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12/01/2024

BREAKING!!! THE SUPREME COURT AS REAFFIRM ABBA GIDA AS GOVERNOR OF KANO STATE

10/01/2024

08/01/2024

One person has been confirmed dead in a fire outbreak in northern nigeria

05/01/2024

13/12/2023

Zahara: South African music icon dies aged 36

🇿🇦 South Africa’s culture minister, Z**i Kodwa, has announced the passing of award-winning South African Afro-pop singer Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara.
BBC NEWS AFRICA reports that She had been in hospital, reportedly with liver complications, and the government had been assisting the family "for some time.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67682206

The songstress’ album Loliwe, loved across Africa, made her famous in 2011. In 2019, Zahara opened up about her battle with alcohol addiction.
Last month, the family confirmed she had been admitted to hospital and called on South Africans to keep the musician in their prayers.
She passed away on Monday night in a Johannesburg hospital at the age of 36.

The songwriter used her platform to speak out about violence against women in South Africa, something she revealed had happened to her.
While her family is yet to release an official statement, fans have been grieving and sharing fond memories on social media.

"Zahara and her guitar made an incredible and lasting impact in South African music," Mr Kodwa posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Zahara, who released five albums, won dozens of awards both local and international. In 2020, she was named in the BBC's 100 Women list.

08/12/2023

BREAKING: Police sign peace pact with NNPP, APC ahead of Kano Governorship Supreme Court Judgment

The Kano State Police Command has again signed a peace accord with the leaders of both New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP and All Progressives Congress,
Police had earlier signed a similar pact with the parties barring any form of protests or celebrations before, during and after the Court of Appeal verdict that removes Governor Abba Yusuf from office.

The peace accord this time was done in the presence of other security agencies in Kano.

The Kano State Police Commissioner, Usaini Gumel vows to deal decisively with defaulters.
“Recall that the police command had adequately attended to a number of plots by some faceless political pressure groups who are hell-bent on fomenting trouble and to stampede on the general security situation of the State from being very peaceful as it is at now.” He said.

“However, we must appreciate and commend the leadership of both the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for maintaining their position on standing by the peace accord the third time since they both signed the commitment to ensuring peace and orderliness in all parts of the State.” The Commissioner of Police added.

The Police Command had recently embarked on courtesy visits to Religious Leaders across the major faiths in the state and urged them to cooperate with all the security officials being part of the community-based policing approach to keep the state safer.

The NNPP was represented by the party’s state Chairman, Hashim Sulaiman while the APC by the state party deputy chairman, Shehu Maigari.

Others include local council chairmen from the entry and exit points of the state.

06/12/2023

Uphold popular mandate of Kano, Plateau, Zamfara – Northern groups cries out to Supreme Court

Following the Election Petition Appeal Tribunal verdict in respect to Kano, Plateau and Zamfara states governorship seats, a group known as Northern Initiative for Peace and Economic Development, have cried and appealed to Supreme Court to set aside the decision of Appellate Court and uphold the popular mandate in Kano, Plateau and Zamfara.

Recalled, the recent Appeal Court Panels judgments sitting in Abuja has generated a lot of concerns across the length and breadth of Nigeria.

Northern Initiative for Peace and Economic Development in collaboration with Coalition groups in the above mentioned three states said they were against one party system in Nigeria.

Leader of the groups, Abel Jilemsam stated that the peace and stability of Kano, Plateau and Zamfara are integral to the overall wellbeing of Nigeria.

Jilemsam made the assertion during a world press conference tagged, “urgent appeal for justice, respect for popular mandate in Kano, Plateau and Zamfara governorship election petition Appeal judgments” held on Tuesday in Jos.

According to him, the recent governorship elections held on March 18, 2023, in Kano, Plateau, and Zamfara have demonstrated the collective will of the people in shaping the future of their states. The popular mandate expressed through the electoral process must be respected to ensure the continued sustenance of democratic values in Nigeria.

“We recognise the importance of a fair and impartial judiciary in upholding the rule of law and safeguarding democratic principles. The judiciary plays a critical role in ensuring justice, protecting citizens’ rights, and preserving the credibility of the electoral process.

“Any actions that compromise these principles undermine the very foundation of any democratic nation. Without a functioning judiciary, there is a risk of constitutional violations going unchecked, leading to the erosion of citizens’ rights and freedoms. The fairness and transparency of the judicial system are vital for fostering public trust, confidence, and belief in the democratic process.”

The groups leader further reiterated that, “It is imperative to emphasize that any attempt to manipulate or subvert the will of the people using judicial tools, particularly by the ruling APC, will not be accepted. The foundation of a robust democracy lies in the integrity of the electoral system and the adherence to fair and transparent processes.

“The citizens of Kano, Plateau, and Zamfara have exercised their democratic rights, and their voices must be heard and honored. Attempts to undermine the sanctity of these elections not only jeopardize the democratic principles that Nigeria upholds but also erode public trust in the electoral process.

“We call upon all stakeholders, including the electoral authorities and the judiciary, to ensure a thorough and unbiased judgement as we head to supreme court for disputes arising from the ruling of appeal Judgments. It is crucial that the legal processes be transparent, just, and free from any undue influence to preserve the democratic foundation on which our nation stands.

“In the spirit of unity and progress, we urge all parties involved to prioritize the greater good of the people and respect the outcome of the elections. Upholding the popular mandate is paramount for the sustained growth and development of our democratic

20/11/2023

Nigeria,Over 100 Cases Of GBV Reported Weekly

Amnesty International (AI) has revealed that more than 100 cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are reported weekly in Kano a State in the Northern part of Nigeria.

Expressing worry over the development, the Country Director of AI, Isa Sanusi, said that they had already developed a comprehensive human rights agenda and handed the same to the state government.

Sanusi said, “Unfortunately, today there are no social safeguards for the poor and the vulnerable. We should have rights to education and healthcare because these services should be readily available for everyone.”

The Board Chairman of AI, Nigeria, and Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, noted that central in the abuses were military and security agencies, hence the urgent need for media practitioners to heighten the calls for security accountability and to ensure that accountability was included in the military framework in Nigeria.

27/10/2023

Rotary International District 9125, Nigeria FLAGS OFF RFHA IN KANO

28/06/2023

KANO CELEBRATES EL-DEL KABIR

27/06/2023

26/06/2023

This are the New Appointed commissioners in kano.
1. Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo Local Government

2. Dr Danjuma Mahmood Noma

3. Musa Sulaiman Shanono Budget and Planning

4. Abbas Sani Abbas Commerce

5. Umar Haruna Doguwa Education

6. Nasiru Sule Garo Environment

7. Abubakar Labaran Health

8. Yusif Kofar Mata Higher Education

9. Baba hallilu Dantiye Information

10. Barister Isa Dederi Justice

11. Adamu Ali kibiya Land

12. Sheikh Tijjani Auwal Religious

13. Hamza Safiyanu Rural Development

14. Tajuddeen Othman Ungogo Science and Technology

15. Ladidi Ibrahim Garko Tourism and Culture

16. Muhammad Diggol Transportation

17. Ali Haruna Makoda Water Resources

18. Aisha Lawan Saji Ministry for Womens, Children and Disable

19. Marwan Ahmad Work and Housing

25/06/2023

KNSG to reinstate design of demolished roundabout at Naibawa Flyover

PRESS STATEMENT

The Kano state government under the able leadership of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has made plans to reinstate the iconic design on the demolished roundabout near the government house to a more secure place at the Naibawa Flyover outskirts of the city.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf who met with the designer
of the Goldeen Jubilee edifice Kaltume Hana at the new site for the er****on of the structure, expressed the government's commitment to infrastructural development.

He said the place is suitable for the work and will not pose any challenge after a carefully conducted survey and assured the citizens of better projects ahead.

The designer Kaltume Gana thanked the governor for preserving her unique work which was adjuged as a masterpiece.

The structure which was designed like traditional gate and a trumpet on top was pulled down after it was deemed not suitable for the place,and a better replacement will be put in place.

Signed
Hisham Habib
Spokesperson to the Executive Governor
Kano State
25-6-2023

19/06/2023

PRESS RELEASE

Kano Walls To Be Rehabilitated With Debris of Demolished Sites

In an effort to restore the beauty of Kano walls as designated national monument by the National Commission for the Mesuems, Kano state State Government has planned to rehabilitate the walls in the old Kano ciity with the debris of the demolished sites.

The state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf stated this after inspecting the demolition sites that was demolished by the state government in Kano metropolis.

H.E. Abba Kabir Yusuf maintained that debris of the demolished sites will be use to reconstruct the walls and people who have no any business are not needed to be seen at the demolition sites and the police and men of Nigeria Security and Civil Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been mandated to man the sites and guarded it against intruders.

"We went round the city to inspect the demolished sites and we decided to use the debris of the demolished sites to rehabilitate Kano city walls to preserve history, beautify Kano and make it sites of attraction as a national monument." Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf said.

He added," all those who are not parties to the demolition exercise should stay away as as security agencies will not hesitate to take appropriate actions against intruders and those who tend to be recalcitrants."

The Governor called on people of the state to continue to be law abiding and report any suspicious movement to the security agencies for continuous peace and stability in our dear state Kano.

Signed
Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa
Chief Press Secretary to the Kano State Governor
19th June 2023

19/06/2023

PRESS RELEASE FROM AKTH.

AKTH TO DISCHARGE OPEN HEART SURGERY PATIENTS TODAY.

Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano will tomorrow discharge the patients that has undergone free open heart surgery in the hospital last week.
According to the interview with the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Professor Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe some of the patients will be discharged today Sunday while others will be discharged within the week as they have fully recovered and fit for discharge.
He described the surgery as very successful , in fact 99 percent success because out of ten patients that have undergone the surgery only one died .
He thanked Almighty God for the huge success, the International NGO the Muslims World Health League and the Salman Center for Humanitarian Services Saudi Arabia as well as the New Governor of Kano State Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf for supporting the patients.
Professor Abdurrahman highlighted that many of the patients that undergone the free surgery as you can see cannot afford the millions on the logistics and the surgery will engulfed.
It will be recalled that some of the equipment used by the NGOs to conduct the surgery in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital were donated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company,NNPC and the Nigerian Agip Exploration during the year.
Malam Umar Muhd who was set for discharge as at the time of filing this report expressed his mind on the health challenges he experienced with the current one which he said cannot be quantified.

Sighed:
Hauwa Muhd Abdullahi
Deputy Director information/Public Relations Unit Akth.

16/06/2023

PRESS RELEASE

Kano Governor Directs Resumption of Foreign, Domestic Postgraduate Scholarship

In line with the commitment of Kano state government's effort to implement its campaign promises and actualize the educational component of it's blueprint, approval has been granted by the state governor Engr., Abba Kabir Yusuf to the Secretary to the State Government to start processing the award of foreign Scholarship to kano state indigenes who graduated with First class Honours Degrees

It may recall that the last scholarship was offered in 2015 by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's administration which sponsored the third batch of 503 first class gradutes to different 14 countries round the globe.

In view of the development, application are invited from suitably qualified graduates for Kano state postgraduate foreign and local scholarship for the year 2023/2024 academic session.

Any eligible candidate to enjoy the scholarship must be an indigene of Kano state with first class degree honours or its equivalent from a reputable university/institution, be medically fit to travel and study.

Candidates who fullfiled the conditions stated above can log into a website, www.kanostategov.ng./scholarship application and are to be invited for a screening interview at the office of the secretary to the state government and are to come with the copies of credentials comprising of; indigene certificate, medical certificate,birth certificate, primary school certificate,WASC/GCE/SSCE certificate, degree certificate and the exercise will last for fourteen(14) days from today.

Signed

Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa
Chief Press Secretary to the Kano state Governor
Alh Abba Kabir Yusuf
16th June,2023

14/06/2023

Gov Yusuf Demolishes Multi-Million Naira Govt House Roundabout

Kano state Governor Abba Yusuf in the early hours of Wednesday demolished the historic roundabout at the state Government House.

Eyewitnesses told EPTV that the governor personally supervised the demolition of the roundabout, which is few meters away from the entrance of the Govt House.

EPTV gathered that the demolition exercise was carried out under tight security.

The historic multi-million naira roundabout was remodeled and renovated by the immediate past administration of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

It could be recalled that the governor had in the early hours of Sunday, demolished shops built by the fence of Sani Abacha Stadium at Kofar Mata, GSS Kofar Nasarawa facing IBB road and buildings by GGSS Dukawuya, Goron Dutse.

14/06/2023

State Road Roundabout pulled down

05/06/2023

KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND

ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, MISCHIEF AND THEFT

… As looted properties are recovered, CP orders for discreet investigation

On 04/06/2023 at about 2200hrs, reports were received from good Samaritans that some hoodlums, hundreds in numbers were grouping and planning to loot properties of buildings/structures at Triumph Plaza, Fagge LGA, Kano.

2. On receipt of the reports, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc directed the immediate deployments of teams of Operation Restore Peace to the scene, and the suspected looters were dispersed. Forty-nine (49) suspects were arrested and the following looted properties were recovered as follows;
(i) 3 Flash Doors
(ii) Flash Windows
(iii) 4 LG Air Conditioner
(iv) 8 Pieces of Polling Door Iron
(v) Sixteen (16) Heavy Duty Hammer, etc.

The investigation is in progress.

3. The Commissioner of Police also advised parents and community leaders to talk to their wards/youths to desist from looting people’s properties as it is a clear case of mischief and theft which are punishable under the law.

SP ABDULLAHI HARUNA KIYAWA, ANIPR,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, KANO STATE COMMAND.

04/06/2023

KANO STATE GOVERNMENT ORDER FOR DEMOLITION OF ILLEGAL STRUCTURES IN KANO

03/06/2023

JUST IN: Abba Gida-Gida Begins Demolition Of ‘Illegal’ Structures In Kano

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, popularly known as Abba Gida-Gida, has commenced the demolition of structures believed to be illegally erected on properties belonging to the government.

E.p.t.v correspondent asked resident around the environs who said late Friday night, a task force set up by the governor began the demolition of structures built inside the Kano Race Course (Filin Sukuwa).

Recall that Abba Gida-Gida had in his inaugural speech on Monday gave a marching order to security agencies in the state to immediately take over all public properties sold by the administration of former Governor Umaru Ganduje.

“I am announcing, today, that all these public places and assets that were immorally plundered and sold by the Ganduje administration should be taken over by law enforcement agencies, led by the police, the DSS, Civil Defence, and Hisbah pending the final decision of government,” .

Some of the properties the governor was referring to include “lands in and around schools, religious and cultural sites, hospitals and clinics, graveyards and green areas, and along the city wall of Kano”, as well as other landed properties and assets belonging to Kano State within and outside the state to their cronies and agents.”

He announced that a Judicial Commission of Inquiry would be empaneled in the coming days “to ensure that all perpetrators and those that aided and abetted them are brought to justice.”

In a related development, the governor on Friday also directed “that all land developers at the Hajj Camp to stop immediately.”

He said this during a visit to the Kano State Pilgrims Camp to see its condition.

“I’m appalled that the facility that was meant to serve as a home away from home for intending pilgrims from Kano State and beyond has been debased by the immediate past administration, with many plots of land there sold to their cronies,” he said.

02/06/2023

New Fuel Price: Reverse To Old Price, Kano Govt. Urges Marketers

His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusif, the governor of Kano state, has urged petroleum marketers to reinstate the previous prices for petroleum goods in order to lessen the current hardship experienced by the general public.

The governor, according to a press release by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature said, he is aware that the marketers still had old products in stock that were supposed to be sold at the previous pricing.

To reduce the needless hardship on the state’s citizens, the marketers should exercise some restraint and quickly reopen all filling stations with available products in stock to sell at the former price.

“As a concerned Governor, I am disheartened to see our dear People of Kano suffering as a result of an unjustified fuel hike, and the situation must be stopped right away,” the governor said.

Kano, according to Governor Abba Kabir, is the commercial hub for the country’s northern region as well as certain countries in West Africa, and its bustling populace continues to enjoy favorable business conditions.

The Governor urged the good citizens of Kano state to maintain their composure and uphold the law because the government is always prepared to make sure that people are doing their affairs conveniently.

31/05/2023

Subsidy: NNPC sells petrol in Lagos for N488, N537 in Abuja, PH N511, and 540 in kano.

31/05/2023

Subsidy: NNPC sells petrol in Lagos for N488, N537 in Abuja, PH N511, and 540 in kano.

The long awaited price for petrol was effected by NNPC limited Wednesday morning providing clarity around prices post the removal of the controversial subsidy which cost almost $10bn annually.

As reported by BusinessDay also notes that this new development is seen in Lagos where NNPCL now retail fuel at N488 a litre at its station on Kingsway Ikoyi while the NNPC Mega Station, Lagos Bus Stop, at Port Harcourt today sells for N511 per litre.

NNPC is the sole supplier of petrol in Nigeria today and it is now expected that other marketers will take a cue from the NNPC prices and adjust their own pump price this morning.

Analysts say since NNPC has effected different pump prices for different cities, this may mean that not only has subsidy gone but also that the wasteful price equalisation mechanism which ensured petrol had the same official price all over Nigeria was also gone.

It is unclear what FX exchange rate NNPC has used to arrive at its pump price but it could be around N600/$.

President Bola Tinubu who resumed at A*o Rock on Tuesday afternoon held a long meeting with the CEO of NNPC and CBN governor Godwin Emefiele on the vexed matters of fuel subsidy and the multiple foreign exchange rates.

This was after Tinubu had announced in his inauguration speech that subsidy was gone and that the CBN had been mandated to abrogate the multiple exchange rates regime

26/05/2023

Abba Kabir Yusuf declares assets ahead of inauguration.

Ahead of the inauguration on Monday, the Kano State Governor-elect, His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared his assets and liabilities in a completed form submitted on Friday to the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, Kano office.

Engr. Abba, who was received by the CCB State Director, Hajia Hadiza Larai Ibrahim, said his earnest declaration of assets is a demonstration of transparency and accountability that will form the bedrock of the incoming administration in Kano State.

He said: ”Today, I have fulfilled the constitutional obligation of declaring my assets before assuming the office, May 29.”

The Governor-elect, told his host that public service is a calling; it is a service to humanity and I am always ready to serve having won the confidence of the good people of Kano State.

Further, Engr. Abba declared that the coast is now clear for the journey of restoration of sustainable development in all the sectors, where every Kobo of the public fund spent will not only be justifiable but accountable in Kano State under his watch.

He assured that all the public officials including political appointees that will serve in his administration will be mandated to follow suit of asset declaration as required by the Law.

Signed

Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa
Chief Press Secretary to the Kano State Governor-elect H.E. Abba Kabir Yusuf

26/05/2023

NAVY LOGISTIC COLLEGE DAWAKIN TOFA KANO STATE

26/05/2023

COMMISSIONING CEREMONY OF NIGERIAN NAVY LOGISTICS COLLEGE DAWAKINTOFA KANO STATE

24/05/2023

Kano police parades 96 suspects over various offences

The Kano state police command says it would soon charge ninety six suspects arrested for various offences in the state to court. Among those arrested is one Mukhtar Aminu who has been impersonating the Nigerian Army.

The 96 suspects are being paraded at the Kano police command headquarters by the state commissioner of police, Mohammed Gumel.

The offenses according to the commissioner ranges from kidnapping, armed robbery, theft of motor vehicles, sales of illicit drugs, phone robbery to impersonation among others.



The police commissioner assured the people that his men are combat ready to protect the state from criminal activities as they work to ensure a peaceful transition on May 29.



The Police says the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.