Nigeria's Sultan Ibrahim Dasuki Buried Amid Controversy
As the 18th Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki was buried according to Muslim rites, his son Sambo Dasuki, who is being held on corruption charges, claims he didn't receive a government offer to attend the burial. This accusation came as calls for the "immortalization" of his father grow louder.
Ibrahim Dasuki.
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Nigeria:
We're Not Aware of Govt's Burial Offer - Dasuki's Lawyers
Daily Trust, 17 November 2016
Counsel to former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki said they have no knowledge of Federal Government's offer to the former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki to… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Dogara, Masari, Zuru Emir, Others Mourn Dasuki
Daily Trust, 17 November 2016
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, the Emir of Zuru, and former permanent secretary, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed were among the dignitaries that visited the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Dasuki's Corruption Trial Adjourned to December
Premium Times, 16 November 2016
The trial of Sambo Dasuki and others was adjourned till December 7 for further hearing following a concession agreed upon by all the counsel concerned. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Senate Urges Buhari to Immortalize Dasuki
Daily Trust, 17 November 2016
The Senate yesterday passed a resolution urging President Muhammadu Buhari to immortalize the 18th Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki who died on Monday following a protracted… Read more »
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Nigeria:
18th Sultan Dasuki Buried in Sokoto
Daily Trust, 16 November 2016
Tears flowed freely yesterday at the burial of the former Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki who died Monday night after a protracted illness. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Late Sultan Was a Voice for Peace - Buhari
Vanguard, 16 November 2016
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki as a voice for peace in the country. Read more »
InFocus
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The Economic Community of West Africa States Court has declared that the arrest and detention of former national security adviser Sambo Dasuki is unlawful. Read more »
