A Federal High Court on Friday ordered the Kano State government to pay N10 million in damages to the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero, for breaching his fundamental human rights.
The umbrella body of lower-grade traditional rulers in Nigeria, the Forum of Chiefs, has called on Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to respect the Federal High Court order and give peace a chance.
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), on Saturday, slammed the federal government’s deployment of troops to the Emir of Kano’s palace, describing it as a “show of shame” and a threat to
A human rights group, the Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN), has criticised the deployment of troops in Kano State by the National Security Adviser (NSA) following the Emirship tussle, calling
Former Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has returned to the ancient city, days after he was removed from the throne. The whereabouts of Bayero, who until Thursday was the 15th
It was a moment of jubilation on Friday in Kano as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf officially issued Muhammadu Sanusi II a letter of appointment at the Government House. Amid a mammoth crowd
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara extended warm congratulations to His Royal Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, on his reinstatement as the 14th Emir of Kano. In a statement issued by Nelson Chukwudi, Chief
The Department of State Service (DSS) on Thursday, denied media reports alleging that it invaded the Emir of Kano’s Palace, saying it is untrue. The state Director, DSS, Mr Muhammad Alhassan, said
They both commended the electorate in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kanam and Pankshin Local Government Areas for their peaceful conduct.