BREAKING: Kano gov reinstates Gaya Emir, names two others for Karaye, Rano

July 17, 2024

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of three second-class Emirs of Rano, Gaya, and Karaye with immediate effect. According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, a copy of which was made available to PUNCH Online on Wednesday, the new emirates are to serve as second with Kano

Relocation of minister, service chiefs to Sokoto yielding results — Stakeholders

Insecurity in Sokoto State has continued to receive prompt attention after the relocation of the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, to the state in a special operation, stakeholders have said. The special operation is to flush out bandits and other criminal elements in the North-West. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that
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LG poll: No favoured political party or candidate, ANSIEC tells Anambra residents

The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission has insisted that no political party or candidate will be favoured during the local government election coming up on September 28 across the state. Recall that some major political parties, including the All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, have threatened to boycott the local government
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