14 h. ago PICTORIAL: Emir Sanusi II Holds Hawan Nasarawa Despite Police Ban Against Durbar

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has proceeded with the annual Hawan Nasarawa ceremony despite the police ban on the Eid-el-Fitr durbar due to security concerns. Traditionally, the event features the Emir and his entourage riding on horseback in a grand procession from his palace to the Government House to pay homage to […]

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55 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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55 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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57 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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60 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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63 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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6 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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7 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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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 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 Kano: Appeal Court halts reinstatement of Lamido Sanusi as Emir

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja stopped the reinstatement of the former Governor of Central Bank CBN, Sanusi Lamido as the Emir of Kano. The suspension by the appellate court is to await the judgment of the Supreme Court in the pending appeals over the Kano Emirate tussle. After resuming […] The post Kano: Appeal Court halts reinstatement of Lamido Sanusi as Emir appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Appeal Court stops Sanusi’s reinstatement as Emir of Kano

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has halted the reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano. A three-member panel of justices led by Justice Okon Abang, on Friday, unanimously halted the implementation of the January 10 judgment, which vacated the nullification of Sanusi II’s appointment by a Kano State High Court, Read More

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2 w. ago Appeal Court halts enforcement of judgment upholding reinstatement of Sanusi as Emir of Kano

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has halt the enforcement of its January 10 judgment, which upheld the Kano State read more Appeal Court halts enforcement of judgment upholding reinstatement of Sanusi as Emir of Kano

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2 w. ago Igboho Drags AGF, DSS To Supreme Court Over N20bn Compensation

Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has challenged the ruling of the Court of Appeal which dismissed the verdict of the lower court that awarded him N20billion compensation for aggravated damages against the federal government following the invasion of his residence by the Department of State Services (DSS). Operatives of […]

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3 w. ago Eze Ndigbo Of Ajao Estate Challenges Conviction, Lagos Chiefs Law

The self-acclaimed Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Frederick Nwajagu, convicted by a Lagos State High Court on January 16, 2025, for unlawfully parading himself as a titled chief in Lagos, has appealed the verdict. Nwajagu, in his appeal before the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal, is challenging the constitutionality of Sections 26-36 of […]

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