Kano State 2025 Budget Now Exceeds N935 Billion Assembly Vows to Oversee Budget Spending Governor Yusuf’s Supplementary Budget The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a N215.3 billion supplementary budget for the 2025 fiscal year. This approval, which followed a request from Governor Abba Yusuf, brings the total state budget to more than N935 … Read more
The Kano State Government has announced its intention to prosecute all tax defaulters in 2025 as part of a comprehensive reform in tax administration. Eko Hot Blog reports that Zaid Abubakar, the Executive Chairman of Kano State Internal Revenue Service, made this declaration during a presentation at a retreat for top government officials. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Tensions soared in Kano on Friday as security forces blocked the palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, preventing him from attending a royal ceremony in Bichi Local Government Area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Emir was slated to preside over the presentation of a staff of office to a newly appointed District Head in … Read more
A magistrate court in Kano has ordered the remand of Muktar Dahiru, a journalist with Pyramid FM Kano, for allegedly posting content on Facebook that was deemed insulting to the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. Dahiru, who was arrested on Thursday, is facing charges of criminal conspiracy, defamation of character, and intentional insult. EKO HOT … Read more
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a Reconciliation Committee to resolve the prevailing crisis in the Yoruba community in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Abdullahi Bichi, inaugurated the committee on Thursday on behalf of Governor Abba Yusuf. “To resolve this conflict between the Oba’s group and Aare group, we have carefully … 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 Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has met with Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA), amid the emirship tussle rocking the North western state. The Kano governor visited Ribadu in his office in Abuja on Thursday. While the specifics of their discussion were not publicly disclosed, Governor Yusuf described the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that security agencies in Kano State on Sunday night said it has uncovered plots to unleash terror and set the state ablaze amid the ongoing Emirship crisis in the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Usaini Gumel who was flanked by other heads of security agencies, DSS, NSCDC among others disclosed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has issued a stern warning against any move to declare a state of emergency in Kano State amidst the ongoing emirship conflict. The party expressed concerns that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is leveraging federal security forces to undermine the state’s autonomy, particularly … Read more
They Are Not Worth Discussing – Sanusi Speaks On Past Critics Amid Reinstatement. Governor Abba Yusuf reinstates Sanusi II, aiming to restore Kano Emirate’s pre-2019 glory. Emir Sanusi II expresses gratitude to Governor Yusuf and State Assembly for their bold decision. EKO HOT BLOG reports that reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has dismissed … Read more
Kano Protesters Storm Presidential Villa, Seek Tinubu’s Intervention In Sanusi’s Appointment Dissolution of additional emirates paves way for Sanusi II’s reinstatement, triggering protests against Governor Yusuf’s actions. Concerns raised over governor’s abuse of power and manipulation of traditional institution, urging urgent intervention to restore peace. EKO HOT BLOG reports that protesters peacefully marched to the Presidential … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Board of Trustees of a faction of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has announced the six-month suspension of Abba Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State. This decision, revealed by Comrade Oginni Olaposi Sunday, the party’s National Secretary, is linked to alleged anti-party activities involving the governor. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Senator Musa Kwankwaso believes that the military, with adequate motivation, can resolve Nigeria’s security challenges. He emphasized the need for federal government involvement and urged Nigerians to provide crucial information to security agencies. He also criticized the APC and PDP, stating that NNPP offers the solution to the nation’s challenges. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, in a bid to reconcile him and his successor, Abdullahi Ganduje It was gathered that the president met with the former Governor of Kano State inside the president’s office … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a faction of the New Nigeria People’s Party led by Agor Major has urged the Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso-led faction not to resort to self-help over the Court of Appeal’s judgment that sacked the state Governor, Abba Yusuf. Addressing journalists on Monday in Abuja, the National Secretary of the Major-led group, … Read more
Gov. Abba Yusuf noted that the marketers have old stock and should be considerate in selling at the former price Hike in pump price is ‘unjustified, Says Kano Gov. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has ordered petroleum marketers in the state to revert to the old petrol pump … Read more