Traditional institution under siege
The intriguing coincidence in the heart of Northern Nigeria is a bit worrisome. While the political brouhaha in the Kano Emirate has yet to settle down, the Sokoto Caliphate has joined the
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Protest in Kano as Bayero’s supporters kick against Sanusi’s return
The prevailing tussle over the Kano emirship stool took another dimension on Sunday as supporters of the deposed 15th emir Aminu Ado Bayero staged a peaceful demonstration against the reinstatement of Muhammadu
Two Emirs, one kingdom as confusion, anxiety still pervade Kano
The brewing tension in Kano State over the emirship stool may soon escalate, as the deposed Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, defied the 48-hour ultimatum to vacate the Gidan Rumfa palace and returned
Ribadu denies assisting deposed Emir return to Kano
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has denied allegations that he assisted the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to return to Kano on Saturday. The Guardian reports that Kano
Kano Emirate Councils amendment bill scales first reading
The Kano State Emirate Councils Amendment Bill has scaled first reading at the state’s House of Assembly. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the Majority
Emir of Kano receives LLF, solicits funding for food security
Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has urged for sustainable funding for the Kano Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) to improve food production and productivity. Emir Bayero made the appeal Monday when he
Ahmadiyya opens clinic in Kano today
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria, will today, open a new hospital located on Kano- Maiduguri Road in Kano.The foundation-laying ceremony was performed by the Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Aminu
Emir of Kano faults CBN cashless policy, seeks public education
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has faulted the cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), noting that it has wrought suffering on the masses because it was “haphazardly”
Guber poll: Emir of Kano tasks security agencies to be impartial, professional
The Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has tasked security agencies to be neutral and impartial in the upcoming Governorship and State Assembly election. Bayero gave the advice when the Kano Peace
Nigeria, a country with too many sovereigns
Colonial rule in Nigeria was conducted through Indirect Rule. It was a system of “native administration” patented in Northern Nigeria, which became the model exported by the British across their colonies.