Tensions soared in Kano on Friday as security forces blocked the palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, preventing him from attending a royal ceremony in Bichi Local Government Area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Emir was slated to preside over the presentation of a staff of office to a newly appointed District Head in … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has stirred social media reactions after referring to Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano in a Facebook and X post. The Vice President’s statement, shared after attending the wedding of Dr. Aishatu Kwankwaso, daughter of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, initially included the phrase: “The wedding, which … Read more
Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, will lead a delegation to President Tinubu to convey the concerns of Kano residents amidst nationwide protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, is set to lead a delegation from Kano State to meet with President Bola Tinubu, delivering a message from the people … Read more
A Kano State High Court has issued a perpetual injunction preventing Aminu Ado-Bayero and four other dethroned emirs from parading themselves as emirs and ordered them to surrender properties belonging to the Kano State Emirate Council. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Kano State High Court, on Monday, granted a perpetual injunction restraining the 15th … Read more
A Kano State High Court adjourned the Kano Emirship Tussle hearing to July 4, with the applicants seeking to restrain dethroned emirs from acting as traditional rulers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Kano State High Court adjourned the hearing of an application in the ongoing Kano Emirship Tussle case to July 4. The Attorney General … Read more
A Federal High Court in Kano nullified Muhammad Sanusi II’s reinstatement as Emir, with the Kano State Government planning to appeal the decision. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Thursday nullified the reinstatement of Muhammad Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. This judgment comes barely a month … Read more
A Federal High Court in Kano upheld the deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero’s rights to movement and civil liberty. The court ordered the Kano State Government to pay N10 million in damages to the former Emir. Justice Simon Amobeda confirmed the court’s jurisdiction, citing the abuse of fundamental human rights. EKO HOT … Read more
Federal High Court Asserts Jurisdiction In Aminu Ado Bayero Case The court’s ruling states authority over the Kano Emirate dispute, emphasizing the consideration of fundamental rights violations. Danagundi’s lawsuit on behalf of Ado Bayero is acknowledged, underscoring the court’s role beyond chieftaincy matters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Liman Mohammed of the Federal High … Read more
The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, requested special security measures from the Kano State Commissioner of Police for the 2024 Eid-el Kabir festival. Despite his recent dethronement, Ado Bayero extended invitations for the Sallah celebrations, highlighting a prolonged conflict over the Kano Emirship. The request for security includes specific events from May 16 … Read more
Nigerian Army denies involvement in enforcing court orders in Kano emirate tussle. Army’s actions aim to prevent a breakdown of law and order, monitoring the situation. Emirate tussle involves dethronement of Aminu Ado-Bayero and reappointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II, causing tensions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has denied any involvement in the Kano … Read more
Protests break out in Kano amid Emir throne dispute between Emir Sanusi and Alhaji Ado Bayero. Around 4 PM on Sunday, young people marched, demanding the return of the dethroned monarch. Protesters lit bonfires and chanted anti-government slogans. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fresh round of protests erupted in Kano amid the tussle for the … Read more
Peter Obi and his running mate Baba-Ahmed have visited popular bandit negotiator, Sheikh Gumi in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has visited popular Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi at his residence in Kaduna State. Obi, alongside his running mate Datti Baba-Ahmed, on Monday, attended … Read more
The group said the immediate-past Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II was given two Rolls Royce Phantom while he was on the throne Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has come under fire for unduly publicising the donation of a Rolls Royce Phantom car worth ₦200 million and reported ₦100 million cash donation to … Read more