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Jul

05

2024

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Ezeudo (Dr) Agwu Emele Agwu, PhD; Enyimba Of Ohafia Bids Farewell To Udumaeze Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash, Obituary

Ezeudo (Dr) Agwu Emele Agwu, PhD. Enyimba of Ohafia Bids Farewell To Udumaeze Ohafia. As His Royal ParamountcyEzie OhamaohaEbiri Of Elu OhafiaChairman Ohafia Council Of Monarch.Udumeze of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom Abia State, Nigeria will be laid to rest on the 6th of July, 2024; Ezeudo (Dr) Agwu Emele Agwu, PhD. Enyimba of Ohafia Urge Ohafians to come out in large numbers to give his Royal Paramountcy Udumeze Prof. E. U. L. Imaga a befitting burial rights and ceremony in a very peaceful atmosphere. Ezeudo (Dr) Agwu Emele Agwu, PhD. Enyimba of Ohafia further called on the people of Ohafia Udumeze…

Jul

03

2024

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Sultan Has No Constitutional Power To Appoint Anyone – Sokoto Government Declared

Culture, Judiciary, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Sultan Has No Constitutional Power To Appoint Anyone – Sokoto Govt Declares The Sokoto State government has said constitutionally, the Sultan of Sokoto has no power to appoint anyone. Speaking at the public hearing on the Sokoto Local Government and Chieftaincy Law 2008, on Tuesday, Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Nasiru Binji, said the existing Chieftaincy law in the state contravenes the constitution of Nigeria. He said section 76(2) of the law is inconsistent with section 5(2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended. “Section 5(2) of the constitution stipulates that the executive power to appoint in the state is vested on…

Jun

26

2024

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Bill To Strip Power From Sultan Of Sokoto Scales Through Second Reading

Culture, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Bill To Strip Power From Sultan Of Sokoto Scales Through Second Reading The Sokoto State Assembly has successfully completed the first and second readings of the Sokoto Emirate Council Amendment Bill. The amendment bill, if passed into law, will strip the sultan of powers to appoint the kingmakers and will also strip the sultan of powers to appoint district heads without government approval, among other things. Recall that the State Government had earlier gave green light to amend section 76 of the local government and chieftaincy law to align with prevailing practices within the state. Under the current law, the…

Jun

25

2024

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Sokoto Government Breaks Silence Over Alleged ‘Plot To Dethrone Sultan’

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, News Flash, North Central

Sokoto Govt Breaks Silence Over Alleged ‘Plot To Dethrone Sultan’ GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Sokoto government has denied allegations by MURIC that it’s plotting to depose His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III. The state Commissioner for information and societal reorientation Hon. Sambo Bello Danchadi in a swift reaction on Tuesday said the state government has no plan whatsoever to dethrone the revered monarch, while describing the allegation by MURIC as false and baseless. Sambo explained that the law guiding the appointment and disposition of traditional rulers in the state had not been changed or even…

Jun

22

2024

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Police Won’t Evict Deposed Emir Ado Bayero – CP Replied Kano Governor

Culture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Kano, News Flash

Police Won’t Evict Deposed Emir Ado Bayero – CP Replied Kano Governor The Kano State Police Commissioner, AIG Usaini Gumel, has given reasons why the police ignored Governor Abba Yusuf’s directive on the eviction of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. Recall that Yusuf had on Thursday night, through the State Attorney General And Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Dederi, directed the CP to remove the deposed 15 Emir of Kano from the Nasarawa mini palace where he is staying. Speaking in a telephone interview with The Punch on Friday, the police commissioner said obeying the governor’s eviction order…

Jun

21

2024

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Kano Governor ‘Orders’ Demolition Of Emir Bayero’s Residence

Culture, Kano, News Flash, Politics

Kano Gov ‘Orders’ Demolition Of Emir Bayero’s Residence Governor Abba Yusuf Kabir has reportedly ordered the demolition of Nasarawa Palace, the official residence of the deposed emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The order came few hours after the Federal Hight Court sitting in Kano reversed Bayero’s removal and the subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th emir of Kano. The Kano State Government has also instructed the Kano State Commissioner of Police to immediately remove Bayero from Nassarawa Palace, which is owned by the state. The Kano government further said that the properties are set to undergo…

Jun

18

2024

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Emirate Tussle: Why I Ordered Arrest Of Ado-Bayero After Dethronement – Kano Governor, Abba Yusuf

Culture, Kano, News Flash, Religion

Emirship Tussle: Why I Ordered Arrest Of Ado-Bayero After Dethronement – Kano Gov, Abba Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has said he ordered the arrest of the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the state. Yusuf explained that Ado Bayero’s decision to return to Kano State two days after his dethronement posed a security risk, hence the order for his arrest. He was reacting to an article, “A Rendezvous with Recklessness and Executive Rascality,” by Bala Ibrahim, who accused him of rascality and recklessness in power. However, speaking through…

Jun

17

2024

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How Emir Sanusi Defied Police Ban, Held Sallah Durbar In Kano

Culture, Kano, News Flash, People & Events, Religion

Emir Sanusi Defies Police Ban, Holds Sallah Durbar in Kano The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has gone ahead with the traditional celebration of the Sallah Durbar despite a police ban against it. Sanusi is leading a procession through the city. Earlier, the Emir had led Eid prayers and a sermon at the Kofar Mata Jumu’at mosque, which was attended by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other cabinet members. The prayers were held at the mosque due to heavy rain that flooded the Eid ground. The Emir, riding a horse, took the usual route back home, stopping to…

Jun

14

2024

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Federal High Court Declares Jurisdiction For Dethroned Emir Ado Bayero

Culture, Judiciary, News Flash

Federal High Court Declares Jurisdiction For Dethroned Emir Ado Bayero In a landmark ruling, Justice Liman Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Kano has declared that the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has the jurisdiction to be heard in court. The ruling, delivered today, establishes that the former Emir’s case merits judicial consideration, allowing him to present his grievances and seek redress through the legal system. The case filed by the kingmaker, Aminu Baba Dan Agundi, is that of a fundamental human rights case in the emirate tussle. The development comes days after a Kano State High…

Jun

13

2024

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World Largest Canvass Painting Portrait Of Tinubu Unveiled

Culture, Arts, Arts And Culture

World Largest Canvass Painting Portrait Of Tinubu Unveiled The National Troupe on Wednesday unveiled a large picture portrait of President Bola Tinubu. The portrait was unveiled at the Eagles Square during the 2024 Democracy Day celebration parade. It was announced at the 2024 Democracy Day event that the project was initiated by the Artefact Gallery, Best Theatre Company and the National Council for Arts and Culture The portrait of the president is said to be the world’s largest painting portrait on canvas.