Would you like to receive notifications on latest updates of the following headlines?

Kano Approves N99.9m To Reconstruct Bayero’s Palace

POSTED ON June 24, 2024 •   Politics      BY Benedicta Bassey •   VIEWS 85
15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero/ Photo credit: Thisday

The Kano State Executive Council has approved the sum of N99,928,541.63 (N99.9m) for the reconstruction and renovation of the defective wall fence where the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, currently resides.

Governor Abba Yusuf made this revelation through his official Facebook page as the outcome of the council’s 15th meeting.

Recall that Yusuf had ordered the eviction of Bayero from the mini-palace in the Nasarawa area of Kano metropolis despite a court judgment nullifying his dethronement by the government.

Bayero was displaced from the main palace of the Emir of Kano and moved to the mini-palace at Nasarawa following the reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano.

However, the Federal High Court nullified Sanusi’s reinstatement and affirmed Bayero as the Emir of Kano.

The state government said it would appeal the judgment while it ordered the demolition of the Nasarawa palace occupied by the embattled Bayero.

The mini-palace was, however, fortified with security, preventing the planned demolition.

The government also asked the police to evict Bayero, an order the Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, in the state, rejected.

Governor Yusuf, in a statement on his Facebook page on Sunday, however, said "the state executive council approved the sum of ₦99,928,541.63 for the reconstruction and renovation of the defective wall fence and surroundings at the mini palace.

"The council also approved the renovation and upgrade of the D-Ward for the establishment of a Sickle-Cell Care Unit at the Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, at the sum of N81,621,546.76, as well as a contract for the construction of a Post-Midwifery Institute at Gezawa Local Government Area at the sum of N770,858,450.39.

"The council also approved a contract for the completion of the construction of the College of Nursing and Midwifery at Madobi Local Government Area at the sum of N57,066,422.52.

"The council earmarked the sum of N447,621,640.79 for the payment of the excess workload allowances for lecturers in the two state-owned universities, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil and Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano."

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Economic Showdown: Atiku's Critique vs. Tinubu's Policies A Leadership Divide
BY ROCKETPARROT.com staff November 4, 2024 0

In a recent exchange highlighting the growing tensions in Nigeria's political landscape, former Vice...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Senate confirms seven ministerial nominees
BY Benedicta Bassey October 31, 2024 0

The Senate has screened and confirmed seven ministerial nominees appointed by President Bola Ahmed T...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
US poll: Court orders Elon Musk to defend $1m election giveaway
BY Benedicta Bassey October 31, 2024 0

Elon Musk has been ordered to appear in court on Thursday following a lawsuit concerning $1 million...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Reps summons Environment Ministry, others over flood readiness
BY Benedicta Bassey October 31, 2024 0

The House of Representatives on Thursday summoned the Federal Ministry of Environment, the National...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
National security: Reps urge FG to withdraw airstrip licences from Canaanland, others
BY Benedicta Bassey October 31, 2024 0

The House of Representatives on Thursday has urged the Federal Government to withdraw airstrip licen...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
UK naval vessel arrives Nigeria to boost regional maritime security
BY Benedicta Bassey October 31, 2024 0

The United Kingdom Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel RFA Lyme Bay, has arrived Nigeria as part of effort...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Why U.S. election is important to global audience — UNILAG VC Ogunshola
BY Benedicta Bassey October 31, 2024 0

As the United States' election draws near, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG),...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Ondo guber: PDP, APC engage in battle of words over electoral violence
BY Benedicta Bassey October 31, 2024 0

The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has called for more interventions ahead of th...

OUR CHANNELS:

OTHER ARTICLES ::

5th November, 2024
Economic Showdown: Atiku's Critique vs. Tinubu's Policies A Leadership Divide
BY ROCKETPARROT.com staff November 5, 2024 0

In a recent exchange highlighting the growing tensions in Nigeria's political landscape, former Vice...


Indianapolis Woman Dies in I-65 Accident Near Columbus After Return from Kentucky Event
BY ROCKETPARROT.com staff November 5, 2024 0

COLUMBUS, Ind. — A tragic accident claimed the life of Indianapolis resident Omotope G. Oyedir...


Adriano's Decline: From Football Glory to Favela Streets
BY ROCKETPARROT.com staff November 5, 2024 0

Health concerns arise as a recent video surfaces showing Adriano, the former Inter Milan and Brazil...


Proposed tax reform bills not against North, says Presidency
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 5, 2024 0

The Presidency has said contrary to job loss fears and perceived marginalisation of the North, the t...


Kaduna approves N72,000 minimum wage
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 5, 2024 0

The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved a new minimum wage of N72,000 for civil servants i...


Man Utd seal deal with Amorim as new manager — Report
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 5, 2024 0

Manchester United has finalised an agreement with Sporting Lisbon to appoint 39-year-old Ruben Amori...


Nile Group collaborates with Ooni of Ife to manage his theaters
BY Ebiakuboere England November 5, 2024 0

His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, and Nile Cinemas have inked a historic management contract fo...


Bruno Mars tops Spotify monthly listeners record
BY Ebiakuboere England November 5, 2024 0

Grammy-winning singer Bruno Mars has broken the previous record with 120,862,858 monthly Spotify lis...


South Africa to strip Chidimma Adetshina of ID documents
BY Ebiakuboere England November 5, 2024 0

Nigerian-South African Model Chidimma Adetshina faces the possibility of losing her national documen...


Senate confirms seven ministerial nominees
BY Benedicta Bassey November 5, 2024 0

The Senate has screened and confirmed seven ministerial nominees appointed by President Bola Ahmed T...


Menu