The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has attributed the incessant desire by Nigerian youth to engage in illegal migration to poverty and unemployment. The Emir made the remark on Thursday in Kano when the President and members of Pan African Institute for Global Affairs and Strategy (PAIGAS) paid him a courtesy visit. Highlights:... Read More

Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, Greener pastures, illegal migration

July 4, 2017

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TSAN appoints Emir Sanusi as Chief Scout

The Scout Association of Nigeria (TSAN) formerly named the Boy Scout Association has appointed the Emir of Kano, HRH Mohammed Sanusi II as its new Chief Scout. Emir Sanusi replaces Engr. Ahmadu RufaiMohammed (MON) whose 4-year second tenure ended on June 27, 2017. The appointment was confirmed by National Scout Council at its Annual General... Read More

I never inherited N6bn – Emir Sanusi

by Dolapo Adelana The Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi ll, has dismissed reports that he allegedly squandered N6bn from the coffers of the emirate. Speaking on Sunday at a press conference at his palace, through Walin Kano, Alhaji Mahe Bashir Wali, the Emir said he never inherited such an amount from the late Emir,... Read More

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Ado Bayero, Alhaji Mahe Bashir Wali, allegations, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, N6bn

April 15, 2017

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Meningitis: “Practice what you preach…” | Yari replies Emir Sanusi

by Dolapo Adelana Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari has urged Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to focus on the betterment of the lives of his subjects, according to Premium Times. Yari who had come under attack from Sanusi over his statements that the meningitis outbreak was a punishment from God, said the Emir should practice what he... Read More

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Abdulaziz Yari, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, meningitis, statement

April 5, 2017

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“We are in denial… the rest of the Muslim world has moved on” – Emir Sanusi

by Dolapo Adelana The Emir of Kano HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II has said Nigeria is living in denial. The Emir, who spoke in Kaduna at the Kaduna Investment 2.0. said it was time the country started investing in education and healthcare. In a post on his Instagram page, the traditional ruler said “we refuse to... Read More

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March 23, 2017

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Federal character not an excuse for nepotism, should be based on merit – Emir Sanusi

by Dolapo Adelana The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has weighed in on the ongoing debate on Federal Character. Sanusi, who spoke at the 10th memorial lecture of Kehinde Sofola with the theme: “The Role of the Legal Profession in Nation Building: the Nigerian Context,”, said government at all levels should ensure that people... Read More

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Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, ethnicity, Federal Character, Merit, nepotism

March 7, 2017

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. I will not leave my throne to run for office – Emir Sanusi The Emir of Kano, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II has said he will not leave his throne to run for political office. 2. Court freezes ex-Enugu CJ’s N50m account Justice... Read More

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Ayodele Fayose, EFCC, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, Joshua Dariye, Makanjuola Ogundipe, PDP, The Big 5

January 31, 2017

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The Nigerian Paralympic Team presented with the YNaija Person of the Year 2016 award

Paralympic gold medalists, Kehinde Paul and Bose Omolayo were at the Y!/YNaija.com office on Monday, January 30, 2017 to receive the Person of the Year 2016 award on behalf of their teammates. The Paralympic team was last December selected among a shortlist of nominees including AY Makun, Peter Obi, Wizkid, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, Bukky Shonibare, The Chibok... Read More

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