26 h. 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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33 h. ago 2 Suspects Arrested As Delta Police Probe Murder Of Site Engineer By Employees

  The Delta State Command have opened investigations into the case of a site engineer identified as Chigozie Udalor Eho, who was murdered by his employees at a project site after they discovered he had a lot of money in his bank account. The spokesperson of the Command, SP Bright Edafe, narrated that on December […]

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57 h. 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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59 h. 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 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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3 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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5 d. ago Sallah: 2 Die, 20 Others Injured In Gombe Eid Ground Stampede

There was tragedy on Sallah Day this Sunday in Gombe State as two persons died at the Central Eid praying ground following a stampede that occurred. Our correspondent reports that the stampede happened at about 10:45pm shortly after the conclusion of the eid prayers led by the chief imam of Gombe and attended by the […]

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5 d. ago Police Arrest Man Over Killing Of Vigilante In Emir Sanusi’s Entourage

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Usman Sagiru over the alleged killing of a vigilante member and attack on the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II after Eid prayers on Sunday. A statement signed by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Haruna Kiyawa, revealed the incident occurred on Sunday at […]

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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 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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9 d. ago Natasha’s absence stalls police probe into KGB infiltration petition

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force’s investigation into an alleged infiltration of the National Assembly by Russia’s KGB (Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti) has encountered a setback. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, had filed a petition on March 5 requesting an investigation into claims by her colleague, Senator Sunday Karimi of Kogi West, that […] The post Natasha’s absence stalls police probe into KGB infiltration petition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Police probe stalls as Senator Natasha misses KGB infiltration inquiry

‘I was not invited,’ says lawmaker By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force’s investigation into an alleged infiltration of the National Assembly by Russia’s KGB (Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti) has encountered a setback, with questions arising over the next steps in the case. Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, had filed a petition on 5 […] The post Police probe stalls as Senator Natasha misses KGB infiltration inquiry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 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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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 Kano: 50 Sharia judges, 100 islamic clerics trained on gender

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Fifty Sharia Court judges, 100 Islamic clerics and selected Da’awah group leaders have been sensitized on the prevention of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Kano State. Speaking at the occassion of the International Women’s Day celebration in the state, a Muslim opinion leader, Aisha Tijjani explained  that this initiative was as […] The post Kano: 50 Sharia judges, 100 islamic clerics trained on gender-based violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CP Orders Probe Of Alleged Police Assault, Extortion Of AkwaPoly Students

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police (CP), CP Baba Azare has vowed to wield the big stick against any corrupt personnel found culpable in extortion and other unwholesome practices in the course of their official and unofficial responsibilities. CP Azare gave the warning against the backdrop of allegations by three female students of Akwa Ibom […]

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2 w. ago A’Ibom CP orders probe into alleged police brutality, extortion at polytechnic

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, has ordered a full-scale investigation into allegations of police brutality and extortion levelled by students of the State Polytechnic, Ikot-Osura, in Ikot-Ekpene Local Government Area. A statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, on Tuesday, said the directive followed a meeting between the Read More

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