Kano government moves to compensate families of 16 hunters killed in Uromi
The Kano State Government has announced plans to compensate the families of 16 hunters who were recently killed in Uromi, Edo State. The move was confirmed by a government spokesperson, who said the state is committed to supporting affected families and ensuring they receive appropriate assistance. Authorities noted that the compensation is part of wider […]
Kano APC gives NNPP 72 hours to retract allegations of influencing judiciary
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has given the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and its spokesperson, Ibrahim Karaye, 72 hours to retract claims that the state government is influencing court proceedings. APC described the allegations as “false, malicious, and legally indefensible,” stressing that the Kano government under Alhaji Abba Kabir […]
Kano governor Abba Yusuf sacks Head of Service
Abba Kabir Yusuf has removed Alhaji Abdullahi Musa from his position as Head of Service in Kano State with immediate effect. The announcement was made in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa. According to the statement, the decision is part of efforts by the state government to improve efficiency, discipline, and overall performance […]
Court declines ex-commissioners’ bid to stop Kano gov’t from reclaiming official vehicles
The National Industrial Court in Kano has rejected requests by some former commissioners seeking to stop the state government from retrieving official vehicles given to them while in office. The applicants wanted an interim order to prevent the move pending the hearing of their case. The former officials argued that the vehicles formed part of […]
Kano govt refutes allegation of administrative ‘paralysis’
The Kano State Government has dismissed reports claiming that its administration is facing paralysis, describing the allegations as false and misleading. According to the state, government activities are ongoing normally across ministries, departments, and agencies. Officials said the claims were deliberately circulated to create panic and undermine public confidence in the government. They stressed that […]
Emirate tussle: Sanusi remains Emir – Kano govt
The Kano State Government has assured the public that Muhammadu Sanusi II remains the 16th Emir of Kano, despite a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal. The state’s Attorney General, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, clarified that the court’s decision did not nullify Sanusi’s reinstatement. He explained that the Court of Appeal had earlier ruled […]
Court Says Ado Bayero Can’t Be Emir of Kano Anymore, Orders Police to Remove Him from Palace
The Kano State High Court has issued a temporary order preventing the recently dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and four other former emirs from parading themselves as monarchs in the state. The court also directed the Commissioner of Police to take over the palace presently occupied by Ado Bayero and immediately evict him. […]