Meet Aminu Ado Bayero, the New Emir of Kano
The Kano State government has named Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero the new emir hours after Muhammadu Sanusi's dethroning. The new emir is the son of late Emir Ado Bayero. Sanusi was accused of "disrespect to lawful instructions". Sanusi became the emir in 2014 after he was sacked as the central bank governor following exposing massive corruption in the oil sector.
Kano State.
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Nigeria:
Who Is Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the New Emir of Kano?
Daily Trust, 9 March 2020
Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has been announced as the new emir of Kano. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Sanusi Speaks After Dethronement As Kano Emir
Premium Times, 10 March 2020
PREMIUM TIMES has obtained a recording of the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, in what is his first reaction to his removal from office on Monday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Two Deposed Sanusis in 57 Years
Daily Trust, 10 March 2020
Nearly every observer saw it coming, that the protracted battle between Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II would sooner result in the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ganduje Appoints Nasiru Ado Bayero New Emir of Bichi
Premium Times, 9 March 2020
The Kano State Government has approved the appointment of Nasiru Bayero as the new Emir of Bichi. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kano Govt Appoints New Emir to Replace Sanusi
Premium Times, 9 March 2020
The Kano State Government has announced the appointment of Aminu Bayero as the new Emir of Kano Read more »
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Nigeria:
Aminu Ado Bayero Emerges Emir of Kano
Daily Trust, 9 March 2020
Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has been announced as the new emir of Kano. Read more »
InFocus
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Emir of Kano Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi has been dethroned over alleged disrespect to the office of the governor and other government agencies. The state government took the decision ... Read more »