David Miracle Office of the Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the Kano State Governor in partnership with Stand for Peace Initiative on the occasion of the 2024 Children’s Day celebrated on 27th May supported by the Kano Council of World Merit & Prime Gibson organized a fun fair which was attended by children, teachers and parents in the state. The event which held at Government Secondary School Dabo, Kano was the second of its kind for Stand for Peace Initiative whom in the words of her Founder & Executive Coordinator, Nworisa Michael is aimed at not just celebrating but…
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The Kano state Governor Abba Yusuf has met with the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu in Abuja on Thursday, following the Emirates Tussle in the state. The governor announced this on his verified X platform (formerly Twitter) saying that he had a fruitful meeting with Ribadu. “I had a fruitful engagement with the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, this afternoon in Abuja”. It would be recalled that the Kano state government thought the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam publicly apologized to the NSA for wrongly accusing him of plotting the Emirate tussle in the state. The deputy governor…
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) meets actors, musicians and social media influencers to carve a role for them in the fight against insecurity in Northern Nigeria. The meeting which took place in Kano on Thursday is one among the several meetings organized by the CNG with the various stakeholders that include the northern state governors, traditional rulers, security agencies, religious leaders among others. The host of the event, also the Board of Trustee Chairman of the CNG, Dr. Nastura Ashir, reiterated the importance of the entertainers and media influencers saying that they have a very important role to play…
A Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s political ally and chairman of Arewa Media Group, Alhaji Danbilki Kwamanda, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against allowing interest groups to hide under state laws to violate Court Orders that stopped the reinstatement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II Kwamanda, who has been a political voice in the Kano political arena, told newsmen in Kano on Monday that, what the state government is doing, violating the federal high court order stopping the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II, is setting a bad prescidence that will not augur well for the residents. “We cannot understand how a people…
Spain, Ireland and Norway have formally recognized a Palestinian state, in what they say is an attempt to refocus attention on efforts to find a political solution to the war in the Middle East. They hope by acting together they will encourage other European countries to follow suit, in a diplomatic push that could help secure a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas. The symbolic decision has provoked a furious row with Israel’s government which has accused all three countries of rewarding terrorism. Israel has withdrawn its ambassadors from Ireland, Norway and Spain and formally…
LET THE LEADERSHIP OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION ACT NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE All is not well with the legal profession in Nigeria.The actions and decisions of some members of the legal profession have eroded the confidence of the members of the general public in both adjudications in courts and tribunal and even in legal practice. Lawyers are no more respected because Nigerians, in most cases, see lawyers as the problems of Nigeria. The general public sees the legal profession as problem creators in Nigeria. The disgrace to which the legal profession is put in Nigeria by the decisions…
As the crisis trailing the abolishing of the five new Emirates in Kano State escalates, the Bichi Emirates Development Association (Inuwar Jama’ar Masarautar Bichi), has asked the State Government to urgently reverse the decision. The association which made the request at a news conference in Kano on Wednesday, said both the state’s Executive and the Legislature should repeal the law scrapping the new Emirates and restore the Emirs to their positions. Other new Emirates abolished alongside Bichi are Karaye, Rano, Gaya and the new Kano Emirate headed by deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero. “They should repeal the law and restore…
The African Muslim Media Practitioners Organization (AMMPO) is deeply concerned about the ongoing dispute surrounding the Kano Emirates and urges all parties involved to prioritize peace, understanding, and the well-being of the people of Kano State. As an organization committed to promoting responsible media practices and peaceful coexistence, AMMPO believes that the current situation requires careful consideration and constructive dialogue to resolve the issues amicably. We appeal to the government, traditional leaders, and all stakeholders to work together to find a lasting solution that respects the cultural and religious heritage of the people of Kano. “We understand the significance of…
The Kano state governor Abba Yusuf has announced the banning of all public demonstrations in the state. The governor has also ordered the arrest of those who protested on Tuesday along state road claiming that they are student. The announcement came in a press statement issued Wednesday morning through the office of the Director General on Media, Sanusi Bature. Governor Yusuf has also imposed stringent restrictions on all public gatherings intended for protest within the state, exercising the authority vested in him as the chief security officer of the state. “By virtue of his position, the governor has directed the…
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has issued an order to the Security Agencies to evict Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II from Kofar Kudu Palace, the main Kano Palace. On the other hand, a State High Court, in has issued a counter order restraining the security agencies from evicting the Emir Sanusi II from the palace. The Federal Court also ordered the Police to ensure all rights and privileges due to the 15th Fulani Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero be gMadera to him, as the rightful Emir of Kano. The Presiding Judge, Justice S. A. Amobeda who gave the exparte…