Tensions in Kano as Security Operatives Block Emir Sanusi II from Attending Bichi Ceremony

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

We Won’t Evict Deposed Emir, CP Replies Kano Gov

Police Arrest 25 ‘Sara Suka’ Thugs in Kaduna

Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Police Commissioner, AIG Usaini Gumel, explained why the police ignored Governor Abba Yusuf’s directive to evict the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. Governor Yusuf, through the State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Dederi, had instructed the CP on Thursday night to remove the deposed … Read more

BUA CEO Rabiu Criticised For Publicising ₦200m Gift To Kano Emir

Kano Emir

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