The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised alarm over what it described as plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and agents of the Kano state Governor, Umar Abdullahi Ganduje to change the judges already listed to hear the Governorship Appeal with ones ready to do their biddings. The party in a statement issued on…
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Jibrin Reacts as Appeal Court Sacks Him
The member representing Kiru/Bebeji federal constituency of Kano state in the House of Representatives, Abdulmumuni Jibrin has reacted to Friday’s judgement of the Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna that nullified his election. In a statement issued on Friday, Jibrin who disagreed with the judgement of the court that ordered fresh poll into the constituency…
Sanusi Reacts to News of Sacking of Aide
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II has denied sacking one of his aides, Maja Siddin Sarkin Kano, Alhaji Auwalu for his involvement in the grand reception accorded the state’s governor, Abdullahi Ganduje last week. Reacting to the news making the rounds in Kano, the chief of staff to the Emir, Munir Sanusi Bayero…
Sanusi Axes Aide for Welcoming Ganduje
The Cold War between Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has produced a casualty as the Emir fired one of his aides, Maja Siddin Sarkin Kano, Alhaji Auwalu for his involvement in the grand reception accorded to the governor last Wednesday following his victory at the Tribunal. Auwalu…
Kwankwasiyya Decries Arrest of Kano Musician, Ahmad by Kano State Government Over Anti-Ganduje Song
Members of Kwankwasiyya Movement has urged security apparatus in Kano state not to allow themselves to be used by the Kano state government to hound political opponents. The group while reacting to the arrest of a popular Kano musician Nazir Ahmad popularly known as Sarkin Wada by the Kano State Censorship Board over an anti-Ganduje…
Fayemi Visits Rivers State, Says No Evidence that a Mosque Was Demolished
The governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi has said there is no evidence that a mosque was demolished in Port Harcourt,the capital of Rivers state as alleged in some quarters. Fayemi who also doubles as the Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) stated this on Sunday after a joint assessment of the land in question…
Alleged Mosque Demolition: Wike Chides Ganduje Over Threats of Legal Action
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to threats of legal action by his Kano state counterpart, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje over alleged demolition of a mosque in Port Harcourt. Wike in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Simeon Nwakaudu said Ganduje is talking because he thinks Nigerians have forgotten his crime against his…
