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“We reward thieves with govt. appointments” – Kano Emir, Sanusi

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Kano Emir, Sanusi

 …Decries loss of moral values in Nigeria Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed concern over the loss of moral values in Nigerian society, especially how people in power are treated. According to him, the Nigerian society must stop rewarding people who stole the nation’s commonwealth as public office holders with more public opportunities. Speaking on a television programme on Wednesday, Sanusi said: “The entire value system of the country has been eroded. “A society in which material wealth, no matter how you get it, is respected, is glorified,…

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Tinubu’s reforms: “My words taken out of context, sensationalised” – Sanusi

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Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has reacted to the backlash that followed his remarks on President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, saying that his words were taken out of context and sensationalised. At an event organised in honour of the Late Gani Fawehinmi in Lagos on Wednesday, Sanusi had acknowledged the reforms being made by the current administration but stated that he had chosen “not to help the government”. “I have decided not to speak about the economy or the reforms, nor to explain anything regarding them. If I explained, it…

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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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Just In! DSS, Police take over Kano Emir’s palace

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The Kano Emirs Palace, ?ofar Kudu, is under heavy security, as armed police and State Security Service (SSS) operatives block entry and exit. According to reports, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is reportedly scheduled to accompany the newly-appointed Wamban Kano, to his assigned post in Bichi Local Government Area. However, the Emir was barred from attending the royal ceremony. The palace in Bichi is also surrounded by armed officers. Unverified reports revealed that Emir Sanusi was also expected to speak on tax reform bills during an engagement with economists. Details to…

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“Why my govt suspended Sanusi” Jonathan

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, denied suspending former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, now Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sunusi II, for alleging that $49.8bn went missing from the Governments coffers. The former President, who disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja, during the launch of the book, Public Policy and Agents Interests: Perspectives from the Emerging World, insisted that no such money went missing, said the CBN leadership under Sanusi cooked up the allegation. The book was co-authored by former Minister of Finance, Dr. Shamsudeen Usman,…

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“I dont care if Im removed again, but Kano emirate must remain one” Emir Sanusi

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Emir Sanusi

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sunusi II, has said that he doesnt care whether he was removed again provided that the Kano Emirate remains one as it were before. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), who spoke in a  published interview,, blamed the crisis rocking the Emirate on the immediate-past administration in Kano State. For me, even now that I am here, only God knows how long I will be here. I can die tomorrow. Another governor can come tomorrow and say that he has removed…

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Kano Emirate tussle: ‘Sanusi remains Emir; court didnt annul Bayero’s removal’ – Govt.

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Kano emirate tussle

…”Police wont evict deposed Emir” – CP  Kano State Government has said that the ruling of the Federal High Court in the State legitimizes its decision on the Kano Emirates Council (Repeal) Law, 2024, and shows it acted in good faith. Addressing newsmen on Thursday, the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Isa Dederi, said the court ruling upholds the rule of law and reaffirms the actions of the government. Dederi, who spoke at the government house after the court ruling, said the court verdicts unambiguously validated the law…

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Kano: Govt. orders Police to evict dethroned emir Bayerofrom NasarawaPalace

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…As Court overturns law that led to his dethronement Following yesterday’s Federal High Court ruling which nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano, the State Government has instructed the State Commissioner of Police to promptly remove the 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero from Nasarawa Palace, which is owned by the State. Recall that, in a landmark ruling yesterday, the court nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. ?The court, which delivered a verdict yesterday, also nullified all the actions taken after…

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“Why I re-instatedLami?oSanusi as Kano Emir” Governor Yusuf

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…Signs new Emirates Council law Kano State governor, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, yesterday re-appointed former governor of the the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),? Muhammad Sunusi II, as the new Emir of Kano. This followed the passing of the Kano Emirate Councils Law (Repeal Bill) 2024, which abrogated the establishment of the five new Emirates earlier operated in the State. The Governor, who announced the reappointment shortly after signing the Repeal Bill into law at the Government House, Kano, said the Kano State Emirate law 2019 that divided the over 1,000 years…

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Kano: “Issues of Sanusi’s unfair dethronement/unjust Emirate changes’ll definitely be revisited” Kwankwaso

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Former Governor of Kano State and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said that the issue of the dethronement of immediate-past Emir, Muhammadu Sunusi and that of creation of new emirates in the state by the former administration will definitely be revisited by the Abba-Yusuf government. Recall that former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje had split the Kano emirate into five, and dethroned the then Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi. Following the victory of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in last years election, Kwankwaso had said…

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