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Emir Aminu Bayero cancels Plans to Hold Kano Durbar

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The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, has announced the cancellation of the Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration due to security concerns. Bayero made the announcement during a press briefing at the Nasarawa mini palace in Kano on Wednesday. The deposed emir said respected religious leaders and stakeholders advised him to cancel the durbar for peace in … Read more

Tension in Kano as Bayero, Sanusi plan separate Durbar Celebrations

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Tension is on the rise in the ancient city of Kano following a parallel Sallah Durbar festival by the 15th Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, and his 16th counterpart, Khalifa Mohammadu Sanusi II. The prolonged emirate tussle is taking another dimensional amid a legal battle, as both contenders map out separate lines of events with … Read more