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That Controversial (Police) Terrorism Alert in Kano

Global UpfrontFeb 17, 2025February 17, 20250

Daily Trust Editorial for Monday February 17, 2025 The recent terrorism alert issued by the police in Kano State and the strained relationship between the

Emir Sanusi’s Quid Pro Quo For His Friends Turned Fiends

Global UpfrontJan 18, 2025January 18, 20250

By Farooq A. Kperogi Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II on Wednesday became an involuntary, if narcissistic and self-important, humorist who embodied the age-old wisecrack

Ilorin And Dan Fodio’s Deadstock

Global UpfrontJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

By Lasisi Olagunju Justice Ibrahim Kolapo Sulu-Gambari, JCA became the Emir of Ilorin in August 1995 and decreed the ‘Kolapo’ in his name abolished. He

Fire Guts Palace Of Emir Of Kano, Destroys Throne, Other Valuables

Global UpfrontJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

A fire outbreak suspected to have been set by yet-to-be-identified persons has reportedly destroyed a palace at the Gidan Rumfa where the 16th Emir of

Tinubu And The “Yoruba Emir” Of Kano

Global UpfrontJul 13, 2024July 13, 20240

By Farooq A. Kperogi Twitter: @farooqkperogi The contest for royal supremacy between Muhammad Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero took an explicitly ethnic turn a

I Am Sick And Tired Of Being Sick And Tired

Global UpfrontJun 22, 2024June 22, 20240

By Farooq Kperogi When I sat down to write my column this week, I was overwhelmed by the multitude of issues I wanted to address:

Emirship Tussle: Nigerian Army Explains Its Deployment To Secure Kano Mini Palace Before Dethroned Emir Moved In

Global UpfrontMay 27, 2024May 27, 20240

The Nigerian Army has clarified its mission in Kano, where there is tension as a result of emirship tussle between Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II (Emir

Synergy Among Security Agencies Has Given Kano Improved Relative Peace, Governor Yusuf Tells Air Marshal Abubakar

Global UpfrontMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

The relative peace and tranquility being experienced across Kano State is majorly due to the joint efforts of all the security agencies in the State.

Twin Monsters Of Insecurity, Poverty Putting Northern Region, Nigeria On Edge, Says Sultan Abubakar

Global UpfrontFeb 14, 2024February 14, 20240

The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Wednesday said the twin monsters of insecurity and poverty

Hunger, Starvation More Alarming Under Tinubu’s 8-month Govt, Kano Emir Tells First Lady Remi Tinubu

Global UpfrontFeb 12, 2024February 12, 20240

Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, on Monday told Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, that hunger and starvation has grown more alarming under