17 thugs protesting at Emir’s Palace arrested by Police amid Emirate tussle in Kano
17 thugs protesting at Emir’s Palace arrested by Police amid Emirate tussle in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 17 individuals suspected of planning a violent protest at Nassarawa Palace, the residence of Aminu Ado Bayero, the dethroned Emir of Kano.
This development comes amid the ongoing power struggle over the emirship of Kano, which has persisted for several months. In May 2024, a Kano High Court ruled to bar Bayero from presenting himself as the Emir of Kano, following the reinstatement of Muhammad Sanusi II to the position.
Haruna Kiyawa, spokesperson for the Kano Police Command, issued a stern warning to residents on Wednesday, urging them to abandon the planned protest.
Kiyawa stressed that robust security measures had been deployed to maintain order and prevent any disturbances.
“The police command strongly warns all individuals and groups against engaging in any unlawful assemblies, processions, or violent acts. Any attempts to do so will be met with a swift and decisive response,” Kiyawa stated.
The police spokesperson revealed that, based on credible intelligence, security forces had been mobilized in collaboration with other agencies to key locations across Kano Metropolis to thwart the planned protest and ensure public safety.
Authorities are determined to prevent any breach of the peace in the state, maintaining a firm stance against any illegal actions.
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BREAKING: Obasa resumed at Lagos Assembly, declares himself as the Speaker
BREAKING: Obasa resumed at Lagos Assembly, declares himself as the Speaker
The embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared himself the authentic Speaker of the House, saying he has resumed his position as the parliament leader.
Obasa made this known on Thursday after returning to the Assembly Complex under the protection of police and State Security Service operatives.
“I’ve resumed, and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa said.
It was his first time back since his removal on 13 January 2025.
Obasa arrived at the complex with more than 11 police officers and headed straight to the Speaker’s Office, ignoring his colleagues who were seen deliberating in the Assembly’s garden before his entrance.
His return follows a dramatic turn of events at the Assembly, where the security details of the new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, were reportedly withdrawn.
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Ramadan set to commence as Sultan of Sokoto issues directives to Muslim nationwide
Ramadan set to commence as Sultan of Sokoto issues directives to Muslim nationwide
The Sultanate Council has formally declared that the hunt for the new moon of Ramadan 1446AH will begin on Friday, February 28.
The Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, encouraged Muslims to look up at the sky on Friday in anticipation of the new moon in a statement issued Thursday.
He instructed those who spot the moon to report their sightings to the nearest District or Village Head.
Once reported, the sightings will be relayed to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who also serves as the President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, for a formal declaration.
To streamline the process, the Sultanate Council has shared the following contact numbers for reporting moon sightings: 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08099945903, and 07067146900.
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JUST IN; Obasa storms Lagos Assembly Complex headed for Speakers office
JUST IN; Obasa storms Lagos Assembly Complex headed for Speakers office
The embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has reportedlt arrived at the Complex with heavy security operatives.
The impeached Speaker it was gathered came with more than 11 Police officers and headed straight to the Speaker’s Office amidst reports of the withdrawal of the new speaker’s security operatives.
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