3 h. ago Attack On Kano Emir’s Palace: CSOs Seek Police Investigation

Barely 24 hours after an attack on the Kano Emir’s Palace, Gidan Rumfa, located in Kofar Kudu within the old city, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) led by One Kano Agenda has demanded explanations from the police over their deafening silence on the incident. The Kano Emir’s Palace allegedly came under attack on […]

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4 h. ago Kano Emirate Tussle: My Palace Gate Breached By Bayero’s Supporters – Emir Sanusi

The Kano emirate crisis took a new turn at the weekend after the 16th Emir of Kano, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, accused supporters of the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, of attacking his palace and removing one of the  gates. The alleged attack occurred at the Kofar-Kudu palace, the residence of Emir […]

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15 h. ago Tension in Kano as Sanusi, Bayero loyalists clash near Emir’s Palace

Tribune Online Tension in Kano as Sanusi, Bayero loyalists clash near Emir’s Palace “This is not the first time he has passed through the area. He had done that previously after he visited his Mandawari residence. Tension in Kano as Sanusi, Bayero loyalists clash near Emir’s Palace Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Kano Gov, Emir Sanusi set to pay last respect to late Aminu Dantata

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano As Nigerians arrive in Saudi Arabia ahead of the funeral prayer for the late business mogul and philanthropist,  Aminu Alasan Dantata, the Governor of Kano State is leading a high-powered delegation to pay final respects. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa revealed that family sources have […] The post Kano Gov, Emir Sanusi set to pay last respect to late Aminu Dantata appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Rival Kano ‘Emirs’ Sanusi II, Bayero To See Face To Face At Dantata’s Burial

Save for last-minute change, for the first time since the protracted Kano Emirate crisis erupted over five years ago when the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, was deposed by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje administration, his successor and 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and the reinstated 16th Emir, Sanusi II, are set to […]

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2 w. ago Former Kano SSG Usman Alhaji dropped as Wazirin Gaya title holder

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former Secretary to the Kano State government and one-time National Secretary of the defunct National Republican Convention (NRC), Alhaji Usman Alhaji, has been relieved of his traditional title as the Wazirin Gaya Emirate Council of Kano State. The development, announced by the Gaya Emirate Council, may not be unconnected to his […] The post Former Kano SSG Usman Alhaji dropped as Wazirin Gaya title holder appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago External, internal forces escalating crisis in Kano won’t succeed — Emir Sanusi

Tribune Online External, internal forces escalating crisis in Kano won’t succeed — Emir Sanusi “We are aware of what happened during the last Sallah festival when hoodlums attacked my entourage on my way back from Eid" External, internal forces escalating crisis in Kano won’t succeed — Emir Sanusi Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Kano Gov’t Demands Compensation From Federal Gov’t Over Cancellation Of Sallah Durbar

The Kano State Government has demanded financial compensation from the Federal Government over the cancellation of the annual Durbar celebrations for two consecutive years in Kano Emirate, citing heavy economic losses. The State’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Tajo Uthman, made the demand on Sunday during the traditional Sallah homage paid by […]

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