22
2024
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Police Won’t Evict Deposed Emir Ado Bayero – CP Replied Kano Governor

Police Won’t Evict Deposed Emir Ado Bayero – CP Replied Kano Governor

Culture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Kano, News Flash
Police Won’t Evict Deposed Emir Ado Bayero – CP Replied Kano Governor The Kano State Police Commissioner, AIG Usaini Gumel, has given reasons why the police ignored Governor Abba Yusuf’s directive on the eviction of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. Recall that Yusuf had on Thursday night, through the State Attorney General And Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Dederi, directed the CP to remove the deposed 15 Emir of Kano from the Nasarawa mini palace where he is staying. Speaking in a telephone interview with The Punch on Friday, the police commissioner said obeying the governor’s eviction order…
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Jun
21
2024
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Kano Governor ‘Orders’ Demolition Of Emir Bayero’s Residence

Kano Governor ‘Orders’ Demolition Of Emir Bayero’s Residence

Culture, Kano, News Flash, Politics
Kano Gov ‘Orders’ Demolition Of Emir Bayero’s Residence Governor Abba Yusuf Kabir has reportedly ordered the demolition of Nasarawa Palace, the official residence of the deposed emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The order came few hours after the Federal Hight Court sitting in Kano reversed Bayero’s removal and the subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th emir of Kano. The Kano State Government has also instructed the Kano State Commissioner of Police to immediately remove Bayero from Nassarawa Palace, which is owned by the state. The Kano government further said that the properties are set to undergo…
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Jun
18
2024
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Emirate Tussle: Why I Ordered Arrest Of Ado-Bayero After Dethronement – Kano Governor, Abba Yusuf

Emirate Tussle: Why I Ordered Arrest Of Ado-Bayero After Dethronement – Kano Governor, Abba Yusuf

Culture, Kano, News Flash, Religion
Emirship Tussle: Why I Ordered Arrest Of Ado-Bayero After Dethronement – Kano Gov, Abba Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has said he ordered the arrest of the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the state. Yusuf explained that Ado Bayero’s decision to return to Kano State two days after his dethronement posed a security risk, hence the order for his arrest. He was reacting to an article, “A Rendezvous with Recklessness and Executive Rascality,” by Bala Ibrahim, who accused him of rascality and recklessness in power. However, speaking through…
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Jun
17
2024
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How Emir Sanusi Defied Police Ban, Held Sallah Durbar In Kano

How Emir Sanusi Defied Police Ban, Held Sallah Durbar In Kano

Culture, Kano, News Flash, People & Events, Religion
Emir Sanusi Defies Police Ban, Holds Sallah Durbar in Kano The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has gone ahead with the traditional celebration of the Sallah Durbar despite a police ban against it. Sanusi is leading a procession through the city. Earlier, the Emir had led Eid prayers and a sermon at the Kofar Mata Jumu’at mosque, which was attended by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other cabinet members. The prayers were held at the mosque due to heavy rain that flooded the Eid ground. The Emir, riding a horse, took the usual route back home, stopping to…
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