Kano State
15 Apr
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has been suspended over alleged corrupt practices. Ganduje's membership suspension by his ward came a few days after the former Governor was slammed with eight count charges bordering on corruption and misappropriation of public funds. Announcing the suspension at a press briefing…
9 Apr
The Kano State High Court has fixed 17th April 2024 for the arraignment of the chairman, All Progressive Congress, APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, over the alleged diversion of dollars in a viral video clip. Kano state government has filed eight count charges bordering on dollar bribery allegations, misappropriations and diversion of funds running into…
6 Apr
Despite a lawsuit attempting to halt the proceedings, the New Nigerian People's Party (NNPP), conducted its national convention on Saturday. At the event, the party also ratified the appointment of new National Working Committee (NWC) members and unveiled a new logo. Addressing party members, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the National Leader of NNPP, emphasized the…
6 Apr
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has faulted the claim by Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State that he abused his power while he was at the helm of affairs in the state between 2015 to 2023.
5 Apr
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has rebuked Kano State governor Abba Yusuf to stop using diversionary tactics to cover up for his failure to deliver dividends of democracy to the people. Ganduje in a statement by his spokesman Edwin Olofu on Friday accused the governor of shifting…
5 Apr
Kano State Government has instituted a fresh legal battle against the immediate past Governor of Kano State and national chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullah Umar Ganduje over the controversial dollar bribery. Ganduje, along with his wife, Dr. Hafsat Umar Ganduje, and six others have been dragged before the Kano State High Court…
4 Apr
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday inaugurated two commissions of inquiry into cases of political violence and misappropriation of public assets during the past administration. The commissions are expected to investigate cases of misappropriation of public property, political violence, and missing persons between the period of 2015 and 2023. They are expected to…
3 Apr
The Accelerated Learning (AL), under the auspices of the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigerian Education (PLANE), has pledgedcommitment to enhancing education across colleges in Kano State.
2 Apr
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has clarified the controversy over his refusal to shake hands with Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf as captured in a viral video. In the video, Musa was seen to have shaken hands with Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo but refused to do the same with Yusuf, instead…
27 Mar
Kano State Government has approved the sum of N1.4 billion subsidy for intending pilgrims from the state to mitigate the sudden increase in 2024 Hajj fare. Director General, Kano State Pilgrims' Welfare Board, Rabiu Lami Dan'bappa, who disclosed the intervention said the government considered the concessional cost to ease the challenge of many intending pilgrims…
26 Mar
A member representing Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu Federal Constituency of Kano state at the House of Representatives, Dr. Ghali Mustapha Tijjani, empowered 19,000 in his constituency. Besides, the federal lawmaker flagged off distribution of food items as palliatives on Saturday to bring succour to his constituents in the light of the daunting economic difficulties in…
26 Mar
A Kano High Court has sentenced a Chinese national, Frank Geng-Quangrong, to death by hanging for killing his girlfriend. Justice Sanusi Ado Ma'aji of Kano State High Court has sentenced a Chinese National, Frank Geng-Quangrong to death by hanging on Tuesday. Quangrong was found guilty and convicted of committing a one count charge of culpable…
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