Breaking: Court orders immediate release of deposed Emir Sanusi (updated)
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Friday, ordered that the dethroned Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, should be granted his freedom. The court, in a ruling by Justice Anwuli Chikere, held that Sanusi who was deposed as Emir by the Kano State government last Monday and forcefully […]
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Ganduje, Emir Sanusi unite as Osinbajo visits Kano
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday brought Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano and the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II together when he visited the palace of the Emir. Prof. Osinbajo who was in Kano state on a one-day working visit was described by Governor Ganduje as a “son of the soil”. The Vice President […]
Emir Sanusi beats ultimatum, accepts request to head Council Chiefs
By Abdulmumin Murtala The Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II has accepted to head the Kano Council of Chiefs after an ultimatum issued him by the state government with threats of possible dethronement. The Emir of Kano, in a letter to the office of the Secretary to the state government, called the attention of the […]
Emir Sanusi urges parents to give priority to girl-child education
Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on parents to give priority to education of their children, particularly the girl-child.
Ganduje continues battle with Emir Sanusi
•Orders district heads to shun Sallah Durbar KANO—Abdullahi Ganduje, Governor of Kano State, Sunday, ordered some district heads in the state not to attend Kano Durbar. A durbar is a festival that holds during eid el Kabir and eid el Fitri celebrations. It begins with prayers, followed by a parade of the emir and his […]
Buccaneers, racketeers and fuel subsidy fraudsters
THE Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, descended from his throne last week to deliver his customary blows against subsidies, especially for fuel and electricity. The former Central Bank governor and ex-comrade claimed that Nigerians revel in “cheap petrol”. Based on his flowing gowns and riches, fuel at N145 is cheap. But based on the cost of living, it is quite expensive because the N18,000 National Minimum Wage can only buy 125 litres of petrol.
