A Kano-based Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), Global Initiatives for Good Governance (GIGG), has criticized the Kano State Government and the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for allegedly disregarding the rule of law and public safety. The group, in a statement issued in Kano on Monday, claimed that both Gov Abba Yusuf and Emir Sanusi ignored the police ban on all Durbar activities during the ongoing Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. Recall that the Kano State Police Command had placed a ban on all Durbar activities during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, citing actionable intelligence to prevent potential breakdown of law and order. However, the NGO…
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Following the recent attack on some travellers passing thought Edo state from Porthacourt to Kano, 16 hunters were killed in an extrajudicial act by some thugs in a town called Uromi. More so, in an interview with the Freedom Radio on Facebook that was originally in Hausa language, one Abubakar Abdullahi who had lived in Uromi for the past ten years gave an account of the incident. He explained that Uromi is renown for such attacks on travellers passing through it as several hummer busses carrying passengers have been attacked as well as Dangote trucks where passengers and the vehicles…
No fewer than 40,000 families are to benefit from the Aliko Dangote Food Intervention Programme. Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, said the donation of 40,000 bags of 10kg rice to the people of Borno State by the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) will help cushion economic hardship in these families. The governor made the statement at the flag-off of the Food Intervention Programme on Wednesday in Maiduguri, the State capital. The Aliko Dangote Foundation penultimate week commenced the distribution of one million bags of rice worth N16billion across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria. The governor was represented by…
The Kano Police Command has announced a ban on the on the on coming planned durbar festivities to be held by the Kano Emirate. Following a meeting with other security agencies in the state on Friday, the state’s commissioner of police, CP Ibrahim Adamu, told newsmen that the 2025 Eid El Fitr Durbar Festivities have been banned. “The Kano State Police Command congratulates Muslim faithfuls and all law-abiding residents of the State ahead of the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah festivities. “In pursuit of safe and secure celebration, and to sustain the relative peace and public order in the State, the Command…
The 15 Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero has announced his withdrawal from the oncoming Sallah Durbar Celebration earlier announced saying that holding it is not a matter of life and death. “We want to use this opportunity to let you know that the Sallah Durbar celebration to us is not a matter of life and death for which reason if it will become a source of breech of peace and generate violence that will lead to destruction of lives and property, then it has become compulsory on us to withdraw from it” he stated. The 15th Emir of Kano,…
Following rumours of the Kannywood actor, Prince Daniel, (Aboki) claiming that he had been rejected by the film industry due to his religion and ethnic belonging, the actor issued a statement denying the claim. In the statement issued on Tuesday in Kano, the actor stated that he had never granted any interview to any newspaper to have published such claims flying about in different headlines. “My attention has been drawn to some publications with headlines suggesting that Kannywood rejected me because of my religion, and Nollywood because of my region. “First of all, I did not grant any interview to…
Kano State Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Major General Muhammad Inuwa Idris (Rtd), has resigned from office. His resignation was confirmed in a statement issued by the spokesperson to the State governor, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. He said Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally accepted the resignation, expressing appreciation for the retired Army General’s contributions during his tenure. Meanwhile, he is the second member of the Kano State Executive Council who has tendered his resignation in 2025. Recall that Mohammed Diggol, Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, resigned earlier this year. Major General Idris was appointed in August…
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) has arrived at the Government House in Port Harcourt for a high-level meeting with key stakeholders. The administrator immediately entered a closed-door session with senior security officers, a federal government delegation, and top state government officials. While details of the discussions remain undisclosed, insiders believe the outcome could set the tone for the administration’s immediate actions. In a brief chat with the media, Ibas said, “I want to thank you all for what you have been doing so far. When I got in here, I decided to meet with…
In line with the three months ultimatum given to property owners at the multi billion Naira Kwankwasiyya and Amana cities to occupy their houses or risk revocation, by the Kano state governor Abba Yusuf, the Special Committee on the revival of the Kwankwasiyya and Amana Cities has commenced issuance of occupancy verification at the Kwankwasiyya city housing estate, and shall soon move to the Amana city accordingly. This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information And Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya on Wednesday in Kano. This is coming as the special committee on the revival of the…
The 47th Police Commissioner of the Kano command Ibrahim Adamu Bakori has reiterated his plans to fight against criminal activities in the state. He made the declaration on Wednesday at the first interactive meeting with officers and men of the command after resuming office. The newly appointed commissioner also identified some major crimes in the state that include thuggery, phone snatching and drug abuse, promising to use proactive measures in fighting them. He promised to be committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability as he serves in the state. “Based on assessment conducted, these issues include:…