Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Dr Alhassan Zakariya Ishaq of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, the winner of Saturday’s rerun election in Kura/Garun Mallam State Constituency in Kano. According to Daily Post, the returning officer of the election, Prof. Shehu Musa Galadanchi, announced that Ishaq of … 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 another wave of concern has swept through Kano as the former Governor of the State and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has declared that the establishment of the five emirate councils will “certainly be reconsidered.” Recall that the Immediate past Governor of Kano Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court on Thursday, reserved judgment in an appeal brought before it by Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state challenging the decision of the Court of Appeal, Abuja which sacked him from office. After hearing the submissions of counsel in the matter and the processes filed had been adopted, the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked purported reports of a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to influence the outcome of a Supreme Court appeal filed by Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP). EDITOR’S PICKS New ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu Assumes … 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 scores of people have been reportedly kidnapped as gunmen suspected of being bandits attack Yola village of Karaye Local Government Area in Kano State. Reports made available to newsmen on Tuesday morning revealed that the gunmen carried out the latest attack during the last weekend. The number of the villagers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for Tarauni Federal Constituency, Mukhtar Umar Yarima has reclaimed his seat at the Court of Appeal. It would be recalled that the National and State Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal in Kano had sacked Yarima, over certificate forgery and handed the seat … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has ratified the expulsion of the party’s presidential candidate during the 2023 general elections, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso. The BoT has also ratified the dissolution of the Abba Kawu Ali-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. This … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 24-hour curfew has been declared in Kano State following the judgment of the election petitions tribunal sacking the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, in a statement he personally signed, said a combined team of security operatives have been dispatched across the city to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Police in Kano State have declared two suspected criminals wanted, placing a N500,000 bounty on each of them. Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Sani Gumel, stated this while parading Sadiq Ahmad, popularly known as Big Star, one of the criminals terrorizing people within the Kano Metropolis. The CP explained that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Dije Aboki has been officially confirmed as the substantive Chief Judge (CJ) of Kano state, becoming the first woman to attain the position in the history of Kano state. The Kano State House of Assembly confirmed the her appointment on Thursday, July 6, following the consideration of a letter … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Kano State government on Tuesday arraigned the state’s former Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Idris Wada-Saleh, at the state’s Chief Magistrate Court for alleged N1 billion fraud. Saleh, who was arrested by operatives of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) on Monday, served under former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said that he has no regret whatsoever on the demolition exercise and recovery of public properties that were illegally acquired and distributed to sacred cows by the immediate past administration. He disclosed this on Friday while receiving the Emir of Kano Alh Aminu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf has ordered the freezing of salaries for 10,800 workers who were appointed under his predecessor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Yusuf’s administration accused Ganduje’s government of illegally hiring over 10,000 workers as his term came to a close. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Kano State House of Assembly, on Monday declared a state of emergency on phone snatching, thuggery, and other criminal activities in the commercial city of Kano. This followed an urgent motion of public importance, sponsored by the majority leader, Lawan Hussaini, representing Dala Constituency, during the plenary session presided … Read more
Kano APC condemns structure demolition as “barbaric.” Urges affected individuals to seek legal remedies, parents to advise against destructive actions, and security agencies to restore public confidence. The party assured support during challenging period. EKO HOT BLOG the All Progressives Congress in Kano State has strongly criticized the ongoing demolition of structures by the government … Read more
Kano Governor sacks Hajj Centre officials and demolishes hotel, citing the need to remove illegal structures and preserve the city’s master plan. Interim officers are appointed to coordinate the ongoing operations for the 2023 Hajj, replacing the former officials. The demolition of the hotel and other structures marks the start of the government’s efforts … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Governor of Kano state, His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced the first set of principal appointments into his administration. EDITOR’S PICKS From Interim Gov To Arrest: Hit And Miss Prophecies On Tinubu’s Inauguration Tenure Over: Buhari Leaves Abuja, Heads For Daura Inauguration Speech: Tinubu Unveils Economic … Read more