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Attention, youth ‘corpers’: NYSC announces plans for 7 states under Boko Haram attack [DETAILS]
by Mayowa Aboah The National Youth Service Corps has announced the redeployment of corps members from seven northern states. The affected states are Adamawa,Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano and Yobe…
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How 10-year-old girl ‘strapped with explosives’ was arrested in Katsina
by Sola Filani A 10 year old girl strapped with an explosive belt has been discovered by security forces. The girl - in company of two other people, a man…
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Demola Rewaju: If Buhari had died, there will have been a coup (Y! Superblogger)
by Demola Rewaju If Buhari had died last week, a coup would be inevitable in the next one month and perhaps ‘a raba’ would be the cry of the northern secessionists…
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Bomb Averted: Relief in Kano as the Police prevent yet another blast
by Mayowa Aboah The police in Kano have averted another bomb blast in the city. The State Police Commisioner who confirmed the situation said Police operatives discovered of a car -…
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Bomb explosion kill scores in Kano motor park, second rumoured
by Kolapo Olapoju A bomb has reportedly just exploded in a bus station in the northern Nigerian city of Kano with several people believed to have been killed. Initial Reports…
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How I ‘mistakenly’ impregnated my elder sister – Suspect
by S'ola Filani A 25-years-old man, Shamsu Isa, has told a Kano State Senior Magistrate Court that he impregnated his 27-year-old sister by “mistake.” The charge sheet filed against the…
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Kano seeks death sentence for 14-year-old child bride
by S'ola Filani Kano State Government has charged 14-year-old bride, Wasila Tasiu who allegedly killed her husband and three other persons in their home in April. According to the young…
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Ayomikun Soyombo: Marry Igbo, I’ll disown you… you go waka alone (Poetry)
by Ayomikun Soyombo She dreamt of eating 'fura' Barefooted on the streets of Kano Ali was a god She became his goddess "If you get…
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Dele Momodu: Before we return to 1983
by Dele Momodu A good statesman would ordinarily bring his nation together and President Jonathan can do this by rising above politics to unite the country. He should recognise The…
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BREAKING: Explosion rocks Lagos killing 3 people (PHOTO)
File photo by Akan Ido Nigeria appears to be under siege has an explosion has been recorded in the Apapa area of Lagos killing three people. This is coming about…
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Why N446.3 billion money laundering charge against Abacha was dropped
by 'Jola Sotubo The Presidency has dropped money laundering charges against Mohammed Abacha, son of late dictator, Sani Abacha after a deal was made to recover a sum of $227m…
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Opinion: Sanusi and the prospects of radical Emirship
by Jubrin Ibrahim The radical agenda that we all hope HH Sanusi II will seek to exercise his influence on is clear. The first is the promotion of education in…
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Like a boss: HRH Sanusi Lamido meets his subjects in the palace (LOOK)
by 'Jola Sotubo The entry of the new Emir of Kano, HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, into his palace was witnessed and celebrated by many. [READ: Magnificent! This is the throne…
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Tunde Fagbenle: As Sanusi Lamido Sanusi fulfils his lifelong ambition
by Tunde Fagbenle If the maverick prince, now King, truly sees the throne as higher an office than any other — be it governor or president, regardless of the contradiction…
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Sanusi begins 3-day solitary ritual in the palace
by S'ola Filani The new Emir of Kano, Sansui Lamido Sanusi on Friday began a three-day solitary ritual in fulfillment of tradition. The process would see the emir locked up…
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Gimba Kakanda: A letter to HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
by Gimba Kakanda As a mentee of dead philosophers, you really don’t need to be told to not react to their attempts to desecrate your office. Be the victim, not…
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Demola Rewaju: All hail the new activist king (Y! Superblogger)
by Demola Rewaju The presence of several APC chieftains in Kano before the announcement of Gov Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has cast a political shadow on Sanusi’s throne and it may be one…
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Police ‘ordered to arrest Sanusi over fraud charges’ (Report)
by S'ola Filani The new emir There are unconfirmed reports that the Nigerian police have been ordered to arrest the newly-crowned Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi on fraud-related charges…
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Like a boss: New emir, Sanusi Lamido rocks ostrich plumage shoes (LOOK)
by Isi Esene The new Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi yesterday received his instruments of office and traditional regalia from the four kingmakers who selected him among the three front-runners vying…
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Sanusi resumes royal duties, rules Kano from Govt. House
by Akan Ido The crisis following the selection of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano is yet to abate as the newly crowned royal is yet to relocate to…
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Femi Aribisala: Lamido Sanusi – The wrong Emir of Kano
by Femi Aribisala Make no mistake about it: this is a political appointment. Even more pointedly, it is an APC appointment. Governor Kwankwaso who made this appointment is a rebel…
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Why protests erupted in Kano after Sanusi’s selection as Emir
by Isi Esene There are reports of pockets of protests in Kano following today's selection of the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 14th…
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Magnificent! This is the throne Sanusi Lamido will be presiding from (LOOK)
by Akan Ido It must be such a quantum leap from Sanusi Lamido Sanusi moving from CBN governor's office in Abuja CBD to a majestic room in Kano presiding over…
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Rule with the fear of God – Buhari tells Sanusi
by Akan Ido Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has called on the new Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to support the government in its fight against terrorism.…
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Protests in Kano over Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s selection (See Photos)
by S'ola Filani Riots immediately broke out in Kano after former CBN governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi emerged the new Emir. The protest started at the Kofar Kudu area, near the…
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Dele Momodu: The elephant falls in Kano
by Dele Momodu The Emir was an exceptionally detribalised ruler and a friend of the rich and poor. Fellow Nigerians, please join me as I commiserate with the good people…
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Ado Bayero was the poster-Emir for what is progressive – Tinubu
by Zara Mustapha The death of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero has been described as a sad loss and the departure of one of the builders of the…
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Jonathan, Dangote reacts to Emir of Kano’s death
by Isi Esene Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote has expressed his sadness over the news of the death of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero who died this morning. The…
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‘They ripped his stomach open’: Prominent Yoruba leader murdered in Kano
by 'Jola Sotubo The Yoruba community in Kano has been thrown into grief after the murder of one of its prominent members yesterday. Alhaji Ganiyu Akanbi Bello is said to…
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Opinion: What you should know about Nigeria’s new electricity tariff
by Adeola Balogun What we do want is an improvement in the supply of electricity in our homes. For now, the NERC has to continually maintain the balance in keeping…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy