Princess Zainab J. Ado Bayero, the daughter of the late Emir of Kano, HRH Alhaji Ado Bayero, has raised alarm over an alleged hostage situation involving her family in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the filmmaker and women’s rights advocate revealed to Vanguard that as of December 8, 2024, her mother and brother, Ahmed … Read more
Fresh details have emerged regarding the sealing of the Kofar Kudu entrance to the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, by security operatives on Friday. The move, reportedly aimed at preventing unrest, occurred in Bichi town, where the Emir was set to install a district head. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … 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 Sanusi Lamido Sanusi criticizes former Governor Ganduje’s creation of five Emirates in Kano, calling it an aberration and an assault on the traditional system. Sanusi argues that Kano existed before Nigeria and questions the constitutional right of the Kano State House of Assembly to amend the Emirate system. The issue is framed as a … 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
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 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has ordered the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The governor gave the order in a statement on Saturday morning issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Yusuf accused Ado Bayero of creating … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Central Bank Governor of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, broke down in tears while paying tribute to the late Herbert Wigwe and his family. Sanusi reflected on his deposition as the Emir of Kano and used it to highlight Wigwe’s loyalty to those who were close to him. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that another wave of concern has swept through Kano as the former Governor of the State and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has declared that the establishment of the five emirate councils will “certainly be reconsidered.” Recall that the Immediate past Governor of Kano Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, … Read more
Governor Ganduje has appointed a new Emir of Gaya. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has appointed Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya as the new Emir of Gaya. The Secretary to the Kano State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji announced the appointment on behalf of the Governor in the early hours of … Read more