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The elders of Kano South have issued a strong appeal to Governor Abba Yusuf to overturn the recent ruling on the Kano Emirate Law and reinstate the previously disbanded emirates. This plea was articulated by Musa Salihu Doguwa, Chairman of the Elders Forum, during a media briefing at the NUJ Secretariat Farm Center in Kano….
In a historic turn of events, the 16th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Muhammadu, has been reinstated, marking a significant milestone for the region. This comes just a day after Governor Abba Yusuf annulled the previous administration’s decree that dethroned him. At a formal ceremony held at the Government House in Kano on Friday, Sanusi was…
In a move that has sparked controversy, the Kano State Hisbah Board Department of Public Enlightenment has arrested at least 11 Muslims caught eating during the Ramadan fast. Confirming the arrests, Hisbah spokesman Lawal Fagge revealed that among those apprehended were 10 men and one woman, with the latter caught eating from her wares while…
Contrary to widespread reports, the Kano State Government has refuted claims of the release of TikToker Murja Kunya, asserting that she is currently facing fresh allegations and undergoing interrogation by security agents. The Kano State Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, clarified the situation in a statement, emphasizing that Murja Kunya was arraigned before an…
In a bid to enhance the educational infrastructure in the state, the Kano Government has allocated N8 billion for the construction of three “mega primary” schools. Governor Abba Yusuf revealed that these mega schools, each located in a senatorial district, would be equipped with full educational facilities to provide a conducive learning environment for children…
In a legal saga amplifying Kano State’s political landscape, the Supreme Court has yet to deliver its final say in the appeal brought by Governor Abba Yusuf. This appeal challenges the decisions of both the Court of Appeal and the State Election Petitions Tribunal that culminated in Yusuf’s ousting from office. The courtroom, led by…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged its support to the Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT) to address healthcare challenges facing the nation. This commitment was announced during a visit by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, to the research institute. Professor Pate expressed his optimism regarding the biomedical…
The Salbas Filling Station in Kano has emerged as a colossal fuel hub, touted as the largest of its kind in Nigeria. Owned by Alhaji Saleh Baba Rano and managed by SALBAS Oil and Gas Ltd, this remarkable establishment situated along Zaria Road is a testament to grandeur and ambition. Comprising a spectrum of facilities,…
The National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has issued a landmark ruling, leading to the removal of Umar Mukhtar Yerima, the member representing Tarauni Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, on the grounds of certificate forgery. The tribunal found in favour of the petitioner, Hafizu Kawu of the All Progressives Congress…
A worrying diphtheria outbreak in Kano State has raised alarms as the number of affected individuals continues to rise. The state government has taken swift action, deploying contact tracing teams to track patients and contain the spread of the highly contagious disease. Dr. Abdullahi Karaunmata, the state Epidemiologist, provided a grim update on the situation…