Nigeria Celebrates As Emir Returns From Medical Trip

The Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, who has been away for over a month for a medical trip has returned to his palace.

Nigeria: Jubilation in Zaria As Emir Returns From Medical Trip

Daily Trust, 19 November 2012

Jubilation erupted yesterday in Zaria as the news of the return of the emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, from medical trip filtered into the ancient city. read more »

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Emir of Kano Ado Bayero and Emir of Zaria Shehu Idris

Nigeria: Again, Zaria Durbar Cancelled

Daily Trust, 25 October 2012

The Zazzau Emirate yesterday said the annual Eid-el-Adha Durbars usually staged during Sallah festivities would not take place this year. read more »
Nigeria: Emir Urges for Respect of Federal Character

Daily Trust, 30 August 2012

The Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, yesterday in Zaria said the idea behind the principle of federal character is to enhance national cohesion, hence the need for all federal ... read more »
Nigeria: Zazzau Emir Seeks Prayers for Self, Country

Daily Trust, 18 August 2012

Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, yesterday urged residents of the emirate and Kaduna State at large to pray for his good health and peace in the country just as the emirate ... read more »
Nigeria: Post-Ramadan Activities Suspended Over Emir's Health

Vanguard, 16 August 2012

Kano emirate, yesterday, announced the suspension, for the first time, the 700 years tradition of post-Ramadan festivities because of the ailing Emir, Alhaji Ado Bayero. read more »

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