Kano Emirate

The Coalition of Concerned Kano Civil Society Groups (CCKCSG) has condemned what it described as the growing politicization of the Nigerian Police Force in the ongoing tussle over the Kano Emirate. The group expressed its concern in a…
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The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has approved a series of key traditional appointments within the Kano Emirate Council, following the recent passing of the Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi. SolaceBase had reported…
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In a split decision of two Justices to one, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has barred the Federal High Court in Kano from adjudicating over the Kano Emirate legal battle. The appellate court held that the court has no jurisdiction to…
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The Advocacy Centre for Development formerly known as Society and the Future, has urged the Kano State House of Assembly to handle the controversy about emirates council with caution. The group in a statement signed by its…
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A popular radio drama, Jallaba of Arewa Radio 93.1 Kano is set to be turned to movie titled Mai Martaba. Solacebase reports that the radio program of more than 260 episodes is set to be staged in 2 hours, 10 minutes international film…
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Kano Emirate Council has cancelled this year Eid-el-Kabir Durbar celebration. Solacebase reports that the Council said the cancellation is due to the third wave of the COVID-19 and in compliance with the government directives. Madakin…
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What makes Kano Emirate the most unique and long-standing Emirate in the country are its inherent historiography coupled with its ability to absorb and merge individual national and transglobal identities into a singular Kananci cultural…
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Residents of Darmanawa quarters in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano state, under the auspices of Darmanawa Layout Development Association, have protested what they described as "illegal takeover" of Y'ar Akwa Eid Praying Ground by Ado…
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The Kano Emirate Council has placed a ban on indiscriminate horse riding and unofficial durbar in Kano metropolis, warning that defaulters will be prosecuted. The Secretary, Durbar Committee of the Council, Alhaji Lamido Abdullahi made the…
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Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has observed the first Friday prayer with the new Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, few days after the dethronement of the former Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, at Kano Central Mosque. The…
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