Tag: Kano State

Kano: “Emirates tussle’ll never end until after Supreme Court judgement” – Ɗan’agundi

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Ɗan'agundi on Kano emirates tussle

A day after the Kano State Government organised a world press conference and welcomed the outcomes of the Court of Appeal judgment over the State Emirates tussle, which overturned a Kano Federal High Court ruling, the respondent in the case, Sarkin Dawaki Babba, Aminu Babba Ɗan’agundi, clarified that the State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Isah Dedera, who spoke on behalf of the Kano State government, misunderstood the clear judgment and misled the general public on the matter. Ɗan’agundi, who had filed a suit to challenge the reinstatement of…

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Just In! DSS, Police take over Kano Emir’s palace

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The Kano Emirs Palace, ?ofar Kudu, is under heavy security, as armed police and State Security Service (SSS) operatives block entry and exit. According to reports, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is reportedly scheduled to accompany the newly-appointed Wamban Kano, to his assigned post in Bichi Local Government Area. However, the Emir was barred from attending the royal ceremony. The palace in Bichi is also surrounded by armed officers. Unverified reports revealed that Emir Sanusi was also expected to speak on tax reform bills during an engagement with economists. Details to…

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Kano LG Polls: CSOs commend Gov. Yusuf, KANSIEC

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KANSIEC on LG polls

The Kano Civil Society Election Situation Room has applauded the Kano State Government and the State Electoral Commission, (KANSIEC)for conducting a well-organised Local Government election. The Coordinator of the Situation Room and Executive Director, Citizens for Development and Education, Amb. Ibrahim Waiya explained this to newsmen after receiving updates about the ongoing LG polls from across the 44 LGAs of the State. According to Amb.Waiya, the reports received so far have been wonderful, considering the impressive turnout of voters, peaceful conducts and compliance with the movement restriction order during the…

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Kano LG polls: KANSIEC vows to conduct todays elections

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KANSIEC on LG polls

Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, (KANSIEC), has reaffirmed its readiness to conduct the scheduled today’s 2024 local government elections in 44 local government areas (LGAs) of the State. KANSIEC Chairman, Prof. Sani Malumfashi, announced this yesterday, following a court ruling that upheld the Commissions authority to proceed with the planned elections. Recall that a Federal High Court, presided by Justice Simon Amobeda, on Tuesday delivered a judgement that disqualified the Chairman, Secretary, and other commissioners of the Commission. Malumfashi said  Today, (Friday), Kano State High Court ruled in favour of…

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Four days to LG polls, Court sacks Kano Electoral Commission chairman, members

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Court sacks KANSIEC

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano yesterday sacked the Chairman of the State’s Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Sani Malumfashi, for being a member of the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP). The case was filed by Aminu Tiga and the All Progressive Congress, (APC). The defendants in the suit are the State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Dederi, and 14 others. Delivering judgement, the presiding judge, S.A. Amobede also held that the Secretary of the Commission, Kabir Zakirai, was not a civil servant and therefore not an officer…

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Alleged Corruption: US-born, Kano indegene, ?an-Bello accuses ex-Gov. Gandujes family of N20bn fraud via 44 bank accounts

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A US-born Kano State indigene, filmmaker and journalist,  Dr. Bello Galadanci, popularly known as ?an-Bello, has revealed alleged massive financial scandal involving the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State. According to Galadanci, the treasury has been systematically looted through a complex network of bank accounts and companies. ?an-Bello accused Hafsatu Abdullahi Umar, wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman and former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, of involvement in fraud. He referred to the former Kano first lady as Mummy in the video and displayed her…

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Hardship Protest: Kano, Yobe govts. relax curfews

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Yobe and Kano State governments have relaxed the twenty-four-hour curfew imposed on several towns. Recall that the State governments have imposed curfews after the ongoing protests against economic hardship were hijacked by hoodlums who resulted in looting and destructing properties. In a broadcast yesterday, Kano State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Malam Baba Dantiye, said curfew in the state is now from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. He said that the curfew was adjusted to restore normalcy in the State. The State government had earlier imposed a 24-hour curfew across…

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Kano: Gov. Yusuf signs Bill creating second-class emirates

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Abba Yusuf on emirates

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed into law the Bill establishing three second-class emirates in the State. Recall that the State House of Assembly had passed the ‘Kano State Emirates Council Establishment Bill 2024′, after the Bill scaled third reading earlier on Tuesday. The Bill, sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly and member representing Rimin-Gado/Tofa constituency, Muhammad Bello Bututu, provides for the establishment of Kano as first-class emirate and other second-class emirates of Rano, Gaya and ?araye. The days session presided by speaker Isma’il Falgore commenced…

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Kano plans special courts for gender violence, child abuse

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Kano Chief Justice

Kano Chief Justice, Dije Aboki, yesterday, hinted that the state is working towards creating a special court for the speedy dispensation of justice, as well as tackling the menace of gender-based violence and child rights abuse. In her remarks at the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Nigeria: 2nd Quarter NEC, pre-convention meeting in Kano, with the theme: Ensuring Access To Justice For Indigent Women and Children in Nigeria, Justice Aboki, emphasised that a special court is needed to address the emerging challenges, which includes, gender violence, rape and child…

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Kano Emirate Tussle: Northern Traditional Ruling Council sues for calm

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Northern Traditional Ruler

The Northern Traditional Ruling Council, under the chairmanship of His Eminence, Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar II, has expressed concerned with the situation in Kano as it affects the revered institution. In an issued statement signed by the Chairman Coordinating Committee, Northern Traditional Rulers Council, Justice Lawal Hassan Gummi, the Council, with all sense of responsibility, calls for restraint on the part of the disputants in the interest of peace and stability. The document called for calm, as the matter was in Court and is therefore sub-judice. The Council further prayed…

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