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Nigeria:
Vice President, Others Attend Ado Bayero's Burial in Kano
Independent (Lagos), 6 June 2014
Vice President Namadi Sambo and other dignitaries on Friday in Kano joined thousands of mourners and sympathisers to attend the burial of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kano Emir, Ado Bayero, Buried Amidst Eulogies
Independent (Lagos), 6 June 2014
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, whose death was announced early on Friday has been laid to rest according to Muslim rites amidst eulogies from eminent Nigerians. The revered… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kano Stands Still As Its Highly Revered Emir, Bayero Is Buried
This Day, 7 June 2014
The remains of the highly revered late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero who died early Friday morning were yesterday evening laid to rest at Gidan Sarki na Nassarawa area of Kano… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kano Stands Still As Ado Bayero Is Buried
Daily Trust, 7 June 2014
Activities in Kano were yesterday grounded as the remains of late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero were laid to rest at the Gidan Matan Fada royal burial ground, where his… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Sambo, Atiku, Other Dignitaries Attend Ado Bayero's Kano Burial
Premium Times, 6 June 2014
Many dignitaries including Vice President Namadi Sambo; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Police Inspector General, Mohammed Abubakar; and Minister of the Federal Capita… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Bayero's Death a Great National Loss - Jonathan
Leadership, 6 June 2014
President Goodluck Jonathan said on Friday that he received news of the death of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero with immense sadness and a deep feeling of great national loss. Read more »
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Nigeria:
The Big Elephant Has Fallen
Daily Trust, 7 June 2014
He was 83 years old and had been in poor health in recent years. He made increasingly frequent medical trips abroad, some of them lasting for months on end. Read more »
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Nigeria:
President Mourns Emir of Kano Death
CAJ News, 6 June 2014
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with the family of Alhaji Ado Bayero and the people of Kano over the death of the Emir. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Emir Was Emancipator of Talakawa, Says Oshiomhole
Daily Trust, 7 June 2014
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has commiserated with the Government and people of Kano State on the death of His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ado Bayero, the Emir of Kano,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jang, NLC Eulogise Late Emir
Independent (Lagos), 8 June 2014
Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, has described the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, as a bridge builder. Jang stated this in reaction to the death of the late Emir. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Emir's Death Shocking - Ekweremadu
Daily Trust, 7 June 2014
Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu has described as shocking and an irreparable loss, the passage of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Glo Mourns Emir's Passing
Daily Trust, 7 June 2014
Nigeria's national telecommunications operator, Globacom, has sympathized with the government and people of Nigeria and Kano State on the death yesterday of the Emir of Kano,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Emir's Demise Regrettable - Amosun
Daily Trust, 7 June 2014
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has expressed deep regret at the death of the Emir of Kano, Read more »
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Nigeria:
Isyaka Rabiu Appears At Bayero's Funeral, After Rumored Death
Daily Trust, 7 June 2014
Sheik Isyaka Rabiu, a respected Islamic scholar and a special friend to the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, attended the emir's funeral yesterday, hours after he was rumored… Read more »
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Nigeria:
We've Lost a Great Asset - Mark
Daily Trust, 7 June 2014
Senate President David Mark, has described the demise of the Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero as a big blow and a monumental loss to the nation. He noted that the late first class… Read more »
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Nigeria:
How Bayero Saved Ndigbo in 1966 - Monarchs
Independent (Lagos), 8 June 2014
Several traditional rulers, politicians and businessmen have continue to troop to the palace to pay their condolence. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Late Emir Epitomised Nigeria's Unity, Says FCT Minister
Independent (Lagos), 8 June 2014
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Bala Mohammed, has described the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, as a great symbol of Nigeria's unity. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Death of Kano Emir a Great Loss, Says Sarkin Zazzau
Daily Trust, 7 June 2014
Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, yesterday described the death of Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, as a great loss to the country, Kano State and Nigeria's traditional… Read more »
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Nigeria:
He's First Among Equals - Tinubu
Independent (Lagos), 8 June 2014
The death of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, has been described as a sad loss and the departure of one of the builders of the modern Nigerian state. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Emir's Demise Will Create Great Vaccum - Wada
Daily Trust, 7 June 2014
Kogi State Governor, Idris Wada has commiserated with the people of Kano State, especially the immediate family of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero over the death of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Bayero, Symbol of Peace, Equity, Says Former Aide
Leadership, 7 June 2014
The late Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero, has been described by a former aide as someone that cherished peace and equality during his reign. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ado Bayero Was a Bridge Builder - Jonathan
Daily Trust, 7 June 2014
President Goodluck Jonathan has mourned the Late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, describing him as a bridge-builder of unity, friendship and harmony across Nigeria. Jonathan, in a… Read more »
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Nigeria:
I've Lost a Father, Says Atiku
Daily Trust, 7 June 2014
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the death of the Emir of Kano is a personal loss to him. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ado Bayero Lived for Justice, Unity, PDP Says
Premium Times, 6 June 2014
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said it has received the news of the passage of the Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero with great shock and intense sadness. Read more »
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Nigeria:
His Driver Speaks, Yero, Gwarzo Mourn
Independent (Lagos), 8 June 2014
The late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, has been described by a former aide as someone that cherished peace and equality. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ado Bayero the Only Emir of Kano We Know
Vanguard, 6 June 2014
Anyone younger than 60 cannot claim to have known any Emir of Kano, other than Alhaji Ado Abdullahi Bayero who transited yesterday at 83, weeks shy of his 84th birthday on 25 July.… Read more »
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Nigeria:
The Elephant Falls in Kano
This Day, 7 June 2014
Fellow Nigerians, please join me as I commiserate with the good people of Kano on the transition of their great Emir who was certainly one of Africa's greatest monarchs. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Late Bayero Buried Amidst Tears
Leadership, 7 June 2014
The deceased emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, was yesterday laid to rest at the popular Gidan Nasarawa in Kano Municipal, amidst much grief and emotion. Read more »