26 h. ago Police Arrest Man Over Killing Of Vigilante In Emir Sanusi’s Entourage

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Usman Sagiru over the alleged killing of a vigilante member and attack on the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II after Eid prayers on Sunday. A statement signed by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Haruna Kiyawa, revealed the incident occurred on Sunday at […]

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27 h. ago Police detain suspect over vigilante member’s killing in Kano

The Police Force Kano State Command has detained 20-year-old suspect from Sharifai Quarters in connection with the alleged killing and attack on vigilante members at the Emir Palace. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed this on Sunday in Kano. He said the incident occurred during the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II Eid Read More

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27 h. ago Kano: Police arrest suspect over attack on Emir Sanusi’s entourage after Eid prayers

Tribune Online Kano: Police arrest suspect over attack on Emir Sanusi’s entourage after Eid prayers The Kano State Police Command has arrested one Usman Sagiru, 20, of Sharifai Quarters, in connection with the alleged killing and attack on vigilante members that occurred in the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II after Eid prayers on Sunday, 30 March 2025, at approximately 12:40 pm. Kano: Police arrest suspect over attack on Emir Sanusi’s entourage after Eid prayers Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Emir Sanusi II calls for justice over killing of Kano indigenes in Edo

Tribune Online Emir Sanusi II calls for justice over killing of Kano indigenes in Edo The Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, has urged authorities to take decisive action against those responsible for the killing of Kano indigenes in Uromi, Edo State. Emir Sanusi II calls for justice over killing of Kano indigenes in Edo Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Sallah Durbar: Security embargo in best interest of Kano — Emir Sanusi

Tribune Online Sallah Durbar: Security embargo in best interest of Kano — Emir Sanusi Emir Sanusi also declared that the annual traditional heritage, usually celebrated at the end of Ramadan, is not a matter of life and death but a cultural symbol dating back to the 15th century. Sallah Durbar: Security embargo in best interest of Kano — Emir Sanusi Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Emir Sanusi backs Sallah Durbar ban, cites security concerns

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has supported the ban on the annual Sallah Durbar, emphasising that the decision was necessary for peace and security in the state. Speaking at an Iftar dinner at his palace on Saturday, Sanusi described the Durbar—an age-old cultural tradition—as non-essential compared to the safety of Kano residents Read More

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5 d. ago Emirship tussle: Police assure Kano residents of security ahead Eid

Tribune Online Emirship tussle: Police assure Kano residents of security ahead Eid-el-fitr The Kano State Police Command has assured residents of adequate security measures ahead of the upcoming Eid-el-fitr celebrations, particularly the Durbar festivities, of which both Emir Muhammad Sanusi and Emir Aminu Ado Bayero have announced different plans. The Kano state Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, made this known when he received delegations from […] Emirship tussle: Police assure Kano residents of security ahead Eid-el-fitr Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Kano residents fear unrest as rival emirs plan Sallah Durbar

Kano residents have expressed concerns over the plan by the 15th and 16th Emirs of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, to hold Sallah Durbar, as part of the traditional Sallah festivities. A cross-section of the residents who spoke to The PUNCH on Monday expressed fear that the actions of the Read More

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6 d. ago Again, tension in Kano as Sanusi, Bayero plan parallel Sallah durbar

There are strong indications that the hitherto simmering tension in Kano State over the emirship tussle may once get heated as the lingering tussle over the emirship takes a new turn ahead of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The two contenders to the emirship seat – Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, and Read More

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8 d. ago Tensions build up as Sanusi, Bayero set to hold Durbar in Kano

Tension is building in Kano state as the ongoing dispute over the emirship takes a new turn. Both rival emirs read more Tensions build up as Sanusi, Bayero set to hold Durbar in Kano

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1 week ago Abba to inaugurate Sanusi, three other Emirs in Kano after Ramadan

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has concluded plans to inaugurate the new Kano State Emirate Council led by read more Abba to inaugurate Sanusi, three other Emirs in Kano after Ramadan

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1 week ago Mixed reactions on Kano, Jigawa’s N13bn Ramadan feeding spending

As the Muslim faithful in both Kano and Jigawa states sustain the spirit of Ramadan, not a few of the state’s stakeholders have raised concerns about the level of transparency and accountability of the combined N13 billion feeding programme launched by both state governments for that purpose. Arewa PUNCH reports that while the Kano State Read More

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2 w. ago Kano Emir tussle: Disputing factions blow discordant tunes over Appeal Court order

Tribune Online Kano Emir tussle: Disputing factions blow discordant tunes over Appeal Court order THE Kano State government and one of the traditional council members in the state, Aminu Baba DanAgundi, have continued to trade words over the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. Recall that an Appeal Court (Abuja Division), on Friday, ordered the maintenance of status quo ante bellum pending the determination […] Kano Emir tussle: Disputing factions blow discordant tunes over Appeal Court order Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kano emirship tussle: We’ll sue Sanusi for contempt if — Bayero’s counsel

Tribune Online Kano emirship tussle: We’ll sue Sanusi for contempt if — Bayero’s counsel Respect the rule of law. And if for any other reason, he (Sanusi) decided to do otherwise, I will take him to court... Kano emirship tussle: We’ll sue Sanusi for contempt if — Bayero’s counsel Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Parade yourself as Emir, face me in court for contempt, Kano councillor dares Sanusi

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano A Senior Councillor in the Kano Emirate Council, Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, has threatened to charge Mohammad Sanusi II to court for contempt if he continues to parade himself as the Emir of Kano. Dan Agundi’s threat was sequel to an injunctive order by an Appeal Court, which ordered all the […] The post Parade yourself as Emir, face me in court for contempt, Kano councillor dares Sanusi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sanusi risks contempt of Court if he parades self as Emir – Kano titleholder

Tribune Online Sanusi risks contempt of Court if he parades self as Emir – Kano titleholder "If for any other reasons, Malam Sanusi Muhamnadu Sanusi, should parade himself as Emir of Kano, I have the right to proceed to court and charge him for contempt of court going by this order given to us, Sanusi risks contempt of Court if he parades self as Emir – Kano titleholder Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kano clarifies A’Court’s judgment on Sanusi’s reinstatement as emir

The Kano State Government has made clarification on the recent Court of Appeal judgment concerning the ongoing emirship dispute, addressing widespread misinterpretations and speculative reports in the media. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa. Speaking at a press briefing held at the NUJ Secretariat in Kano, Read More

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2 w. ago Emir Sanusi: Kano govt breaks silence on Appeal Court verdict

Tribune Online Emir Sanusi: Kano govt breaks silence on Appeal Court verdict Kano State government has broken its silence on the recent Appeal Court verdict regarding the state's emirship dispute. Emir Sanusi: Kano govt breaks silence on Appeal Court verdict Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Appeal Court Ruling Didn’t Nullify Emir Sanusi’s Reinstatement — Kano Gov’t

The Kano State Government has dismissed claims that the recent ruling of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. Addressing journalists in Kano, Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi emphasised that the appellate court’s judgment on January 10, 2025, […]

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2 w. ago Appeal Court ruling does not invalidate Sanusi’s reinstatement – Kano govt

The Kano State government has stated that the ruling of the Court of Appeal in Abuja does not invalidate Muhammadu Sanusi II’s reinstatement as the Emir. Daily Sun reported that the Court of Appeal halted Sanusi’s reinstatement on Friday. The presiding judge directed parties, including the Kano State House of Assembly, to maintain the status […] The post Appeal Court ruling does not invalidate Sanusi’s reinstatement – Kano govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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