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![Kano Govt Fined ₦10m For Violating Rights Of Ex-Emir Bayero]()
Kano Govt Fined ₦10m For Violating Rights Of Ex-Emir Bayero
A Federal High Court has imposed a ₦10 million fine on the Kano government for infringing on the rights of the former Emir Aminu Bayero.Justice Liman Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Kano State, in a landmark ruling, affirmed that Bayero had the right to hear his case.On Thursday, June 13, J... -
![BREAKING: Kano Court Assumes Jurisdiction To Hear Bayero’s Rights Violation Suit]()
BREAKING: Kano Court Assumes Jurisdiction To Hear Bayero’s Rights Violation Suit
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, has ruled that it has the jurisdiction to preside over the case of human rights violation brought by deposed Kano Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, and a senior councillor, Aminu Babba DanAgundi, following the reinstatement of Emir Mohammadu Sanusi II.The court had grant... -
![NSCDC Arrest Two suspected Streetlight Cable Vandals In Kano]()
NSCDC Arrest Two suspected Streetlight Cable Vandals In Kano
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kano State Command, has arrested two persons suspected to be streetlight cable vandals.In a statement on Wednesday in Kano, the Command’s spokesman, Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, said the suspects were arrested by operatives on a surveillance of cri... -
![Passengers Reportedly Kidnapped By Boko Haram Along Maiduguri-Kano Highway Last Night]()
Passengers Reportedly Kidnapped By Boko Haram Along Maiduguri-Kano Highway Last Night
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly kidnapped passengers along the Maiduguri-Kano highwayAccording to report, the insurgents struck between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari village near Auno, along Damaturu highway at about 5:50 pm on Monday.The insurgents reportedly blocked the highway befor... -
![JUST-IN: Heavy Security As Kano Court Begins Hearing On Emirate Tussle]()
JUST-IN: Heavy Security As Kano Court Begins Hearing On Emirate Tussle
On Thursday, there is a heavy presence of security in and around the Federal High Court sitting at Court Road in Kano as the hearing on the emirate tussle begins.Gistmania reports that the Police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have manned their vehicles in strateg... -
![Police Arrest 19 Suspects For Alleged Crimes In Kano]()
Police Arrest 19 Suspects For Alleged Crimes In Kano
Kano State Police Command has arrested 19 suspects for alleged armed robbery, cattle rustling and kidnapping in different parts of the state.This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesman of the command, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa.Kiyawa gave the names of the suspects as: Auwal Fula... -
![Nigerian Man And His Fiancée Nab For Stealing Wedding Gifts In Kano]()
Nigerian Man And His Fiancée Nab For Stealing Wedding Gifts In Kano
A couple, Nura Musbahu and Fatima Lawal, have been remanded by a Shari’a Court in Kano State for allegedly stealing wedding gifts, specifically kayan lefe, which belonged to Nura's sister, Aisha.Daily Post reports that Kayan lefe is a Hausa tradition of buying expensive gift items by a groom... -
![NSCDC Arrests 5 For Vandalizing Streetlight Cables, Stealing Motorcycles, Others In Kano]()
NSCDC Arrests 5 For Vandalizing Streetlight Cables, Stealing Motorcycles, Others In Kano
The Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested five suspects in Kano for alleged vandalism and theft.The Commandant of the Corps in Kano State, Mohammad Lawal-Falala, said this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kano. He said the suspects were apprehended by the anti-vandalism unit ... -
![Kano Emirate: Gov Yusuf Lauded By Lagos NNPP Over Sanusi’s Re-Enthronement]()
Kano Emirate: Gov Yusuf Lauded By Lagos NNPP Over Sanusi’s Re-Enthronement
The Lagos State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, on Friday applauded Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State for his efforts to preserve the ancient state’s cultural heritage.The State’s Publicity Secretary of the Party, Mr Richard Benson, who gave the commendation in a statement in... -
![Muhammadu Sanusi Makes First Appointment Amid Kano Emirship Tussle]()
Muhammadu Sanusi Makes First Appointment Amid Kano Emirship Tussle
Amid the Kano Emirship tussle, the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has made his first appointment.Sanusi approved the appointment of a new Ward Head of Kofar Mazugal, Hamisu Sani in the Dala Local Government area of the state, on Thursday, May 30.He asked the new ward Head to ensure peaceful... -
![Calm In Kano As District Heads Pledge Loyalty To Sanusi Amidst Legal Tussle]()
Calm In Kano As District Heads Pledge Loyalty To Sanusi Amidst Legal Tussle
The city of Kano is experiencing a gradual return to calmness despite tensions surrounding the Emir of Kano throne. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II remains reinstated, now into the sixth day, despite ongoing legal challenges to his Emirship.While the Sunusi camp insists he is the rightful Emir, having bee... -
![BREAKING: CJN Summons Judges Over Conflicting Orders On Kano Emirate Tussle]()
BREAKING: CJN Summons Judges Over Conflicting Orders On Kano Emirate Tussle
Amid the Emirate tussle in Kano State, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court over conflicting interim injunctions.Justice S.A. Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano had ... -
![BREAKING: Court Orders Eviction Of Reinstated Emir Of Kano, Sanusi From palace]()
BREAKING: Court Orders Eviction Of Reinstated Emir Of Kano, Sanusi From palace
A Federal High Court has ordered the eviction of the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II from the palace. The Court also ordered restoration of all rights and privileges due to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, are given to him, as the rightful Emir of Kano.However, the order was in con... -
![Court Stops Ado Bayero From Parading Himself As Emir Of Kano, Orders Police To Evict Him From]()
Court Stops Ado Bayero From Parading Himself As Emir Of Kano, Orders Police To Evict Him From
The newly dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and four others were on Monday, restrained by the Kano State High Court, from parading themselves as monarchs in the state.Justice Aisha Adamu Aliyu granted the order after an ex parte motion was filed by the state government on Monday, May 27, 202... -
![Kano Emirate Crisis: Deputy Gov, Aminu Abdulsalam Apologizes To Ribadu, Withdraws Allegation]()
Kano Emirate Crisis: Deputy Gov, Aminu Abdulsalam Apologizes To Ribadu, Withdraws Allegation
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdulsalam, has apologised to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, over his claim that Mr Ribadu helped the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to return to Kano.Mr Abdulsalam made the apology at a press conference late Sunday at the Gover... -
![Renewed Protests Erupt In Kano Amid Emirate Turmoil (Video)]()
Renewed Protests Erupt In Kano Amid Emirate Turmoil (Video)
Tensions flared once again in Kano as protests erupted over the ongoing power struggle for the Emir's throne between Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the deposed Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero.Despite the governor's directive, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the dethroned Emir, has remained entrenche... -
![Kano Game Of Throne, Former Emir Of Gaya Backs Down, Says He Accepts His Removal]()
Kano Game Of Throne, Former Emir Of Gaya Backs Down, Says He Accepts His Removal
Former Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, says he has accepted his removal, saying it was an act of God.Abdulkadir was one the first-class kings appointed by the former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje.The emirs were on Thursday sacked after the incumbent governor Abba Kabir Yu... -
![DSS, Security Forces Surround Kano's Kofar Kudd Palace Housing Emir Muhammadu Sanusi]()
DSS, Security Forces Surround Kano's Kofar Kudd Palace Housing Emir Muhammadu Sanusi
In a dramatic turn of events, top security operatives have converged on the Kofar Kudd Palace, where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi is currently residing. This move comes amidst significant political upheaval in the ancient city of Kano.Governor Abba Yusuf has reinstated Emir Sanusi, who returned to the pal... -
![Deposed Emir Of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, Breaks Silence Over Emirate Dispute]()
Deposed Emir Of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, Breaks Silence Over Emirate Dispute
The recently deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, has expressed confidence that justice will prevail in the ongoing controversy surrounding the emirates in Kano State. Ado-Bayero, who was removed from his position by Governor Abba Yusuf, emphasized the importance of law and order, urging authori... -
![Emirate Time Bomb, Hold FG Responsible For Violence In Kano – Atiku Reveals]()
Emirate Time Bomb, Hold FG Responsible For Violence In Kano – Atiku Reveals
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government would be held responsible if violence breaks out in Kano State over the emirate crisis.Atiku said Tinubu’s government was inviting anarchy to... -
!["We Will Respect Court Order Halting The Reinstatement Of Sanusi II As Emir"— Kano Police (Video)]()
"We Will Respect Court Order Halting The Reinstatement Of Sanusi II As Emir"— Kano Police (Video)
The Kano State Police Command has announced its commitment to abide by a court order restraining the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano.In a press briefing held on Saturday, May 25, Commissioner of Police Muhammad Usaini Gumel affirmed that the command is complying with the cou... -
![Kano Residents Gripped By Tension As Gov Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir, Ado Bayero]()
Kano Residents Gripped By Tension As Gov Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir, Ado Bayero
Tension has gripped Kano State following reports of the alleged forcible return of deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero.This is as the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has ordered his immediate arrest.Daily Post reports that the governor, his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam and other top gove... -
![Court Stops Sanusi Lamido’s Reinstatement As Kano Emir]()
Court Stops Sanusi Lamido’s Reinstatement As Kano Emir
A Federal High Court in Kano has issued an order stopping the State Government from enforcing the Kano State Emirate Council Repeal Law. This move comes after Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, the Sarkin Dawaki Babba of the Kano Emirate, filed an application seeking to halt the enforcement of the law.... -
![BREAKING: 5 Emirate Abolished As Sanusi Lamido Sanusi Is Reinstated As Emir Of Kano]()
BREAKING: 5 Emirate Abolished As Sanusi Lamido Sanusi Is Reinstated As Emir Of Kano
The Kano State House of Assembly has enacted a significant second amendment to the Kano State Emirate Council Law, a move that will dissolve all five emirates in the state.According to Leadership, this decision followed discussions during a plenary session on Thursday, May 23, which Speaker Hon. Is... -
![Death Toll Rises To 18 As Ganduje Moves To Rebuild Kano Burnt Mosque]()
Death Toll Rises To 18 As Ganduje Moves To Rebuild Kano Burnt Mosque
As the death toll of the Kano State Mosque attack rises to 18, leaving 7 bedridden, the National Chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has promised to rebuild the burnt Mosque.The Former Kano Governor donated N5.3 million with 50 bags of rice and other food items to... -
![NSCDC Rescues 13 Human Trafficking Victims In Kano]()
NSCDC Rescues 13 Human Trafficking Victims In Kano
The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has rescued 13 victims of human trafficking in the state.The State Commandant of the corps, Mohammed Lawal-Falala, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Kano. Lawal-Falala disclosed that the victims were ... -
![Kano Mosque Attack: Suspect, Shafiu Abubakar Remanded For Setting Worshippers Ablaze]()
Kano Mosque Attack: Suspect, Shafiu Abubakar Remanded For Setting Worshippers Ablaze
A man, Shafiu Abubakar Gadan who was accused of setting a mosque ablaze, leading to the death of 14 worshippers was on Monday, May 20, remanded in a correctional centre by an Upper Shariah Court in Kano State.The incident occurred during the Subhi (early morning) prayer in Gezawa Local Government A... -
![Kano Govt Confirms Purchase of 41 ‘Exotic’ SUVs For Lawmakers Worth N68m Each]()
Kano Govt Confirms Purchase of 41 ‘Exotic’ SUVs For Lawmakers Worth N68m Each
The Kano State Government has said it bought 41 ‘exotic’ sports utility vehicles, SUVs, each valued at N68 million, for members of the State House of Assembly. The confirmation was given by the Kano State Government, through the Governor’s Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, said it is t... -
![Peter Obi Visits Victims Of Kano Mosque Attack]()
Peter Obi Visits Victims Of Kano Mosque Attack
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi on Sunday visited victims of arson at a mosque in Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government area of Kano state.Obi who visited the victims on their hospital bed at the Murtala Specialist hHospital in Kano, condemned the attack, which he de... -
![Bribery Allegations: Kano Court Fixes Date For Ganduje’s Arraignment]()
Bribery Allegations: Kano Court Fixes Date For Ganduje’s Arraignment
Kano State High Court No.7 has re-scheduled the arraignment of the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje to June 5.Ganduje is standing trial alongside his wife Hafsat Umar, his son, Abdullahi Umar and five othersThe defendants in the case included Abubakar Bawur... -
![Update! Death Toll Rises To 11 In Kano Mosque Explosion]()
Update! Death Toll Rises To 11 In Kano Mosque Explosion
The Kano State Police Command, on Thursday, said 11 persons have d!ed following Wednesday’s bombing incident at a mosque in Gadan Village, Gezawa Local Government Area of the stateThe police spokesman in Kano, Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed this to Punch correspondent.Haruna said three more of the v... -
![8 Worshippers Dead, 28 Hospitalised As Man Allegedly Sets Mosque On Fire In Kano]()
8 Worshippers Dead, 28 Hospitalised As Man Allegedly Sets Mosque On Fire In Kano
Not fewer than eight worshippers have been confirmed dead, following the early morning attack launched by an arsonist on a mosque where the worshippers were praying.A local source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the number of casualties. He said six were adults, one youth and a mino... -
![Kano Hisbah Bans Male DJs From Performing At Female Events]()
Kano Hisbah Bans Male DJs From Performing At Female Events
The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned male Disc Jockeys (DJs) from performing at female-dominated events in the state. The Commander General of the board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, said at a meeting with the representatives of DJs in the state that the decision became necessary to prohibit the... -
![PHOTOS: Missing Father Of Three Found Stabbed To Death In Kano]()
PHOTOS: Missing Father Of Three Found Stabbed To Death In Kano
The lifeless body of a father of three, Emeka Eje, who was reported missing has been discovered in Hotoro Quarters, Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State.Circumstances surrounding his death are still sketchy at the time of filing this report but it was suspected that the commercial motorcyc... -
![17 BDC Operators Sentenced To 6 months Imprisonment For Operating Without Licence In Kano]()
17 BDC Operators Sentenced To 6 months Imprisonment For Operating Without Licence In Kano
Seventeen Bureau de Change operators were on Monday, convicted by Justice Muhammad Nasir Yunusa of the Federal High Court in Kano State.They were charged with conducting business without the necessary license, thereby, contravening Section 57 (5) (b) of the Banks and Financial Institutions Act of 2... -
![Man, Bello Arrested In Kano For Allegedly Killing Friend Because He Could Not Repay N3m Debt]()
Man, Bello Arrested In Kano For Allegedly Killing Friend Because He Could Not Repay N3m Debt
The suspect bello, Bello Zubairu reportedly borrowed N3 million from one of his close friends, Bello Bukar Adam , and as he wasn't able to refund the payment on time he hired two assassin to help kill his friend...He reportedly invited his friend to his house and unknown to his friend that he ... -
![Police Arrest Suspect, Sadiq Zubairu Who Allegedly Killed KEDCO Staff In Kano]()
Police Arrest Suspect, Sadiq Zubairu Who Allegedly Killed KEDCO Staff In Kano
The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a suspect, Sadiq Zubairu, 35, who was alleged to have killed Bello Bukar Adam, 45, a staff member of Kano Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO.The spokesperson of the command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said they received a report from a resident o... -
![Missing Kano Businessman Bello Bukar Adamu Found Dead]()
Missing Kano Businessman Bello Bukar Adamu Found Dead
One Alhaji Bello Bukar Adamu, who was declared missing three days ago has been found dead in Kano State. It was gathered that Adamu left home in his Corolla car with registration number (NSR 640CE) around 4:30 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2024. All efforts to locate his whereabouts proved abortive. Accordi... -
![Former Kano State Governor, Shekarau’s Residence Razed By Inferno]()
Former Kano State Governor, Shekarau’s Residence Razed By Inferno
The Mundubawa country home of former governor Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau has been gutted by Fire, destroying the sitting room of his second Wife, Halima Shekarau.Although the fire was suspected to have started from the kitchen, the actual cause could not be immediately ascertained.Officials of the Sta... -
![Outcry Over Alleged Soldier Assault Resulting In Young Man, Yusuf Shuaibu Adamu's Death In Kano (Video)]()
Outcry Over Alleged Soldier Assault Resulting In Young Man, Yusuf Shuaibu Adamu's Death In Kano (Video)
The demise of a young man, Yusuf Shuaibu Adamu, allegedly following an assault by two soldiers, has sparked outrage among residents of Kano State, prompting demands for justice and accountability.Yusuf, a cleaner at the 465 Nigeria Air Force Hospital medical center in Kano, passed away on Friday, M...
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