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The Kano State High Court has issued an order prohibiting lawyers involved in the ongoing Kano Emirates Tussle case from granting media interviews. This directive was delivered by the presiding judge, Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu, during court proceedings on Thursday. Justice Adamu-Aliyu stated, “I am giving an order to lawyers not to grant any interview with […]
The Kano State House of Assembly has debunked rumors suggesting that its delayed resumption for plenary sessions is linked to security concerns stemming from ongoing emirate tussles. In a statement on Wednesday, spokesperson Kamaluddeen Shawai dismissed these claims as “fake and baseless.” Shawai emphasized that the assembly’s temporary closure is not due to fears of […]
A hearing on the ongoing Kano Emirship tussle has been postponed by a Kano State High Court to Thursday, July 4. The case involves an application filed by the Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, and the Kano State House of Assembly, represented by […]
Amid controversies surrounding the Kano Emirate tussle, Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Hashimu Dungurawa, has alleged that the 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, and four other first-class Emirs were appointed by the former administration of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for political gains ahead of the 2023 elections. Dungurawa made these […]
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State announced on Wednesday that the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, is now a private citizen. The announcement was made through the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature. Bature stated that the Kano State High Court’s rulings affirm the State Assembly’s law that repealed the 2019 Kano Emirate […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticized the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for allegedly taking sides in the ongoing Kano emirate dispute. In a statement released on Tuesday, HURIWA urged the police to avoid political biases and focus on upholding the rule of law and ensuring national security. The statement, signed by […]
In response to the ongoing emirate tussle in Kano and Sokoto states, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for significant constitutional reforms to safeguard the integrity and stability of traditional institutions. He emphasized the growing trend of state governments exerting undue influence over the enthronement of traditional rulers, which he sees as a destabilizing […]
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 […]
This Monday morning, CP Salman Dogo Garba officially took charge as the new Commissioner of Police for Kano State. The ceremonial handover was conducted by AIG Muhammad Hussaini Gumel, who has recently been promoted to the position of Deputy Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force. The transition in police leadership comes at a critical […]