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CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF THE ALAAFIN OF THE OYO EMPIRE (c.1210-2022)
The Alaafin was an absolute king; his word was law. He had the power of life and death. He’s iku baba yeye, alase ekeji orisa (the almighty, the ruler and companion of the gods). In the actual working of the government, however, the Alaafin was an absolute monarch. He governed in conjuction with a council …
PRESS STATEMENT BY THE LEGAL TEAM OF MALLAM MUHAMMADU SANUSI, II, CON ON HIS ILLEGAL DETHRONEMENT, DEPORTATION AND BANISHMENT TO NASSARAWA STATE BY THE KANO STATE GOVERNMENT
..We have not spoken to the Emir since yesterday but we understand they are at their destination somewhere in a remote part of Nassarawa State after driving for nearly seven hours in the night and arrived at about 2.00 am this morning. We understand the choice of location to detain HH Muhammadu Sanusi II was intended to cause maximum trauma and distress. This again is illegal and unconstitutional.
ALLOCUTION ON THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OR OTHERWISE OF THE DETHRONMENT AND BANISHMENT OF MUHAMMAD SANUSI II, THE 14TH EMIR OF KANO | KAYODE AJULO
In the circumstance, it is imperative to state that if those entrusted with the power to govern or rule Nigeria have no respect to the traditional institution or the citizens, how could these personalities be respected abroad? That will not be possible as charity must begin at home.
Illegality of Sanusi’s dethronement, banishment, restriction of movement and detention | Femi Falana
And without giving the Emir any opportunity to react to the allegations the executive council tried him, found him guilty and announced his removal from the throne. Apart from deposing the Emir without affording him the opportunity to defend himself Governor Ganduje was the accuser, the prosecutor, witness and judge at the inquisition which lasted for about 5 minutes. At the end of the inquisition the accused was convicted and sentenced to dethronement.
Black Monday : Shares plunge in worst day since financial crisis
The UK’s top share index is facing its worst day since the financial crisis after it fell 8% in early trade, wiping billions off the value of major firms. The drop follows global falls as a row between Russia and Saudi Arabia saw oil prices plunge by more than a fifth. Shares were already reeling …
BREAKING: Behold! Aminu Ado Bayero is the new emir of Kano
Kano state government has announced the appointment of Aminu Ado Bayero as the new Emir of Kano. Aminu Bayero is replacing Muhammadu Sanusi II who was dethroned earlier today by the Kano state government.
Coronavirus UK: Fourth person dies from Covid-19
A fourth person in the UK has died after contracting coronavirus, the health minister has announced.
Deposed Kano Emir, Sanusi Lamido banished to Nasarawa State
The deposed Emir of Kano, Malam Sanusi II, has been banished to Nasarawa State, According to an inside source within the Kano Emirate Council, the embattled ex-Emir of Kano is being moved out of the palace of the Emir of Kano about now. He is being escorted by some palace officials and security personnel …
OYO DISBURSES OVER N75M to 18 COMMUNITIES, 2 VULNERABLE GROUPS
Oyo State Government has disbursed a sum of Seventy-Five Million, Seven Hundred and Seventy-five thousand, seven hundred and Eighty-two Naira (N75, 775, 782. 75k) to Eighteen (18) communities and 2 vulnerable groups under its World Bank assisted program. The sum, which was disbursed through the Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA) …
Man ‘brandishing knives’ shot and killed by police in central London
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said officers were patrolling the central London area about 11.30pm on Sunday when they noticed the man acting suspiciously. When challenged by police, the man produced two knives, the spokesman added. Armed officers responded and a Taser and police firearm were used. London Ambulance Service attended but the man was pronounced dead at …
Group hail Oyo gov for impactful governance
The governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has been hailed for his administration’s impactful and cross-sectoral development of Oyo State. A group known as Seyi Makinde Movement for Good Governance in a press release signed by its coordinator, Abdul-Marooph Adegoke on Saturday, notes that the Makinde administration has unleashed the promised of …
Governor Makinde, Peter Obi, Others Urge Nigerians In Diaspora To Invest At Home
Nigerian professionals based in the Diaspora have been urged to change their negative perception about their country and return home to take on the huge responsibility of building the Nigeria of their dream. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim and Chairman of Nigerian Nigerians …
OFFICIAL: Serie A will be played behind closed doors until April 3
A new Government decree has ruled that all sporting events in Italy will only be played behind closed doors until April 3 due to the Coronavirus outbreak. This covers all areas, including those that have not yet been hit by the spread of the highly-infectious respiratory disease. It comes after the number of positive cases …
Oyo signs MoU with Finnish consortium to establish Energy Innovation Centre
Oyo State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Finnish Consortium, which included a number of listed companies, to establish an Energy Innovation Centre for Excellence in the state. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the Nigerian-American Business Forum holding in Tampa, Florida, United …
Coronavirus: Total number of UK cases jumps to 85 with 34 more diagnosed
The UK has had its biggest day-on-day increase for coronavirus cases, with an NHS hospital worker, her husband, a student and a Deloitte employee among the latest to test positive Boris Johnson updates on Coronavirus and changes to sick leave pay Boris Johnson updates on Coronavirus and changes to sick leave pay Thirty-four more people …
