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4 weeks ago | 
punchng.com | Tukur Muntari |Ted Odogwu
The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced the cancellation of his earlier plans to hold the Sallah Durbar celebration over security concerns. The emir announced this at a press briefing held at his Nasarawa mini palace on Wednesday night. There has been anxiety among residents of the state following the decision of the two rival emirs to hold the Sallah Durbar.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Ted Odogwu |Salisu Ismail Kabuga |Bola Bamigbola
Prominent elder statesman and First Republic politician, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, on Sunday expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, highlighting the steady progress and achievements recorded by the government. Speaking to newsmen in Kano, Yakasai praised Nigerians for their continued support and prayers for Tinubu’s success, asserting that the administration’s accomplishments validated the public’s trust.
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1 month ago | 
punchng.com | Tukur Muntari |Ted Odogwu
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, Kano State chapter, on Monday, announced the suspension of four of its National Assembly members for alleged anti-party activities. The Kano State NNPP Chairman, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, named the four affected federal lawmakers as Senator Kawu Sumaila, Ali Madakin Gini, Sani Rogo, and Kabiru Rurum. But in a joint statement, the federal lawmakers dismissed the suspension, which they described as illegal.
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2 months ago | 
punchng.com | Tukur Muntari |Ted Odogwu
Four persons were reported killed on Sunday night in Rimin Auzinawa, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, following a clash between residents of the area and security operatives during a demolition. Our correspondent learnt that the victims were allegedly shot dead when security personnel opened fire after residents resisted the destruction of their buildings.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
punchng.com | Ted Odogwu
As part of efforts to tackle the numerous challenges facing the education sector, the Kano State Government on Wednesday inaugurated a 14-member committee tasked with reviewing existing education policies. This initiative follows the recent declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector, highlighting the government’s commitment to reform.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
punchng.com | Ted Odogwu
An activist and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), on Wednesday categorically stated that Kano State must have only one emir as passed by the Court of Appeal, and the 16th emir of Kano has come to stay in spite of the tribulations. Falana made the disclosure in a viral video at the 21st Memorial Lecture of Chief Gani Fawehimi held in Lagos. “But for us as lawyers, when we are gathered there, we must tell ourselves some basic truths.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
punchng.com | Ted Odogwu
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
punchng.com | Dirisu Yakubu |Ted Odogwu |Adeyinka Adedipe |Solomon Odeniyi
President Bola Tinubu has stressed the commitment of his administration to winning the war against insecurity in the country. The President gave this commitment, on Monday, at the Regimental Dinner Night in honour of the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Abuja.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
punchng.com | Ted Odogwu
Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf. Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has commended the committee responsible for the distribution of school uniforms to primary school pupils for returning ₦100 million of unspent funds from the ₦2 billion allocated for the project. Speaking at the distrobution of 798,000 school uniforms for Primary One pupils at the Kano Government House, Yusuf described the committee’s honesty as a testament to the transparency and accountability driving his administration.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
punchng.com | Ted Odogwu
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