In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court in Kano State has nullified the steps taken by the Kano state government to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law. Eko Hot Blog reports that this judgement effectively reinstates Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano, overturning the appointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II. The Kano … 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
Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi criticizes former Governor Ganduje’s creation of five Emirates in Kano, calling it an aberration and an assault on the traditional system. Sanusi argues that Kano existed before Nigeria and questions the constitutional right of the Kano State House of Assembly to amend the Emirate system. The issue is framed as a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there is palpable tension in Kano State as the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, is set to return to the main palace located in the city. The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, currently resides in the main palace and held the first palace court sitting on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel has revealed that the police is working with other security agencies to effect court order on the emirship tussle in the state. He stated this while speaking to journalists on Saturday after a meeting at the Command Headquarters with the Nigerian Army … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced the sack of five Emirs appointed by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. The governor stated this on Thursday while addressing journalists after signing the Emirate Council Law at the Government House in Abuja. Yusuf directed the sacked monarchs to vacate official residences … Read more
Chaos erupts at APC Headquarters as thugs Attack Anti-Ganduje protesters in Abuja. Protesters demanded the resignation of APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and the return of the chairmanship to the North Central region. Protesters appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Secretary George Akume for support in facilitating a peaceful leadership transition. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen urges Ganduje to form reconciliation committees to unite aggrieved party members nationwide. Tajudeen emphasized the need to reintegrate dissatisfied members to benefit the party and improve governance. He also called for efforts to address the high turnover rate of National Assembly members, advocating for the re-election of competent APC members in 2027. … Read more
Supporters of Nigeria’s ruling APC supporters protest over alleged party destabilization. Former commissioner accuses external forces of orchestrating the suspension of party chairman Allegations surface suggesting motives behind Ganduje’s suspension. EKO HOT BLOG reports that supporters of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) stormed the party’s Abuja secretariat on Monday. Led by Professor Salihu Alizaga, a … Read more
Group claims recent calls for Ganduje’s resignation aimed at stopping Tinubu’s second term bid Accuses external forces of being behind the suspension of the APC national chairman Ganduje accuses Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf of sponsoring his purported suspension Eko Hot Blog reports that a political group affiliated with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje urges aggrieved aspirants to drop petitions against Ondo governorship primary winner Lucky Aiyedatiwa Ganduje met with the 14 aggrieved aspirants, appealing to them to rally around Aiyedatiwa for APC to win the November election At least five aspirants, including Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, had submitted petitions seeking the cancellation of the … Read more
The Kano State APC reaffirmed support for Abdullahi Ganduje, dismissing suspension reports as invalid. The party urged caution against spreading false information. They criticized the lack of political experience among those behind the suspension. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) affirmed its steadfast support for Abdullahi … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has been suspended by another faction of the APC in his Ward in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, on Sunday. Recall that Malam Haladu Gwanjo, who claimed to be the Legal Adviser of another APC … Read more
Party alleges opposition NNPP orchestrated sham suspension Demands police probe, vows legal action against “impersonators” Ganduje’s home ward denounces suspension as “null and void” Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vehemently denounced the purported suspension of its National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, by the party’s executive committee in his home ward … Read more
Kano State High Court sets April 17 for arraignment of Abdullahi Ganduje and others on bribery charges. Charges relate to alleged bribery totaling $413,000 and N1.38 billion, with 15 witnesses summoned by the Kano State Government. Governor Abba Yusuf urges EFCC to release findings on alleged bribery video involving Ganduje EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections Vetting Committee has given a clean bill of health to all its governorship aspirants, paving the way for their participation in the upcoming primary. Led by Prof Abdulkarim Kana, the committee conducted a thorough review of the aspirants’ credentials and qualifications. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano High Court has fixed April 17, 2024, as the date to arraign the immediate past Governor of the state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife, and six others. The accused persons will be arraigned on eight-count charges concerning dollar bribery, diversion, and misappropriation of funds, including alleged $413,000 and N1.38bn … 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 Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s led government of Kano State has established two judicial commissions of inquiry to investigate instances of public property misappropriation, political violence, and missing persons that occurred during the tenure of his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje, from 2015 to 2023. During the inauguration of these panels on Thursday, Governor … Read more