Recall that Governor Yusuf had assented to the new law and reinstated the 14th Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of one united Kano at the same time. The Liman, however, declared that: “Law is still the law, but actions carried out in the execution of the law are set aside.”
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By failing to acknowledge the existence of multiple Emirs within Kano State, Sunusi Lamido has created confusion and fueled the controversy surrounding the establishment of additional Emirates. His statements have led some to believe that the move is an attack on the Kano Emirate’s authority, when in reality, it is a broader effort to decentralize governance and bring governance closer to the people in various regions of the state.
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The jury has been out and a bit vocal on many of the problems considered as afflicting the Nigerian capital markets, now directly under Katuka’s oversight, as including issues of inadequate regulation, the lack of transparency and accountability in much of the financial dealing, low investor confidence and participation, and insider trading coupled with market manipulation.
In a society where ignorance, corruption, and self-interest prevail, the consequences can be devastating. Nigeria stands as a prime example, where a minority of corrupt and incompetent individuals hold the majority in chains. This has led to the failure of the society as a whole. By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman This essay sheds light on the nature of a failed society like Nigeria, where ignorance, corruption, and self-interest have led to the oppression of the majority by a corrupt and incompetent minority. The nature of a failed society is one where ignorance, corruption, and self-interest reign supreme. Nigeria serves as a stark…
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In northwest Nigeria, the security situation is dire. While Boko Haram fighters are dominant in the Lake Chad basin, bandits have wreaked havoc in northwest Nigeria, resulting in thousands of deaths, displaced communities, and crippled farming and livestock activities. By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman Security analysts have repeatedly warned about the vulnerable state of the region’s remote territories as several factors create a perfect breeding ground for foreign criminal groups and organizations like Boko Haram to expand their influence and carry out nefarious activities. The presence of valuable resources such as gold, lead, zinc, and other minerals has attracted various criminal elements…
Mera particularly praised the governor for the construction of a mega school in his emirate, which he believes will significantly address school congestion once fully completed and operational.
“Gold worth more than N700 million was stolen from the residence of the Inspector General of Police in the first week of May 2024, allegedly belonging to Principal Staff Officer 3 to the Inspector General of Police.”