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Nigeria: Sanusi's Banishment 'Unconstitutional,' Lawyers React
Premium Times, 11 March 2020
Some Nigerian lawyers have questioned the constitutionality of the banishment of Muhammadu Sanusi, following his dethronement as Emir of Kano. Read more »
Nigeria's Sanusi Heads to Court to Challenge Dethronement
Lawyers for the former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, will challenge his banishment and detention by the Kano State government. They said that the Emir's removal was illegal and unconstitutional because he was unable to defend himself against allegations made against him.
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Nigeria: Sanusi Challenges Legality of Banishment, Heads to Court
This Day, 11 March 2020
Despite suing for peace and rallying support for his successor, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has instructed his legal team to challenge… Read more »
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Nigeria: Dethroned Emir of Kano's New Home Under Construction
Vanguard, 11 March 2020
The new home of the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, is still undergoing construction, TheCable reports. Read more »
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Nigeria: We'll Challenge Sanusi's Illegal Detention, Banishment - Legal Team
Vanguard, 11 March 2020
The legal team of the dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, declared yesterday, that his detention and banishment by the state government would be challenged in court. Read more »
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Nigeria: Sanusi to Challenge Banishment, Detention in Court
This Day, 10 March 2020
Following the dethronement and banishment of former emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, he has said that he will approach the court to challenge the action taken by the Kano… Read more »
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Nigeria: Sanusi's Exile - Nasarawa Gov Summons Emergency Meeting With First Class Emirs
Daily Trust, 10 March 2020
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has summoned an emergency meeting with first class traditional rulers of the state. Read more »
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Nigeria: Kano Govt Says It Didn't Banish Sanusi From Kano
Daily Trust, 11 March 2020
Kano State government did not banish the deposed Emir, Muhammad Sanusi II, from Kano, the Attorney-General of the state, Ibrahim Muktar, has claimed. Read more »
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Nigeria: Day After Removal As Emir, Kaduna Gives Sanusi New Appointment
Premium Times, 10 March 2020
The Kaduna State Government has announced the appointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II, who was deposed as emir of Kano on Monday, into the board of KADIPA, its investment promotion… Read more »
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Nigeria: Buhari Ordered Dethronement of Emir Sanusi, Kwankwaso Alleges
Daily Trust, 11 March 2020
A former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being responsible for the dethronement of Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi… Read more »
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Nigeria: Sanusi's Sack - Kano Emirate Official Resigns
Premium Times, 11 March 2020
The principal private secretary to the deposed emir of Kano, Mujtaba Abba, has resigned from the Kano emirate council. Read more »
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Nigeria: Sanusi Accepts Dethronement As Will of Allah
This Day, 10 March 2020
The dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that he accepts his dethronement as a will of Allah and thanks Him for that. Read more »
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Nigeria: Buhari Behind Dethronement of Emir Sanusi - Kwankwaso
Premium Times, 11 March 2020
A former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of masterminding the dethronement of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi ll. Read more »
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Nigeria: Sanusi's Lawyers to Challenge Deposed Emir's Banishment
Premium Times, 10 March 2020
The legal team of the deposed Emir Sanusi of Kano led by Abubakar Mahmoud has said it would challenge the banishment of Mr Sanusi to Loko local government in Nasarawa State. Read more »
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Nigeria: Why Police Forced Sanusi Out of Palace - Official
Premium Times, 10 March 2020
The Kano State government has spoken on why it used security operatives to 'force' Muhammed Sanusi out of his palace Monday after his dethronement as 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 »
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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 ... Read more »
