Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has reshuffled his cabinet, abolished the Chief of Staff (CoS) position, and dismissed the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Bichi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made on Thursday during a press briefing by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, represented by Chief of Staff Alhaji Shehu Sagagi, handed over 76 minors arrested during the October 1, 2024, #EndBadGovernance protests to their parents on Thursday. The minors, who had been held in detention and later treated for various ailments at Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital, were reunited with their families during … Read more
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has disclosed that plans to drop members of his cabinet rated below performance of statutory schedules had been taken. Governor Yusuf confirmed the receipt of the report of the committee on performance of members of the cabinet. He disclosed that the public will soon hear the government’s next line of … Read more
Kano State Government has commended the decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which struck out the charges against some #EndBadGovernance protesters arrested from Kano. The state government team led by the spokesman to the Governor, Sanusi Bature was at the court in Abuja to show solidarity with the teenagers who are being moved to … Read more
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf has stated his position on LGBTQ rights amid the Samoa agreement controversy. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, says his government will not tolerate any group suspected to be promoting and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS US … Read more
A Federal High Court in Kano nullified Muhammad Sanusi II’s reinstatement as Emir, with the Kano State Government planning to appeal the decision. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Thursday nullified the reinstatement of Muhammad Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. This judgment comes barely a month … Read more
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf has banned all public demonstrations in the state to prevent potential unrest. The governor directed security agencies to arrest and prosecute anyone participating in protests. Yusuf’s decision is based on intelligence suggesting opposition plans to incite chaos using student groups. Kano Governor Abba Yusuf has banned all forms of public demonstrations … Read more
Nigerian Army denies involvement in enforcing court orders in Kano emirate tussle. Army’s actions aim to prevent a breakdown of law and order, monitoring the situation. Emirate tussle involves dethronement of Aminu Ado-Bayero and reappointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II, causing tensions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has denied any involvement in the Kano … Read more
Sanusi Lamido Arrives Kano, Set To Receive Emir Appointment. He was honored with a homecoming reception and will attend a mini-durbar ceremony. Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, reappointed Lamido four years after he was dethroned by former governor Abdullahi Ganduje. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the reinstated Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, has arrived at the … Read more
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf reappoints Yusuf Imam, whom he had previously sacked for trolling Vice President Kashim Shettima Imam was dismissed alongside another commissioner for issuing a death threat to judges of the state’s governorship electoral petition tribunal Governor also makes several other appointments, including new special advisers and heads of government agencies Eko … Read more
Kano APC chairman urges broad investigation into past administrations beyond immediate predecessor Ganduje, dating back to 1999. Allegations of mismanagement and fraudulent allocation of government assets during periods under scrutiny. Criticism of probe panel composition and accusations of political bias in investigations, with calls for comprehensive scrutiny of local government administrations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a gesture of compassion during the holy month of Ramadan, the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Monday distributed palliatives to patients admitted to government hospitals across the state. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block In Nigeria As Cement Sells … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria Peoples Party’s (NNPP) National Working Committee led by its acting National Chairman, Kawu Ali, has insisted that the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, is a card-carrying member of the party. Ali stated this at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Wins In Ekiti … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some supporters of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Sunday, converged at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Ibadan, Oyo State to pray and staged a peaceful protest to press home their demands for the maintenance of the status quo in Kano State. The Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has headed to the Supreme Court to contest the contradictory judgment of the Appeal Court sacking him from office. This online media platform reports this comes amidst reports that the Court has asked concerned lawyers to return the certified true copies of its judgement for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal, located in Abuja, has initiated the hearing of an appeal brought forth by Governor Abba Yusuf. The appeal is challenging his removal by the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Kano state/ Governor Yusuf’s legal challenge against his removal has entered a crucial phase with the commencement … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reportedly retracted its initial withdrawal of an appeal concerning the sack of the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. It was earlier reported that the commission made a U-turn and had withdrawn from the move to appeal the sack of Yusuf. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent … Read more
The APC has directed its legal team to seek redress over the results and declaration of NNPP governorship candidate Abba Yusuf as the winner of the Kano election. The party alleged that INEC acted in contrast to the provisions of the electoral rules by declaring Yusuf the governor-elect. The state party hierarchy has directed its … Read more