Sanusi reveals real issue fueling child marriage in Northern Nigeria
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has identified poor access to education as the main reason child marriage continues in parts of northern Nigeria. According to him, the problem is not culture alone but the failure of government to provide secondary schools and skill centres for young girls after primary education. Sanusi made this […]
I don’t need constitution to advise President or Governor – Emir of Kano, Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that he does not need the constitution to advise the President of Nigeria or state governors. He explained that speaking up on national issues is part of his responsibility as a traditional ruler and leader of the people. Sanusi made the statement during an interview on […]
No plans to remove Sanusi as Emir of Kano – Gov Yusuf
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has firmly denied reports suggesting that Emir Muhammadu Sanusi could be removed from the throne. The governor made it clear that there is no plan, discussion, or agreement aimed at unseating the Emir of Kano, describing such claims as false and misleading. The clarification was given by the Director-General of […]
Kano Senator Assaulted At Emir Sanusi’s Daughter’s Wedding For His Ties With APC
Senator Sulaiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, who represents Kano South, was attacked at the wedding of Amina Muhammad Sanusi, daughter of Emir of Kano, Muhammad Lamido Sanusi. A video shared online shows an angry elderly man attempting to hit Sumaila with his shoe. The man accused the senator of betraying the Kwankwasiyya Movement’s leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, […]
BUK land crisis: No land is worth human life – Emir Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for peace and patience in the wake of a violent land dispute in Rimin Zakara, a community in Kano. The clash, involving Bayero University, Kano (BUK), resulted in the tragic loss of lives. During his visit to the area after returning from pilgrimage, Emir Sanusi expressed […]
We don’t need your support for Tinubu’s policies – FG replies Emir Sanusi
The Federal Government has made it clear that it does not need the backing of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II of Kano to carry out its policies. According to the government, its reforms are designed to benefit the nation, and they will proceed regardless of the Emir’s opinion. This statement was issued in response to comments […]
Emir Sanusi Calls for Federal Government Support to Resolve Fulani Crisis
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, is ready to tackle Nigeria’s ongoing Fulani crisis and has called for the Federal Government’s backing to implement his proposed solutions. In a recent meeting with the Fulani group Tapital Pulaku Njode Jam Nigeria, Sanusi outlined his plan to address the persistent issues affecting the Fulani […]
Fire Breaks Out at Emir Sanusi’s Palace in Kano
The Chief of Staff of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi, Munir Sanusi Bayero, announced on Saturday that there was a fire in the Emir’s palace in Gidan Rumfa. He said that on Friday night, at approximately 11 p.m., a fire broke out in the outer court of the palace at Kofar Kudu. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the damage was not great. In an effort to stop similar events in the future, the palace is putting safety precautions in place and looking into what caused the fire. Given that the door was locked from the outside, the key was pushed to unlock, and the fire was started, it was thought to be the result of arson. But according to Kano State Fire Service spokeswoman Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, they weren’t notified of the event because no call came in.