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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 strategic places around the court, restricting movement.C

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 Fulani, aged 27 years old, Abdullahi Salisu, aged 28 y
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 of the corps during midnight patrols.Two suspects,

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 for his bride and formally presenting it to her b
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 Lagos, said that the re-enthronement of the forme

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 coexistence among the subjects of the area and co
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 been reappointed by Gov. Abba Yusuf, a Federal High C

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 issued an order to evict the Emir of Kano, Muhamma
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 contradiction of an earlier order by a State High Cou

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, 2024.The judge also stoppped all the dethroned Emirs
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 Government House, Kano.The deputy governor had claimed

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 Yusuf signed the repeal of the law which balkanised
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 entrenched in the palace, refusing to yield.Reports from Da

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 authorities to uphold justice.Speaking on Saturday from h
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. The Kano State House of Assembly had earlier diss

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 victims of the Mosque attack, during a sympathy v

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. Ismail Falgore chaired.The Kano State Emirate Counci

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 rescued on May 20 at Dan Tsinke Quarters in Taraun
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 Area of the state on May 15, 2024.Many other worshi

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 the right of the lawmakers to be provided with soun
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 described as a senseless act.In his words: “This

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 Bawuro, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Limited Sa
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 victims died on Wednesday, raising the figure to 11

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 motorcyclist was stabbed to death by thieves who also made
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 mixing of males and females during events.Sheikh

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 minor.He said 32 persons were involved in the incident

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 2020.Each offender was sentenced to either six mont
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 planned to kill him..The friend fell into the trap
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 of Zawaciki Quarters in Kumbotso LGA, Kano State, t
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. According to Facebook posts by friends and family members