Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, and the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, are currently engaged in a closed-door meeting with security chiefs in the state. This development comes amidst escalating…
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Kano Emirate Tussle: CISLAC Calls for Immediate Action to Preserve Peace and Stability
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing power tussle involving the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and the dethroned Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado…
Emirship Tussle: Kano Police Command Sues For Peace, Warns Miscreants
By Abdullahi Yusuf The combined security operatives headed by the Police Command in Kano State has sued for peaceful coexistence in the ensuing security situation in the state, particularly the developments surrounding…
Kano Calm, Peaceful After Bayero’s Dethronement, Sanusi’s Reinstatement
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano city and its environs remained calm and peaceful Thursday evening, following the Dethronement of former Emir Aminu Ado Bayero,and the subsequent reinstatement of Sunusi Lamido Sunusi, by Governor…
UPDATED: Gov Yusuf Reappoints Sanusi Lamido As Emir Of Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday reappointed Malam Sunusi Lamido Sunusi as the new Emir of Kano. This followed the passing of the Kano Emirate Councils Law…
BREAKING: Gov Yusuf Reinstates Sanusi As Emir Of Kano
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II as 16th Emir Of Kano. Details Later……
Alleged 19.4bn fraud: Court admits Sirika, brother to N100m bail each
A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Thursday admitted former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika and his brother Abubakar to bail in sum of N100 million each and two sureties each in like…
DSS denies invading Kano Emir’s Palace
The Department of State Service (DSS) on Thursday, denied media reports alleging that it invaded the Emir of Kano’s Palace, saying it is untrue. The state Director, DSS, Mr Muhammad Alhassan said…
Ganduje Condoles With Families of Kano Mosque Attack Victims
By Abdullahi Yusuf The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC),Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje,has Condoled with the families of the recent attack on a Mosque at Gadan village in Gezawa Local Government…
Social media addiction increases risk of mental health problems – Expert
Dr Adamu Babaji, a Neuro psychiatrist, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBU-TH), Bauchi, has said that frequent social media use increases risk of mental health disorder. Babaji stated this in an interview…
JUST IN: Kano Assembly Repeals Emirates Council Law
The Kano state house of assembly has passed Kano emirates council law (repeal bill) 2024 after scaling 3rd reading. The law has abrogated establishment of 5 new Emirates in the state. All…
Expert faults CBN increase in interest rate
Mr Daniel Akeju, an advisor and treasury manager has faulted the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recent increase in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) in an attempt to curb inflation and stabilise…
Kwankwaso resigns as Sarkin Yakin Karaye, cites “politicisation” of laws
Alhaji Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso, a high-ranking official of the Karaye Emirate in Kano State, has resigned his “Sarkin Yakin Karaye” position over alleged politicisation of the Emirate Council laws. Kwankwaso confirmed his…
Iran’s late president Raisi to be buried in home city of Mashhad
Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash at the weekend, is to be buried in his home city of Mashhad on Thursday. Raisi is to be laid to rest…
Assembly Initiates Amendment to Kano Emirates Law Amid Increasing Calls for Sanusi’s Return
The Kano State House of Assembly has begun amending the Kano State Emirs (Appointment and Deposition) Law. This comes as calls for the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II, the deposed 14th Emir…
Magashi calls for consultative meetings to strengthen health insurance
The Coordinator of the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN), Dr Aminu Magashi Garba has called for consultative meetings between relevant stakeholders in the health sector to strengthen the health insurance scheme. In…
ED YOSPIS bagged Award on Gender Advocate
The Executive Director of Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Disease and Social Vices (YOSPIS) Zainab Nasir Ahmad has been identified as a role model to youth in promoting gender advocate…
Zamfara APC suspends Lawmaker, Sani Jaji over anti-party
By Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the receipt of a suspension letter issued by the executive members of Birnin Magaji ward after…
Plateau state Information Commissioner, Ashoms Commend Gov Mutfwang for Approval of Ministerial briefing
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Commissioner of Information and Communication, Musa Ashoms has commended the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang for the approval of ministerial briefing had been on hold…
Media a powerful panacea for Anti- Corruption campaigns in Jigawa – PCACC boss
From Mika’il Tsoho The Chairman, Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Barrister Salisu Abdu has observed that media has critical role to play for the success of the commission anti-corruption campaigns. This…
Patriotic Elders Back Agitations For Restoration Of Local Government Autonomy
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Patriotic Elders Forum For Peace and Development has thrown its weight behind agitations by some Senators for the restoration of full Autonomy to Local Governments in the country….
100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda
100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa is poised to illuminate the extraorments and potential of African business titans, leadership and security stakeholders, and entrepreneurs. In a collaborative effort led by the Davdan…
Ganduje Alleged Corruption Case Transferred To Another Court In Kano
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Chief Judge of Kano State, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, has transferred the case of an alleged corruption case involving the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
One Year On: Senator Hanga Lists Achievements, Plans More Projects
By Abdullahi Yusuf Senator Rufa’i Hanga(NNPP Kano State) said he had paid N45 million registration fees for 200 indigent students of Bayero University,Kano(BUK) who hailed from the Kano Central Senatorial District. Hanga,who…
UN Security Council Needs Drastic Reforms To Accommodate Nigeria In G20 – Amb. Tuggar
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has called for an urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council. This was contained a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media…