Lamido Sanusi
17 Jan
The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, in a statement, expressed disappointment that Sanusi who once hailed the removal of petrol subsidy and the unification of forex rates “now subtly condemn” the policies “because of a shift in loyalty”.
16 Jan
The Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, has attributed the country’s economic quagmire to irresponsible policies. He said this, yesterday, at the 21st Memorial Lecture of Chief Gani Fawehimi in Lagos.
13 Jun 2024
The leader of the Tijjaniyya Islamic Movement, Mahi Nyass, has called on Lamido Sanusi to reject his recent reinstatement as the Emir of Kano. Nyass told Sanusi to follow the precedence set by his grandfather. Nyass's advice comes in the wake of the Kano state government's decision to amend the emirate law, resulting in the…
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