An independent report has implicated Governors Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State and Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State as key figures behind the recent nationwide protests, which escalated into violent and destructive incidents. The report, published by the Independent Coalition for Democratic Governance in Nigeria (ICDGN) and presented at a press conference in Abuja on … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has ordered the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The governor gave the order in a statement on Saturday morning issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Yusuf accused Ado Bayero of creating … 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 the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf on Friday appointed one hundred and sixteen more aides that will serve as Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), Special Assistants (SAs) and Personal Assistants (PAs) across various segments of government. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa revealed this in … Read more
A 14-year-old girl has become Kano Governor. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a 14-year-old girl, Atika Aminu Yankaba, assumed office as the governor of Kano State on Monday. Yankaba became the governor of the state for 20 minutes on Monday to mark the 2021 International Girl Child Day organized between High-Level Women Advocacy and UNICEF Speaking … Read more
A Federal High Court in Kano State has dismissed a bribery case against kano state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, for lack of evidence. The suit was filed by a Kano-based lawyer Bulama Bukarti. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2019/12/12/ecowas-court-delivers-final-judgment-on-nnamdi-kanus-petition-against-nigerian-government/ The lawyer asked the court to mandate the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) to investigate Ganduje for allegedly receiving a … Read more