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JUST IN: Kano Court Blocks CBN, Others from Freezing LG Funds

The Kano State High Court has issued an order restraining the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) from withholding monthly allocations meant for Kano State’s 44 local government areas. The order was granted following a motion ex-parte filed on November 1 […]

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Forgery, Extortion Allegations Lead to Sanctions Six Kano Court Registrars

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has sanctioned six court registrars for misconduct, including forgery and extortion. In a statement issued on Friday, the commission’s spokesman, Baba Jibo, announced that the decision was made during the commission’s 74th meeting on July 22, 2024. The Judiciary Public Complaint Committee (JPCC) investigated a petition against two court […]

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Kano High Court Judges Challenge Removal from Judicial Commissions

Two Kano State High Court judges, Justice Farouk Lawan Adamu and Justice Zuwaira Yusuf, have challenged a Federal High Court judgment that removed them as Chairmen of Judicial Commissions of Inquiry. These commissions, established by Governor Abba Yusuf, were set up to investigate former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s eight-year administration. Justice Farouk and Justice Zuwaira […]

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BREAKING: Kano Court Puts Off Hearing on Suit Against Bayero, Four Others as Emirs

Kano, Nigeria – The Kano State High Court has adjourned a suit aiming to prevent the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and four others from assuming the titles and roles of Emirs in the state. The case will resume on July 2, 2024. Presiding over the case on Monday was Justice Amina Adamu […]

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Kano: Misconduct Allegations Result in Sanctions 3 Magistrates, Registrar

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission announced on Monday that it has taken disciplinary actions against three magistrates and a registrar for alleged misconduct. According to a statement by Baba Jibo Ibrahim, Spokesperson of the Kano State Judiciary, Chief Magistrate Talatu Makama of Magistrate Court No. 29 has been recalled from the bench and relieved […]