Tag: Kano emirate
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Kano Emirate: The intrigues and controversies of deposition
Since the formation of Kano Emirate in 1805, attempts were made twice to split the emirate. The two administrations hinged their reasons on the need to boost development in the state. Late Abubakar Rimi, who was governor from 1979 to 1983 created five emirates out of Kano Emirate. However, his successor, Alhaji Sabo Bakin-Zuwo reversed…
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Kano emirate: New emir soon to be named
The Kano State government has on Monday dethroned the embattled Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II over what it described as disrespect to lawful instructions from Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State and other lawful authorities. The dethronement of the Emir followed the decision of the State Council executive meeting presided over by the…