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  • Kebbi govt appoints new Emir of Zuru

    Kebbi govt appoints new Emir of Zuru

    Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has approved the appointment of Sanusi Mika’ilu-Sami as the new Emir of Zuru.

    Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.

    Idris quoted the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar-Dutsin-Mari as making the appointment public while presenting the letter to the new emir on Thursday in Zuru.

    The commissioner said the appointment was based on recommendation of the election committee.

    According to him, out of the three candidates that applied for the position and screened by the Zuru Emirate Emir-ship Election Committee, Alhaji Sanusi Mika’ilu-Sami got the highest votes to clinch the throne.

    He said the appointment of the new emir was due to the demise of late Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sani-Sami Gomo II, who passed away on Aug. 16, 2025 at a London hospital.

    Dutsin-Mari thanked Idris for approving the appointment of the new emir and urged the new royal father to justify the confidence reposed in him.

    He advised the new traditional ruler to discharge his responsibilities diligently with the fear of God Almighty.

  • Kebbi officials arrive to receive corpse of Emir of Zuru from London today

    Kebbi officials arrive to receive corpse of Emir of Zuru from London today

    Kebbi State Government high-powered delegation to Zuru to participate in the preparations for the funeral of the late Emir of Zuru, retired Major-General Muhammad Sani Sami, who passed away on Saturday in a London hospital, have arrived the ancient town ahead the arrival and burial of the late monarch later today.

    In a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki, stated that the advance team was at the directives of Governor Nasir Idris.

    Led by the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, other members of the delegation include: Alhaji Abubakar Garba Dutsinmari, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, Commissioner for Information and Culture; Alhaji Yunusa Ismail, Commissioner for Health; Engr. Abdullahi Umar Faruk Muslim, Commissioner for Works; and Alhaji Shehu Muazu, Commissioner for Agriculture.

    The delegation will remain in Zuru throughout the period of the arrival and burial of the late Emir’s body, and will also join the Emir’s family in receiving mourners who are trooping to Zuru on condolences.

    Speaking on behalf of the government, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, said Governor Nasir Idris, who is presently on official engagement abroad, was deeply saddened by the demise of one of Kebbi State’s and Nigeria’s most respected traditional rulers.

    The Governor has directed that, all possible assistance and support be made available to ensure that the late Emir receives a befitting burial.

    The Kebbi State Government continues to mourn with the Emir’s family, the people of Zuru, and the entire residnts of Kebbi State and the Nigerians in general.

  • Speaker Abbas condoles with APC National Chairman Yilwatda over mother’s demise

    Speaker Abbas condoles with APC National Chairman Yilwatda over mother’s demise

    The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has condoled the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, over the death of his mother, Madam Lydia Yilwatda.

    Madam Lydia died on Sunday morning at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, aged 83.

    The Speaker, in his condolence message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, described Madam Lydia as a devoted mother and community leader who served God until the end of her life as a prominent member of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN).

    While lamenting that her death came shortly after her son, Prof. Yilwatda, became the National Chairman of the APC, Speaker Abbas noted that Madam Lydia lived a fulfilling and impactful life.

    Condoling Prof. Yilwatda, the Speaker urged him to take solace in the indelible impacts she made in the family, church, and community, and the good memories she shared with everyone.

    Speaker Abbas prayed to God to console the Yilwatda family and grant Madam Lydia access to paradise.

  • Tinubu mourns Emir of Zuru

    Tinubu mourns Emir of Zuru

    President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of the Emir of Zuru, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sami (Gomo II), praising his dedicated service to Kebbi and Nigeria.

    The Emir died on Saturday night in a London hospital, at the age of 81.

    In a condolence message issued by his Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja, the President described the Emir’s passing as a profound national loss.

    He hailed the late traditional ruler, a retired general, as a patriotic leader and a statesman of remarkable honour.

    Tinubu recalled the Emir’s time as a former military governor of Bauchi State, where he served with notable distinction and dedication.

    He further acknowledged the Emir’s bravery during the Nigerian Civil War, where he served gallantly as a young officer.

    The President praised his leadership, which fostered peace, unity, and development across the Zuru Emirate and Kebbi.

    He prayed for the Emir’s eternal rest and urged divine comfort for his family and the people of Zuru.

  • VP Shettima, ACF mourn Emir of Zuru

    VP Shettima, ACF mourn Emir of Zuru

    Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed profound grief over the passing of the Emir of Zuru in Kebbi, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sami (Gomo II).

    The traditional ruler and a reputable retired military officer died on Saturday night in a London hospital, at the age of 81.

    In a condolence message on Sunday in Abuja, Shettima described the death of the royal father as a monumental loss to Nigeria’s traditional institution and military heritage.

    Shettima stated that the late highly revered Emir was an eminent leader who exemplified the rare combination of military discipline, traditional wisdom, and community service that defined Nigeria’s post-independence leadership generation.

    According to him, when the giant Iroko tree falls, the landscape itself is forever altered.

    “Today, our traditional and military landscapes look markedly different without Maj.-Gen.Sami’s commanding presence that bridged two critical pillars of our national leadership structure.

    “Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu  Sami was not just an Emir or a military officer; he was a symbol of how diverse forms of leadership can unite to serve a common purpose – the betterment of one’s people and nation,”Shettima said.

    The vice-president recalled that the late emir’s military background brought a unique dimension to traditional governance.

    Shettima said the late emir’s strategic thinking and disciplined approach  to leadership significantly enhanced the administrative efficiency of the Zuru Emirate.

    He sets, “On behalf of President Bola Tinubu, myself, and the entire government of Nigeria, I express our deepest condolences to the immediate and extended families of the late Emir,  the Zuru Emirate Council, and the entire people of Kebbi.”

    While offering prayers for the repose of the departed emir’s soul, Shettima expressed confidence that his legacy would endure in the hearts and minds of those he served.

    “I pray Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. May Allah also grant his family, the Zuru Emirate Council, the government and people of Kebbi State, and indeed the entire nation the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” he prayed.

    ACF mourns Emir of Zuru, business mogul, Isyaku Ibrahim

    Meanwhile, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of two prominent Northern figures; retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sani Sami, Emir of Zuru in Kebbi and Alhaji Isyaku Ibrahim, a veteran politician and renowned businessman.

    This is contained in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the forum, Prof. Tanko Muhammad-Baba, on Sunday in Kaduna.

    The ACF described the late emir, aged 81, and Alhaji Ibrahim, aged 89, as illustrious sons of Northern Nigeria whose contributions to national development, regional advancement, and community service would be long remembered.

    “The deaths of these two distinguished individuals are huge losses to Arewa and Nigeria at large,” Muhammad-Baba said.

    Gen. Sani Sami, who bore the traditional title Gomo II, was a decorated military officer who joined the Nigerian Army in 1962 and served with distinction during the Nigerian Civil War between 1967 and 1970.

    He later held various high-level military positions, including Commandant of the Brigade of Guards and Military Governor of Bauchi State.

    Following his retirement from active service, he was installed as the Emir of Zuru, a position he held until his passing. ACF stated that his life was marked by “devotion to nation, community, and humanity.”

    Alhaji Isyaku Ibrahim, on his part, was celebrated by the forum for his long-standing role in Nigerian politics and business.

    A founding member of the Board of Trustees of both the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) and later the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), he was also known for his philanthropic activities and commitment to sports development.

    He was widely respected for his principled stance on national issues and his efforts in defending democratic norms, including his alleged role in resisting the controversial attempted abduction of the late politician Umaru Dikko during the military era.

    “The Arewa Consultative Forum will forever cherish the legacies and memories of these great men,” he added.

    ACF extended its condolences to the families of the deceased, the governments and people of Kebbi and Nasarawa State, as well as Nigerians at home and abroad. The forum also prayed for the peaceful repose of their souls in Aljannat Firdaus.

  • How Emir of Zuru died in London

    How Emir of Zuru died in London

    The Emir of Zuru in Kebbi, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sani Sami passed away on Saturday night.

    This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi Governor, issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.

    Idris quoted the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar-Dutsinmari, to have said the Emir died at the age of 81 years in a London hospital after an illness.

    According to him, the traditional ruler left behind four wives and seven children.

    “The Kebbi Government is using this medium to extend its heartfelt condolences to his immediate family members, Zuru Emirate Council, Zuru people and the entire people of Kebbi.

    “May the Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaus,” the commissioner said.

    Umar-Dutsinmari revealed that the burial arrangements would be communicated later.

    The late emir was an Army personnel who rose through the ranks up to the position of a Maj.-Gen.

    He joined the Nigerian Army on Dec. 10, 1962 and attended several courses, both within and outside Nigeria, one of which was the Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldershot, England and was commissioned on 25 July 1963.

    From 1984-1985, he served as the Military Administrator, Bauchi State, 1985-1987, Officer, Nigerians Army School of Infantry, 1985-1987, Commanding Officer of 82nd Division, appointed General Officer Commanding 1 Mechanised Division, 1988.

    Late Muhammadu Sani Sami was appointed Emir of Zuru in 1995, a position he held until his demise.

  • Buhari rejoices with Emir of Zuru, Sani Sami at 79

    Buhari rejoices with Emir of Zuru, Sani Sami at 79

    President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Zuru Emirate Council, the government and the people of Kebbi in celebrating with the Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Sani Sami on his 79th birthday, Oct. 24, 2022.

    In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Sunday in Abuja, Buhari rejoiced with the former military officer, and former Governor of Bauchi State.

    The president saluted the traditional ruler who distinguished himself in service, fighting for the unity of the nation, and relentlessly sustaining his voice for good governance and democracy.

    He affirmed that the retired major-general, who answered the call of his community to sit on the throne of his fathers, deserved commendation for his steadfastness, dedication and selflessness.

    He particularly lauded the emir for pushing for the interest and wellbeing of others.

    According to the president, Sami’s entrepreneurial gifts will continue to stand him out for recognitions, and his magnanimity in raising champions in key sectors of the economy will always be a reference for generations.

    Buhari prayed for the wellbeing of the Emir of Zuru and his family.