Stalemate in Kano emirate crisis as parties take differing stands on latest court judgement

The details of the judgement of the Federal High Court of Thursday have confirmed that the court nullified the reappointment of Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano but refused to rule on the validity of the Kano Emirate Council (Repeal) Law, 2024. The judgement specifically said “every step taken by the defendants in pursuance to … Read more

Deputy governor apologises to Ribadu, withdraws allegation

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdulsalam, has apologised to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, over his claim that Mr Ribadu helped the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to return to Kano. Mr Abdulsalam made the apology at a press conference late Sunday at the Government House, Kano. The deputy … Read more

Kano Islamic clerics warn against escalation of emirate crisis

The Kano State Council of Ulamas (Islamic clerics) has warned that the Kano emirate crisis could trigger a breakdown of law and order in the state In a statement signed by its chairperson, Ibrahim Khalil, the council urged President Bola Tinubu to employ non-partisan measures to address the crisis. “Therefore, it is imperative for President … Read more