In a dramatic turn of events reminiscent of "Game of Thrones," the reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano on Thursday has plunged the state into a frenzy. The dethronement of Emir Aminu Ado Bayero and the power struggle between the Bayero and Sanusi royal families have left Kano in a state of anxiety and division.The roots of this conflict trace back to 2014 when Sanusi succeeded the late Emir Ado Bayero, narrowly defeating Aminu Ado Bayero....

Kano State's Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called for the immediate arrest of former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, following actions that have reportedly stirred unrest in the state.The former Emir allegedly attempted to forcefully return to the palace, being smuggled into Kano city last night, just two days after his deposition by the Governor. Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to the Governor, confirmed in a statement that the newly appointed...

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano, according to authoritative sources confirmed. This development follows a resolution by the Kano State House of Assembly to dethrone the current Emir and dismantle the four new Emirates established under a controversial 2019 law.Although an official announcement has not yet been made, reliable information indicates that Sanusi II's reinstatement is imminent, with his return to Kano expected on Friday. A...