The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for questioning in connection with the violence that broke out during the recent Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano, which resulted in the death of a local vigilante member. The invitation followed a deadly incident that occurred on Eid Day as … Read more
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 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
There is widespread joy as the appeal court ruled in favor of Emir Sanusi in Kano Emirateship tussle. The court has dismissed the case filed by Lamido Bayero, who was challenging Sanusi’s appointment as Emir. Atleast, Hundreds supporters of the Emir of Kano Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi 11, burst with celebration at the city central Mosque … Read more
The 14th Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, has asked Nigerians to support the cashless policy. In a social media post on Monday, Sanusi urged people to be careful and not fall for the manipulation of politicians. He added that the policy was not new, … Read more
…..declares his banishment illegal The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered Kano state government to tender an apology to the dethroned Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, in two national dailies.The court, in a judgement that was delivered by Justice Anwuli Chikere, held that Sanusi’s forceful banishment from the state after his dethronement, … Read more
