Kano State
14 Jan
It was triumphant return of a brave hero of Kwankwasiyya moment and the beloved governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, back home after a widely celebrated victory at the Supreme Court. Thousands of supporters of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), on Sunday, took over the entire Kano-Zaria highway to receive the 'Gida Gida',…
13 Jan
It was sweet victories for the Governors of Kano State, Yusuf Abba Kabiru; Plateau State, Mr. Caleb Mutfwang; and Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, whose victories at the March 18, 2023 governorship election was affirmed by the Supreme Court, yesterday, following their appeal against their earlier sack by the Court of Appeal.
13 Jan
Thousands of residents and loyalists of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) yesterday took to major roads in Kano metropolis in celebration of the victory of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Supreme Court.
12 Jan
Kano residents and loyalists of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNP) have rolled out drums in celebration of the victory of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Supreme Court. The jubilant youths in their hundreds occupied the metropolis in a joyous mood to celebrate the affirmation of the Governor as duly elected Governor. Brick displays…
12 Jan
The Supreme Court has resolved the dispute on the dispute Kano governorship election in favour of Abba Yusuf Reading the judgment, Justice John Okoro set aside the lower court's judgment that nullified Abba Yusuf's election as governor of Kano State. The Kano State Governor and candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Abba Yusuf,…
10 Jan
The Supreme Court will deliver judgment on the Kano State governorship election petition appeal on Friday, January 12. In a notice of hearing sent to interested parties on Wednesday, the five men panel justices of the Supreme Court said verdict on the anticipated appeal will be held Friday. The Court of Appeal had affirmed the…
Insecurity: Tinubu must be accountable for protection of lives, property, Northern Coalition insists
7 Jan
Coalition of Northern Civil Society Organizations has insisted that President Bola Tinubu should be ready to account for security of lives and property in the country. Besides, the Coalition challenged the Federal Government to set up Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of not more than six months for all the heads of security agencies for accountability.…
7 Jan
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has arrested a 25 years old man, Alkasim Ya’u, for allegedly stabbing his father to death at Tudun Yola ‘C’, area of Gwale Local Government Area of the state.
4 Jan
The Chairman of the Northern Caucus of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa has pledged N10million to the Nigeria Correctional Services to offset the fines of at least 100 inmates to secure their release. The lawmaker representing Doguwa/Tudunwada federal constituency at the Green Chamber announced the gesture on Wednesday when he visited Goron Dutse…
4 Jan
* Ganduje's Dawakin Tofa kinsmen pray for Yusuf's victory at Supreme Court President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on his 61st birthday. In a statement today by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), President Tinubu recognized the steadfastness implicit in the political trajectory of Governor…
3 Jan
The Kano State Hisbah Board has intercepted two truckloads of over 24,000 bottles of alcoholic beverages and three others were arrested in connection with the detained trucks on Wednesday. The Shari'a compliance board disclosed that the suspected owner of the prohibited beverages narrowly escaped arrest even as he attempted to bribe its personnel. Briefing journalists…
3 Jan
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has extended the hearing on an exparte motion on Joint Account Funding, jointly filed by 44 local governments of Kano state against the State government and two others. In the suit moved December 27th, 2023, challenging the Kano State government, the Kano State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice…
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