The Emir of Birnin Gwari in Kaduna state, Malam Zubairu Maigwari, has urged traders not to hike the cost of their commodities as the Ramadan fasting approaches. Maigwari made the call in an interview with journalists on Sunday in Kaduna. “Marketers should reason with the common man and reduce the cost of their goods, especially […]

Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ya’u Shehu Usman, former Sarkin Fadan Kauru, as the new Emir of Kauru. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Muyiwa Adekeye, Special Adviser on Media and Communication to el-Rufai, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Kaduna. The statement […]

By Ndahi Marama – Maiduguri Borno State First Class Emir, Shehu of Dikwa, His Royal Highness, Dr Abba Tor Masta II, is dead, family sources have said. The source revealed that the Monarch who is second in position after Shehu of Borno died in the early hours of Saturday morning after suffering from an undisclosed […]

…Assures governor of safety of Igbos in Kano State …Preaches unity, one Nigeria, brotherhood The Emir of Bichi, Dr. Nasiru Ado Bayero, has expressed gratitude to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for the peace the Northern community has been enjoying in the state, under his administration. The Emir of Bichi told Gov. Ugwuanyi that […]

By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Some emirs that were passionate about girl- child education have lamented that Borno Zamfara, Gombe, Sokoto and kebbi states have the lowest records of girl-child education in Nigeria. Speaking to journalists after an event on the promotion of girls child education in Kaduna, the Emir of  Argungu and the Coordinator, Sultan Foundation […]