The Kano state governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf, better known as Abba Gida-Gida, has invited the deposed Emir of Kano and former Governor of the central bank; Muhammadu Sanusi II, to his inauguration.In the invitation letter personally signed by Yusuf, which was dated May 26 ,but sighted by Daily Trust on Friday, the governor-elect said the presence of Sanusi would not “only significantly add colour to this important event, but also serve as a major boost and suppor...

One of the popular and powerful Emirs in the Northern part of Nigeria, the Emir of Dutse in Jigawa State, Alhaji Dr Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi has died at the age of 78.The monarch died at an Abuja hospital on Tuesday January 31, after a brief illness.The Special Adviser to the Governor, Alhaji Habibu Nuhu KIla who confirmed the Emir's death, described him as a humble, religious and community leader whose conduct and character in life had been to the service of humanity.T...

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has married a second wife, Hauwa’u Adamu Abdullahi Dikko.The bride is a direct descendant of Malam Jamo, who was a brother to the late emir of Kano, Ibrahim Dabo.The monarch had been married to only one wife for over three decades and they have four children together.It was gathered that the wedding was conducted on Friday, January 6, at the residence of the late Jarman Kano, Professor Isah Hashim, located at Nasarawa GRA o...