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Nigeria Moving Backwards Under Tinubu, El-Rufai Alleges

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Clement Oloyede |Salim Ibrahim

A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration of incompetence, nepotism and betrayal of the founding ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai, who recently dumped the APC for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), alleged that Nigeria had been moving backwards since Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. He made the allegation during an interview with Deutsche Welle Hausa in Katsina.
Nigerians Are Tired, They Will Change This Government in 2027 - Kwankwaso

Oct 4, 2024 | allafrica.com | Salim Ibrahim

Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said with the current situation of things in the country, Nigerians will push for change in 2027. Kwankwaso said this while receiving a large number of the All Progressives Congress (APC) members who decamped to to the NNPP in the state. KHe received the decamped members of the APC from Dala, Kiru and Gwale local government areas at his Miller Road residence in Kano.
Nigeria: Kano Pillars Get New Management Committee

Jul 30, 2024 | allafrica.com | Salim Ibrahim

The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed a new management committee for the state owned Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Kano Pillars. This is in light of the recent expiration and subsequent dissolution of the previous management board of the club. This decision was announced in a statement issued by the Governor's spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday.
Nigeria: How 25 People Died, 127 Got Injured in Kano Road Crashes

Jul 2, 2024 | allafrica.com | Salim Ibrahim

Twenty-five people were killed and 127 others injured in two road accidents in Kano State on Monday. Among the survivors, 25 remained unconscious as doctors, nurses and other supporting staff battled to resuscitate them, officials and families of the victims disclosed. The first accident occurred around the Dangwauro International Market in Kano City when a trailer loaded with people and cows collided with another vehicle and somersaulted. 25 people died and 53 others got injured.
Nigeria: APC Wants Kwankwaso Arrested Over Inciting Comments

Jun 20, 2024 | allafrica.com | Salim Ibrahim |Saawua Terzungwe

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has called for the arrest of the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over his allegations against the party and the federal government. Daily Trust reported that Kwankwaso had alleged that the APC-led federal government is attempting to disrupt the peaceful coexistence of Kano State.
Nigeria: FG Launches Train Service to Kano Inland Dry Port

Jun 10, 2024 | allafrica.com | Salim Ibrahim

The federal government has launched a freight train service from APM Terminals in Apapa, Lagos, to the Dala Inland Dry Port in Kano. The Minister of Transportation, Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali, presided over the inaugural train service at the Dala Inland Dry Port, emphasising the significant impact the initiative will have on business activities, particularly in Northern Nigeria.
Nigeria: Count Us Out of NLC Strike - Kano Doctors

Jun 3, 2024 | allafrica.com | Salim Ibrahim

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kano branch, has said medical practitioners operating across the state will remain on duty despite the ongoing organised labour strike. Banks, hospitals, airports, government offices have been shut down across the nation as a result of Labour's indefinite strike. Daily Trust reports that the organised Labour had declared indefinite strike over the Federal Government to meets its N494,000 Minimum Wage demand.
Nigeria: Conflicting Court Orders As Sanusi, Bayero Cling to Kano Emirship

May 29, 2024 | allafrica.com | Ahmad Datti |Salim Ibrahim

Two courts in Kano State have issued conflicting interim injunctions on the Kano Emirate tussle. Justice S. A. Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano on Tuesday ordered the eviction of the reinstated emir, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II from Gidan Rumfa palace. However, Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of Kano State High Court issued a separate order, restraining the police, the State Security Services (SSS) and the Nigerian Army from evicting, harassing or arresting Sanusi.
Nigeria: Emirate Tussle - Protesters Hit Kano Streets, Demand Bayero's Return

May 27, 2024 | allafrica.com | Salim Ibrahim |Ibrahim Giginyu |Ahmed Mohammed

Supporters of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, yesterday staged peaceful demonstrations, demanding his return. The state has witnessed drama since the return of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Kano emir four years after his dethronement. Sanusi and Aminu Ado Bayero are locked in a battle for the royal stool.
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament to Elect New Speaker At Extraordinary Session in Kano

May 21, 2024 | allafrica.com | Joshua Odeyemi |Salim Ibrahim

Abuja — The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will elect a new speaker at its 2024 second extraordinary session starting in Kano State today. The delegation from Togo is expected to be sworn in during the extraordinary session after the conduct of their parliamentary elections and the names of the Togolese representatives sent to the community parliament.