The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has ignited a heated debate on the X platform following his advice to his daughters to retaliate against domestic violence by returning any slap they receive from their husbands. EKO HOT BLOG reports that his comments were made during the National Dialogue Conference on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) … 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
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, acknowledged that while the judiciary boasts many honest and courageous judges, a few individuals tarnish its reputation. She made these remarks on Saturday at the public discourse titled “Ethics, Morality, and the Law,” organized by the Movement for Islamic Culture and Awareness to celebrate Justice Habeeb Abiru’s promotion … Read more
Fire, allegedly set by unknown individuals, destroys part of the Emir of Kano’s palace, damaging the throne and valuables. Eko Hot Blog reports that a fire has reportedly razed part of the palace at Gidan Rumfa, currently occupied by the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi. The incident occurred on Friday night around 11 … 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
The Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, has instructed the Police to remove the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado, from the Nasarawa Palace. Eko Hot Blog reports that the government said the palace is set to be demolished to allow for a reconstruction and renovation. This development follows the judgement of a federal high court … Read more
In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court in Kano State has nullified the steps taken by the Kano state government to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law. Eko Hot Blog reports that this judgement effectively reinstates Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano, overturning the appointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II. The Kano … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Governor of Kano Senator Rabiu Musa Kwanknwanso has on Monday accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Government of plotting to undermine and destabilize Kano State. Kwanknwanso made this claim while reacting to the ongoing situation in Kano, where security agencies have been backing the deposed … Read more
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is unconcerned about the potential for another governor to remove him from the throne. Sanusi was dethroned by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje in 2020 and later reinstated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir, is contesting Sanusi’s reinstatement in court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 16th … 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
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
There is a ticking time bomb in Kano and President Bola Tinubu has to move in quickly in a statesman like way to diffuse it. If centuries of upholding the tradition have brought peace to the ancient city just as we have in Ibadan, why uproot hundreds of years of history? Of course, thats why … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has met with Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA), amid the emirship tussle rocking the North western state. The Kano governor visited Ribadu in his office in Abuja on Thursday. While the specifics of their discussion were not publicly disclosed, Governor Yusuf described the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judges of both Federal High Court and the Kano State High Court to address the conflicting interim injunctions over the Kano Emirate crisis. This rare intervention by the CJN aims to address and harmonize the legal discord affecting the … Read more
Kano High Court Halts Eviction Of Reinstated Emir Sanusi II. Court granted an interim injunction to protect the Emir’s symbols of authority and duties. Motion on notice hearing adjourned to June 13, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Kano High Court presided over by Justice Amina Aliyu has restrained the police, the Department of State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kano State High Court, on Monday, granted an order restraining the newly sacked Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and four others from parading themselves as monarchs in the state. Justice Aisha Adamu Aliyu granted the order after an ex parte motion was filed by the state government on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has issued a stern warning against any move to declare a state of emergency in Kano State amidst the ongoing emirship conflict. The party expressed concerns that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is leveraging federal security forces to undermine the state’s autonomy, particularly … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel has revealed that the police is working with other security agencies to effect court order on the emirship tussle in the state. He stated this while speaking to journalists on Saturday after a meeting at the Command Headquarters with the Nigerian Army … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the deposed Emir Of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has moved into a palace in the ancient city following his return from a trip. Recall that Ado Bayero returned to the town in the early hours of Saturday and was welcomed by a crowd of supporters at the Aminu Kano … Read more
They Are Not Worth Discussing – Sanusi Speaks On Past Critics Amid Reinstatement. Governor Abba Yusuf reinstates Sanusi II, aiming to restore Kano Emirate’s pre-2019 glory. Emir Sanusi II expresses gratitude to Governor Yusuf and State Assembly for their bold decision. EKO HOT BLOG reports that reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has dismissed … Read more