Tag: Zamfara Title

Zamfara: Police beef up security around Emir as tension rises over traditional title given to Fani-Kayode

Ishaku Yohanna

The Zamfara Police Command has beefed up security around the Emir of Shinkafi, Muhammad Makwashi, to forestal the breakdown of law and order over alleged disturbance. The emir came under fire from some chieftaincy holders and residents of Shinkafi over the recent traditional title of Sadauki (Defender) given to a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, by the emirate council. The command Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Shehu, who made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau on Sunday, said the increased security was done since Friday.…

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Fani Kayode bags traditional title in Zamfara

Ishaku Yohanna

The Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has been conferred with the traditional title of Sadaukin Shinkafi by Shinkafi Emirate Council in Zamfara. This was contained in a statement signed by the Emir of Shinkafi, Alhaji Muhammad Makwashe and made available to newsmen in Gusau on Monday. Makwashe said that the title was conferred on the former minister following his support and contributions to the development of Shinkafi emirate. The emir urged the former minister to continue with the support and cooperation to the emirate. Fani-Kayode, at a news briefing…

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