5 h. 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The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn an earlier invitation extended to the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II,  in connection with the violent incident that marred Sallah celebrations in Kano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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9 h. 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The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn an earlier invitation extended to the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II in connection with the violent incident that marred Sallah celebrations in Kano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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23 h. 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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37 h. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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7 d. 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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1 week 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 New Kano CP tasks Police officers to uphold integrity, professionalism

Tribune Online New Kano CP tasks Police officers to uphold integrity, professionalism The newly appointed Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has called on officers within the command to remain committed to shared values such as professionalism, discipline, and respect for human rights. New Kano CP tasks Police officers to uphold integrity, professionalism Tribune Online

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3 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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3 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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