Tag: KANO GOVT
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Kano govt starts N16bn payment to ex-councillors, current officials
The Kano State Government has begun the disbursement of over N16 billion in gratuity payments to former councillors who served under the All Progressives Congress (APC) from 2014 to 2024, as well as current elected and appointed officials in the 44 local government councils. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf flagged off the payment exercise at a…
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Kano Govt gives reason why Emir Sanusi’s palace was barricaded
The Kano State Government has revealed reasons behind the blockade of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi’s palace by armed security operatives on Friday. According to the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Bichi, the security operatives took over the Emir’s palace because they were obeying an order from above. Bichi expressed concern over the situation, revealing that…
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JUST IN: Another headache for Ganduje as Kano Govt raise fresh criminal charges
The Kano State Government has filed new charges against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and ex-Commissioner for Justice, Musa Lawan. The duo faces allegations of criminal conspiracy, misappropriation, and abuse of office, contrary to the Penal Code and the Laws of Kano State. According to the charge sheet (No. K/143c/24), the state government accuses Ganduje and…
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After Internet Tribunal judgement: Kano govt declares 24-hour curfew
The Kano State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew statewide after tribunal delivered verdict via zoom. This follows the judgement of the election petitions tribunal,which sacked the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. This development was contained in a statement by the Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Usaini Gumel. The commissioner, who personally signed the statement on…
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Hanifa: Minister of Education lauds Kano govt. efforts
The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu, has applauded actions taken by the Kano State government to address the horrible incident that led to the death of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar, killed by her teacher. Adamu, who spoke through the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, Mr Ben Goong, in Abuja on Wednesday, condemned…
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Kano Govt. to follow blasphemy case to logical conclusion — Ganduje
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State said his administration would follow the blasphemy case involving Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru-Kabara to the logical conclusion. He stated the government’s position when he paid Sallah visit to the leader of Qadiriyya Movement, Sheikh Khalifa Qaribullahi Nasiru-Kabara at Qadiriyya House, Kano. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Abba…