APC Chairman Meets Emir Sanusi II Amid 2027 Election Speculation
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda met with Emir Sanusi II in Kano, sparking speculation about the 2027 elections and the Kano emirship tussle.
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Former Kano Governor Ganduje Addresses Sanusi as Emir After 2020 Removal
Former Kano State governor Abdullahi Ganduje has publicly referred to Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano for the first time since removing him from the throne in 2020.
Kano Emirship Dispute Persists Amid Sanusi's Meeting with Governor's Delegation
The Kano emirship dispute continues as Emir Sanusi II held a closed-door meeting with a delegation from the governor, fueling speculation regarding the upcoming Durbar festival.
Kano Emirate Introduces Drug Tests for Prospective Traditional Rulers
The Kano Emirate has implemented a new requirement for anyone seeking to ascend a traditional throne within the emirate: a mandatory drug test.
Supreme Court Adjourns Kano Emirate Dispute to 2027
The Supreme Court has postponed its hearing on the lingering Kano emirate dispute between Sanusi and Bayero, rescheduling the case until 2027.
APC Waives Screening for Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Presidential Primaries
Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived its screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential primaries. This decision comes amidst internal party disputes over consensus deals in various states and calls for transparency in primary elections.
Northern Governors, Kano Emir Mourn El-Rufai’s Mother
Former Kaduna governor El-Rufai is experiencing public scrutiny while dealing with private grief, having lost his sister-in-law and mother within a week. Northern Governors, represented by Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, joined dignitaries and mourners at the National Mosque Abuja for the funeral prayer of his late mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.