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Kano Emirate

June 20, 2024

Sanusi’s Reinstatement: Court sets aside law removing Bayero as Emir of Kano

The Kano Division of the Federal High Court has set aside the law promulgated to repeal the Emirates Council Repeal Law 2024.

Sanusi and Bayero
May 26, 2024

Protests rock Kano over tussle for emirate seat

The protesters are demanding the return of the dethroned Mr Bayero as emir.

Kano protest over emirate seat (credit: daily trust)
May 25, 2024

NSA Ribadu moves to hijack Kano Emirate for in-law Bayero, deploys soldiers, SSS, police

The dethroned emir, accompanied by several military escorts, reportedly returned to the state around 4 a.m. on Saturday.

Ado Bayero, Nuhu Ribadu and Muhammadu Sanusi