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“40 years after, Nigeria going back to what it was in 1980” ? Sanusi

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Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi ll has said that Nigeria as a country has made no progress in the past 40 years. The former Emir, who was also Governor of Central Bank( CBN), made his statement at a colloquium in Kaduna yesterday, to mark his 60th birthday anniversary. The event, which was moderated by ace journalist, Kadaria Ahmed, had in attendance Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, former Deputy Governor of CBN, George Moghalo, the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Emir of Zazzau, other Emirs and chiefs, University dons,…

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Photos: Ex-Kano Emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s 60th birthday party

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Former Emir of Kano and ex-Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Alh. Muhammadu Sanusi II, otherwise known as Sanusi Lamido Sanusi or SLS, turned 60 on July 31, and his family celebrated him with a party. The former Emir of Kano was surrounded by his wives, children, in-laws, grandchildren, and loved ones. Below are photos from the party which was held last weekend. Sanusi with his wives

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Nigerias political structure economically unsustainable, Says Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

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Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi has stated that the countrys political system is economically unsustainable. This statement was made by the former CBN governor on Thursday at an online roundtable event titled Debt Relief for a Green and Inclusive Recovery in Nigeria? organised by the Heinrich Bll Foundation and the Centre for the Studies of the Economies of Africa (CSEA). The ex-governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said the country is primed for failure if it continues with the current system which caters to the expenses of…

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“Sanusi was never appointed Tijjaniyya leader in Nigeria” Sheikh Nyass

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Muhammadu Sanusi II

The Tijjaniyya Sufi order has denied appointing the former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, as its leader in Nigeria. The Grand World Leader of Tijjaniyya, Sheikh Mahi Nyass, disclosed this when he spoke with newsmen in Sokoto, yesterday. On March 9, 2020, Sanusi was removed by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje as Kano emir in order to safeguard the sanctity, culture, tradition, religion and prestige of the Kano emirate. The deposed monarch was also accused of total disrespect of institutions and the governors office. Sanusi was said to have been appointed…

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Former Kano Emir Sanusi appointed leader of Tijjaniyya movement in Nigeria

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Former Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II has been appointed the leader of the Tijjaniyya Movement in Nigeria.  The grandson of Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass, Sheikh Makki Nyass, announced the appointment on Friday, during the annual Maulud festival of the movement in Sokoto.  Recall that Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass first appointed the grandfather of the deposed Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi I, who died in 1990 as leader of the Tijjaniyya Movement in Nigeria; upon his death, the Late Sheikh Isyaku Rabiu was appointed and took over the leadership.  Since the death of Sheikh Isyaku Rabiu in May 2018 the leadership seat has been vacant.  Sheikh Makki Nyass is the Khalifa Sheikh Tijjani Nyass, who was…

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Nigerias problems are beyond restructuring Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

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The deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on Wednesday, cautioned against the increasing agitation for restructuring of Nigeria, saying some of the countrys problems are beyond restructuring. Sanusi, who spoke at the 24th Convocation Lecture of the Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, warned that the call for secession, civil war, and division by some groups and individuals would further disunite the country. He stressed that though restructuring is important, some of Nigerias problems are beyond the matter. Several Nigerians including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the General Overseer of…

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