17 h. ago Kano Emirate Crisis Festers As Emir Bayero Appoints Rival ‘Galadima’

In a move likely to further escalate the Kano emirship tussle, embattled Emir Aminu Ado Bayero has appointed his older brother and Wamban Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Ado Bayero, as the Galadiman Kano, days after Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II had appointed Alhaji Mannir Sanusi into the same prestigious position, reserved for Kano Emirate Prince. The latest […]

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8 d. ago Political Division In Kano A Mistake Nigeria Can’t Afford – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed for unity among Kano’s political class, cautioning against allowing rivalry to tear apart the social fabric of the state. The Vice President gave this charge on Saturday during a condolence visit to the Emir of Kano’s palace following the death of the Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sunusi. While addressing […] The post Political Division In Kano A Mistake Nigeria Can’t Afford – Shettima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Emir Sanusi Appoints New Galadiman Kano, Elevates Others In Major Reshuffle

The 14th Emir of Kano, Emir Muhammad Sanusi II has approved key appointments within the Kano Emirate Council, naming Alhaji Mannir Sanusi as the new Galadiman Kano, one of the emirate’s most senior traditional titles. The appointments were announced on the heels of a consultative meeting with key stakeholders, aimed at strengthening leadership within the […]

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3 w. ago Peter Obi lauds police for withdrawing Emir Sanusi invitation

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has commended the police for withdrawing the invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday. Police authorities had summoned Sanusi to Abuja over the violent incident that marred Sallah […] The post Peter Obi lauds police for withdrawing Emir Sanusi invitation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Sallah violence: Police withdraw Emir Sanusi’s invitation to Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn an earlier invitation extended to the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II,  in connection with the violent incident that marred Sallah celebrations in Kano State on March 30, 2025. Sanusi was initially summoned to Abuja to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of Read More

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3 w. ago Police withdraw invitation to Sanusi over Kano sallah incident

The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn an earlier invitation extended to the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II in connection with the violent incident that marred Sallah celebrations in Kano State on March 30, 2025. Sanusi was initially summoned to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and Read More

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3 w. ago Police withdraw Emir Sanusi’s invitation after advice from “respected stakeholders”

The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn its earlier invitation to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, over the violent read more Police withdraw Emir Sanusi’s invitation after advice from “respected stakeholders”

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3 w. ago Police summon 16th Emir of Kano in respect of sallah violence

Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has been invited by Nigeria Police, over alleged defiance of security directive read more Police summon 16th Emir of Kano in respect of sallah violence

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Police Summon Emir Sanusi II To Abuja Over Sallah Procession Violence In Kano

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. LEADERSHIP reports that the invitation followed a deadly incident that occurred on […]

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3 w. ago Sanusi, Kwankwaso, Jibrin, others attend Galadiman Kano’s funeral

Prominent personalities that included the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, ex-Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, and the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, among others attended the funeral prayer of the late Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abba Sunusi. Arewa PUNCH reports that the funeral was held at the Read More

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3 w. ago Sallah Day Violence: Kano Police Probe Emir Sanusi II Over Alleged Defiance Of Ban On Durbar

The Kano State Police Commissioner, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has inaugurated an eight-member Special Investigation Panel (SIP) to investigate violence that erupted during the procession of the entourage of 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, after Eid-el-Fitr prayers on Sunday, March 30, 2025. According to a press release issued by the Police Public Relations […]

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3 w. ago Yusuf condoles Emir Sanusi II, APC state chairman over passing of Galadiman Kano

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday extended his condolences to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Kano Emirate Council, and the Kano State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Abbas, over the passing of the revered Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sanusi. The late Galadiman Kano, who […] The post Yusuf condoles Emir Sanusi II, APC state chairman over passing of Galadiman Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago PICTORIAL: How Top Kano Kingmaker’s Death ‘Unites’ Warring NNPP, APC Members In Kano

Late Tuesday night, the Kano Emirate Council lost its oldest member and most senior councillor, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, who passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness. By early Wednesday morning, the development became a public knowledge in Kano State and beyond. The late kingmaker, who held the prestigious title of ‘Galadiman […]

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3 w. ago PICTORIAL: How Respected Kano Prince’s Death ‘Unites’ Warring NNPP, APC Bigwigs In Kano

Late Tuesday night, the Kano Emirate Council lost its oldest member and most senior councillor, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, who passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness. By early Wednesday morning, the development became a public knowledge in Kano State and beyond. The late prince, who held the prestigious title of ‘Galadiman […]

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3 w. ago Kano Emirate mourns influential figure Abbas Sunusi’ s death

Tribune Online Kano Emirate mourns influential figure Abbas Sunusi’ s death The ancient city of Kano has lost one of its oldest kingmakers, Alhaji Abbas Sunusi, the Galadima of Kano, who passed away at the age of 91 in Kano on Tuesday night. Kano Emirate mourns influential figure Abbas Sunusi’ s death Tribune Online

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3 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 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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4 w. ago Bring killers of Uromi 16 to justice, Bayero urges Federal Government

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has called on the government to ensure that all those found guilty of the killing of hunters who were natives of Kano State in Edo State are brought to justice. The Emir made this appeal in his Eid message while also expressing his condolences […] The post Bring killers of Uromi 16 to justice, Bayero urges Federal Government appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Emir Bayero calls for justice over killing of Kano hunters in Edo

Tribune Online Emir Bayero calls for justice over killing of Kano hunters in Edo The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has called on the government to ensure that all those found guilty of the killing of hunters, who were natives of Kano State, in Edo State are brought to justice. Emir Bayero calls for justice over killing of Kano hunters in Edo Tribune Online

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4 w. 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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