34 h. ago Mr Macaroni Condemns Bashir Ahmad’s Stance On Burnt Shop Of TikToker Who Criticised Kano Governor

Renowned content creator and activist Mr Macaroni has criticised Bashir Ahmad, former aide to ex-President Buhari, for his remarks directed at Rahama Saidu, the TikToker who condemned the Kano governor after her shop was demolished and subsequently set on fire. The issue arose when the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) tore down part […] The post Mr Macaroni Condemns Bashir Ahmad’s Stance On Burnt Shop Of TikToker Who Criticised Kano Governor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Kano APC Divided Over Kwankwaso’s Potential Return Amidst Strong Opposition

The Kano chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently experiencing internal divisions over the potential return of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State, to the party. Kwankwaso, who was recently expelled from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) after serving as its 2023 presidential candidate, has reportedly shown interest in […] The post Kano APC Divided Over Kwankwaso’s Potential Return Amidst Strong Opposition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Court reserves ruling as Ganduje challenges $413,000 bribery charges

A Kano State High Court on Tuesday reserved its ruling on preliminary objections raised in the ongoing case of alleged bribery and misappropriation of public funds filed against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, and seven others. The Kano State Government filed eight counts, bordering on bribery to the tune of of $413,000 and N1.38bn, against Ganduje, Read More

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5 d. ago Plateau Killings: Tinubu’s Govt Must Rise Up To Its Responsibility – Kwankwaso

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has charged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to rise up to its responsibility, amid security challenge facing some parts of the country. Kwankwaso called out federal government to protect every Nigerians and their properties across the nation. The former governor of Kano State in a […] The post Plateau Killings: Tinubu’s Govt Must Rise Up To Its Responsibility – Kwankwaso appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Court defers ruling on Ganduje’s alleged bribery, misappropriation case

A Kano State High Court, on Tuesday, reserved ruling in the case of alleged bribery and misappropriation filed against the former governor of Kano State and APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and seven others. The Kano State Government instituted an eight-count charge against Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat Umar Ganduje, and six others, bordering on Read More

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8 d. ago Edo to announce compensation for lynched hunters – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said he will contact his Kano State counterpart, Governor Abba Yusuf, to decide the financial compensation for the families of the hunters who were killed by members of a vigilance group in Uromi. Okpebholo, who spoke through his Press Secretary, Fred Itrua, on Friday, said an agreement would be Read More

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9 d. ago 14 Arrested As Kano Delegation Visits Edo Over Uromi Killings

The Kano State Government has commended the swift and decisive steps taken by the Edo State Government in response to the brutal killing of 16 hunters, expressing satisfaction with the measures implemented so far to bring the perpetrators to justice. Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, made this known during a visit […] The post 14 Arrested As Kano Delegation Visits Edo Over Uromi Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kano government committee on Uromi killings visits Edo State

A high-powered committee constituted by Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to investigate the recent killing of some of the read more Kano government committee on Uromi killings visits Edo State

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1 week ago Gov Yusuf Dedicates LEADERSHIP ‘Governor Of The Year’ Award To Kano’s Vulnerable Children

LEADERSHIP Awardee and governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has dedicated his ‘Governor of the Year’ Award to vulnerable children in rural communities, emphasising his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and accessible education. The award was presented at the 17th edition of the LEADERSHIP Conference and Awards, which held on Tuesday at the Old […]

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2 w. ago Lynched travellers: PFN demands action, warns against retaliation

The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has called on the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and his Kano State counterpart, Governor Abba Yusuf, to speak out against reprisals for the 16 travellers that were killed by a vigilante group in Edo State. Oke advised the state incumbents to cooperate Read More

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2 w. ago Uromi killings: Group commends Govs Okpebholo, Yusuf for dousing tension

Tribune Online Uromi killings: Group commends Govs Okpebholo, Yusuf for dousing tension Al-Bayan Interfaith Centre has called for the immediate prosecution of all those involved in the heinous and senseless killing of travelers to Kano in Uromi, Edo State and commended the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo and his Kano State counterpart, Abba Yusuf for their respective roles in dousing raised tensions in the wake of the […] Uromi killings: Group commends Govs Okpebholo, Yusuf for dousing tension Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Sanusi, Kwankwaso, Jibrin, others attend Galadiman Kano’s funeral

Prominent personalities that included the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, ex-Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, and the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, among others attended the funeral prayer of the late Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abba Sunusi. Arewa PUNCH reports that the funeral was held at the Read More

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2 w. ago Kano gov commends Tinubu, Okpebholo for swift response to killings

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for their swift intervention following the tragic killing of 16 Kano indigenes in Uromi, Edo State. In a statement issued by the Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, Read More

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2 w. ago Yusuf condoles Emir Sanusi II, APC state chairman over passing of Galadiman Kano

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday extended his condolences to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Kano Emirate Council, and the Kano State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Abbas, over the passing of the revered Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sanusi. The late Galadiman Kano, who […] The post Yusuf condoles Emir Sanusi II, APC state chairman over passing of Galadiman Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Edo killings: NNPP chieftain condemns jungle justice, calls for peaceful coexistence

Tribune Online Edo killings: NNPP chieftain condemns jungle justice, calls for peaceful coexistence Ambassador Olufemi Oguntoyinbo, a South West Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has condemned the killing of 16 Northern hunters in Uromi, Edo State. He emphasized that jungle justice is not in the nation’s best interest. In a statement released on Wednesday, he expressed his condolences to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and […] Edo killings: NNPP chieftain condemns jungle justice, calls for peaceful coexistence Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Durbar ban: Sanusi visits gov, avoids traditional horse ride

Amid the ban on Sallah Durbar activities, the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Tuesday, abandoned the traditional horse procession and instead travelled in a vehicle convoy to offer Sallah homage to Governor Abba Yusuf at the Kano Government House. The emir also changed his routes from the Emir’s palace to the state Read More

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2 w. ago Lynched travellers: Gov demands public parade, 14 suspects moved to Abuja

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has demanded the public parade of the suspected killers of the 16 hunters and compensation for their families. The governor handed down the demand during a condolence visit by his Edo counterpart, Monday Okpebholo, in Kano, on Monday. The visit comes barely 48 hours after the remains of the hunters, Read More

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2 w. ago Edo killings: Leaders intensify peace moves as ACF hails Tinubu

•Okpebholo visits Kano, vows justice for victims From Desmond Mgboh, Kano, Tony Osauzo, Benin, Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Moves to calm the tension stirred by the killings of 16 Kano-bound travellers in Uromi, Edo State, have continued with Governor Monday Okpebholo visiting his Kano State counterpart, Governor Abba Yusuf at the Government House Kano and Barau […] The post Edo killings: Leaders intensify peace moves as ACF hails Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 2027: Only political parties, not their individual members, can defeat Tinubu, says Shekarau

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano   Former Governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, Wednesday insisted that for the coalition against the Tinubu administration to succeed, the partakers have to be registered political parties and not individual members of political parties.   The former Governor made the clarification while reacting to misperceptions of his initial remarks on […] The post 2027: Only political parties, not their individual members, can defeat Tinubu, says Shekarau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Gov Yusuf accepts resignation of commissioner for internal security

Tribune Online Gov Yusuf accepts resignation of commissioner for internal security The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has accepted the resignation letter of the Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Maj.-Gen. (retd) Muhammad Idris. Gov Yusuf accepts resignation of commissioner for internal security Tribune Online

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