Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar on Saturday said the deadline for the use of old naira notes is unrealistic and causing discomfort. “The deadline is going to cause heavy discomfort for Nigerians," Atiku said in a video tweet. "It will be magnanimous for the Federal Government and the regulatory body…

The Appeal Court, Kano division on Wednesday affirmed the verdict of the Federal high court that validated the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary which produced Abdullahi Mahmoud Gaya as the party's candidate for Gaya/Ajingi/Albasu federal constituency of Kano State in the next month election. Subsequently, the appellate court struck out the appeal filed by special…

Kano State Government has confirmed four new cases of Lassa fever in the state.

A Kano Chief Magistrate Court, Gyadi- Gyadi division on Wednesday ordered the remand of three Sharia Court Judges, and 12 other judicial workers at the Correctional Centre over alleged theft of about N500 million. The 15 accused persons are standing trial before Chief Magistrate Mustapha Sa'ad Datti on four-count charge include criminal conspiracy, joint Act,…

Kano Central Senatorial candidate under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lailah Buhari, said the National Working Committee of the party has aggravated the internal crisis that is threatening it's organs in Kano State. Buhari specifically pointed an accusing finger at the National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu for allegedly smoldering ember of discord among various interest…

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State, yesterday, insisted that continuity in governance is necessary for the socio economic development of the state.

With less than 50 days to the commencement of the 2023 Nigeria general election, members, candidates, and a serving lawmaker are dumping their political parties for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano and Jigawa State. Kano State governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Friday received Yusuf Babangida, a lawmaker in the state house of assembly…

Nigeria Mainstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Thursday sealed petroleum stations in Kano. The former Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) enforcement team of the Kano zonal office shut down the fuel stations for selling products above the regulated price. Captured at the affected stations during the enforcement exercise monitored by journalists were prices…

Concerned by the dwindling rate of health workers, the Kano State Government has initiated a move for the training of more medical personnel to bridge the wide gap. The growing demand for doctors and nurses is evident following the mass exodus of healthcare givers now seeking greener pastures abroad. With six active public and private…

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has signed the budget of N268 billion into law for the 2023 fiscal year. The governor’s assent followed the adoption and passage of the budget by the House of Assembly, led by Hamisu Chidari, on Wednesday. Though, the executive submitted a proposal of N234 billion Budget of Consolidation in…

The Kano State Hisbah Board says it has destroyed 25 trucks of beer and apprehended 2,260 suspected criminals in its operations from January to December. Dr Harun Sani-Ibn, the Commander General of the Board, stated this when he briefed newsmen at the board’s headquarters on Thursday in Kano. He said that the trucks contained thousands…

Barely 24 hours after the Federal High Court affirmed Muhammad Abacha as lawful gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State, Sadiq Wali, has headed to Appeal Court to challenge his removal. The court in a judgment delivered via zoom also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to expunge Wali’s name…