Tag: Emir of Kano

“Govt. borrowing billions to fix infrastructure problems” — Presidency replies Sanusi

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Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said the Federal Government is borrowing billions of dollars to fund critical infrastructure projects across the country. Bwala made the comment while reacting to remarks by the Emir of Kano, Muhammed Sanusi, who noted that Nigeria requires between $30 billion and $100 billion annually to address its infrastructure deficit. In a post on 𝕏, Bwala stated: “Your Royal Highness, we are simply borrowing to invest in the most important areas of our economy, with infrastructure being the most…

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“Why are we still borrowing if we”re not paying subsidy?” – Sanusi challenges FG

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…As Akpabio defends debt strategy A growing debate over Nigeria’s fiscal direction has intensified, with the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamiɗo Sanusi, questioning the Federal Government’s continued reliance on borrowing despite the removal of petrol subsidy, while Senate President Godswill Akpabio insists the country’s debt remains within sustainable limits. Sanusi, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), raised concerns about what he described as inconsistencies in Nigeria’s fiscal management, asking why borrowing persists even after the elimination of a major expenditure burden. Speaking in an interview, he…

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Emir Sanusi criticises Tinubu govt., refuses to offer support

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…Says it lacks credible people Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of lacking credible individuals to effectively communicate its policies.  Speaking at the ‘2025 Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture’ in Lagos, Sanusi, a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, said his decision stems from the government’s failure to behave like friends, despite their relationship. According to Sanusi, while he has the expertise to analyse Nigeria’s economic challenges, he prefers to remain silent, leaving the administration to explain its decisions to Nigerians. “I…

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Kano: Fear grips emirate councils, as deposed Emir Sunusis portrait reappears

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Fear has gripped the five Kano emirate councils created by the former State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as the portrait of the dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sunusi II re-appeared on the main Coronation Hall of the State. There was speculation in the ancient city that the State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, had concluded plans to reinstate Emir Sanusi as the sole Emir of Kano instead of the five existing Emirs. Ganduje had fragmented the State Emirate Councils into five of main Kano, Rano, Karaye, Bichi and Gaya with the…

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Emir of Kano set to wed new wife

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The Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, is reportedly set to marry his heartthrob simply identified as Hajiyayye, in Dorayi area of Kano metropolis. The 60-year-old monarch has been married to only one wife for over three decades and they have four children together. According to reports, plans have been on top gear between the representatives of the royal family and the family of the fiancee. The report says there wont be pomp and pageantry, as “the emir is reclusive’ and the family of his fiancee are ‘ordinary people’. It…

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“Advise President Buhari properly on sufferings of Nigerians” Emir of Kano tells Adesina, Garba Shehu

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The Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Aminu Ado Bayero, has urged presidential aides to advise President Muhammadu Buhari on the true condition and sufferings of poor Nigerians. The Emir added that presidential advisers, notable among them being the President’s Special Adviser and the Special Assistant (Media), Femi Adesina andGarba Shehu respectively, who relate to the public, must tell the president the condition and well-being of the poor masses. The monarch made this known during President Buharis visit to his palace in Kano to pay homage after the commissioning of…

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Aminu Ado Bayero sworn-in as Kanos 15th Fulani Emir

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The new Emir of Kano and Chairman, State Traditional Council Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has been sworn-in as the 15th Emir of the Kano emirate. Picture caption: (L-R) Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Emir of Kano, Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero and Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje. The ceremony, which was held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, in Kano, attracted the roll call of ‘who is who’ in Nigeria. At the commencement of the ceremony, the State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, charged the Emir to cement the relationship between the government…

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Emir of Kano’s Bayeros coronation, Staff of Office presentation holds today

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4,000 security personnel slated to cover event The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayeros Coronation and Staff of Office presentation, is slated to take place today, Saturday. This is as the Vice-President, Professor Yomi Osibanjo and the Presidents Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, are slated to grace the occasion. Speaking earlier while briefing the media on the forthcoming epics events, the Dan-Daka of Kano and a member of the Kano Emirate Council, Abbas Dalhatu, said the event is expected to receive heavy security attention to ensure a hitch-free…

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Sanusi not fit to be emir – Ganduje

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Says he was appointed to spite Jonathan   Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said that the dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sunusi II, is not fit to be a king.  Ganduje made the comment at the presentation of a book on former President Goodluck Johnathan, alleging that Sanusi was considered for the throne in order to spite Jonathan.  According to him, “Sanusi was appointed Emir of Kano not because he was the best man for the throne but to retaliate what Jonathan did to him; that was in order…

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