Muhammadu Sanusi II, the former Emir of Kano and past governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been appointed as the leader of the Tijjaniya sect in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Sanusi’s late grandfather, the Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi I, was a leader of Tijjaniyah, a Sufi order. Sanusi Lamido Muhammed … Read more
Kano State Ministry of Health’s Task Force Committee on Fake Drugs, has confiscated suspected fake antimalaria drugs worth over N2 million. A statement by the Information Officer of the Ministry, Mrs Hadiza Namadi, on Saturday in Kano disclosed that the drugs were seized from the Malam Kato Motor Park. Read Also: Kano Students Fled After … Read more
According to the reports gathered from sources in Dawakin Tofa, the students of Government Science College Dawakin Tofa, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, Kano State, fled their school in the night after some of the students sighted some Fulani herdsmen outside their school. The school is not far away from Dawakin Tofa town. The incident … Read more
The Police Command in Kano State has arrested 101 armed robbery suspects and other suspects in the past three weeks in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Sama’ila Dikko, said this while parading the suspects on Friday in Kano. Dikko said the suspects were arrested at different times and locations in the state … Read more
Bukavu Army Barracks in Kano was on Thursday engulfed by fire. Fire Service confirmed the fire outbreak in a statement on Friday, saying offices were destroyed in the incident. Spokesman of the state fire service, Sami Yusuf, said firefighters were able to put out the inferno that razed 11 offices. Mr. Yusuf said the fire, … Read more
In Kano State, a local government area councillor has announced the appointment of eighteen (18) aides to help him carry out his duties. Muslihu Yusuf Ali, who represents the Guringawa ward of the Kumbotso Local Government Area in Kano State, said the appointment will help the area develop. “This is to notify the general public … Read more
The Kano State Government has donated an office building to the Kano/Jigawa branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Abba Anwar, disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement issued in Kano. Anwar said that Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, while inaugurating the building on Zaria Road, restated his … Read more
Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje commended the efforts of all stakeholders who played one role or the other in making sure that, Kano excels in the exercise. He further reminded that, what is needed is, authentic list of party membership, emphasising that, “We want quality exercise. An authentic membership, that is reliable.” The Governor … Read more
The Kano State Government has ordered the closure of five Health training institutions in the state with immediate effect. The directive was contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Health, Hadiza Mustapha Namadi, issued to newsmen in Kano on Sunday. Eko Hot Blog understands that the decision was taken … Read more
The Kano State government has directed the immediate closure of four tertiary institutions in the state, following security challenges in some neighboring states. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Hajiya Mariya Mahmud-Bunkure, announced this in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano. She listed the affected institutions to include: RMK College of Advanced and Remedial Studies, … Read more
FG to construct 10,000 housing units You May Also Like Kano Govt Plans Housing Estates In 5 Emirate Councils – Commissioner The Federal Government, on Monday, said it had concluded arrangements to construct 10,000 low cost houses in Kano State, to enhance access to decent homes for Nigerians. Sen. Gbenga Ashafa, the Managing Director, Federal … Read more
Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of the Kano state, says the reign of Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir of the state was short-lived because his actions and utterances amounted to desecration of the revered throne. Sanusi was dethroned in March 2020 by the Kano government, citing “total disrespect to lawful instructions from the office of the governor”. Speaking … Read more
A resident officer of National Youth Service Corps in Kano orientation camp has died of COVID-19. The deceased officer was tested by doctors and officials of Nigeria Centre For Disease Control who confirmed that he died of COVID-19. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Ooni Congratulates Oyinlola At 70 Sunday Igboho Blasts Tinubu, Ooni, Others, Calls Them … Read more
Polio Immunisation, Kano Over 44,000 children below the age of five years have been immunised in Gabasawa Local Government Area of Kano for the January round of the Immunisation Plus Days. You May Also Like 40,000 Children Deprived Of Polio Vaccine In Afghanistan — Official Enugu Records 100% Success In Target Polio Vaccination Alhaji Sani … Read more
Kano, COVID-19 marshals Kano State Government is to appoint COVID- 19 marshals to enforce safety protocols. Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje disclosed this on Saturday while meeting with journalists, at the Government House, Kano, Eko hot blog gathered. He said there was the need to tackle COVID-19 with all seriousness, noting that non- compliance to safety protocols … Read more
The victim was suspected of being stabbed on her neck The Kano State Police command has arrested a 20-year-old housewife, Suwaiba Shuaibu, for allegedly stabbing one Aisha Kabir to death a few days to her wedding. The police confirmed that the housewife committed to crime after finding out that the victim has accepted her husband’s … Read more
Kano directed civil servants to stay at home Exempts healthcare service providers, fire service, water board, teaching staff, security guards and media Kano State Government says the activities of viewing and event centres across the state should tentatively stay on hold, due to increase in COVID-19 cases. The State Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, made … Read more
Eighteen traders from Kano who were abducted by gunmen while travelling to Abia state have been set free. Ekohotblog recalls that the traders from the popular textile market in Kantin Kwari, Kano, were travelling to Aba to buy goods when they were attacked along Lokoja-Okene road on January 10. But Abubakar Babawo, president of Arewa … Read more
12 political parties, Kano LG election No fewer than 12 political parties have presented candidates ahead of the Jan. 16, local government council election in Kano State. Prof. Ibrahim Garba-Sheka, Chairman, Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Saturday. Garba-Sheka said … Read more
Kano state government says the deduction in the salaries of its state workers salaries for November and December 2020 was temporary. Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammed Garba, who said this in a statement on Thursday in Kano, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage for civil servants. He noted that … Read more