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Saturday, 15 March 2025
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Tension in Kano: Security Operatives Surround Emir’s Palace

Heavily armed policemen and operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) have surrounded the Kano Emir’s Palace at Kofar Kudu, restricting both entry and exit from the premises. The deployment of security to the palace was a result of moves by Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to install his newly appointed Wamban Kano, District Head of […]

Politics

KANSIEC Confirms Readiness for LG Elections Following Court Approval

The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has affirmed its readiness to conduct a smooth and peaceful election across the state’s 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs).   The commission’s assurance comes on the heels of a state high court ruling that upheld its authority to oversee the election.   KANSIEC Chairman Sani Lawan Malunfashi emphasized […]

Politics

Hisbah Bans Sports Betting in Kano, Enacts New Rules on Courtship and Night Movements for Women

The Kano State Hisbah Board has prohibited all types of sports betting in the state.   Dr. Mujaheed Aminuddeen, the Deputy Commander-General of the board, announced this during a press conference regarding Hisbah’s renewed efforts to combat immorality.   He mentioned that the Hisbah has re-initiated ‘operation flush out immorality,’ and its operatives will soon […]

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Kano Governor Abba Yusuf: Hoodlums Stole Ganduje’s Corruption Documents During Protest

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf claims that suspected hoodlums seized documents related to alleged corruption cases involving Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), during the #EndBadGovernance protest.   During the protest, which saw looting and destruction in various parts of the country, public buildings, including a court in Kano, were breached. […]

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Fire Engulfs Emir Sanusi’s Palace  

A mysterious fire outbreak has damaged a section of the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, at Gidan Rumfa.   The incident occurred on Friday night, around 11 pm, according to palace sources.   The affected palace, located at Kofar Kudu, is where the Emir holds court every Monday.   The source […]

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Sanusi Remains Emir, Affirms Kano State Government

The Kano State government has affirmed the ruling handed down by a Federal High Court under Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman earlier today.   Addressing reporters at the Government House, Kano’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isah Dederi, emphasized, “On June 20th, 2024, Federal High Court No. 1, Kano, delivered its verdict on […]

Politics

Kaduna Assembly Reveals Nasir El-Rufai’s Involvement in State Funds Misuse

The Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Henry Marah, disclosed that the Accountant General and the Finance Commissioner of Kaduna State, during Nasir El-Rufai’s administration, withdrew $1.4 million and N30 billion from the state’s account without proper authorization.   Henry Marah revealed this information in an interview on Channels Television, providing an update […]