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Court orders Kano govt to pay N1 million cost in ex-commissioners’ vehicle dispute

Aliyu dahiruMarch 10, 2026

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Kano Judicial Division, on Tuesday adjourned further hearing in the suits filed by former Kano State commissioners seeking to stop the state government from retrieving official vehicles allocated to them while in office. Our sources reports that the court, presided over by Justice Mahmood Abba Namtari, also awarded a cost...

Protest Erupts in Kano as SDP, ADC Supporters Decry El-Rufai’s Detention

Aliyu dahiruMarch 9, 2026

Supporters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State on Monday staged a peaceful protest over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, without being formally charged in court. The demonstrators, led by leaders of coalition groups and members of the El-Rufai Support Group,...

Ex-Kano Commissioner Who Became APC State Chairman Returns Official Vehicle to SSG

Aliyu dahiruMarch 7, 2026

A former Kano State Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Doguwa, has returned his official vehicle after resigning from the state executive council. Mr Doguwa, now the All Progressives Congress’ Chairman in Kano, handed the vehicle over to Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruk. Mr Doguwa resigned as a member of the State Executive Council...

NNPP Condemns Kano Assembly’s Impeachment Move Against Deputy Governor

Aliyu dahiruMarch 6, 2026

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has condemned impeachment proceedings against Aminu Gwarzo, deputy governor of Kano state. The party described the move as “legislative rascality” aimed at taking away the people’s mandate through the backdoor. In a statement on Thursday, Ladipo Johnson, NNPP national publicity secretary, said the party was not surprised by “the desperate antics”...

Just in. Kano Assembly Initiates Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor Gwarzo Over Alleged N1.18bn

Aliyu dahiruMarch 5, 2026

No fewer than 38 members of the Kano State House of Assembly have signed a notice seeking the impeachment of the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over alleged involvement in a N1.18 billion financial scandal.

Kano APC Leaders Throw Support Behind Newly Elected State Executives

Aliyu dahiruMarch 5, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Kano have affirmed the newly elected state executive committee in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin -Tofa, on Wednesday in Kano. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano, deputy Senate president, Senator Barau Jibrin, and the former national chairman of the APC,...

APC Elects New Executives in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 4, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected new state executive members to steer the affairs of the party in Kano State. The election, which took place on Tuesday night, saw the emergence of Haruna Doguwa as the new State Chairman of the party. Doguwa recently resigned from his position as Commissioner for Water Resources in Kano State...

Kano State House of Assembly Swears In Two New Lawmakers

Aliyu dahiruMarch 3, 2026

The Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday inaugurated two newly elected members, Sa’ad Aminu and Najib Sarki, representing Ungogo and Kano Municipal State constituencies. The inauguration, which took place during plenary, was presided over by the speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore. Mr Falgore administered the oath of allegiance and the oath of office to the...

Abba Kabir Yusuf Approves Resignation of Water Resources Commissioner, Hon. Doguwa

Aliyu dahiruMarch 3, 2026

The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has accepted the resignation of the Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Haruna Doguwa. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday. Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa formally tendered his resignation on Monday, 2nd March, 2026, with effect from today....

Court declines request to bar Kano govt from reclaiming official vehicles from former commissioners

Aliyu dahiruMarch 2, 2026

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Kano Judicial Division, has refused separate ex parte applications filed by former members of the Kano State Executive Council seeking to restrain the state government from retrieving official vehicles allocated to them while in office. Our sources reports that the applications, which stem from similar circumstances and seek identical reliefs,...

Gov. Yusuf Commissions Newly Completed Nasarawa Hospital Road, Racecourse Projects

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned the Nasarawa Hospital Road and Racecourse road projects as part of efforts to improve road infrastructure and ease movement within Kano metropolis. The projects are expected to improve access to key locations, reduce transportation difficulties and support commercial activities within the state capital. The improved roads...

Kano Urges FG to Expand Road Projects, Embrace Durable Concrete Pavements

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on the Federal Government to sustain investment in road infrastructure in Kano, with particular emphasis on durable roads capable of withstanding heavy traffic. The Governor made the appeal while speaking at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway, where he represented President Bola Ahmed...

Gov. Yusuf Commends Tinubu for Boosting Infrastructure Development in Northern Nigeria

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising major infrastructure projects expected to strengthen transportation, trade and economic development in Northern Nigeria. The Governor gave the commendation while representing the President at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway. He noted that efficient road infrastructure was...

Gov. Yusuf Hails Ooni of Ife as Monarch Marks 52nd Birthday

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on the occasion of his 52nd birthday. The Governor described the revered monarch as a respected traditional ruler whose commitment to cultural preservation, peacebuilding and national unity continues to inspire Nigerians across ethnic...

2027: Gov. Yusuf Assures Tinubu of Northern Backing

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the support of Northern Nigeria for his re-election in the 2027 general elections. The Governor gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja while speaking at the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign office. Governor Yusuf expressed confidence that the...

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