2 w. ago Kano durbar cancellation dashed my Guinness Record dream – UK

A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Lekan Okanlawon, has decried the last-minute cancellation of the Sallah Durbar in Kano, which he said disrupted plans to secure a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of horse riders. Okanlawon, who arrived in Kano with a team of over 160 enthusiasts, including polo players and cultural tourists from various Read More

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2 w. ago Durbar ban: Sanusi visits gov, avoids traditional horse ride

Amid the ban on Sallah Durbar activities, the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Tuesday, abandoned the traditional horse procession and instead travelled in a vehicle convoy to offer Sallah homage to Governor Abba Yusuf at the Kano Government House. The emir also changed his routes from the Emir’s palace to the state Read More

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3 w. ago Gombe emir urges peaceful coexistence between farmers, herders

The Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, has made a heartfelt appeal for peace and harmony among farmers and herders in Gombe State. Arewa PUNCH reports that Abubakar made this call during a mini Sallah durbar, also known as Jafi. He urged the two groups to co-exist peacefully, emphasising the importance of preventing conflicts Read More

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Bayero didn’t cancel Sallah Durbar, he ended his drama –Kurawa

From Desmond Mgboh Kano The cancellation of a parallel Durbar initially planned by the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, during the coming Eid-el-Fitr Sallah celebrations in Kano, has been dismissed as a charade. A researcher and author,  Ibrahim Ado Kurawa, told newsmen that Bayero could not have staged the Durbar in the […] The post Bayero didn’t cancel Sallah Durbar, he ended his drama –Kurawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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