Fresh details have emerged regarding the sealing of the Kofar Kudu entrance to the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, by security operatives on Friday. The move, reportedly aimed at preventing unrest, occurred in Bichi town, where the Emir was set to install a district head. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
The Kano State High Court has directed the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to proceed with the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 26. This ruling, delivered by Justice Sanusi Ma’aji, contradicts an earlier Federal High Court decision that questioned the composition of the KANSIEC electoral panel. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja … Read more
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has imposed a 24-hour curfew in response to the worsening protests against hunger in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor declared the curfew at a press conference held at the Government House on Thursday. Governor Yusuf stated, “After careful consideration, we have decided to … Read more
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is unconcerned about the potential for another governor to remove him from the throne. Sanusi was dethroned by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje in 2020 and later reinstated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir, is contesting Sanusi’s reinstatement in court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 16th … Read more
There is a ticking time bomb in Kano and President Bola Tinubu has to move in quickly in a statesman like way to diffuse it. If centuries of upholding the tradition have brought peace to the ancient city just as we have in Ibadan, why uproot hundreds of years of history? Of course, thats why … Read more
Kano Govt speaks on court order to halt Emir Sanusi’s reinstatement. The court order was issued after the decision had already been made, rendering it non-binding according to Yusuf’s spokesperson. The reinstatement was made in good faith and reflects the wishes of the Kano people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, paid a visit to Kano State on Friday, where he met with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Upon his arrival in Kano, Dangote was welcomed at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) around 11 am by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Shehu Sagagi, along … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, Abdullahi Garba Ramat, has resigned. This online media platform understands that Ramat, elected into office in March 2021, served in that capacity till Monday, February 5, when he handed over to his Deputy. Ramat had announced his resignation in a post … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Court of Appeal judgment delivered on the Kano State governorship election has stirred confusion, following its release by the court. This online media platform recalls that the appellate court sacked the Kano State Governor and candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian policemen and other security personnel are currently stationed at the Court of Appeal in Abuja in anticipation of the judgement on the Kano State Governorship Election Petition. The heightened security presence is likely a response to the previous reaction of Kano residents to the Tribunal’s decision on the same … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the lawyer of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Bashir Yusuf Muhammad Tudun Wada has revealed the next line of action of the party after the ruling of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday. According to Tudun Wada, NNPP will appeal the ruling of the tribunal … Read more
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has initiated the demolition of illegally erected structures on government properties. A task force has been deployed to dismantle these constructions, including those within the Kano Race Course. The governor aims to reclaim public lands sold by the previous administration and ensure justice for those involved. EKO … Read more
Kano State governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf has vowed to conduct a thorough probe into the N241 billion debt inherited from Ganduje’s administration. Yusuf expressed his dissatisfaction with the handover notes provided by Ganduje’s administration, considering them inadequate and lacking in detail. Expressing concerns about the insufficiency of the handover notes and the transition committee report, … Read more
Kwankwaso’s statement on Sanusi’s removal from office has led to a split in Kano. Sanusi was appointed by Kwankwaso as the Emir of Kano in 2014 following the death of Alhaji Ado Bayero. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the inauguration of Abba Kabir Yusuf, the governor-elect of Kano State, draws closer, tension mounts following … Read more
Adamu has revealed why APC lost the Kano Gov’ship election. According to Adamu, some members of the party’s selfishness was the reason for the party’s defeat in the governorship election in Kano State. INEC had declared Abba Kabir Yusuf of the NNPP winner of the election after polling 1,019,602 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Abdullahi Adamu has revealed that some party members’ selfishness led to the party’s defeat in the governorship election in Kano State. Adamu expressed disappointment and promised to take action on erring members. However, he expressed satisfaction that the APC won the presidential and governorship elections in other states. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National … Read more
Kano Gov-Elect has issued a cautionary note to Banks. Kabir Yusuf warned the bank to refrain from granting further loans to the outgoing Government. He said the advisory is in the interest of the Kano people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano Governor-Elect, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf has warned money lenders that it will not pay … Read more
The incoming Governor of Kano State has issued a public warning under the Administration of Governor Ganduje. The governor-elect would be sworn into office on May 29, 2023. But has already swung into action. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Kano state governor-elect, has warned individuals, groups and organisations undertaking construction on … Read more
APC’s Gawuna has finally accepted defeat. Gawuna congratulated Kabir Yusuf hours after the governor-elect picked up his certificate of return. INEC had declared Yusuf as the governor-elect, a declaration Gawuna and his party had challenged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano state, Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, … Read more